Horizontal blinds - the best photos in the interior, the principle of operation

Device and mechanism

Thin slats, they are also lamellas, interconnected by cords. Upper bar, due to which the structure is hung on the mounts. The bottom bar serves as a weighting or fastener for parts. The control cord allows you to adjust the length of the blinds, and the control knob controls the flow of light penetrating through them.

The photo shows a diagram of the device of horizontal blinds.

Video: how do horizontal blinds work?

The principle of operation is demonstrated in detail and in simple language below.

Advantages and disadvantages

Such designs also have their pros and cons.

Varieties at the attachment point

There are several mounting options:

• Interframe (on the sash of the window). Such models are securely fixed on the frame and due to this they do not create noise during gusts of wind.
• On the wall. Fastening outside the window opening covers a large area and works even more to darken the room.
• To the ceiling. Allows you to place blinds from the ceiling to the bottom of the window opening or below and hide most of the window.

In the photo there is a bedroom and horizontal slats with a ceiling mount.

Types of horizontal blinds

There are several types of horizontal blinds.

Classic

Such laconic models are very often used to decorate almost any interior. They combine protective and decorative qualities, and thanks to a huge variety of materials, they allow you to create a truly ultra-fashionable design.

With photo printing (photo blinds)

Blinds with photo printing provide an excellent opportunity to get away from routine and dullness and turn an ordinary interior into a non-standard one.

Pleated

Solid corrugated canvases perfectly protect the room from sunlight and fit perfectly into any room design.

In the photo there are pleated blinds in the interior of the living room.

Lamella material

The choice of material depends not only on the type of blinds, but also on the appearance of the window and the entire room.

Fabric horizontal blinds

Fabric slats can be of any color, solid color or with patterns in the form of flowers or geometric patterns. Due to this, they can become an interesting element of the whole room.

Aluminum

They have high performance, are easy to clean and are intended for use in rooms with high humidity. Such slats will surely become a stylish accent of the interior.

In the photo there are aluminum horizontal slats on the dormer windows in the bathroom.

Metallic

They are characterized by a long service life and UV resistance. In addition, a wide color palette of metal blinds allows them to be in perfect harmony with various styles.

Wooden

A trendy and stylish option that is comparatively expensive. These fine wood lamellas look natural and create a respectable, but at the same time warm and cozy design.

In the photo there are horizontal slats made of wood.

Plastic

Plastic slats have a more affordable price, they are unpretentious in maintenance and have a huge range of colors.

Bamboo

Environmentally friendly, do not deform and can be easily cleaned from dust and other contaminants. In the room, horizontal bamboo blinds look unusual and bring an atmosphere of calm and complete harmony to the room.

In the photo there is a bedroom and window openings with horizontal bamboo blinds.

Paper

Corrugated paper is used to make pleated blinds. They fit perfectly into the overall design of the room and look light and weightless on the windows.

Patterned blinds ideas and design options

In addition to protecting from the sun, horizontal blinds can also serve as an excellent decorative decoration for a plastic window.

Cityscapes

Colorful images of cities will perfectly complement the interior and bring exclusiveness and creativity to it.

Nature

Horizontal blinds with natural landscapes will create a favorable atmosphere and add the beauty of the surrounding world to the space.

In the photo there are horizontal slats with a photo printing in the form of a natural landscape.

Multicolored

Lamellas with alternating rainbow colors or two-tone blinds create a festive and light atmosphere in the room, and due to the refraction of light, an unusual lighting of the room is obtained.

Under the tree

In appearance, they are in no way inferior to the original products, in addition, they are much stronger, more practical and more durable and have a lower price.

In the photo there is a dining room and window openings with horizontal slats imitating wood.

Lamella shapes

Various forms will become an original option for decorating window openings.

Wave

Curved planks are suitable for those who like custom solutions. Due to the wavy shape, the light passing through the blinds undergoes an interesting diffusion effect.

Wide slats

A window opening decorated with such models will give the room a more comfortable and fresh look and make the window the center of the entire interior composition.

Perforated

Tiny holes in the slats create a pleasant diffused light output even when the blinds are completely closed.

Color spectrum

The chosen color should give the interior peace and comfort.

White

They create an elegant and graceful atmosphere, bring an atmosphere of solemnity into the room and visually expand the space.

In the photo there is a children's room and horizontal blinds in white with wide slats.

Black

Noble black or black and white designs form a clear, austere and dominant design. On the windows, they look very modern and aesthetically pleasing.

The photo shows the interior of the living room and the windows, decorated with black horizontal slats.

Brown

They make the space denser and deeper, make it a little heavier and give it a breath of a certain antiquity.

Yellow

They cause positive and pleasant emotions, yellow or its golden hue, by their presence in the room they create a summer and joyful atmosphere.

In the photo there is a small living room and horizontal yellow slats on the windows.

Beige

They will become an excellent neutral background and add lightness, freshness and vigor to the room.

In the photo, beige pleated blinds in the interior of a loft-style room.

Gray

Monochrome horizontal strips perfectly emphasize the design of the room and form a neutral, stylish, but rather cold interior.

Blue

Blue or blue blinds will be appropriate in any room, they will make it interesting, bright and sophisticated.

Green

Planks in various shades of green warm up the interior and add freshness to it.

Orange

Makes the indoor environment more joyful, light and warm.

The photo shows a fusion-style living room and bright horizontal blinds in orange.

Ideas in various styles

Blinds are used to decorate rooms in various styles.

Loft

Laconic models of soft pastel shades will not be conspicuous and will not violate the overall harmony of the loft style.

In the photo there are large windows with horizontal slats in white loft style.

Modern

Austere and restrained horizontal designs will emphasize the solidity and elegance of the style and will ideally overlap with other decor elements.

In the photo there is a bedroom in a modern style and a window opening decorated with horizontal slats.

Minimalism

Here, plain metal or plastic strips will be the most successful option. They will fit especially harmoniously into the common space.

Eco style

Natural materials in a natural color will be a real highlight of sustainable style. Such models radiate calmness and warmth.

Photos in the interior of the rooms

A wide variety of models are chosen for rooms.

Kitchen

Horizontal blinds change the mood of a room and allow you to experiment. They are the ideal option to complement the kitchen and create a homely atmosphere.

See also how to decorate a window in the kitchen blinds.

In the photo there are horizontal wooden blinds in the interior of the kitchen.

Living room

Gives the living room a more modern look. They go well with the overall interior, look elegant in it and create a complete ensemble.

The photo shows a living room in a modern style with white horizontal slats.

Bedroom

Here, natural wood or bamboo materials are most often preferred. Fabric blinds with or without a discreet pattern are also perfect.

Children

In the child's room, blinds will contribute to the creation of daytime relaxation and will be a great alternative to curtains or curtains. They perfectly isolate the room from excess light and save space, which is especially important for a nursery.

In the photo there is a children's room and wooden horizontal slats on the window openings.

Bathroom

High-quality options made of plastic, metal or aluminum are suitable here, since products made of these materials are most resistant to moisture.

The photo shows the interior of a spacious bathroom and windows with light horizontal slats.

Restroom

Horizontal structures in the bathroom can be an excellent window decoration if it is present in the room, as well as an excellent disguise that will cover a niche with sewer or water pipes.

Balcony and loggia

The ability to install blinds directly onto the frame is a huge plus for the balcony space. The constructions fit tightly to the glass and do not interfere with the free functioning of the windows.

In the photo there are horizontal slats on a loggia stylized as a study.

Custom windows

Such openings require a special approach in decorative design.

• Arched. The lamellas fit perfectly into the semicircular shape of the arched window and maintain the uniqueness of its appearance.
• Attic. The functionality of horizontal slats with side rails makes them the most suitable for skylights that have a certain angle of inclination.
• Beveled. They are of an exclusive design character, so it is the blinds that will be able to take into account all the features and nuances of such triangular windows.
• Bay window. It lets in more light, so the slats are perfect for it.
• Round. The originality of the round window is emphasized. For this design, both conventional models and pleated blinds are used.
• Sliding windows. Thanks to their convenient placement on the frame, the horizontal slats do not interfere with the movement of the windows.

Variants of using Venetian blinds

Several applications:

• On the windows. The standard option, which is currently appropriate, not only in solid office premises, but also in a cozy home environment.
• At the door. This use can significantly expand the boundaries of the room and make it more spacious.
• For cabinets. This ergonomic option is suitable for small rooms in which it is not possible to use hinged cabinet doors.

Photo gallery

At the moment, horizontal blinds are quite an original and at the same time a convenient design method that will be appropriate in various rooms with a variety of styles.