Roman Blinds: Limitless Possibilities of Window Decor

For the design of the window opening, there are many different design solutions and options for light protection systems. Among the huge range of tulle, curtains, curtains, Roman blinds stand out dynamically.

The use of unique fabric structures with a strict outline in interior design is the most practical and functional way to create a stylish looking window decoration. Easy to operate, diverse in design, the structures look organically in an interior that reflects any stylistic direction.

They look aesthetically pleasing in independent use and in tandem with curtains or lambrequins. Their concise forms and compact dimensions make it easy to solve all sorts of design tasks for the design of asymmetric windows of miniature and large sizes. Roman blinds are optimally suited for arranging office space, hotel apartments, restaurant halls, and home interiors.

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Roman blind: the history of window decoration

A spectacular combination of the aesthetic beauty of the curtain and the ultimate functionality of the horizontal type blinds is inherent in this popular sun protection design. There are different versions of the creation of Roman curtains in ancient times:

• Roman sailors, who took the principle of sails as a basis, used typical curtains to protect ship cabins from sunlight and moonlight.
• The Greeks used similar structures as awnings over stadiums where gladiatorial fights took place.
• Italians for isolation from street dust and the sun sheathed the cornices with a thick cloth. To prevent it from hovering above the window of water by the influence of a draft, weighting agents in the form of bags of earth or sand were sewn to the fabric cut.

For many thousands of years, the founders of this window decoration have consistently used perfectly even fabric sheets to reliably protect rooms from sweltering heat and bright sunlight. Roman curtains in the interior - an aesthetic landmark of the Italian style of design. To recreate the peaceful atmosphere inherent in the homes of Italians, it is necessary to equip the rooms with large-format window openings. The premises are maximally saturated with natural light and natural naturalness. Therefore, Roman blinds made of fabrics of natural colors with floral ornaments and natural motifs are used to drape windows.

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Design features of Roman blinds

Many years have passed since the appearance of the prototype of this window outfit. Until now, the principle of tailoring, the mechanism of control and folding "accordion" has remained unchanged.

The technology for the production of Roman blinds consists in fastening a rectangular fabric cut to the cornice, commensurate with the window opening. For a static position when exposed to wind, these sun protection systems are equipped with a weighting agent (metal shaft).

Horizontally, the canvas is equipped with numerous slats at a distance of 15-25 cm from each other. They cause folding according to the principle of a fan. On both sides, the straps have holes for installing cords or plastic chains. They are responsible for the functioning of the structure.

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Variable control methods

Roll-type curtains are classified according to the control mechanism:

• Rotor-chain type structures are opened due to manual action on the cord, which is responsible for the gradual unfolding of the fabric web. They are equipped with mechanisms that cause lifting, fixing in any position, lowering the base to the desired level.

• Curtain remote control systems are equipped with an electric drive installed in the eaves. Their position is easy to change using the remote control within the room. Manufacturers use a remote control mechanism to equip large-sized double-layer curtains whose width exceeds 1.5 meters.

Different control mechanisms do not affect the appearance of window decoration. Roman blinds are extremely easy and simple to install on plastic windows of any architectural form, regardless of their location. These versatile designs with a fabric base are important to use when decorating not only openings in rooms, but also loggias, gazebos, attics, terraces, verandas, an indoor pool, a winter garden or a home greenhouse.

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Advantageous differences from standard types of curtains

Compared to traditional curtains or curtains, Roman blinds are not only visually different from layered draperies. They have unique features:

• Excellent light protection ability. Due to the snug fit to the window glass, models made of dense fabric perfectly isolate the room from sunlight. Thanks to this, it will always be fresh and cool during the exhausting heat. In the cold season, they help to retain heat and maintain optimal room temperature.

• High degree of sound insulation. Double Roman blinds greatly reduce street noise. This feature should be taken into account when choosing window decorations for children's and bedrooms.

• Excellent ergonomics. Easy-to-manage fabric webs easily take any desired position. Even a child can easily master their functioning.
• Compact dimensions. The piece of fabric corresponds to the size of the window opening. Therefore, when sewing Roman blinds, a minimum consumption of textile fabrics is required. Thanks to this, you can choose a valuable type of material with a natural base - linen, bamboo, cotton. With the high cost of elite types of fabric, a small canvas is much cheaper than multi-tiered draperies with curtains or tulle made of synthetic textiles.

Due to the simple geometric shape, you can easily make pim curtains. Photo instructions with a step-by-step explanation of the sewing technology will help to decorate the windows in the house in an original way and give any interior a sense of man-made originality.

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Operating Capabilities

The versatility of installing Roman blinds is an undoubted advantage of textile products with cornices equipped with fasteners that are elementary in installation. They are installed in a convenient way above the window slope or glass at any distance from the window sill. There are no restrictions on their use: they are optimally suited for equipping windows of any type - standard, roof, panoramic, bay window and any other with a curved configuration.

It is advisable to install Roman blinds above the window opening in case of functional use of the window sill: the arrangement of indoor flowers in pots or hanging planters. If there is a constant need to fully open the window for ventilation, then it is convenient to control the fabric sheets over the slopes.

If it is necessary to create a harmonious textile ensemble in the interior, it is important to combine laconic-looking light-shielding systems with lush curtains or veil curtains. In this case, it is optimal to install Roman blinds on plastic windows. A photo with a visual demonstration of the installation will help to correctly and securely fix their cornices.

In order for a modern interior to receive a harmonious frame, it is recommended to use double Roman blinds "day-night". Designers skillfully combined practicality with the decor of the room. Two-layer canvases are created from different fabrics that are responsible for sun protection and the appearance of window decoration. Each part can be controlled separately from each other. Multifunctionality allows you to adjust the degree of illumination of the room: create twilight in the daytime or saturate a dark room with natural light as much as possible.

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Varieties of Roman blinds

The variable range of these textile interior items is classified according to design features:

• When unfolded, classic ones look like a perfectly even canvas with barely noticeable horizontal strips (cords) made of durable wood or dimensionally stable polymer. They act as a frame that forms perfectly even folds of the fabric when the fabric is lifted.

• Frameless are not equipped with hard cords. A piece of fabric is attached to the cornice and threaded with thin threads around the entire perimeter. When folded or raised, an arched sheet is formed with a sagging central part, visually similar to a lambrequin.

• Cascading ones form a multi-layer canvas by fixing the tiers with dense horizontal tapes on the reverse side. Even in the fully extended position, they have small folds that create a beautiful drape.

You need to choose depending on the concept of interior design and the size of the window. On small openings, classic models with a strict frame look beautiful. Large-format windows are impressed by multi-tiered design with voluminous overlaps.

In modern interiors, interpreting personal comfort in every detail of the situation, it is important to use rectilinear Roman blinds of the classical type in discreet tones. For palace design styles, cascading or frameless models with decorative ornaments are perfect: original tips on the cornices, openwork braid along the bottom edge or tassels on the sides.

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Fashionable design trends in the design of the window opening

Roman blinds are at the forefront of interior design. Current window design trends include the use of certain types:

• Light colors of fabrics, organically combined with pastel-colored cornices.
• Natural production materials. The base can be made of sisal, linen, cotton, straw, fabric with the texture of tree bark or marble. Caring for a healthy and clean environment is the main trend of modern design.

• Motorized designs with remote control and silent functioning mechanisms.
• Diverse decor of fabrics. Floral patterns, geometric ornaments, abstractions, thematic drawings and graphic prints, picturesquely decorating woven fabrics.

• Decorative finish of the cornices and the lower part of the light-shielding structure. Patinated tips, figured fringes, beaded or sequined trim are characteristic features of the decor's novelty.

Every year more and more connoisseurs of rational environments choose Roman blinds. A photo in the interior of the non-trivial use of window sills inspires designers to develop models to match any non-standard planning solutions.

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Decorative abilities of sun protection systems

Roman blinds not only emphasize the spirit of modernity in the appearance of the interior. They are indispensable in solving problematic obustproperties of a house or apartment:

• If the window sill plays the role of a recreation area with a built-in soft bench, then it is optimal to decorate the opening with dark light-shielding systems.
• If it is used for arranging a workplace with a folding tabletop, it is advisable to choose the “blackout” model. A two-level canvas due to the translucent part will create a comfortable environment for the work process. The transparent side will fill the room with natural light during a lunch break or while relaxing.
  

  Roman blinds "blackout" for comfortable work

• If a storage system is planned under the windowsill, then in order to disguise it from prying eyes, it is important to install a long Roman blind to the floor of a non-staining color.
• If it is necessary to place a soft corner or a dining group next to the window opening, then it is advisable to choose a model with a transparent fabric. Good visibility of the street landscape is essential in the dining and lounge area.

• If panoramic glazing is used in a small room, then the decor will look clumsy with voluminous curtains made of velvet or satin. Visually expand the tight boundaries of the room is easy with the help of compact-looking Roman blinds. So that a small-sized room does not look too empty at the moment the canvas is fully raised, it is rational to choose a model with a magnetic stopper. This detail causes the fabric base to be fixed in any desired position.

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The use of curtains in different styles of interior design

The range of Roman blinds is so diverse that it is quite easy to choose the best option for any design concept:

• The classics are characterized by artsy luxury and rich decor of every detail of the situation. For window decoration, a set of lush jacquard curtains and a laconic model made of fabric with brocade imitation is perfect. The uniformity of antiquity and modernity is emphasized by eaves with forged decor.

• Eco-style welcomes the maximum naturalness of interior items. To emphasize the natural component in the environment will allow models of natural tones with floral motifs.
• The aesthetics of the oriental style requires the selection of window decoration with colorful colors and multi-component ornaments. For example, the image of "Turkish cucumbers" or "peacock tails". Lush fringe of gold threads and shiny beads, multi-colored embroidery, openwork lace are the characteristic features of the design of Roman curtains, made in the traditions of the oriental interior.

• Minimalism and high-tech is focused on creating the most functional environment. Window openings are optimally decorated with plain and easy-to-operate designs of a classic look with fabric in discreet colors without decorative elements.
• Eclecticism gravitates towards everything extraordinary and magnetically concentrating the attention of others. Models with dynamic patterns with 3D effect perfectly reflect the virtuosic features of this modern design style.

Depending on the chosen stylistic direction, it is necessary to choose a beautiful attire to create a harmonious window decor.

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Roman blinds for the nursery

Light-shielding structures of the Roman type are ideal for decorating the window area in a child's room. Due to their minimal size, they accumulate dust much less, unlike voluminous draperies with curtains or curtains. It is important to choose a model with dust-repellent and reflective fabric. Preference should be given to canvases made from natural fibers, which cause the creation of an impeccable microclimate in the children's room.

If a preschool child lives in the room, then special attention should be paid to the safety of the structure. This requirement is met by models with installation on the sash. Due to the difficult access of a short child to a Roman blind, there is a minimal chance of a heavy cornice falling. For a schoolchildren's room, ideally choose a model with a remote control. The child will be able to independently adjust the level of illumination of the room.

To create a cheerful atmosphere in the children's room, you should choose Roman blinds with a bright color scheme. They can depict fairy-tale or cartoon characters, plots of science fiction films, the starry sky, all kinds of colorful prints and floral ornaments. It is important to take a closer look at models with a 3D effect and the ability to glow in the dark. It is important to consider the wishes of the children. Any of their requests can be fulfilled by ordering an individual tailoring of a Roman blind with a unique decorative finish.

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Roman blinds for the kitchen

Window decoration for the kitchen must be selected depending on the location of the opening:

• Next to the dining area, it is important to place a Roman blind above the window. Wide fabric sheets protruding 10-15 cm beyond the edge of the slope create an expressive decorative effect, unlike narrow structures on glass. A convenient way to control the position of the curtain makes it easy to fulfill any requirements of others: quickly isolate yourself from the views of passers-by or admire the view from the window.

• Above the sink or cooking area, it is advisable to install classic-type structures on the window. Compact Roman blinds are easy to operate even with one hand. When choosing, you need to be guided in terms of operational properties. The fabric base must withstand moisture, temperature fluctuations, do not absorb odors and wash well with any contamination.

In apartment conditions, most dining areas are organized in small rooms.Due to their small size and ease of operation, it is optimal to choose Roman blinds for the kitchen. A photo selection of effective ways to design windows in the kitchen space will allow you to create a filigree decor without professional skills with the help of these universal sun protection systems. They can harmonize with the color palette of ceramic wall cladding or radically differ from the background of the interior painting. It all depends on the designer's idea and the rules of the chosen stylistic concept.

The use of Roman curtains in the interior eloquently testifies to the preference for modern traditions of window decoration. Fabric bases and control mechanisms are constantly being upgraded: they are becoming more convenient to use and aesthetically attractive. This contributes to the creation of limitless possibilities when choosing a dress for the window that is symmetrical with the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room and harmonious with the appearance of the interior.

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