One of the main accessories when creating a harmonious interior are the right curtains on the windows. It seems that this is not such an important detail, but sometimes curtains can change beyond recognition not only one room, but the whole house as a whole.
Recently, the most popular and relevant fashion trends are the so-called Roman blinds (in other words - rolled). I wonder how, and most importantly, how did you manage to conquer the hostesses of the houses? Having thoroughly analyzed the history of these curtains and their use in the 21st century, you can find out.
Roman blind: the history of creation and difference from others
For starters, it's worth taking an excursion into the past in order to understand where such a fashionable, obviously foreign style came from in Russia. But everything originates in Ancient Rome, a state full of intrigues, intricacies and conspiracies against emperors. Of course, then it becomes clear where their name came from. But this is how the Romans used curtains in their homes, is it really like we do now? Absolutely right! Women, it doesn't matter nowadaysor many thousands of years ago, have always been creatures seeking to create comfort and beauty around themselves. That is why it was invented to hang on the windows not just pieces of expensive fabrics, but also to give them an original shape - to drape. This is how the Roman shade was born. How it is attached, or rather the method of attachment, was also invented in Rome. Simple mechanisms were invented to help open and close them, for which it was only necessary to pull the cord.
Another version of the appearance of rising curtains can be such a well-known design as … a sail for a ship! Indeed, the principle of movement of Roman blinds is more familiar than anyone else to sailors who every day face the launch of a mechanism for folding and hoisting a sail. And yet: why Roman blinds? And what is so unusual about them that other types do not?
In fact, Roman blinds are significantly different in the way they are attached and, so to speak, in their permanent location after installation. Ordinary curtains, according to the classics of the genre, move apart or move to one side, thus opening and closing the side part of the window view. Roman blinds do not move left and right, but up and down, while gathering into a neat accordion, the degree of compression of which can be independently adjusted.
Regarding what a modern Roman curtain is: how this type is attached, now many people already know, however, there are features here too. Roman blinds can be attached to cornices, windows and even walls, and only them can be attached directly to the opening.
Dignity of Roman blinds
The main and rather significant plus can be considered ease of use. And indeed, if in order to open ordinary curtains, you have to make several movements, then to lower Roman blinds, it is enough to do one single action - pull the cord or chain that regulates the woven fabric.
Another advantage is a wide selection of fabric colors, which is now presented both in foreign and domestic markets. For every taste and color, you can choose not only a shade, but also the structure of the fabric, and its density.
And immediately to the previous dignity can be attributed to saving material. If we compare the Roman blind and the usual one, then even at first glance it can be understood that much less material is spent on the first. Any good housewife loves the correspondence between the price and quality of the purchased goods, so women are so upset when too much material is required, which is expensive, because there is never a lot of money in the family, and you don’t want to spoil home comfort with a cheap rag. That is why Roman blinds are a great option for ennobling home interiors. Moreover, it is the word “nobility” that is most appropriate here - you can choose a high-quality and expensive fabric, since it will require a very small amount. And, as you know, rich textiles always give the interior of the house a kind of chic and gloss.
Another advantage of Roman blinds over others is their use in places with narrow windowopenings where classic curtains simply will not fit. This option is really convenient if the owners of the house want to hide their privacy from prying eyes, but there are simply no suitable curtains for a non-standard opening.
Disadvantages of Roman blinds
One big downside is that the complete construction of Roman blinds, even for one window, costs a pretty penny. Since the complex mechanism of the fabric holder and the lowering-raising mechanism are manually constructed by craftsmen, the price for manual labor is corresponding. And yet, if the household does not want to spend a lot of money on such a design and therefore decide to make Roman blinds completely with their own hands (which is quite possible), then the original curtains have practically no drawbacks.
How to choose a Roman shade
In order to choose the right Roman blinds for your home, you should first find out what types they are. So, there are two main types: classic and cascading.
The first is perfect for absolutely any interior, regardless of the details of the room. Classical Roman blinds are a smooth canvas, which, when lifted, gathers into the same even horizontal folds, superimposed on each other.
But in the second version, the folds, when the curtains are completely lowered, still do not disappear anywhere. Hence the name - cascading.
Following the choice of model, you need to determine the color, texture and further down the list, which is the concern of the owner of the house. It is only worth noting that Roman blinds are universal in themselves. Everything you need to decorate themrooms is to match them to the interior.
Types of cornices for Roman blinds
After purchasing curtains for your home, you should think not only about where to fit them, but also about how to do it. Especially when it comes to the subject of our article. The owners of this type are faced with the question: how is the Roman blind attached and how to make the curtains please the eye for as long as possible? One of the most popular ways is to attach to a specialized cornice. It looks much neater than you might think, and the cornice will fit anywhere - be it a wall, a window frame or a ceiling.
There are three main types of cornices for attaching Roman blinds:
- Mini - Based on the name, it is clear that they themselves are much smaller than standard ones and are designed specifically for small windows and narrow curtains. Such a cornice is attached to the window frame and is most often used for rooms with small windows - for bathrooms, pantries, sometimes kitchens.
- Classic - the most popular type for attaching Roman blinds. As usual, a canvas of standard sizes (1.5 x 1.8) is attached to it. The structure is attached above the window not too close to the glass. This type is most often used for arranging bedrooms and living rooms.
- Beveled - designed for window openings of non-standard sizes.
Roman blind: how to attach to the eaves
Step by step instructions will give you an idea of how to install.
- When choosingThe standard option for fastening a Roman blind is a cornice, as usual, hung on a window frame or on the ceiling. The first step is to choose the very window that is to be decorated with textiles. It is important to remember that if the window frame itself cannot withstand the heavy canvas, then it is better to hang the cornice on the wall.
- Mark on the window or ceiling the place where the cornice will be attached - this will help to avoid stupid mistakes when calculating the size of the cornice in relation to the window.
- Carefully make holes in the window or ceiling.
- In order to attach the cornice, it is necessary to use self-tapping screws, usually included in the kit.
- Gently attach the curtain rod, making sure it fits snugly against the ceiling or wall.
- Roman blinds are attached next (photo of this step can be seen below). After that, you need to try to put the curtain mechanism in motion. If everything works as expected, it's safe to say that the cornice is attached correctly.
In the event that the owner has no idea how Roman blinds are attached at all, you should not panic. Together with the cornice, there is always an instruction in the kit that will tell you what and how to do during installation.
Roman blind: method of fastening to a plastic window. Step by step instructions
Most of the inhabitants of our country have plastic windows in the house. And what to do if you want to update the interior of your home, but you don’t have the slightest idea how Roman blinds are attached to plastic windows? It's not all that difficult! There are two options:refuse to look for an answer to this question about Roman blinds (how they are attached to the window) and build a cornice on the ceiling or on the wall, or follow a small instruction to correctly install the mounting structure on the window profile.
- First you need to fully assemble the mounting mechanism.
- Then small holes are drilled in the right place on the window frame. One method of fastening to the window is bad - if everything is not done carefully enough, the window may depressurize, and street air and moisture will enter the room.
- Special corners are attached to the window, which will later hold the mounting structure. After that, you can install the mechanism itself.
- Connect the cross rails with hooks and test the curtain mechanism in action.
How a Roman shade is attached to the wall
This method is one of the most common and simple, and therefore there is no point in describing it too much. A special cornice is hung on the ceiling, to which a curtain is then attached. As you can see, there is no mystery in how Roman blinds are attached to the wall. But this type of attachment is convenient, fast and economical.
Roman blind fixture prices
The cost of one linear meter of eaves for Roman blinds can vary from 500 to 3000 thousand rubles. It all depends on which mechanism for lowering and raising the curtains will be pre-installed.
The choice of attachment for Roman blinds, as well as the choice of the material itself, is an important point when creating an interior in a house, because, as they say, comfort is made up of little things.
