How to choose roller blinds: construction, types, materials, design, color, combination

What it is?

Blinds are a canvas made of different materials, which is wound on a roller, due to which the structure is lifted.

Pros and cons

Despite their versatility, they also have advantages and disadvantages.

Construction and mechanism

Package and device

• Roller blade.
• Plastic or metal box with plugs.
• Control mechanism in the form of a chain or an electric drive.
• Guides.
• Lower retainer.
• Brackets.

Control options

Blinds are divided into several types, depending on the control system.

Mechanical

Manual control of the structure is carried out using a plastic chain or cord. There are also roller blinds with a spring system.

With electric drive

Automatic models, thanks to the electronic drive, allow remote control and adjustment of the lifting level using a special remote control. Such designs are very convenient, but they have a rather high price.

Roller blind classification

They are also classified into several types.

Types

There are open and cassette types of roller blinds.

Open

Standard sun protection system only without guides and with an open roll that is not in the box.

Cassette

Monolithic design of cassette roller blinds, more accurate execution. They are ideal for plastic, metal and modern wood windows. Such models can be UNI-1 and UNI-2.

Location on the window

Mounting of roller blinds can be done in different ways.

For the entire window opening

Roll-up systems cover most of the window space and further darken the room.

For each sash of the frame

Very compact and narrow, they take up a minimum of space, due to which the window sill remains completely free.

In the photo there is a bedroom and roller curtains with the option of attaching to window sashes.

Light-tightness roller blind

The level of light transmission of canvases is often chosen depending on the location of the windows in the room.

Translucent (daylight)

The use of translucent roll-up models allows you to maintain uniform and natural lighting in the room. Such fabrics have a low density and have a light transmission level of about 50%.

Reflective (DimOut fabrics)

Provides medium darkening of the room. Canvases with impregnation due to which they reflect the sun's rays. Roll-up systems of this type retain light by 70-75% and are suitable for windows located on the south side.

Scattering

They gently scatter the light passing through them and spread it throughout the room. This type is more related to decorative elements of the interior.

In the photo, scattering roll models with drawings in the interior of the dining room.

Adjustable dispersion (day night or zebra)

Roller blinds are an alternation of two types of material, dense, transparent or translucent. Due to the displacement of the strips, when the canvas is raised and lowered, the light intensity in the room changes.

Blackout (provides total darkness)

Blackout systems allow complete blackout. The multi-layer fabric blocks sunlight and has a light transmission rate of 98-100%.

In the photo, turquoise blackout roller blinds in the interior of the bedroom.

Canvas material

The most popular types of textiles used to make roller blinds:

• The cloth. Cloths are made from various materials, for example, it can be linen, silk, cotton or jacquard. Such models fit harmoniously into almost any interior.
• Blended fabric. Products made of synthetic or mixed materials are less susceptible to fading, therefore, they are especially suitable for windows located on the sunny side.
• Natural materials. Bamboo or jute models are durable and environmentally friendly.
• Polyester / PVC. A versatile and practical material with good dust-repelling properties and absorption of sunlight.

The photo shows the interior of the dining room with roll models made of bamboo straw.

How to choose?

Basic tips for choosing:

• In order to determine the size of the roller blind, you need to correctly measure the window opening. Measurements will depend on where the structure is attached.
• When choosing a color, it is worth considering the overall design of the room. It is advisable that the blinds are harmoniously combined with furniture, wallpaper or other decorative elements.
• The choice of fabric in terms of density primarily depends on the type of room and its purpose.

Selection of designs and drawings

Various prints and patterns create a positive mood in the room and are the basis for a flawless design.

With photo printing

Rolls, decorated with photo printing create a truly individual design. Images with flowers, colorful landscapes and original sketches will always bring a special chic to the hall, bedroom or other rooms.

In the photo there are roller curtains decorated with photo prints in the living room.

Geometric print

Striped, checkered, polka-dotted or roller blinds with more complex abstraction prints create a dynamic interior and allow you to look at the room from a new angle.

Monograms and ornaments

Refined and intricate monograms or a damask pattern allow you to unobtrusively, but at the same time very effectively, place accents in the room and significantly embellish the room.

Flowers and vegetation

Transparent or dense fabrics with delicate forget-me-nots, bright dandelions or other colors enliven the space and eliminate monotony from the interior. Sakura designs bring sophisticated Japanese motifs to the room.

Animals and insects

Drawings and images of animals make the interior more solid, and fluttering butterflies or dragonflies create a summer and playful mood.

Cityscapes

Realistic prints with night cities look just amazing, they allow you to change the view outside the window in a few seconds and find yourself in different parts of the planet.

Perforated

They create a pleasant twilight in the room and cast a beautiful and effective shadow in the form of perforated drawings applied to them.

Color spectrum

A wide range of colors allows you to choose the most suitable roller shutters for the given interior of the room.

White

They perfectly reflect light, expand and lighten the room. The black and white roll-up systems make the interior look more balanced.

Beige

They give the room a fresh look and make it much brighter, regardless of the light level.

In the photo there is a fusion-style bedroom and a window with beige curtains.

Black

Roller shutters of deep black color look very impressive and unconditionally become a highlight of any room.

Green

Olive shades create a cheerful mood and refresh the room.

Gray

They bring balance to the premises, form a calm and stable design.

Brown

They look strict and restrained, but at the same time very impressive and elegant.

In the photo there is a bedroom with brown roller shutters on the window openings.

Red

They radiate warmth, energy and cheerfulness. They make the interior dynamic, bright and bold.

Blue

Blinds of endless blue color, will charm with their mystery and become a beautiful and deep accent of the whole room.

Blue

They will bring harmony to the room, add air and freshness to the atmosphere.

In the photo there is a kitchen with panoramic windows decorated with blue roller blinds.

Purple

They look very extravagant and sophisticated, giving the room an elegant and rich look.

Orange

They create a comfortable environment and fill the space with light, warmth and optimism.

The photo shows orange roller shutters in the living room in a modern style.

Photo blinds in the interior of rooms

The practicality and functionality of this design allows it to be used in any premises for its intended purpose.

Kitchen

Ergonomic models perfectly match this room. A wide selection of textures and colors of models allows you to choose the right option for any kitchen.

Living room or hall

The choice of roller blinds depends entirely on the main style of the living room. Various stylish models fit perfectly into the interior and make it cozy and very fashionable.

Bedroom

For the bedroom, they prefer canvases made of denser or reflective fabrics in soothing pastel colors.

Children

Bright roller shutters of the blackout type, or canvases decorated with original drawings that correspond to the general style of the room, will become an original decor in a nursery for a boy, girl or in a teenager's room.

For gazebos and verandas

Lightweight, not bulky, outdoor roller blinds are a practical and stylish option for decorating a gazebo, terrace or veranda in the country.

In the photo there is a veranda with translucent dark-colored roman blinds.

Restroom

Here, such curtains will be appropriate, not only as a window decor, but also as an excellent camouflage option for hiding niches, drain or sewer pipes behind the toilet.

Bathroom

For a bathroom with a window opening, roller shutters will be the best solution, they will protect the room from prying eyes and will become a beautiful and laconic window decoration.

The photo shows the interior of the bathroom and roller curtains on the window sashes.

Balcony and loggia

In such a small but full of light room, roller blinds look especially organic and aesthetically pleasing.

Examples in various styles

Visual examples of the fact that roller blinds can become an integral part of any style solution.

Scandinavian

With their simplicity and lightness, roller blinds made of natural materials will emphasize restraint, coldness, crystal whiteness and spaciousness of the Scandinavian style.

In the photo there are white roller curtains in the bedroom in a Scandinavian style.

Classic

Transparent or translucent models will become an interesting stylistic addition to a classic interior.

In the photo there is a dining room in a classic style with translucent blinds combined with curtains.

Loft

Simple, airy and discreet designs will complement the technogenic interior and become an indispensable element of the industrial style.

Minimalism

This style implies a minimum of decor, so neat roller shutter models will be especially appropriate in this non-flashy and calm style.

In the photo, white double roller blinds in the interior of the bedroom in the style of minimalism.

Provence

Blinds with various simple patterns or colors will hardly spoil the Provence style interior and even noticeably refresh the atmosphere.

Modern

In a modern style, window openings are decorated with laconic models made of practical and lightweight fabrics.

In the photo there is a bedroom in a modern style with open-type roller blinds.

Country

Cotton or linen canvases give a country-style room a special coziness and give it even more warmth.

Non-standard use

Also, these curtains provide opportunities for experimentation, which allows them to be used for unusual design.

At the door

This decor is the most convenient for decorating a glazed door.

Roof windows

Roller blinds are securely fixed to the frame and allow correct dosing of the light flux in the attic.

Panoramic windows

Roller shutters are the best option for shading blind French windows that take on too much sun and light.

In the photo, roller shutters in a light shade in the living room with panoramic glazing.

Hinged window

Fastening to the sash allows you to retain the full functionality of the hinged plastic window.

Sliding windows

For sliding structures, blinds with ceiling mounting are suitable, which will ensure the free functioning of the sashes.

On the wardrobe

Curtains allow you to hide the shelves and their contents, while not losing useful space in the room.

Arched window

The structure is fixed below the arched bend, which contributes to an additional light source even with fully closed curtains.

Bay window

Rolled models do not overload the bay window ledge and do not spoil its appearance.

In the photo, a bay window ledge decorated with roll models.

With balcony door

Roller shutters, thanks to their installation on the balcony door itself, do not impede both the entrance and the exit to the loggia.

Window leaf

Sometimes the window leaf is an integral part of the window opening and therefore it also needs to be properly decorated with mini roller blinds.

Combination

The most interesting combinations with other elements of window decoration.

With curtains

The most famous and common way, this combination looks stylish and self-sufficient.

In the photo there is an office and white roller blinds combined with curtains.

With curtains (tulle, veil, organza)

This decor combines the functionality of roller blinds and the beauty and lightness of airy tulle.

With lambrequin

The combination with a rigid lambrequin creates a unified and clear concept in the design of the window space.

In the photo there is a bedroom and roller blinds in combination with a rigid bando lambrequin.

Features of care and washing

They involve dry cleaning with a vacuum cleaner with a nozzle. You can also use a professional dry cleaning service. Light dirt can be removed with a regular eraser. It is recommended to remove more serious stains with a special stain remover. Also, the fabrics allow for a gentle, delicate wash.

How to wash at home?

Step by step washing instructions:

1. Dissolve neutral detergent in warm water.
2. Moisten a sponge in the solution and gently clean the surface from dirt.
3. Then rinse the garment several times to avoid streaks on the fabric.
4. Leave the canvas flat until completely dry, or steam it off with an iron.

Photo gallery

Practical roller blinds can transform any room and become an effective touch to create a unique style.