Roller blinds in the kitchen: popular options and selection criteria

The kitchen is the place in the house where the whole family most often gathers. Therefore, the owners strive to decorate it with maximum comfort, not forgetting to pay attention to the design of the windows. Among the huge variety of curtains, the attention of buyers often dwells on rolled models. In this article, we will consider what they are, and also help the reader to determine the main nuances of their choice.

Roller blinds are mistakenly called a type of blinds or pleated curtains. In fact, this is a separate type of curtains, which is a woven fabric with a special chain-type mechanism and a retainer. These curtains are not hung on the cornice: their design is such that they have their own fastening system, which, depending on the model, can be located on the frame itself. When opened, the textile is rolled into a roll onto a special shaft located at the top of the entire curtain structure.

The opening and closing mechanism provides for the adjustment and fixation of the curtains at any level. Some modifications are equipped with an electric drive, due to which they are automatically controlled. Conventionally, all models can be divided into 4 groups: classic, cassette, mini and day-night. Each type of product has its own characteristics.

Products of this group provide for fixing to a wall or window opening. This type of models is called open, the width of such roller shutters can be 0.5-3 m with a length of 1 to 3 m. These products are cheaper than other analogues, however, they also need to be cleaned more often. They are made from transparent and translucent textiles, as well as blackout material.

Curtains with UNI system have external differences from classical counterparts. In their design there is a plastic box or tube in which the roller shutter textiles are rolled. Thanks to this box, the models look very aesthetically pleasing on kitchen windows, especially if the tone of the box matches the color of the window frame. There are special guides for lowering and lifting cassette roller blinds.

In view of this, the textile sheet comes into contact with the window glass. Such models cost about 500 rubles more than the classic ones, are suitable for shading the kitchen, and are good for windows that are often ventilated. They go well with tulle and curtains. Installation of these products can be carried out with a box up or down. The size of these curtains matches the size of the window glass.

Roller blinds for the kitchen of this category do not need to be drilled into the frame. They are fixed directly to the sash of the window, while the type of construction can be either open or closed. The width of such models varies in the range of 0.3-1.6 m with a length of 1.4 to 1.8 m. The mini-roller blinds are made of plastic, in order to prevent sagging of the textiles, the metal lower rail is attached to the frame with magnets, which are fixed by means of glazing beads. To hang such roller shutters, you will need Velcro or staples.

Another name for this category is "zebra". In fact, these are curtains made of two layers of textiles with different textures. One material in such curtains is transparent, the other is dense, not translucent. These curtains may look like blinds, however, their design is slightly different. The two types of textiles alternate with each other, when the curtain is raised or lowered, the stripes shift, which allows you to adjust the illumination level of the kitchen.

Roller curtains used in the kitchen have many advantages. For example, they are in demand among buyers due to:

• aesthetic appeal and modern look;
• small length and width, which is practical in a kitchen;
• conditional versatility, since they fit most windows;
• ease of installation and compactness, thanks to which the window design is eliminated from being massive;
• the ability to visually increase the space of the kitchen due to its small size;
• quality of textiles and its density, fire resistance of structures;
• the presence of protective water and dirt-resistant protective coatings;
• wear resistance, resistance to fading and durability;
• the widest assortment, not limited by style or color scheme;
• ease of installation, which can be dealt with without the involvement of a specialist from the outside;
• easy care for the surface of textiles and boxes;
• the acceptability of prices for different types of products for different circles of the buyer.

The obvious advantage of roller shutters is the ability to use the space under the windowsill, where you can install kitchen furniture or arrange a dining area. In addition, the short length of these curtains allows heat to spread freely throughout the kitchen during the heating season. Some modifications are equipped with perforations, ensuring unhindered air circulation. The convenience of products is the ability to place not only on the entire area of ​​the window glass, but also on each of its sashes.

but along with the advantages of roller curtains for the kitchen, there are several disadvantages... For example, not all models can be combined with long curtains, not all of them are suitable for non-standard size windows. In such cases, you have to do with standard curtains or order blinds privately, and this is an additional cost. The installation of these products is carried out strictly according to the dimensions of the window opening or frame.

In the production of roller blinds for the kitchen, brands use different types of textiles. The most popular materials today are nylon, polyester, cotton, linen, bamboo and blended fabric. In addition, jacquard is also used in production. As for bamboo, today the "matter" from it can have a wide variety of types of weaving, as well as color solutions.

The choice of one or another option for decorating kitchen windows is based on the preferences of a particular interior style. In the production process, the selected type of textile is treated with substances that not only prevent dust and dirt from settling on the surface. These compounds do not allow the fabric to deform during the entire service life. As for the texture of the material, it can be transparent, translucent, dim-out and blackout.

Color solutions for curtain design are subject to the degree of illumination of a particular room, its stylistic choice and color background. In this case, the color of the roller blind can be related to one of the shades used in the arrangement, be it wallpaper, the tone of a headset or a dining table. However, the chosen color should not be 100% the same as the tones used, as this deprives the interior of its versatility. The priority is given to light monochromatic paints: white, creamy, milky.

Besides them, in the focus of fashionable design are the colors: blue, lavender, pistachio, green... Popular contrasts of gray with white, brown with milky, orange and white. Pearl color of textiles and nacreous tint of fabric are in fashion, roller shutters with a transparent background and a white pattern are popular.

Roller blinds offered by brands for sale can be very diverse. For example, their control, depending on the design, can be located not only on the left or right, but also in the center. The first two types provide for manual control, the third is based on spring control. Regardless of whether the type of roller shutter is open or closed, it is necessary to choose a design taking into account ease of use and aesthetic appeal.

For example, option for a kitchen with a large window, consisting of two sashes, you can beat blinds on each sash... In this case, the box of structures can have a color to match the print of wallpaper or tablecloths, chair covers. In addition, the shade of the compartment for the folding fabric can be matched to the tone of the countertop of the kitchen set, as well as taking into account the color of the apron. The material itself can be reflective, translucent, dense.

For certain interior styles, you can use jute, PVC, modern roller blinds with a pattern look beautiful in the interior of kitchens. However, if an option with a picture is chosen as the basis, it should not be complicated. It is better that these are medium-sized prints, so the curtains in the interior look better. If we talk about the best solutions, then today these are white models without a pattern. Besides the fact that they balance the style of any kitchen, these roller shutters visually enlarge the kitchen windows, which is especially good for visually replenishing the illumination of kitchens in apartment buildings in our country.

Curtains can be sold as one-off items and be elements of a set. For example, it can be options for a window and a balcony door, decorated in a single color scheme. Designs with the use of floral themes, geometric shapes, ethnic motives, monograms of various colors are in fashion. In addition, fruit and coffee-themed drawings find their customers.

When looking at the blinds at the kitchen window, you need to take note of a few useful recommendations. They will allow you to choose your option correctly, which will last a long time and will be suitable for a specific type of window. The first thing that matters is the type of curtains that can be enclosed in a cassette and free hanging. If the buyer does not care whether the curtains will be hidden in a roll cassette, you can take hanging ones, which are less expensive. However, cassette ones are more practical, since the cassette protects the curtain material from dust.

When the owner has the skills to carry out repairs, it is not difficult for him to hang the blinds by any means. In this case, you can choose between three methods: above the opening, on the window frame or on the ceiling. If you do not want to drill the frame, you need to choose a separate type of roller shutter fastening. It is important to pay attention to the degree of tightness of the curtain fabric to the window glass. This is best achieved with models that are attached directly to the window frame. If you want to hang curtains instead of a door, purchasing a hanging model will be an unambiguous solution. The size can be selected according to the dimensions of the window glass. If they do not fit, there will be no snug fit.

As for the best textiles, they are selected based on the style of a particular interior and the preferences of the buyer. However, completely natural fabrics are better air permeable, although they can fade during long-term use. Artificial materials are more lightfast. If you need something exclusive, you can take a closer look at options from jute, leather or bamboo.

When buying, it is important to pay attention to whether the material of the roller blind is impregnated against fire. These products are considered ideal in terms of safety, they are designed specifically for kitchens. If the light transmittance is important to the buyer, it is necessary to take into account the degree of density of the material.

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