Modern homeowners use a balcony (loggia) as an additional space, often turned into a corner. It undoubtedly requires appropriate decoration and, first of all, curtains on the windows.
Curtains muffle the bright light of the sun's rays and protect objects on the balcony from fading, but, most importantly, do not allow prying eyes to penetrate into the personal lives of the inhabitants of the home.
And it is not necessary to purchase ready-made curtains. It’s easy to make curtains for the balcony with your own hands and give the room a unique look. However, first you should determine which curtains are suitable for your balcony (loggia).
A feature of a balcony (loggia) is its vulnerability to dust and moisture, especially if the homeowners keep open windows for access to fresh air.
To make curtains (blinds) for a balcony room, you need to know which side the windows are facing.
If to the south and Sun rays constantly look into the room, you should choose thick fabric - it will not let in the light.
The north and east will require the use of light curtains, including organza and tulle. But in any case, you should abandon multi-layer curtains with lambrequins and ruffles - they instantly turn into dust collectors.
An excellent choice would be ecological fabrics made from bamboo, linen, and reed, which are appropriate in a laconic design.
Roman and roller curtains look great on a small balcony. A spacious, well-lit balcony will be decorated Japanese curtains and elongated sheer curtains.
You cannot cover balcony windows with dark curtains: this color will “eat up” the space and light in the room. The emphasis should be on light tones - it is “friendly” with any color, creates a cozy microclimate in the room, absorbing excess sun and adding warmth to the balcony, which faces the cool side. It is worth choosing a curtain color that matches the interior.
Fits perfectly into the space horizontal blinds, roller blinds, Roman and Japanese curtains.
Their placement is suitable for balcony windows, since they are mounted directly on the window door. Classic curtains are not always possible to place on a balcony window due to the lack of free space between the top of the window and the ceiling surface.
Horizontal blinds are a proven method of decorating a balcony, which has long been known and has found its admirers. In addition, minor flaws in them are easily corrected. Their advantages:
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Roman blinds on the balcony look like curtains made from a single piece of fabric. They are gathered into pompous identical folds of 20-30 cm. Such curtains are made in 2 types: with manual adjustment with twine (chain) and with electric adjustment.
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No drawbacks have been noticed with Roman blinds, however, when choosing, you should prefer light shades of the fabric, abandoning the large patterned print on the fabric in the interior of small balconies and taking into account the “makeup” of the rooms next to them.
The second name for roller blinds is roller blinds, because when opened, the material is rolled up or covered in a box.
The panels are attached separately to each window door and, if desired, darken, which is something that conventional blinds lack.
Step-by-step instructions for making curtains for a balcony with your own hands will help you complete them without difficulty.
Roller blinds are made from fabric of various colors and textures. Such curtains have different prices and fasteners. The simplest and a budget option- Mini, which looks like a canvas with a fastening roller onto which the curtain is screwed. These curtains are easy to make with your own hands.
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Japanese curtains or Japanese blinds embody Asian asceticism and simplicity. They look like several canvases attached to a special cornice and moving along horizontal guides.
Japanese curtains differ from the usual ones, vertical blinds the fact that their lamellas are stationary and made wider. In addition, the “Japanese” ones are made in strict accordance with the standard, where the length of the cornice does not exceed 6 m, the width of one lamella ranges from 0.2 - 1.5 m, and the number of panels in one line is 3 - 6.
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The disadvantage of Japanese curtains is that they are “viewable” only in spacious balcony rooms. On a small loggia, the unusualness and elegance of such curtains is instantly lost.
With all the saturation of the modern textile market with various curtains (from rustic roller blinds to luxury blinds), choosing curtains is not so easy.
You don’t want to buy an inexpensive, nondescript option, but you can’t always afford a high-quality, stylish one.
Therefore, many owners of balcony windows strive to sew Roman or roller blinds for a loggia with your own hands.
The result is money saved and a unique curtain obtained.
The simplest roller blind can be made even by a person who is not experienced in the tailoring profession. It is more appropriate to place such curtains on a wall where there is some gap above the edge of the window.
To sew curtains for a balcony by hand, a master class for those interested requires stocking up the right amount meters of fabric (preferably compacted linen), 2 counterweights, links in the form of plastic rings, clasps and ribbons of sufficient width.
The fabric is cut based on the measured length and width of the balcony window. The fabrics in the upper and lower parts are stitched, turning these areas of the curtains into narrow pockets. Under the upper pocket, 2 plastic rings are attached to tapes, after which, after pulling through the counterweights, one of them is mounted on the wall.
On window frame fix 2 hooks, placing them on 2 sides of the panel. Pull 2 elongated twines through the hooks, lower them down, pass through the rings and pull 1 twine through the second ring. These twines will serve to lift and twist the curtain into a bundle.
As you can see, it is not difficult to make curtains and decorate balcony windows with unique curtains. This does not require a significant amount of time and money. How to make a Roman blind from scrap materials yourself is shown in the video:
Curtains make the balcony space more cozy and attractive, protect from prying eyes and sunlight. A balcony is an additional living space in an apartment or private house, which is used in different ways: some invite guests to it, and some store cans and old skis here. IN Lately It is very popular to create a unique place to relax on it, where it will be pleasant to drink a cup of coffee or watch the sunset. Do-it-yourself curtains for the balcony will help make this place truly unusual and cozy.
To pick up matching curtains for a loggia, you need to know what varieties are presented on the market today. Balcony curtains can be transformed only if they best suit its interior and also meet all the requirements of the owners of the house.
The window is a very important part of the room and naturally it needs to be decorated
Let's look at the main models of window curtains:
To make it convenient to use the curtains and they did not deliver unnecessary hassle, you need to know how to properly transform a balcony with curtains.
Curtains can hide flaws and highlight advantages
What to look for when choosing curtains:
If you have decided on the type of curtains for your balcony and have chosen Roman blinds, you need to think about how to make them special. Most the best option- make them yourself. First of all, you need to think about what materials to make curtains for the balcony from.
The choice of material for curtains depends only on your tastes and preferences.
You can sew them from any fabric you like: it can be light tulle or heavy material used for curtains. Roman curtains for the balcony will be really convenient if you make them from hard materials. Such curtains will decorate a balcony, because dense fabrics will create beautiful folds and will hold their shape perfectly without creasing or curling.
In addition, you should consider purchasing high-quality and beautiful fabric with patterns and embroidery, because in this form they will transform the loggia even more.
If your balcony is on the ground floor, or you plan to hide from nosy neighbors, opt for translucent fabric. It will perform all its protective functions and will perfectly transmit sunlight through itself.
In the case where you need to hide a balcony under curtains, completely light-proof options are used. They are treated with a special impregnation that blocks ultraviolet radiation, does not fade and does not change its appearance.
Synthetic materials are suitable for those loggias where children love to play. These fabrics are easy to wash, have a long shelf life, and also have the ability to repel dirt. Inserts made from other materials: cotton, silk or linen will help make them more pleasant.
Whatever material is chosen, the main thing is that it matches the furniture on the balcony, walls, floor and ceiling, and also complements the design of the entire apartment.
Curtains for a loggia may differ from each other not only in material, but also in sewing technology.
Exist various ways sewing curtains and everyone can choose the most suitable one for themselves
Roman blinds on the balcony can be:
In order for the curtains to fully fit the balcony, you need to correctly calculate their size. To do this, you need to choose a method for attaching them.
Roman blinds are not bulky and are very easy to use.
There are two installation options:
To make curtains for a balcony, you need to be patient and be very careful. Only this will allow you to complete all the work quickly and efficiently.
Required tools and materials:
Sequence of work:
Roman blinds are an excellent solution for decorating any loggia. Having made it yourself, you can choose the material and accessories you like that will appeal to your whole family. In addition, at any time you can create a different curtain model that will delight you and all your guests.
Curtains for loggias and balconies – special kind decor, which involves taking into account some important nuances. This is both the side on which the windows face and the features of the room itself. If, for example, the windows face south, then the sun will penetrate into the room both in summer and in winter. Therefore, it is better to hang thick curtains on the balcony to protect yourself from the intrusive sun.
From what size balcony block, a lot depends - blackout curtains inappropriate on a small balcony.
Consider various options, starting with the classics. Roman blinds or roll design They may well decorate a balcony, but curtain blinds for a balcony will be good under certain conditions.
Curtain ideas for balconies:
Of course, there are still a lot of options, but the photo gallery showing the new items of 2016 and their design suggests that next year these options will be the best clothes for windows on the balcony.
But which curtains for balconies and loggias are better to hang, classic or new, and what is special about the design of loggias in 2016? You can start with the fabric that is preferable specifically for the loggia.
Curtains on a spacious loggia can be from:
If the loggia is in the shade, the window design should be appropriate - light, transparent, with a fairly large openwork. It’s good if the fabric is easy to wash, because in the summer light curtains quickly get dirty.
If you are not satisfied with the size of the loggia, and you would like a design to visually increase its footage, pastel colors are the best option. It is really suitable for curtains on loggias and curtains for small balconies.
If you are interested in what pleases the design according to the latest fashion, then the loft style will be relevant in 2016. This industrial style interiors, in some places deliberately rough, the sharpness of which can be set off by window decor. Loft and elegant curtains go well together, but it’s better to drape them yourself. But the overall design suggests that the loft will combine the entire composition of the loggia into one block. Therefore, color intersections, or vice versa, contrast, should become the threads that connect the window decor and the wall decor of such a balcony.
If the decoration of your loggia is standard, but you don’t mind hanging curtains on large loggias that will stand out, you can take curtains with photo printing. In 2016, roller blinds with photo printing will look fresh and original.
If the loggia is large enough, then the curtains on such loggias can be both bright and dark - look at the photo, such a design will not reduce large space. Curtains for large balconies can also be bright, with large patterns and elaborate prints. The same roller blind is an excellent option.
Romanesque curtains for balconies and loggias and balconies are most often sewn by hand. Since the photo gallery contains many examples of successful curtains of this type, and in 2016, the designers assure, classics and vintage will be held in special esteem, and you can decorate your balcony block with Roman blinds.
They are suitable for almost any window; their design can be complicated by interesting fabric(find examples in the photo), and sew them with your own hands quickly enough.
There are two types of Roman blinds on balconies:
Roman curtains will perfectly decorate a balcony block, and their installation will be invisible. You can fix such curtains on the walls of the loggia (the one above the window), or on the window frame itself.
The main points of sewing Roman blinds on balconies:
Next, the block is fixed above the window, and the curtain is straightened. The appearance of the windows immediately changes, the balcony block is transformed. Any photo shows how Romanesque curtains change the appearance of the balcony. Such curtains on balconies will always be a classic.
After looking through a lot of photos, find your option, choose a curtain that will decorate the balcony block. With your own hands you can change the style of your balcony with such a detail, and curtains have been and remain one of the most inexpensive but significant accessories.
The balcony has long ceased to be a place where garbage and rubbish accumulate. Modern balconies most often built in the form of loggias, which apartment owners most often equip as summer room or a terrace, arrange a study there, a mini gym or just a place to relax. No matter how the balcony is arranged, and no matter what function it performs, most often there is a need or desire to cover the glazed part with curtains. Tulle is rarely hung on balconies, but light tulle fabrics are sometimes used to sew curtains. Before making curtains for the loggia, you need to decide on their type, material for production and their color scheme.
The most common types of curtains for balconies are the following three:
The advantages, disadvantages and features of using each type will be described below.
Curtains made in the simplest style are suitable for simple balcony, which is used as a small storage room. This is a universal look, but it is too simple for large and spacious loggias, which are almost completely glazed. Sometimes tulle curtains are used for the balcony, which are not weighed down with any additional material.
The huge advantage of this type of curtain is its low cost, ease of sewing and operation. In addition, such tulles can be freely sewn and hung by yourself. However, this type also has a number of disadvantages. As mentioned earlier, this is too simple an option for furnished or decorated balconies; in addition, the materials from which such curtains are made are short-lived and require periodic washing and ironing. This makes it very difficult to care for products of this type.
Roman blinds are most often used for window openings loggias, even if almost the entire height of the balcony is glazed. A significant advantage of this type is that the curtain can be raised and lowered the required number of times, as well as partially opened, which will allow daylight to enter the balcony, but it will protect its contents from the harmful rays of the sun.
There are a lot of color options for Roman blinds, so choosing the right ones won’t be difficult.
Roller blinds - perfect solution for a loggia, however, they have one significant drawback - their high cost. However, it pays off with ease of use, since these curtains are rolled up at the top, which allows you to easily operate them and, as in the case of Roman blinds, cover the glazed part of the balcony completely or partially.
A huge advantage of roller blinds Another advantage is that, due to storage in rolls, they always remain perfectly smooth and there is no need for frequent washing and ironing.
As can be seen from the description below, perfect choice are Roman or roll options. They are not suitable for a balcony - they are too bulky, and since the balcony area is most often minimal, they will take up (albeit a little) the space that can be used usefully.
Using previously secured ties, the curtain is rolled up. The same mechanism lowers it.
After determining the option of curtains for the balcony, the second important factor in the successful completion of this matter is right choice material. Although it can be much more difficult to buy high-quality material (and besides, it often costs several times more than usual), it is the quality of the purchased material that is the key to success. Now it produces special materials that are reflective, protect from ultraviolet radiation and are equipped with the necessary seals to protect the contents of the balcony from the sun. In addition, when carrying out repairs on the loggia, you need to choose color design curtains according to color scheme premises. Still, for the balcony it is better to choose canvases of pastel colors that do not have bright designs or patterns.
Curtains on balconies add completeness to the interior, soften bright sunlight, and create unique comfort. The choice of one option or another depends on general style balcony, personal taste and the latest fashion trends. Every season, new offers appear that significantly expand the capabilities of designers and apartment owners.
Curtains on balconies should be inexpensive, practical and beautiful. Among the main requirements:
For balcony structures and loggias are ideal:
Blinds are easy to use, easy to adjust, you can choose the shade and design that suits your needs. different interiors. Blinds made of straw, bamboo or plastic often complement regular curtains for windows, made of fabric.
Roller blinds have gone from a recent novelty to a true classic. Such models for loggias are compact and, if necessary, can be quickly rolled up without interfering with the penetration of sunlight. Roller blinds on loggias will reliably protect apartment residents from prying eyes; this option is ideal for the first floors apartment buildings, private cottages and dachas.
Awnings are usually combined with other types of curtains. They are elegant and provide good protection from the sun and light rain. However, wind and rain can damage them. It is not very convenient to use awnings in multi-storey buildings, but in private cottages and dachas they are simply irreplaceable. There are many options for how to hang such curtains, interesting ideas can be found in design magazines.
Light air curtains will not protect the balcony from the sun, but will prevent insects from entering the home. Such curtains are made from muslin, polyester mesh, tulle, tulle, and synthetic lace. Curtains knitted from cotton, linen or viscose threads look very impressive.
For balcony curtains, plush, satin and other materials that would be appropriate in formal living rooms are not used. Practical cotton and durable polyester are more suitable for decorating verandas and loggias. A variety of plastics are widely used; lovers of eco-style interiors will like curtains and blinds made of bamboo, straw, and impregnated rice paper. Natural materials comfortable and beautiful, but more susceptible to wear and tear. When choosing this option, you need to be prepared to change the curtains on the windows every season.
The design of curtains for balconies does not change too often, but every season interesting offers appear on the market that need to be taken into account. In 2017, environmental ideas will be especially relevant. Already now we offer balcony curtains from a variety of natural materials: straw, jute, processed palm leaf. The most current shades are natural. You can choose textiles in brown, beige, cream, green tones. Not only are curtain designs offered, but also ideas on how to hang them. For example, short Japanese panels reaching the window sill, covering the opening, are especially relevant now solid wall. To diversify the design, curtains can be kept in different shades one scale. A beige, greenish, lilac-lilac or black-gray palette looks very stylish.
Roman blinds with classic contrasting stripes are popular for balconies and loggias. It is worth taking a closer look at red-white, greenish-cream, blue-blue combinations. Interesting offer– curtains for a balcony in a rustic style. They are made from printed cotton or polyester and trimmed with lace that imitates hand weaving. Do-it-yourself models look original. They can be crocheted or knitted, woven using macrame or tatting techniques, or using the patchwork technique. To decorate a balcony window, use both 1-2 large curtains and shortened curtains up to the length of the window sill. All craft magazines are full of ideas on how to make curtains for a balcony with your own hands, so choosing the appropriate technique and style is very easy.
Fashionable new items of the season can be found in specialized publications and at exhibitions. But the timeless classic also remains at the peak of relevance. These include curtains made of plain muslin or tulle, as well as a variety of rolled models in calm colors. To decorate windows you need to use the same ideas as for decorating a balcony block. In this case, the interior of the home will be more seamless, which is especially important for small apartments.
The design of a balcony room depends on many factors. When choosing textiles for a loggia, you need to consider:
A window with a balcony can be decorated in uniform style. On loggias and verandas facing north, light curtains in warm colors look especially beautiful: sunny yellow, cream, golden beige, peach. Passing through the curtains on the loggia, daylight will create the effect of soft, muted sun. Balcony windows facing south, southeast and southwest should be shaded with cold-spectrum curtains. Blue, green, purple tones in all possible combinations are ideal; the addition of white is welcome. Such curtains will create a Mediterranean atmosphere and introduce notes of freshness, lightness, and ease into the interior.
For example, one composition can include thick roller blinds for shading in the evening, light muslin to protect against insects, and removable awnings for particularly hot sunny days. In this case, the balcony block should not be overloaded. Perfect option– a simple multifunctional design that allows you to easily dismantle unnecessary structures and replace them with new ones.
Make curtains for the loggia with your own hands - great idea for a quick and inexpensive interior transformation. They can be made from any available materials. Most affordable option- floral chintz or small check, creating the atmosphere of a country house.
You can knit curtains for a balcony with your own hands from cotton threads. They are usually crocheted using the loin net technique. Curtains can be short or elongated; for greater decorativeness it is recommended to starch them. Suitable threads are white or pastel colors, curtains made from unbleached linen look very elegant, creating an eco-design. You can also make curtains from colored scraps with your own hands; they are more suitable for folk-style interiors and loggias lined with wood.
