Window treatments for over blinds
How to Layer Window Treatments
Need help matching curtains and blinds to achieve the perfect layered look? Or are you trying to coordinate window treatment styles in the same room or adjoining rooms?
We're sharing our advice for coordinating window treatments to help you pull off a designer look for less.
How to Layer Window Treatments
When layering draperies with blinds or shades, the key is to have enough contrast so the layers don't clash. For your base layer, choose either hard window treatments (wood blinds, shutters, faux wood blinds) and soft window treatments (roman shades, roller shades, cellular shades).
Hard window treatments are often in wood stains or neutral paint colors. When layering curtains on top, any pattern or solid will work well with these neutral finishes. Choose a drapery color or print with colors that match other finishes like your rug and throw pillows.
When layering soft window treatments and curtains, try choosing a print for one and asolid in a coordinating color for the other. If you're feeling extra adventurous you can mix 2 prints, just be sure that one is large scale and the other is more delicate. For example, try a bold floral with a delicate pinstripe.
Double the Softness - Layering Sheer and Solid Draperies
If you want your windows to have visual softness and voluminous fabric, layer blackout drapes and sheer panels. Sheer panels let in soft filtered light while still preserving some privacy, and blackout drapes give you an uninterrupted night's sleep.
Our drapery hardware is available with a double rod option that allows both treatments to move independently, letting you control the light in your room as needed.
Easy Classic Pleat Draperies in Athena Oceanus | French Pleat Draperies in Colette Silken VX132 | Drapery Hardware
Combining Draperies with Soft Window Treatments
Draperies and Roman Shades
One timeless window treatment combo is layering drapes over Roman Shades. Because they're both soft window treatments, they play well together and give your room a cozy feel.
For versatility, choose light filtering Roman Shades for daytime privacy and blackout curtains to block light at night.
Note: Roman shades can leave small gaps on the sides of the window where light can shine through. Adding drapes on top will help give you complete darkness and a more upscale look.
Want your window look to fade into the background? In the space below, the homeowner used matching fabrics for both to achieve a soft, minimalist look.
Premium Roman Shades in Uma Off White | Easy Classic Pleat Draperies in Uma Off White
If matchy-matchy isn't your thing, try a printed roman shades and draperies in a coordinating solid.
Premier Roman Shades in Twirl China Blue | Easy Grommet Draperies in Gent Greystone | Drapery Hardware
Draperies and Cellular Shades
If you have old windows or live in an extreme climate, cellular shades will insulate from outside temperatures and block drafts like a champ. However, the contemporary look of cellular shades isn't right for every home's style.
Layering draperies on top can help lend a more traditional feel and soften the look of your room.
When choosing fabrics, pick your draperies first and use a matching solid color or neutral for the shades.
Light Filtering Cellular Shades in Papyrus | Easy Grommet Draperies in Le Jardin Tan-Grey
Drapes and Roller Shades
If you have shallow windows or want a sleeker look, try pairing roller shades with curtains. To mix and match without making your windows too busy, choose a solid shade and printed drapes or vice versa. If you're feeling extra adventurous you can mix 2 prints, just be sure that one is large scale and the other is more delicate.
Solar Roller Shades in Majesty 5% Pewter | Easy Grommet Draperies in Brisbane Clear Sky
Draperies and Sheer Shades
Sheer shades can be tilted like blinds to adjust the light coming it, but they're made of fabric, so they also roll up for a completely clear view. Layer blackout draperies on top to darken the room when needed.
Easy Classic Pleat Draperies in Linen Stripe Tan-Smoke | Light Filtering Sheer Shades in Linen Ash
Combining Soft and Hard Window Treatments
Can you put Curtains Over Blinds?
You can't get more classic than crisp 2" blinds with draperies layered on top. This look is perfect for traditional homes or formal spaces like dining rooms and polished living rooms.
2" Premium Faux Wood Blinds in White P630 | Custom Composite Wood Arch in True White 4196 | Easy Classic Pleat Draperies in Athena Corn Silk
White blinds will look great with virtually any drapery fabric, as long as it's not a white/cream that's so close it clashes. If you go with stained wood blinds, try choosing a fabric that has tones of the stain color in the print or weave. No matter what you choose, we always recommend ordering free samples to see how your choices look together.
2" Architectural Wood Blinds in Vintage Gravel | Blinds.com Easy Ripplefold Draperies in Gail Oceanside
Draperies and Shutters
For an upscale version of the look above, try draperies layered over shutters.
Although shutters come at a higher price point, they give windows a built-in look and add to your home's resale value.
Simplicity Wood Shutters in Bright White | Grommet Draperies (Fabric discontinued - Marseille Blue Jay similar)
When layering draperies over shutters, be sure that your curtain rods protrude out far enough beyond your draperies. Your Blinds.com designer can help double check this before you place your order.
If you're combining stained wood shutters with curtains, select a fabric that has tones of the stain within the pattern or weave.
Layered Drapes for Contrasting Texture
Draperies and Woven Wood Shades
Woven Wood Shades and white drapes are a look that's been trending on Instagram for 5 years - with no end in sight.
Woven shades are a designer favorite for the way they add a pop of texture to neutral spaces. They are available in hundreds of beautiful weaves that give rooms a softly filtered glow. Drapes hung on top add softness and extra light control when you need it.
Easy Pinch Pleat Classic Drapery Panels in Lexi White | Woven Wood Shades in Antigua Natural | Drapery Hardware
You can go with this specific woven and white combo, or choose a printed drapery fabric to play up the maximalist/eclectic look even more.
Mixing Window Treatments in One Room
Do you have two windows in the same room with vastly different shapes where matching window treatments just won't work? The bedroom below had both a wide skinny window and sliding glass door, but the homeowners wanted a matching look. Combining Roman Shades and Draperies in a matching fabric bulls the room together, but also each window to have the function it needs.
This look also works well if you want drapes but some of the windows don't have enough wall space to install a rod, or are blocked by furniture like a headboard. Use Draperies where you can and Roman Shades on the other windows.
Premium Roman Shades in Tantalum Antique | Easy Classic Pleat Draperies in Tantalum Antique
Layering Window Shades in The Same Window
Roller Shades and Roman Shades
To give your windows more functionality, you can layer decorative treatments, like Roman Shades, and a functional blackout roller shade behind.
Please note, layering treatments in the same window may only work for very deep windows or if the back shade is mounted inside the frame and the top shade in mounted on the wall outside.
Premium Roman Shades in Le Jardin Grey | Economy Blackout Roller Shades in Semi Opaque Charcoal
For the reverse effect, try blackout Roman Shades on top and a sheer Solar Shade or Woven Shade behind for when you want to let in light but maintain some privacy.
Blinds.com Premier Roman Shades in Shelby Walnut | Premium Natural Roller Shades in Cirque Glacier
Cover Hardware and Add a Polished Look With Cornices
For a perfect coordination of color and style, pair the classic feel of wood blinds with a matching cornice. This formal accessory not only completely complements your wood blind, it will also hide your blinds when they are fully raised, giving a wide open appearance in your window.
Premium 2" Wood Blinds | Wood Cornice
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45 Best Window Treatment Ideas
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You don't have to pick between natural light and privacy.
By Hadley Mendelsohn
JESSIE PREZA
Windows (and access to natural light) can make or break a space, but many people overlook the importance of window treatments when planning a space. Window coverings can be functional, purely decorative, or strike a balance between the two, depending on your space and the amount of natural light you receive and prefer. Whether it's full and flowing drapes, modern coverings, classic curtains, Roman shades, or laidback shutters, the ideas ahead are sure to inspire a better view at home.
🏡You love finding new design tricks? So do we.
Let us share the best of them.
Anna Spiro Design
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Interior Glass Shades
This cozy bedroom by Anna Spiro Design is a masterclass in eclectic decorating. Though there's plenty of pattern mixing going on, from the plaid armchair to the floral motif headboard, it feels cohesive and thoughtful. That's partially thanks to the consistent color scheme and Roman shades treatments, which are installed on the windows and interior door windows. Design consistency aside, this also ensures total privacy.
LAURE JOLIET
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Stained Glass
Stained glass is so much more than good-looking (though those colorful shadows it casts are certainly welcome). It also works hard! Reath Design blocked a view of the driveway and enhanced street-level privacy by replacing glass panes with colorfully painted ones. This is a great option when you want to introduce color and obstruct a view without blocking all the natural light.
2LG Studios
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Sheer White Curtains
If you're lacking on windows, choose sheer panels for maximum light.
They will help keep the room from feeling too closed off. In this space designed by 2LG Studio, the curtains stretch all the way up to the ceiling.
JESSIE PREZA
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Hanging Art
Designer Krystal Matthews has tons of clever decorating tips up her sleeve. In this home office, she created depth and character by hanging two pieces of artwork right over the back window since there was nowhere else to install wall decor. But aside from looking good, they also help block a less than scenic view.
Victoria Pearson
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Cohesive Patterns
"It goes against decorating 101, but using small patterns together can be easier on the eye," says interior decorator Kristin Panitch, who designed this dreamy pink cloud of a bedroom. The matchy-matchy wallpaper, curtains, bedding, and headboard create a gorgeous backdrop for a good night sleep while the colorful throw pillows add just enough contrast.
Werner Straube
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Double Blinds
For extra dimension and less light filtration, double up.
Here, interior design Corey Damen Jenkins hung both roman shades and drapes.
Paul Costello
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Rattan Blinds
Rattan blinds will let a little natural light shine in while still delivering some privacy. In interior designer Shaun Smith's New Orleans home, this tiny bathroom is the perfect blend of refined and approachable, with a great blend of materials and prints.
Brigette Romanek Design
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Classic Shutters
In this living room by Romanek Design Studio, the classic white shutters complement the monochromatic color scheme and timeless yet contemporary style of the sofa and coffee table.
STEPHEN KENT JOHNSON
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Matching Wallpaper
Match your wallpaper and curtains for a fully enveloped aesthetic. In this attic sanctuary designed by Mally Skok, the vibrant and warm tones of the printed wallpaper and fabric curtains make everything feel rosy. The contemporary rug, casual side table, and étagère also help ground the more traditional and formal elements of the room.
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Awning and Shutters
Don't neglect your exteriors. Designed by tropical decor maven Amanda Lindroth, this window is treated with shutters and an orange striped awning matching the bench beneath it. Though most hurricane shutters are just for looks these days, make sure yours at least look functional by taking proper measurements so that they look like they can close over the window evenly.
Shannon McGrath
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Multi-Hued Curtains
The sheepskin throw, metallic touches, and multi-hued curtains make this stylish little reading nook by Hecker Guthrie the perfect blend of cozy and cool. The colorful, loose curtains feel both modern and laidback. Plus, nothing amps up the fun factor like a playful swing chair.
Maltsev Design
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Dramatic Curtains
In this kitchen designed by Malstev Design, the moody red curtains deliver a dignified sense of drama. We love how they stretch from the floor to the ceiling and are cinched super low to the ground to playfully skew the proportions.
Romanek Design Studio
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Bare
Some rooms can actually be better off without any window treatments at all. This is especially true in a modern kitchen, where any and all additional task lighting is welcome, and fabrics that run the risk of fading from sunlight are minimal or nonexistent. In this bright and airy California kitchen by Romanek Design Studio, the serving windows look beautiful (and more functional) left bare.
FRANCESCO LAGNESE
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Fancy Frames
Color stretches all the way up to the rafters in this living room designed by Thomas Jayne and William Cullum. We love how they chose to frame the windows with a gorgeous drapery that draws your eye up and doesn't encroach into the space too much. All together, the room feels traditional and formal but still country chic and casual.
STACEY BRANDFORD
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Curtains Beyond the Windows
Instead of hanging curtains right over the window, create a cozy little oasis like this by hanging tall curtains in front of a window seat reading nook, as Sarah Richardson did here.
Feli Forest
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Frosted Glass
In this bathroom designed by Arent & Pyke, the frosted glass windows allow for extra privacy without needing to hang any curtains. This helps maintain that clean-lined modern aesthetic.
Nicole Franzen
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Folding Screen
A folding screen is one of the most useful decorative items you can buy. It can add architectural dimension, color and pattern, and function as a window treatment without even requiring you to hang anything or reach for your toolkit. Place it strategically, and next thing you know, you have yourself a makeshift window treatment.
Heather Hilliard Design
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Tie-Up Shades
This bathroom by Heather Hilliard is understated elegance perfected. That's partially thanks to the blue marble tub backsplash and Victorian-inspired fixtures, but the tie-up shades really polish the space. Try this soft and full-looking window treatment style for a similarly romantic touch.
David Tsay
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Hang From the Highest Point
Hang your curtains from the highest point possible to create contrast and make a room feel taller. In this bohemian dining room by Justina Blakeney, the curtains go way above the window for a fuller, more spacious feel.
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Full Floor-to-Ceiling Curtains
The master bedroom in designer Janie Molster's home is anchored by a dramatic suzani behind the illustrious pink velvet headboard. The curtains contribute to the sense of fullness, warmth, and energy, while the pale linens and classic chairs bring in a timeless touch. Use this space as inspiration if you think your room could use a little more depth and dimension.
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Roman Shades
If your home already has blinds, make it feel more personalized and refined with Roman shades. The green shades in this bedroom designed by Andrew Flesher add a fun bit of color and block out light for sleeping in on the weekends.
Tasmin Johnson
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Classic Shades
In this dream closet designed by Tamsin Johnson, the classic white shades dress down the more glamorous elements of the space.
Leanne Ford Interiors
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Farmhouse Shutters
Designed by Leanne Ford Interiors, these farmhouse shutters allow the occupant to adjust their access to light while also playing up the rustic look. It could be a fun DIY project, too, if you're up for the woodworking challenge.
Paul Raeside
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Printed Roman Shades
Use a Roman shade to add pattern to a room or to play up an existing print. If you're wary of it feeling too bold, keep the wall a neutral tone. Take a cue from this inviting living room designed by Andrew Flesher.
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Curtains Everywhere
Tonal bedrooms with plenty of curtains and canopies = instantly elevated and cozy. Choose a neutral color for a calming, soft space. Tented in various fabrics, this bedroom designed by Benjamin Dhong is a romantic cocoon.
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Short Curtains
Hang your bathroom curtains at the midpoint of the window for visually intriguing approach. This will ensure privacy, but it also keeps things interesting style-wise.
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Add a Fun Trim
If you're afraid of overdoing it with color in a neutral space but want to add a little pop of intrigue, choose curtains with a neutral base and add a printed trim. The sleek wood wall in this room gives it an edge, while the light curtains, bedding, and carpet soften things up.
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Tassel Detail Curtains
This mudroom plays with color, texture, and pattern. The fringed drapes are fun touch that play off the classic prints in this cheerful little transitional space designed by Eddie Ross.
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Hang a Sheet or Tarp
When it comes to laidback beach and country houses, embrace the easy breezy lifestyle by simply hanging a sheet across the window to block a little light when necessary and soften the harder materials.
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Pink Sheers
This dining room designed by Arent & Pyke manages to look open, romantic, and ethereal while also being grounded, formal, and versatile. That's thanks to the warm brown leather and wood punctuated by black details, all of which contrast nicely with the dreamy pink sheers.
35 Unexpected Color Combos for Palette Inspo
Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.
Metal blinds: reliable, practical and aesthetically pleasing
Buy metal sun protection systems
Metal blinds are a modern and convenient option for protecting windows from outside light. They are great for home, office, hospitals, childcare, commercial and industrial environments. Devices made of metal look more reliable compared to plastic, fabric and wooden counterparts.
In the production of blinds, aluminum is used, less often steel.
For coloring, special coatings are used that are not afraid of high temperatures, do not fade in the sun and retain the saturation of shades. A variety of colors of materials allows you to organically fit light protection devices into any style environment. Lacquer treatment is additionally applied to the attractiveness of the appearance and increase the service life.
To order window systems that reliably protect from light and prying eyes, offers the company "PROJalousie". We have been working in St. Petersburg for more than 7 years and specialize in interior structures. They can be installed both in residential premises and in public buildings.
Indoor blinds
Horizontal aluminum blinds are the most common type of window systems.
The profiles of these models reach 6 meters in length, which allows them to be used for openings of non-standard sizes. Lamella width from 25 mm to 50 mm. They are fastened together with strong strings.
Vertical aluminum blinds – easy to operate and practical.
If individual lamellas are damaged, it is not necessary to repair the entire system: it is enough to replace the damaged element. Sheer curtains are conveniently mounted on openings of any shape. Vertical fixtures provide soft diffused light and maintain a cozy atmosphere in the home.
Varieties of facade systems
Metal curtains installed outside the windows provide effective protection of the home from the weather and intruders. Previously, steel gratings served for this purpose. They were reliable, but did not look very nice. Everyone has the opportunity not only to secure their windows, but also to decorate them in an original way.
Blinds - A hybrid design consisting of thick steel curtains with pivoting slats. They look attractive both closed and open. In hot weather, they keep the room cool and allow you to do without air conditioning. Metal lamellas provide a high level of noise insulation and regulate the flow of light without opening the shutters.
Mounted on any frame outside and inside the house.
Roller shutters (roller blinds ) are rolled metal curtains that are installed on windows, balconies, loggias and doors. Steel structures can be used no higher than the second floor, since they have significant weight. Lighter aluminum models have no installation restrictions. According to the type of control, roller shutters are divided into mechanical and automatic, according to the type of fastening - built-in and overhead. Metal shutters are usually made to order according to the dimensions required by the customer.
Radiant blinds is an innovative type of façade blinds using the technology of cross turning of slats. This is an aesthetic design of windows and reliable protection from prying eyes. The system consists of two independent canvases to make it convenient to adjust the light and air flows. The system is controlled manually or automatically. In winter, rafshtora form an additional thermal curtain near the windows, which maintains an optimal microclimate inside the room.
The choice of installation method (there are 3 options) depends on external conditions, needs and preferences of the customer.
Advantages of metal blinds
- High strength and resistance to deformation.
- Durability.
- Fire resistant.
- Environmentally friendly.
- Burn resistant.
Metal blinds are easy to care for: they practically do not accumulate dust and are easy enough to clean using any detergent.
Where to buy
To choose and order metal blinds for an office in St. Petersburg, call us right now. You can buy ready-made designs with delivery or place an order according to individual parameters with a professional installation service.
We will promptly send an employee to you who will take free measurements of windows. In addition, PROJalousie specialists will select the best model of blinds for you without drilling windows, taking into account your preferences in design, type of construction and interior style.
To do this, just fill out an application on the site or send a message to our e-mail.
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The right choice of curtains and blinds will help make your home or office cozy and warm. Their design must be taken very seriously. Curtains can radically change the feeling of a person staying in it - add warmth and comfort to a modern interior, modernize and rejuvenate an interior with antique furniture, create a feeling of that season that you prefer. The main purpose of blinds is to control sunlight, and in modern interiors blinds have become another element of design and decor. Blinds are convenient and practical, they are used both in offices and apartments, they easily fit into any interior, as the rich choice of materials and textures allows you to play with your imagination and find an original and individual solution. What are blinds? The width of the lamella (vertical strip of fabric or plastic) of the vertical blinds is 89 and 127 mm. The larger the window itself, the wider the slats of the blinds should be to maintain the proportions in the room. Since these same slats are located vertically, they can be rotated and thereby adjust the illumination of one or another part of your room. The very design of the blinds is quite simple: a cornice (it is made of aluminum), runners, lamellas, counterweights in the lamellas (to hang straight and even), a chain and a rope to control the blinds. Vertical fabric blinds - the most interesting solution for creating a unique interior, thanks to the high quality of materials and a rich palette of colors. If earlier vertical fabric blinds were considered an element of the interior of an exclusively service, office space, now they are readily used to decorate residential interiors, both with decorative curtains and separately. Vertical fabric blinds are made of 89 mm wide slats with antistatic and dust repellent treatment. Horizontal blinds are more commonly used in offices. This is not surprising, because horizontal blinds fit perfectly into the strict interior of office space and effectively protect from the sun. Depending on the desire of the customer, horizontal blinds are installed in the window opening or between the frames. Horizontal blinds are made of aluminum and have a good margin of safety, which allows them to be used both at home and in offices. Due to the excellent sun protection properties, horizontal blinds are successfully used for light reflection, and the rich color range allows them to organically fit into any interior. Blind material The fabric used for the slats is impregnated with a special dust repellent. So there is no reason for concern - fabric blinds will not become the "main dust collector" in your apartment. For the manufacture of fabric blinds, polyester is most often used. When buying such blinds, pay attention to the density of the fabric - the denser the fabric, the longer it will retain its original appearance, will not fade in the sun, and will not deform after cleaning. Aluminum perfectly protects against sunlight and prying eyes. To prevent overheating of aluminum lamellas, they are covered with heat-resistant white enamel. The only drawback of aluminum blinds is that even if the window is ajar, they rattle in the draft. But if you keep the windows closed, then this will not be such a problem for you. Blinds with wooden slats look great. This is not surprising, because the tree has a very whimsical natural pattern. This type of blinds is very expensive and for good reason. The wooden slats of the blinds protect from light incomparably, do not overheat, are hygienic, durable, strong and, finally, look very rich, literally ennobling the room. Basically, Canadian linden or cork is used for blinds. These blinds will perfectly fit into any interior. In addition, bamboo is also used for the manufacture of lamellas. Wooden blinds , produced in various colors and textures, are easily combined with pelmets and curtains. Thanks to a wide range of textures, wooden blinds blend harmoniously with wooden furniture elements. In addition to the usual types of wood for the manufacture of blinds, bamboo is used, which is especially resistant to sun and moisture. Roller blinds (roller blinds). Dropping to any desired level, they gently diffuse sunlight. Perfectly combined with curtains and curtains, these functional curtains will create a warm atmosphere in the living room, nursery and a pleasant twilight in the bedroom. They are ideal for glazed loggias and kitchens. Modern fabrics allow you to freely adjust the brightness of the lighting in the room. Tulle blinds Blind fixing Original blinds The so-called multi-image blinds offer great possibilities. They allow you to combine fabrics of several colors and layers of fabric, which gives a stunning effect and makes them look like curtains with light tulle curtains. 100% hit: photo blinds . Everything is simple here, a drawing is applied to the white slats, and when the blinds are open, a picture “appears” on the wall. Blinds cleaning - washing the slats in the washing machine in the "manual" or "gentle" mode. Strips of fabric are rolled up and placed in a bag for gentle washing. Minus: washing can lead to loss of shape and loss of specific properties of the fabric. - wash in soapy water. Roll the lamella strips into a roll and put in a soapy solution and soak for a while. - replace the slats with new ones or take them to a blind cleaning company for cleaning. Tips for self-cleaning: 
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The slats are fixed one after another on the eaves, and if necessary, each of them can be replaced separately. 
If the blinds are located between the frames, then the "control panel" is outside. To control horizontal blinds, you have to apply considerable effort, because they do not fold sideways, like vertical ones, but upwards. This is also due to the fact that the mechanism of horizontal blinds breaks more often. The width of the slats of horizontal blinds can be 16, 25 and 50 mm. Which of them is preferable, it is worth focusing on the size of the window in order to maintain the overall proportions in the room, as with the choice of vertical blinds. 
Fabric, plastic and aluminum vertical blinds meet the highest quality requirements and have a number of advantages, including resistance to odors, dust and sunlight. In addition, we can offer vertical blinds made of tulle, which organically combine practicality and functionality. 
And yet, the degree of illumination of the room with closed blinds directly depends on the density of the fabric. 
But be careful. Bamboo blinds involuntarily create a sense of oriental style. And if your room is made in the Baroque style, furnished with luxurious antique furniture - bamboo blinds will spoil the overall impression of the room, create disharmony. 
A pattern is applied to the fabric, after which the fabric is pleated. When folded, pleated blinds take up very little space and do not obscure the window opening at all. And when unfolded, pleats create a cozy half-light and well protect from excessive solar heat. 
Rinse thoroughly afterwards, never rub the fabric. Then hang the blinds in their original place and let dry. Minus: with dust and pollution, special protective impregnation can also be washed off. 
