Blinds in the interior - what are the types and photos of window design

What are blinds?

Blinds are light-shielding structures made of adjustable slats (lamellas), interconnected, the mechanism of operation of which differs depending on the type of structure.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main pros and cons of using in the interior.

How to choose window blinds?

Several nuances to choose from:

• Blinds with wide slats can be used for large windows or interior partitions.
• Narrow slats are best used for interiors with small windows.
• For small rooms, laconic horizontal structures on the floor of the window are ideal; they look neat and do not overload the space.
• When choosing rotary vertical models, you should pay special attention to their length. It is desirable that the distance between the slats and the floor is at least five centimeters.

What types of blinds are there?

There are two types of blinds, which are determined by the type of location of the slats:

• Vertical blinds due to their functional and aesthetic qualities, such models are perfect for any room interior.
• Horizontal blinds - the classic and most popular option. A huge variety of materials allows you to successfully choose a design for any shape of windows and area of ​​\ u200b \ u200bthe room.

In the photo there is a spacious living room with a bay window.

Other types of blinds for windows

Another group is distinguished by visual and functional features:

• Pleated;
• multifactual;
• photo blinds.

Let's consider the description of each type in more detail.

Pleated

They represent a corrugated fabric with an accordion, which can be attached to the window with Velcro. Such models are very convenient and compact, and in the assembled state they are practically invisible on the window opening. Often used on roof windows.

In the photo, the window sash, decorated with bright corrugated pleats, allows you to ventilate the kitchen without unnecessary movements.

Multifacture

Thanks to the combination of combined lamellas made of various materials, this design is able to decorate any interior and give it a very stylish look.

Photo blinds

Lamellas with a colorful realistic image applied to them look very original and emphasize the appearance of the window, giving the interior a creative touch.

In the photo there are vertical slats with a photo print in the form of a butterfly.

Types of mounts

Consider the types of blinds on the windows:

• Outside the window opening (wall, ceiling). This option allows you to visually enlarge a room or a narrow window.
• Interframe. Suitable for horizontal louvres or pleated blinds. Thanks to this fastening, it is possible to securely fix the structures on the frame.

Control methods

There are several options for raising or lowering the blinds.

• Mechanical. The most familiar way. Adjustment is carried out with a cord, chain, control knob.
• Electric (automatic).This implies the movement of the structure with the help of a special control panel, which at a distance allows you to lower, raise, shift the slats to the side or even change their angle of position.

Blinds material

A variety of materials are used for the manufacture of lamellas.

• Paper ones. The most common paper option is pleated blinds. They look great, as an independent element of decor, and are perfectly combined with curtain structures.
• Tissue. Such models have a good anti-static effect, they are quite easy to wash, and thanks to the huge color palette, they look stylish and fit into any interior.
• Bamboo. Constructions made of highly environmentally friendly material are lightweight, do not deform, do not fade in the sun and have an attractive natural texture.
• Aluminum. Reliable and very practical. They are not subject to wear and tear, they are not afraid of moisture and temperature extremes.
• Wood. Wood products are strong, durable and environmentally neutral, but at a rather high price.
• Plastic. Differs in ease of care, large color gamut and more affordable price.
• Rope. Light flowing threads will add airiness to the room. Due to the absence of lower weights and chains, such designs develop beautifully in the wind.

In the photo there are white blinds on a large window with a beautiful view of the city in the interior of the bathroom.

Size classification

There are main length options:

• Short. They allow you to save space and provide free access to the window and sill.
• Long. They look beautiful on panoramic or French window openings to the floor.

What styles are best to use?

The use of sun blinds for interiors in a variety of styles has no limits.

For provence wooden lamellas covered with colorless varnish will be appropriate. They will create a pleasant atmosphere in the room and will not spoil the natural beauty of Provence with their appearance.

In the photo there are light wooden slats in a Provence style bedroom.

And for the interior loft style aluminum or plastic blinds in light colors are suitable. Such models will look very stylish and will retain the feeling of a wide space in the room.

IN modern style the main thing is that the blinds match the color scheme of the room and are effectively combined with the textures of the surfaces.

In the photo there are wooden blinds in the interior of the living room in a modern style.

Metal overhead, perforated or reflective structures in silver, gold, steel, bronze, will not stand out against the general background and perfectly emphasize the interior in style high tech.

In the photo there are silver horizontal slats in a high-tech kitchen.

When decorating a room in classic style you can use both horizontal and vertical strips of light shades, which will find repetition in the interior decor.

For a Scandinavian interior, the main selection criterion is color - white, black and white or gray colors dominate.Horizontal blinds are suitable, well emphasizing the originality of the Scandinavian style.

Color palette

Certain colors create a unique design and give the room the necessary lightness, freshness or depth.

Lamels of red or burgundy color look strict and respectable, but at the same time give the room brightness and individuality.

In the photo there are red horizontal slats in the interior of the nursery.

The room with brown slats creates a solid and noble, but very cozy interior.

Green is the main favorite of modern design. Green planks give the room an attractive and expressive look.

In the photo there is a living room and bright vertical green slats.

Blue looks fresh and stylish. Blue or light blue blinds form a soft, delicate, but at the same time deep interior.

Yellow is cheerful and bright. This sunny hue gives the room warmth and light.

In the photo there is a kitchen with a door and window opening, decorated with yellow pleated blinds.

Golden color refers to a warm color scheme, therefore, they add even more space and light to the room.

Orange brings dynamism to the interior of the room and creates a sensual, carefree and cheerful atmosphere in it.

In the photo there are vertical orange blinds in the interior of the dining room.

White planks look very expressive and stylish, and make the light coming through them even brighter.

Stylish black color adds a touch of piquancy to the interior, such blinds look very strict and ascetic and create a monolithic design.

Beige is an enveloping and relaxing color, it soothes and creates a welcoming atmosphere in the room.

Elegant designs in gray, do not distract attention and blend harmoniously with the general background of the room.

In the photo there are window openings with gray pleated blinds in the interior of the office.

The shades of pink form a particularly elegant and delicate interior.

In the photo there are pink vertical blinds in the nursery for a girl.

Design, drawings and shape

Provide an opportunity to create an expressive and individual interior design.

Drawings of flowers on the blinds will add lightness and comfort to the room, and add liveliness and brightness to it. Often used on windows in the interior of the kitchen.

Various geometric shapes make the interior unique and unforgettable, as well as bring a unique atmosphere to it. Look great on windows in the interior of a children's room.

Blinds with photo printing look very original and non-standard, and allows you to get away from the routine and dullness. This window design will emphasize the creativity of the apartment owner.

The photo shows the interior of the kitchen and white blinds with photo printing on the window opening.

The arch shape is created by strips of different lengths. Arch-shaped blinds accentuate the aesthetics of the room interior.

Urban landscapes - night cities, capitals of various states or their sights, will be an excellent option for decorating almost any room. Such a pattern on the curtains increases the size of the room and allows you to enjoy your favorite city panoramas from the comfort of your home.

Pictures with natural landscapes will make any room truly unique.

The alternation of colors on the lamellas gives them a more voluminous appearance and adds brightness. Such decor can diversify the appearance of the room.

In the photo, the windows in the interior of the dining room are decorated with curly two-color blinds.

By choosing transparent blinds, there is an excellent opportunity to give the room a trendy and stylish look.

Combination ideas

Lamellas also have many successful combinations with other types of curtains, such combinations require special experience in interior design, so you should carefully use this decorative technique.

Tulle curtains will smooth out the austere appearance of blinds and add aesthetics to the design of the window.

The combination of blinds with linen or cotton curtains is a win-win option in interior design, because it gives the window a more cozy look.

In the photo, pleated blinds in combination with dark curtains in the living room.

Horizontal planks in combination with a rigid lambrequin will look very harmonious.

In the photo there is a dining room and horizontal slats in combination with a rigid bandeau lambrequin.

Interior design options for rooms

When choosing blinds, first of all, you need to take into account the individual characteristics of the room.

Such designs will be an ideal and high-quality solution for the kitchen. Blinds in the kitchen make the operation of the window very comfortable.

Using blinds on the windows in the bedroom allows you not only to well protect the room from sunlight and heat, but is also an excellent way to decorate.

Horizontal, vertical slats or pleated blinds of various bright shades of pink, turquoise, yellow or lilac, due to their practicality and functionality, are perfect for both a nursery and a teenager's room.

In the photo there is a teenager's room and bright two-tone pleated blinds on the window openings.

Various models, competently combined with the general palette of the living room, will create a unique and stylish interior.

The photo shows the interior of the living room with horizontal bamboo slats on the windows.

Blinds on balcony windows are the most optimal and correct solution, they make it cozy and modern.

For the bathroom, products are chosen from materials that are not afraid of high humidity and temperature changes. In addition, in the bathroom, slats can be used, not only for decorating a window opening, but also for masking communications or niches in which washing machines are located.

If the toilet has a window opening, then it can be decorated with both vertical and horizontal models, which can also be used as a screen and hide water or sewer pipes behind them.

In the photo there are horizontal blinds on the window opening in the bathroom.

Blinds for non-standard windows

Decorating such windows requires a special original approach.

Roof windows

Blinds with guides are especially suitable for attic window openings. Various modifications, materials and methods of fastening to the window sash provide the opportunity for convenient use.

Arched windows

Closed slats will accentuate the original shape of the arched window.

With balcony door

The simplest and most practical way of design, which is in perfect harmony with the given shape of the window opening.

Panoramic windows

Most often these are spacious interiors, which especially require protection from the sun and competent decor. For large windows, choose long blinds in the color scheme of the interior.

Oblique

Pleated blinds with convenient fastening to the sash, emphasize the interesting shape of the beveled opening and complement it with their unusual texture.

In the photo, the interior of the bathroom in white tones with pleats of gentle green color gives the room tenderness and freshness.

Triangular

For such non-standard architectural geometry, both lamellar and pleated models are suitable.

In the photo there are vertical blinds on a triangular window in the attic.

Bay windows

The slats fit perfectly into the bay window, close it, while letting in the right amount of light into the room.

The photo shows the interior of the living room with a bay window and large windows decorated with horizontal wood-like slats.

Trapezoidal

Vertical products or pleated blinds with certain installation features will be appropriate here.

Skylights

These windows are decorated with models that are mounted directly on the frame itself.

Round

Horizontal or pleated options will look very beneficial and highlight the unusual shape of a round or oval window opening.

Corner

Such windows are located in the area of ​​direct sunlight, so protection is especially necessary for them.

In the photo there is a living room and a corner window opening, decorated with blinds.

Window leaf

Despite the irrelevance of the window leaf in modern design, if it is present on the window, then it can be decorated with blinds in the same style with the window decor or accentuated on it.

Sliding windows

For such window structures, models with a ceiling mount option are suitable. They will not interfere with the free functioning of the windows.

Photo gallery

Blinds are a very interesting decor. They can act both as a general background and become a bright accent of the entire room.