We are sure that many of our readers remember the times when loggias and balconies in our country were used only as a place to store old, and sometimes unnecessary things. Nowadays, everything has changed: in new houses, the loggias have become more spacious, and many owners consider them additional living space, where you can equip an office, a place to relax, a dining area, and even a sports corner.
That is why the curtains for the loggia are necessary, they should become one of the elements of the decor of the apartment. In this article, we want to give some advice to those apartment owners who are just planning to turn the loggia into a comfortable and beautiful continuation of the apartment. We will tell you how to choose curtains for a loggia, how to choose their density and color, which models are more suitable for a particular interior.
Selection rules
Loggias often have non-standard sizes, layouts, window openings, so choosing curtains for loggia windows is not as easy as it might seem. To select them, it is necessary to take into account some features of this room:
Levelnatural light.
Curtains for the north-facing loggia should let in light in soft, warm colors. If the windows face south, then thicker curtains in light and cold colors are more suitable for you.
Convenience.
Curtains for the loggia must be fixed in such a way that they do not impede access to the windows. In addition, they should not be too bulky.
Design.
Curtains for a loggia combined with a kitchen should be selected according to the color and style of the main room. Moreover, on the balcony windows they should be a little lighter.
Types of curtains
There are specific types of curtains that designers recommend using to decorate a loggia. All of them have both pluses and minuses. But you can show your imagination and create your own model. In the meantime, let's get acquainted with the most popular solutions.
Roman shades
The design of these curtains resembles the design of ship sails. They do not move apart to the sides, but rise thanks to the fasteners that are mounted inside. It is this feature that makes this type of curtain a very popular option for decorating windows on a loggia.
One of the main advantages of such models is that when closed they fit snugly against the window without taking up extra space. In the lowered state, such curtains are a flat, even canvas, and in the raised state, it is an accordion of folds. They are made from various materials, including bamboo. Such products fit perfectly into eco-style.
Roman blinds on the loggia(you see the photo below) are attached with a tape to a profile cornice mounted on a frame. Installation on the ceiling is also possible, but only if there is a blind gap of thirty centimeters between the opening sash and the ceiling. Such curtains look great on bay windows, beveled, arched windows. True, on such windows the curtains will open only to the bevel.
If the windows of the loggia are equipped with an inclined mechanism for ventilation, then guides are placed on the sides of the curtains that hold the rails-inserts of the curtains in the plane of the window. In the day-night mode, two cornices are provided.
Roman blinds for the loggia are made from a wide variety of materials, so they can be chosen for almost any interior. For example, laconic white is quite suitable for the style of minimalism, and with a floral pattern, embroidered with braid will fit perfectly into the Provence style. Often the canvases alternate: one white, one with a pattern. If you prefer environmentally friendly materials, then give preference to bamboo Roman blinds: they perfectly pass air even when closed and protect from even the brightest sunlight.
Japanese curtains
Such curtains are most suitable for decorating loggias with large window openings. Straight fabric sheets move easily along the window and at the same time take up very little space. This is a very good option for a loggia in a minimalist style.
Roller curtains for the loggia
This design is a fabric assembled into a small roll. This varietyIt is made from various fabrics: transparent, dense, opaque. When closed, roller blinds occupy no more than five centimeters above the window. Roller blinds do not interfere with the opening of the sashes, a box with guides mounted on the frames tightly closes the gaps between the window and the curtain.
An open system is installed on the ceiling. For inclined windows, they are equipped with strong strings that the curtains fix. Today, a model of such “day-night” curtains is being made, consisting of two rollers with fabric of different density.
Pleated curtains
When raised, these curtains gather into a box about five centimeters high. Thanks to moisture-resistant and dirt-repellent impregnations, such curtains are suitable for a kitchen with a loggia. They are mounted on special brackets on the frame or ceiling. If the material is light, then the curtains can be attached with double-sided tape.
Curtains can be installed on a hinged sash, while all profiles or only the lower one are fixed with strings. The model is suitable for windows of any shape. The day-night design is equipped with one canvas, but consists of two types of fabric separated by a special profile.
Blinds on the loggia
When decorating a loggia with blinds, give preference to horizontal designs. Unlike vertical blinds, they, like Roman and roller blinds, are fixed directly on the sashes. Such installation eliminates problems with closing and opening windows. Blinds are made from various materials (bamboo, straw, plastic, wood). This makes it easy to choosemodel to any interior, as well as to combine them with classic fabric curtains.
French curtains
As a rule, this is a canvas, more often made of silk, which is laced many times along its entire length. The cords fix the curtains at a certain height or are assembled at the very eaves. Such models give the space airiness.
Although designers say silk looks best, you can get creative and experiment. Perhaps tulle, organza, a light veil will help you create a magnificent and original model.
Classic curtains
This option is also suitable for decorating a loggia. Textile curtains for the loggia can be made by hand. Thick curtains to the floor from a practical point of view may not be very convenient, but light and airy are ideal. Curtains in a classic style are mounted on a cornice, which will require a small amount of free space above the window.
Colours
When choosing the color of curtains for your loggia, including those combined with a kitchen or another room, first of all, you should consider some important aspects:
- Dark colored fabrics heat up in the sun and fade quickly.
- If only dark colors are suitable for the interior of the room, use double-sided fabrics. The light side will be directed to the street and will reflect the sun's rays.
- Light shades increase the space, sobetween the loggia and the room it is better to hang curtains in pastel colors.
- Small ornament on the fabric visually increases the area of the curtains.
- A neat graphic pattern, like light shades, looks much lighter than large patterns and dark fabrics in rich colors.
The choice of curtains for the loggia is quite diverse. It is only necessary to take into account the stylistic and color design of your apartment, personal preferences and think over the functional purpose of the curtains.
