It’s nice to go out onto the balcony in the morning and take a breath fresh air, check the weather and gain strength for a new day or spend the evening with a cup of tea. The design of your balcony will directly affect your mood. In this article we will look at what to hang balcony windows.
Blinds were, are and will be the best option for balconies and loggias. Thanks to special impregnations, they will not lose their original form from dust, moisture.
Blinds protect the balcony and adjacent rooms from the scorching sun and overheating.
Balcony blinds are made from different materials:
They can be either horizontal or vertical.
Vertical plastic blinds very reliable in operation and easy to maintain. Many of them are completely light-proof, which is suitable for installation on a balcony.
They are impregnated with a special liquid, which makes them resistant to water, dust and sun. The color of such blinds does not change over time.
The advantage is the color. It can easily be matched to the style of a room with a balcony.
By analogy with blinds, they are also built roller blinds, or fabric roller shutters. This is a rectangle, wound in a roll on a shaft, and lowered onto the windows using a weighting agent and a metal-plastic system.
U budget option roller blinds, the free edge hangs down freely.
A big plus of roller blinds is not only the variety of colors of the material used, but also varying degrees its transparency. From very dense fabrics that retain the sun's rays, to translucent ones that are appropriate in rooms with limited lighting.
An excellent solution for regulating room entry sun rays– these are day-night roller blinds. This ingenious find allows light to pass onto the balcony and at the same time hide the room itself from prying eyes. When the sun is active, the strips of the curtains are combined, thereby activating the “night” mode, which prevents the balcony from heating up.
The more expensive component assembly (cassette) has guides for the sides. In such conditions, curtains for a balcony or curtains for a loggia are tighter and fit more evenly to the window. It looks perfect, even with the window open.
Now gaining popularity new material- bamboo, and with it bamboo roller blinds And . Due to their natural material, these curtains perfectly withstand moisture and ultraviolet radiation. Bamboo balcony curtains do not collapse under them harmful effects, do not deform and do not accumulate mold.
The main disadvantage of bamboo roll is its price. Like wooden blinds, and any other natural material - they are not cheap.
Another curtain similar to blinds is pleated curtains
. They are more versatile because they can be opened from any side. The material, impregnation, and functionality for the balcony are not at all inferior to the previous options. 
When decorating balconies, owners are increasingly choosing accessibility, simplicity and convenience. It all comes together Roman curtain for the loggia. IN complex form This curtain resembles an accordion, which looks very harmonious on the free window frames of a balcony or loggia.
The main advantage of curtains is a wide selection of materials for the textile part of the product.
The time has long passed when many rejected this type of curtain, arguing that for a balcony curtain it was not enough to be functional, it was also necessary to create beauty and comfort. Nowadays, the flight of designer’s imagination creates incredible masterpieces:
Lately, Roman blinds for balconies have been integrating magical notes from other styles. This is the easy way we can get practical curtain for a balcony or loggia, and at the same time create a unique mood.
Natural materials are increasingly found in Roman blinds, which is why they are winning the hearts of more and more fans.
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 - thick curtains on a small balcony are inappropriate.
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 2016 items 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 spacious loggia may 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 summer time Light curtains get dirty quickly.
If you are not satisfied with the size of the loggia, and you would like such a design to visually increase its footage, pastel colors - 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.
Regardless of what function the balcony performs (serves as a conservation warehouse, a work office, an addition to the living space, or temporary parking for prams), for the most part it consists of glass. And to make this room look complete, the balcony windows should be properly framed with textiles. We are, of course, talking about curtains.
The most important point modern design balconies are considered to be well-chosen curtains that harmoniously combine with common interior. Depending on the purpose of a given room, how many windows it has and how the adjacent room is generally decorated, various requirements are put forward for curtains, including those regarding color, texture and size. To make the room look more original, you can make curtains for the balcony yourself. Such work is not difficult at all - in fact, it only requires sewing machine, skills to work with it and scissors.
Before you start work, you should decide on the type of curtains and their design. An excellent option for a balcony are Roman blinds, which are straight pieces of fabric that are raised by folding. In this case, there are a lot of variations: you can make exquisite French triangles or give preference to beautiful lace, sew a one-piece structure, weighing it along the sashes, or use drapery. Be that as it may, the main advantage of any Roman blinds is convenience.
Note! These curtains will not flutter in the wind or interfere with opening the balcony windows. In addition, similar design solution allows for significant savings.
The fact is that Roman curtains require a small amount of material, so you can easily use expensive original textiles. As for massive curtain structures or curtains consisting of several layers, it is advisable to abandon them in the case of a balcony, because they will take up a significant part of the already limited space. At the same time, it is also better not to use dense light-proof material, since the balcony, first of all, is necessary for the passage of air and light.
Finally, light curtains will look great in Japanese style made from bamboo or linen.
Let's start with the fact that they can be solid or consisting of several canvases at once. In the second case, each of the curtains must be attached to a separate cornice. If you are a beginner, then it is better to sew a one-piece version - this will help you understand the essence of the process and understand the principle of operation of the cornice and fasteners.
Note! Often the length of Roman blinds corresponds to the height of the ceiling, but you can make them shorter if you wish.
During the manufacturing process you will need:
After preparing everything you need, you can safely begin work.
Step 1. First measure the opening. To the resulting figures, add 6-7 cm for the seams on the sides and 12-15 cm for the allowances. As a rule, height allowances correspond to 20% of the curtain. Next, decate the fabric to avoid mistakes or shrinkage of the material when sewing: place it in water for a few minutes, then dry and iron.
If we talk about folds, their number/size depends, first of all, on the length of the window. To determine the required pitch between folds, you can use the table below.
We also note that another secret to making these curtains is the correct calculation of the “pockets-folds”.
Step 2. Mark on the back side future turns, folds and the location of the rings in accordance with the diagram above. In this case, it is necessary that there be the same step between the folds everywhere - then ready product It will drape beautifully.
Step 3. Double hem the side edges. Adjust the tension of the cord so that the stitching does not tighten the sides.
Step 4. Using a furniture stapler or small nails, secure the Velcro to the bottom of the block with the canvas attached to it. Process the top cut, then sew the remaining piece of Velcro there - this way, if necessary, you can easily remove the fabric to wash it.
Pre-treat the block that will serve as a cornice with paint of the required color. Although, instead of a block, you can take a lambrequin strip with Velcro (these are bought with brackets for the ceiling).
Step 5. Make a fold at the bottom of the rim and create a drawstring of such a width that you can insert a weight bar into the formed “pocket”. As an option, a flat profile (made of aluminum) can serve as a weighting material, the length of which would be 1-2 cm less than the cornice.
It is important that the color of the weighting material matches the color of the fabric. You can buy such a profile at any hardware store.
Step 6. Sew a border along the wrong side of the fabric, and insert pins into the pockets formed as a result. Seal the holes, but only sew the edges on one side - this will allow you to remove the pins and put them back before washing.
It is also important that the pins do not tear the fabric. Ideally, small plastic rods or corset inserts should be used (the latter can be found in any store specializing in sewing accessories). You need to insert such corset inserts as follows: first cut them into pieces of the required length, leaving a small margin, and heat them with an iron through the fabric, then put them under a press for several days to completely straighten them (the fact is that such inserts are sold in rolls by the meter). After this, you can insert them into the curtain pockets. Finally, another option would be to use metal wire, but provided that the rods are straight and made of stainless steel.
Step 7 Mark the location of the rings and sew them on by hand, following the diagram. Use nails to secure the rings to the block.
Note! The rings should be positioned symmetrically with respect to the middle of the curtain. In addition, the outer rings need to be attached approximately 7-10 cm from the edges.
Step 8 Attach the canvas to the block with Velcro. Fastening element secure the cord to the frame. Thread the cord through the rings, moving from bottom to top, and tie a knot at the bottom. You can additionally use glue to increase strength.
Step 9 When threading the cord through the remaining rings, perform the steps described above with each new row. As a result, the cords should come out on one side through the upper rings. Pull all the cords tightly, then distribute the folds along the curtain. Using ribbons, secure the folds in this position.
The process of making curtains. Pull the ropes through the holes on the cross bars. When this stage is completed, stretch the ropes through the holes in the cornice and secure it
Step 10 Place the block on the window frame or above it, remove the ribbons - the frame should then lower. Adjust the tension of the cords and, gathering them into a bundle, tie them into a knot behind the last ring. Next, thread them through the lifting handle and tie another one half a meter from the knot. Carefully trim the ends past the second knot. That's it, the job is finished!
Another option that can be used to decorate a balcony. After renovation, many people don’t know where to place the remaining wallpaper, but we suggest making original ones out of them. paper blinds. By the way, Chinese housewives were the first to make paper curtains to decorate bedrooms, and you can use this option on the balcony.
First measure the width/height of the windows. Then add about another 25% to the height, because the wallpaper will fold like an accordion.
Upon completion of measurements, prepare:
The further algorithm of actions should look like this.
Table. Making paper blinds
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| Step 1 | After taking measurements, make simple markings - mark the places of punctures and bends. Next, bend the wallpaper to create a beautiful “accordion”. |
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| Step 2 | Fold the resulting workpiece into one even strip, as shown in the image. |
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| Step 3 | Punch all layers of wallpaper using a hole punch or awl. |
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| Step 4 | Carefully widen the hole you made. |
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| Step 5 | Pass a ribbon through the hole (if desired, you can replace it with a clothes cord). Using this tape you will open paper blinds. |
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| Step 6 | Place the accordion on the floor, straightening it. |
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| Step 7 | Tie a cord at the top and secure it with tape. |
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| Step 8 | Cut off the excess cord from the bottom, leaving a small margin for further manipulation. |
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| Step 9 | Fold the blinds at the bottom to create a sort of peacock tail. It's quite simple. Then glue the last 5 folds together and secure with double-sided tape. |
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| Step 10 | Install the jacket fastener onto the cord. |
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| Step 11 | Shorten the ribbon to the required length; you can decorate the end with a bead. |
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| Step 12 | Attach the finished blinds to the window using the same double-sided tape. |
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Such blinds will look fresh and original, in no way inferior to their “store” counterparts. There are other varieties of these products - for example, with several parallel cords.
An excellent option for decorating spacious balconies and loggias. The production of such curtains initially meant the use of only natural fabrics - linen or cotton. If your budget is very limited, then give preference to non-stretchable materials. And one more important point: surface Japanese curtains should be perfectly smooth, without waves or folds.
First, cut the panels using the instructions below.
Step 1. Measure the width of the window opening, divide the resulting figure by 60 cm. This way you will determine the required number of panels. And if the width is divided by 60, then the panels will be installed close to each other. If it is not a multiple of 60, then round up in order to subsequently overlap the panels.
Step 2. Measure the height from the cornice, add another 10 cm to the resulting value (for allowances).
Step 3. Multiply the resulting length by the number of panels - this will allow you to find out the required length of the fabric if the width is 60 cm. With a larger width, the length decreases proportionally.
Step 4. Open the panels on a piece of material, process the bottom and side edges.
Step 5. Smooth out the panels and then treat top part. The plank that will be attached to the cornice must have Velcro (the latter is called Velcro).
After this, you can proceed directly to sewing - for this:
Such decor looks impressive, so it can become a true decoration of your balcony. If desired, this curtain can be made at home.
For work, prepare:
After preparation, begin work on making thread curtains.
Step 1. Measure the height of the window opening. The length of one thread will consist of the height of the opening multiplied by 2, the width of the strip multiplied by 4, and 2 cm of margin. For example, if the height of the opening is 1.5 m and the width of the strip is 2 cm, then the length of one thread will be 3.1 m.
Step 2. Cut pieces of thread to the required size. Calculate in advance how many of these pieces you will need, but approximately it is 400-500 pieces. For convenience, you can perform the work in stages: cut, for example, a hundred threads - attach, etc.
Step 3. Attach the threads to the bar. Do this with a regular knot, just like in macrame: fold one piece in half, throw it over the bar, and thread the ends through the loop that has formed. Use a glue gun to secure the loop. Below is demonstrated how to properly attach the threads.
Step 4. Distribute all the threads evenly, and then mask the gaps through which the bar is visible (do this with a thin knitting needle or with your hands). After this, carefully trim the pieces.
Step 5. Burn the ends of the threads with a lighter - this will make the product last longer. Alternatively, you can dip the ends (maximum 0.5 cm) in glue.
Step 6. The ends of the plank can be hidden with pieces of fabric attached with a stapler or glue and folded onto the wrong side (the one that will be attached to the wall).
Note! If you wish, you can put beads on the threads - this will make the curtain look even more attractive.
Step 7 All that remains is to attach the finished curtain to the opening. Use small finishing nails for this. That's it, the work is finished.
Such curtains can decorate not only the balcony, but also any other room. They will also look great on the doors or windows of a country house.
Modern balconies and loggias are usually glazed - window structures are installed on them. Thanks to this technique, another room appears in the apartment, not very large in area, but with spacious and wide windows consisting of many sashes. For such specific windows, curtains are needed that allow full use of all the sashes and do not reduce the space. These problems are successfully solved with the help of Roman blinds.
The photo shows Roman blinds in the interior of a French balcony. These curtains are perfect for large panoramic windows.
When open, they gather into deep horizontal folds. They are controlled using cords threaded through sewn reverse side ring panels, and a special cornice in which the shaft and lifting block are located. To make the folds even and uniform, horizontal slats are attached to the underside of the curtains every 40-60 cm.
In the photo there are Roman blinds in the interior of the loggia, which has been converted into cozy place for relaxing and reading books.
Such curtains have many advantages:
Thanks to these features, Roman blinds are very convenient to use in small rooms with non-standard windows, such as balconies. Their only equivalent competitors in this area are roll and horizontal blinds. But unlike Roman curtains, both look more ascetic and not so cozy.
If you decide to decorate a balcony or loggia with Roman blinds, before you go to the store or sew them yourself, ask yourself three questions:
Since the area of balconies and loggias, with rare exceptions, is small, you should not choose too dark and thick fabrics. It is also advisable to avoid large and colorful patterns on them. In addition, through general window the loggia is clearly visible from the adjacent room, and designers advise decorating both rooms in one color scheme. So that the space does not seem closed and there is a sense of perspective, the curtains on the loggia should be lighter than in the room.
Roman blinds are also good because they can be fixed in any way: on the ceiling, on the wall, on the entire window and on each sash separately. You can choose any of these options, but for balconies and loggias the latter is still preferable. In this case, it becomes possible to use each of the doors independently and comfortably regulate light and air flows.
Curtain rods for Roman blinds come with manual (cord), rotary-chain and automatic control. Manual control is used for curtains weighing no more than 3 kg. Rotary chain curtain rods can withstand loads of up to 7 kg. You can also mount heavier curtains on an automatic curtain rod and control them even from the next room. But the price of such cornices is quite high, and their use is not always advisable
When installing on the doors, it is not necessary to hang identical curtains. By alternating canvases of different densities and colors, you will create not only a stylish, but also an original interior.
When the furnishings on the loggia and in the room are identical, the space visually expands.
A win-win option is to decorate the loggia with bamboo curtains. Their neutral design makes them suitable for any environment and gently diffuses light to create eye-friendly lighting.
On the north side, curtains made of light, light-transmitting fabric are preferable.
On southern windows you can hang curtains made of reflective fabric. Even on hot days they will help keep the room cool.
Due to the fact that the depth of a loggia or balcony rarely exceeds 120 cm, it is not easy to transform them from a place for drying clothes and storing seasonal items into a full-fledged living space. But Roman blinds are so versatile and varied that they can correct the shortcomings of any interior. Take them into service, and another very cozy and comfortable room will inevitably appear in your home.
Loggia in modern apartments has enough big sizes, and therefore can be used as a full-fledged recreation room. To give this room a cozy and lived-in feel. appearance you need to use curtains. Curtains also perform the function of adjusting the flow of light onto the balcony. How to choose curtains for a loggia and how to make them yourself - read on.
To decorate windows on a balcony or loggia with curtains, you need to have a good sense of style. After all, it’s easy to get lost among the variety of types of curtains. To make it easier for you to make your choice, we will describe to you the options that are most suitable for a balcony.
Types of curtains:
Curtains on the loggia are hung either on special guides or on cornices. The type of curtains is selected depending on the degree of lighting in the room, the size of the windows and the style of the interior.
A loggia in an apartment usually plays the role of a relaxation room. This purpose presupposes cozy interior and the possibility of shelter from the scorching sun.
Curtains for a loggia are chosen depending on its design, lighting and purpose.
However, it happens that in order to increase the size of the room, the loggia is combined with the next room. Such a combined loggia should be designed depending on the design of the space to which it is adjacent.
Tips from designers regarding decorating loggia windows with curtains:
When choosing curtains for a loggia, first of all you need to follow your preferences. However, do not neglect the advice of professional designers.
In some houses, the length of the loggia can reach 6 meters. Such rooms usually have a lot of windows, so choosing curtains for them is not always convenient.
An excellent option for such rooms would be homemade blinds made from wallpaper. They will fit well into most interiors and will not cost you too much.
Roman and roller blinds are also ideal for large loggias. They can have a wide variety of designs and fit into absolutely any interior style. These curtains are attached directly to the sashes, so you can make full use of every element of the window opening.
You can easily make most of the curtain options suitable for decorating a loggia with your own hands. You can also purchase them in specialized stores.
If you like sheer curtains, then pay attention to short curtains from organza or tulle. Such interior elements can be white or have a delicate pastel shade.
In any case, it is desirable that the curtains be divided into separate parts, each of which will hang on its own shutter. Curtains for a loggia should be comfortable and practical.
Buying curtains for long loggias can be quite expensive. If you want to transform the interior of your balcony by spending a minimum of money, you can make a curtain yourself.
You can make the most yourself different types curtains These can be regular fabric curtains or comfortable paper blinds. The most simple option will become roller curtains.
How to make roller curtains with your own hands:
To raise the curtains you will need to roll the fabric into a roll and secure it at the desired level by tying the ribbons into beautiful bows. When closed, the ends of the curtains should also have ribbon bows, so these curtain elements should be 10 cm longer than the canvas.
Curtains for the loggia give this room a cozy and finished appearance. Make them yourself and you will get a stylish and beautiful interior without spending a lot of money.
