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.
- It is worth taking into account which side the balcony windows face. Curtains for the windows of a balcony or loggia, which are exposed to direct sunlight most of the daylight hours, should be chosen from a denser material. At the same time, the material for such a balcony must be resistant to heat and withstand high temperatures for a long time;
- Curtains should not interfere with the opening/closing of windows. Balcony curtains should not only allow required amount light, but freely ventilate the air in the room;
- Practicality. The balcony is the place where dust most often condenses. Therefore, the entire window and balcony composition should be unpretentious in everyday life and cleaning. Materials must be resistant to dust, moisture, wear, heat;
- Aesthetics. Curtains for a balcony or loggia are not only protection from light and dust, but also an independent design element.
Types of curtains for textile decoration of balconies
Blinds
Blinds were, are and will be the best option for balconies and loggias. Thanks to special impregnations, they will not lose their original appearance from dust and moisture.
Blinds protect the balcony and adjacent rooms from the scorching sun and overheating.
Balcony blinds are made from different materials:
- aluminum;
- plastic;
- tree;
- fabric (polyester).
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.
Roller blinds
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 the varying degrees of 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.
Bamboo curtains
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 their harmful influence, 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.
Pleated curtains
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. 
Roman curtains
When decorating balconies, owners are increasingly choosing accessibility, simplicity and convenience. It all comes together Roman curtain for the loggia. In its complex form, such a 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. Now flight designer's imagination creates incredible masterpieces:
Lately, Roman blinds for balconies have been integrating magical notes from other styles. In this simple way we can get a practical curtain for a balcony or loggia, and at the same time create a unique mood.
Roman blinds are becoming increasingly common natural materials, which is how they win the hearts of more and more new fans.
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.
What types of curtains are used for balconies
The most common types of curtains for balconies are the following three:
- classic;
- Roman;
- roll
The advantages, disadvantages and features of using each type will be described below.
Classic
Curtains made in the simplest style are suitable for simple balcony, which is used as a small storage room. This universal look, however, 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
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.
Rolled
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 you can see from the description below, Roman or roll options are the ideal choice. 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.
Sewing classic curtains
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 buy quality material can be much more complicated (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 the color scheme of the curtains according to color scheme premises. Still, it is better to choose canvases for the balcony pastel colors, not distinguished by bright designs or patterns.
When designing a balcony window, you should take into account the fact that it is noticeably different from the window in the kitchen, bedroom, or living room.
Most often, the area of such a window is large, and there are different variations in terms of the presence of elements that open or do not open.
Moreover, there are several variations of decoration due to the fact that the loggia is small in size.
Blinds
The design of the blinds consists of fabric strips that are impregnated with a special impregnation. Such fabrics unfold along the axis and the light flux is regulated in the room.
Blinds, depending on the design, move in different directions.
Installation is carried out by mounting it on the ceiling, on the window opening.
You should not use blinds instead of curtains on the balcony, because installation will need to be done to the ceiling, and thus about 20 cm of balcony area will be lost.
Among the winning ideas for curtains on the balcony is the installation of horizontal blinds. The main material from which they are made is wood, metal or plastic.
Rotating the stripes allows you to adjust the light. Blinds can be easily opened by lifting them towards the top of the window. Blinds are attached to the window sash.
Pleated curtains
Pleated curtains look like blinds, but the material used is completely different - it is fabric that is treated with a special anti-dust compound.
Such curtains are installed in the window opening, on it. The flow of light is regulated by compressing the fabric folds. Opening the curtains is as easy as shelling pears – they go up.
On modern market the widest choice is presented modern curtains for a balcony of the pleated type - both simple, in one tone, and with a metallized coating, with a printed pattern.
Such curtains are not at all demanding when it comes to cleaning products, and can be easily cleaned with plain warm water.
Roman curtains
Recently, this type of curtains has never been more popular. The curtains are made of two-layer fabric that folds when opened. Curtains are mounted on the sash.
A chain and cord are used to adjust the light output.
Striped curtains are the trend of the season for decorating a balcony window. Stripes give original look curtains, and also play an important functional role - by alternating stripes the level of lighting is adjusted.
The design of curtains for the balcony is varied, it is very difficult to make a choice, because your eyes run wild, but you still have the opportunity to choose the option that is ideal for decorating the balcony.
Roller blinds
This type of curtains is distinguished by the level of light absorption, and therefore they are used as a light filter.
The fabric varies in its level of transparency. The design looks externally the same as a roller shutter system - when opened, the curtain is wound on a special shaft and then pulled up.
On the balcony, the fastening is carried out on the window sash, to the ceiling, and therefore the windows can always be opened, and the loggia is not cluttered.
Types of roller blinds:
- Open curtains are equipped with a special shaft on which winding is performed. In this way, space is noticeably saved, and the structure fits onto the sash.
- Closed curtains - a shaft is hidden under a special cassette. Some part of the window is closed, and therefore less light enters the room than usual. But at the same time, the curtain is less dirty.
- Roof curtains are used if the window is slanted.
When choosing which curtains to decorate for the balcony, you should take into account the level of transparency of the fabric.
If the windows of the building are directed to the east, to the north, then it is best to choose a transparent canvas so that there is diffused light, not so harsh.
Curtains with blackout fabric perfectly transmit light and at the same time retain heat, and therefore on hot days it will be cool on the balcony.
Translucent curtains are usually installed on windows where there is a lot of light during the day, because they perfectly absorb light and rays of the sun.
Day-night curtains allow you to adjust the flow of light due to special transparent stripes. If the stripes are combined, then light will enter the room, but if it is the other way around, then light will not penetrate. The adjustment is carried out by a special mechanism, and therefore the cost of such curtains is quite high.
If you have to choose curtains for a kitchen with a balcony, it is important to remember that the balcony is a functional room and therefore is constantly in use.
The design should be both beautiful and should not interfere with entering and exiting the balcony.
For the kitchen, it is best to use light curtains made of material such as organza - the design is simple and airy and is always in fashion.
To decorate a kitchen window with access to a balcony, muslin is also used - unusual curtains that came to us from the East are very popular today.
The texture and color are chosen at your discretion, any colors can be combined, and the end result is a very harmonious image.
As you can see in the photo of curtains for the balcony - there are different variations, and everyone can choose perfect option both in design, drawing, and price.
There are many models of curtains on the market today, and if you skillfully handle some tools, it is not difficult to sew one or another type of curtains with your own hands.
The main thing is to show your imagination in the process of creating curtains to decorate a window with a balcony, and then your loggia will be unique.
Photo of curtains for the balcony
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.
A lot depends on the size of the balcony block - 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:
- Blinds. The good thing is that they can be fixed on the wall or in window opening. Blinds can also be placed on each leaf separately. Since the slats rotate, you control the degree of illumination yourself. This idea is good because the material for blinds is wear-resistant and is not afraid of temperature changes. True, such curtains for standard balconies may somewhat interfere with the full opening of the shutters. The slats can also ring in drafts, but this can be corrected by fixing the lower fasteners.
- Roller blind. When opening such curtains for balconies, the fabric either rolls up or fits into a special box. The canvases are separately attached to each window sash. Roller blinds are pleasing because they are resistant to precipitation, are not afraid of dust and do not fade under the bright sun. Wooden, aluminum, plastic - you can install balcony curtains from any material. And the roll design does not require special care; you can walk over it with wet wipes or limit yourself to dry cleaning.
- Roman curtains. Another name is Romanesque. These balcony curtains form beautiful folds when assembled. Manually operated Roman blinds have become a classic, but new items in 2016 are taking their toll – luxurious electrically operated blinds. Roman curtains are easy to hang, they harmonize with classic tulle, and also save space on the balcony. Such curtains will be appropriate on all balconies, no matter what style the balcony is decorated in. Worthy, classic design window. By the way, you can sew them yourself.
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.
Cozy curtains for the balcony (video)
Curtains on the loggia
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:
- Tulle;
- Batista;
- Organza;
- Kisei;
- Silks;
- Curtain fabric.
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.
Curtain design for the loggia
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 itself 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.
Design of curtains on the balcony (video)
DIY curtains on the balcony
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 using interesting fabric (examples can be found in the photo), and they can be sewn with your own hands quite quickly.
There are two types of Roman blinds on balconies:
- Single– good for transparent or translucent fabrics, with elegant, interesting patterns;
- Double– with such curtains on balconies you can protect yourself from the intrusive sun.
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:
- Window opening measurements;
- Pre-washing, drying and ironing of the material;
- Selecting the number of folds (seven is best);
- Drawing folds from the inside out, sewing them together;
- Painting and varnishing of wooden blocks;
- Nailing Velcro to the resulting strip;
- Sewing Velcro to the top edge of the curtain;
- Inserting weighting down curtains;
- Sewing on rings;
- Fixation of the lifting mechanism.
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.
Which curtains to choose for the balcony (video)
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.
Design of curtains on the balcony (photo)
IN modern apartments oh, the loggias have turned into a field for the implementation of various design ideas. If you plan to use it as a storage room or warehouse, then you will not need any design for the balcony. An insulated and beautifully decorated loggia expands the living space, and correctly selected curtains will add comfort and zest to the loggia.
There are many curtain options:
- Roman;
- roll;
- pleated.
But which curtains are better?
They are purchased based on the following parameters:
- room assignments;
- size of living space;
- amount of natural light;
- design features of an apartment or house.
Regardless of what curtains you hang, the main task is to protect the room from prying eyes and from the sun. Before you wonder which to choose: long or short curtains
, Roman or roll, you need to understand their varieties and be able to competently combine beauty and practicality. This is the only way every housewife will achieve aesthetics. It is important that the curtains are a decoration in the room, but do not attract much attention to themselves.
Choosing curtains for a window with a balcony door
- In most modern apartments, access to the balcony is built through the kitchen or living room. When purchasing curtains for a window with a balcony in the living room, you need to take into account a lot of nuances:
- host preferences;
- work principles balcony door.
Important! It is better to choose easy-to-use curtains for decorating a balcony door so that you can easily set the appropriate lighting in the building.
It is important to combine the design of curtains for a balcony exit with the style of the living room, choosing the right color and shape. Follow these tips:
- energetic and active owners will suit rich and bright colors;
- light colors eliminate fatigue, create a calm environment for tea drinking and conversation, and visually expand the size of the room;
- dark curtains warm up faster in the sun and are not suitable for small rooms;
- When choosing a solid curtain for the opening, take into account the area of the wall and add 1-2 m to create beautiful folds.
Advice! Give preference to durable and dust- and dirt-resistant curtain materials for a window with a balcony door (velvet, linen, cotton, satin), since you will often move it.
Good decisions when choosing a design would be the following:
- light fabrics in the form of tulle;
- vertical blinds made of fabric, plastic or bamboo weaving;
- rolled - a dense product with a special box in which they are collected.
As additional element Asymmetrical curtains (with uneven edges, for example, longer on the left than on the right) are suitable for decor, which will add charm to any living room.
As for decorating a balcony with curtains, the features of the frame itself and the window opening mechanism are taken into account. For example, on open balcony Inexpensive solutions with a simple texture are suitable. A French balcony is a field for a wide range of imagination and the use of exclusive curtains with a non-standard design.
Deciding on curtains for balcony frame, proceed from the size and side of the loggia. If the windows face north side, it is advisable to use thin and light materials (nylon, tulle), and for south side– dense fabrics (satin, jacquard, brocade). Great idea, which is suitable for standard and sliding windows - blinds.
Photo - 15 Roller blinds - bright design balcony frame
Advantages of roller blinds for the balcony
Rolled products for balcony doors and windows have a number of advantages:
- versatility of fastening – possibility of fixing on the ceiling, frame or opening;
- unique design;
- special treatment with dust-repellent impregnation for ease of maintenance;
- ease of adjustment;
- do not create obstacles to passage.
Advice! Roller blinds without additional decor look somewhat formal; light curtains that do not block the exit are suitable for framing.
Before choosing roller models for your balcony door, you need to take all measurements. Roller blinds for the loggia with sliding windows are installed inside the opening, so when choosing the length, remove 2 cm from the total height window frame. If you plan to install roller blinds that extend beyond the window openings, remove 10-15 cm.
The ideal solution is to attach vertical roller curtains made of fabric to the balcony on plastic windows. By installing them on balcony windows, you will save space, create comfort and originality in the room, and they will last at least 20 years.
Features of Roman blinds for balconies
Common products for balcony door design are Roman. They gather into several neat folds at the top. They are attached to special Velcro mounted on the frame or wall.
If you value environmentally friendly materials, try bamboo Roman blinds, they will undoubtedly brighten up any room. Roman bamboo are fabrics made from woven stems and have no analogues.
How to sew curtains for a balcony with your own hands
If you creative person, and want to make your fantasies come true, try sewing curtains yourself. To get the expected result, you need to know the answers to three questions:
- how to sew?
- how to hang?
- how to apply?
Regardless of which one you choose (cornice, Roman or roller), it is important to make all the calculations correctly and choose the right fabric for the curtains for the balcony. It is advisable to buy materials that are easily cleaned from street dust (satin, linen).
We offer you a master class on making rolled products with your own hands. You will need:
- ribbons or braid;
- a block of length equal to the width of the curtain;
- wooden plank as a weighting material;
- sewing accessories (thread, scissors, machine);
- furniture stapler.
Video - sew roller blinds with your own hands
Follow the following step-by-step instructions:
- Measure each sash. The width of the future curtain should be 2 cm larger, and the length – 15 cm.
- Make a pattern.
- Sew from the inside out and turn inside out.
- Place the placket in the free edge and sew it up.
- Sew the workpiece half a cm above the bar.
- Wrap the top edge of the curtain around the block and secure with a stapler.
- Measure the tape equal to the length of the two products.
- Place the ribbon over the top edge and secure with staples or thread.
- Attach the beam to the window frame.
Now you won’t wonder how to make curtains with your own hands. You are allowed to use regular tulle for your work, and if done correctly, homemade products They will protect the room from the sun no worse than store-bought ones.
There are a variety of models on the market today designer curtains to the loggia, regardless of its size (6 meters or 3 meters). But, having some skills in working with fabrics and sewing tools, you can sew a product with your own hands.
Today we have already told you how to make and hang homemade curtains, the main thing is to approach the process creatively.
Before sewing, you need to understand the design features of the frame. For example, on a loggia, it is advisable to hang non-homemade products on the compartment windows. And on panoramic windows on the loggia you can use Roman or roller curtains, asymmetrical curtains, tulle or lambrequins.
There are many window design ideas; it is important to choose stylish solutions for young people or families. Correctly selected and installed curtains on the balcony will protect your room from the sun and add a special touch to the interior.
Photo - 50 Striped Roman blinds for a window with a balcony