Despite women's incredible love for textile window decoration, namely curtains, blinds are increasingly taking a leading position in certain areas. For example, an office or retail space is hard to imagine with curtains on the windows.
In apartments and houses, curtains made of natural materials are still in the first place, but there are places where there will definitely not be curtains. More and more often, hostesses choose a simple, but very practical option for a balcony or a loggia - blinds. Moreover, the choice of this decor for windows is simply huge.
What are balcony blinds? First of all, it is a means of protecting the room from sunlight and prying eyes. Secondly, it is, of course, a means of decorating a space, and it is very strong and durable.
So, all blinds can be divided into two main components. The first is what they are made of, and the second is the types of their device. Let's start in order and analyze the materials from which manufacturers prefer to make slats for blinds.
The fabric is most often used, as it is not very expensive, light and rather unpretentious in operation. It is also worth mentioning that the fabric itself in its natural form is rarely used. Producers give awaypreference for polyester. The result is inexpensive, not fading in the sun, but at the same time quite stylish blinds for a loggia or balcony. The color palette is huge, which allows designers not to limit their imagination.
The next material for the manufacture of slats for blinds on a balcony or loggia can be called plastic. Its main quality is durability, the ability to keep its shape, that is, they do not bend or wrinkle, do not change color over time, and, most importantly, they can easily withstand temperature changes.
Metal lamellas have approximately the same performance as plastic ones. They are made from an alloy of aluminum and magnesium. Color solutions for blinds on the balcony of metal slats can also be unique. The only negative is their crackling. Even in a small draft, or when airing, such lamellas can make a monotonous, but very unpleasant noise.
Undoubtedly, it is worth mentioning the blinds on the balcony made of wooden slats. Their presence cannot but affect the interior, as they are able to create a unique atmosphere not only on the windows, but throughout the room. For the production of lamellas, especially strong, but at the same time quite light wood species are used. Naturally, this affects the price, it is an order of magnitude higher than the same blinds with slats made of fabric or plastic.
Next, it is worth considering the types of blinds according to the way they are used. So, all blinds are divided into vertical, horizontal androll copies. Vertical ones are able to fit into any interior, as they are easily adjusted in size and color scheme. Moreover, they are used in doorways.
Horizontal balcony blinds also have the ability to satisfy the buyer, both in color and quality of materials, but their distinguishing feature is the ability to leave the window sill free, while not opening the window.
Roller blinds have about the same performance, but fabric is most often used for their manufacture, so in some cases they have to be abandoned.
