Cassette blinds are in great demand due to their unique design and easy use. Original prints and drawings make the device a universal tool for arranging window openings in any interior. High-quality materials allow the blinds of this format to be used in a room with any functionality.
Characteristic
Cassette blinds are horizontally arranged slats, which are interconnected by a thick fishing line. Such devices are made mainly from high-quality plastic, less often from light wood. Lamellas can be wide - up to 2.5 cm, and narrow - up to 1.5 cm. Their number depends on the height of the window opening.
At a certain height from the window sill, a transparent fishing line is fixed, which will control the correct position of the blinds relative to the window. The upper part of the structure is presented in the form of a plastic box, in which there is a mechanism for controlling the operation of the lamella. On the side there is a decorative cord with which the mechanism is adjusted.
Installationproducts are simple. The only caveat is the need to drill a slope in order to fix the cassette. In accordance with the type of cassette located in the control box, the number of options for the location of the lamella is determined. The standard is represented by the following arrangement of strips relative to the plane of the window: parallel, perpendicular, at any angle to the glass.
Advantages and disadvantages
Slats are technically equipped with all necessary functions. But even the most thoughtful mechanism has its advantages and disadvantages.
| Benefits of cassette blinds | Disadvantages of the presented device |
| Easy control of a mechanism that performs a lot of functions | Sometimes there is a need for niches to hide the cassette box |
| Cost is not too high | It is often necessary to make blinds to order in accordance with the size of the window |
| Fits any window size and location | The device must be clearly parallel to the window base |
| Take up little space and allow you to freely use the windowsill | They do not always look presentable, therefore they require additional decoration |
| Easy care | Plastic quickly attracts dust and other small particles of dirt |
| Completely shade the room and allow you to control the temperature in the room | Poor-quality material may give off an unpleasant odor when heated by the sun |
| Variety regarding patterns, color and design of slats | Depending on the uniqueness of the design, the price also increases |
Cassette blinds are durable, can be used without damage and loss of attractiveness for many years. They will always be a good alternative to any other method of decorating a window opening.
Blinds for plastic windows
There is a clear stereotype that blinds are a device that can only be used in offices and non-residential premises. In fact, cassette designs are a universal option for decorating plastic windows in a room of any functionality.
Cassette blinds for plastic windows have the following features:
- The cassette that hides the blinds control mechanism merges with the structure of the window opening.
- Due to the optimal design of the plastic window, the lamellas are close to the glass.
- Since cassette blinds and a plastic window are often made of the same material, it is possible to choose products that are identical in color and design.
The unique shutter mechanism gives full access to the window, allowing you to create a symbiosis for decor and windowopening.
Horizontal structures
The most common option is cassette horizontal blinds. They are considered classics in the field of window decor. Usually the choice of this type of blinds is determined by the following factors:
- Good arrangement of slats, making it easy to adjust the light.
- A control mechanism that does not fail for a long time.
- Slats are made of light metal, fabric, wood, plastic.
- Due to the direction of the slats, it can be mounted on an inclined surface.
Other features of this type of device are solely determined by design criteria.
Original blinds
Cassette blinds are often made to order. The uniqueness of the work is determined not only by the characteristics of the parameters, but also by design requirements. Currently, wooden lamellas are especially popular. Products with metal rails become relevant.
In the interior, fixtures can be used, on the slats of which a drawing on a certain topic is depicted. Even plastic options sometimes require special manufacturing when it is necessary to choose a special shade or color. Additional materials can be used to decorate the chain and cassette: metal, glass, decorative stones.
Blinds in the interior
It used to be that cassette blinds on windows should only be installed in non-residential premises, such as an office,corridor, bathroom, school, warehouse, hospital. But designers have fundamentally changed this idea of blinds.
Now they are used to decorate windows in any interior design. Blinds are often combined with drapes and curtains, they are purely aesthetic. If the blinds can be completely removed from view, disguising them as a window frame, then the curtains will remain the only element of the window decor.
Cassette blinds, photos of which are presented in this material, are in perfect harmony with any room decor. The main thing is to choose the design, color, shape and material for the manufacture of lamellas. Even a cassette can be an addition to the interior if it suits its style.
For windows located in bathrooms or corridors, blinds are the only optimal option. Ideally, these designs fit into the interior of attics, balconies, loggias and other utility rooms.
