Blinds in the kitchen - everything you need to know before you buy

Roller blinds (roller blinds or roller blinds) are fabric webs which, thanks to the chain mechanism and the fixer jalousie), when lifting up they roll up into a roll, and their length can be adjusted and fixed at any level.

There are also automatic rotary rotators (at the expense of an electric drive).

What are the roller blinds are and how are they different?

You can choose the following types of roller blinds in the interior:

1. Classic, which can be hung both on the wall and in the window opening. In the photo below are standard roller blinds. in the interior of the kitchen in the style of Provence. Please note that they are installed inside the window opening, not on the wall.

These types of roller blinds are also called open - they are cheaper than cassette, but require a little more frequent cleaning. Their price depends on the size. The width of standard rolls is 50-300 cm, and the length is 100-300 cm.

2. Cassette (system UNI (UNI)) - unlike the classic roller shutters, cassette models have a plastic box in which the roll of fabric is rolled. Here is what cassette roller blinds look like in the kitchen interior.

Due to the presence of the box, the curtains rolled up are almost invisible on the window frame, as if there were none. Therefore, you need to choose not only the color of the canvas, but also the color of the cassette. In the next photo you can see how harmoniously the boxes merge with the white plastic and wooden window frame.

Another feature is that the cassette blinds rise and fall along the side guides, because of which the flattened cloth touches the glass very tightly.

UNI– cassette roller blinds are the most expensive of all types of roller shutters and they cost an average of 500 rubles. more expensive than classic and mini curtains.

We recommend installing cassette roller blinds in the kitchen in the case of:

• if you do not often shade the kitchen;
• if you often ventilate the kitchen and open the window at an angle;
• if you combine roller blinds with curtains or tulle.

Installation is as follows:

• At the top of the frame you need to attach a plastic box-cassette. It can be drilled and screwed onto screws or simply glued onto double-sided tape;
• The roll of fabric is hidden in this cassette, and guides are glued to the bead on the sides of the frame - they will close the gap between the curtain and the frame and fix the fabric on the window so that when it is opened in an inclined position the curtain does not hang.

Keep in mind that you can choose one of three ways to install cassette rolshtor with your own hands.

3. Rollers of the MINI type - mini-roller blinds are mounted directly on the window sash, without drilling through the frame. These designs can be open and closed and often complement traditional curtains.

Size range of curtains MINI: width 30-160 cm, length 140-180 cm.

To hang mini rollers, use special velcro or staples.Here is how open, that is, classic small roller blinds in the interior of a modern kitchen.

Despite the fact that roller blinds in their laconic form are closer to modern styles like Scandinavian and hi-tech, they perfectly fit the neoclassical, modern, fusion and art deco interiors. The main thing - to choose the appropriate material, color and design.

4. Rolled curtains for a kitchen Zebra (Day-night). This is a two-layer curtain consisting of transparent and opaque fabric. The strips of these fabrics alternate, and as they rise and fall, the curtain shifts the strips between them. Thanks to this, you can adjust the degree of illumination of the kitchen.

How to determine the right size?

Before ordering roller blinds for the kitchen, you will need to correctly take measurements of the window opening. You need to measure the following values:

• Overall width, height of the opening;
• Width, height of window sashes;
• The thickness of the installed beadings;
• Width / height for each glass separately;
• The distance between the glasses and handles.

How not to be mistaken with the material and design?

For roller blinds, you can choose fabrics of different composition and density, differing not only in decorative properties, but also in light transmission indices. Most often, fabrics for roller blinds are treated with dust-repellent and antistatic impregnations, which greatly simplifies maintenance and service life. This is another reason to choose curtains for the kitchen.

Among the popular matters:

• Nylon;
• Polyester;
• Blended fabrics;
• Cotton;
• Linen;
• Bamboo.

For the interior of the kitchen in the Scandinavian, classical, minimalist or "rustic" (country, provence, chebbi chic) ​​style is perfect bamboo, flax, cotton and blended fabrics. Here's how bamboo curtains can fit into the interior of the kitchen.

On the surface of the curtains you can make photoprints or patterns corresponding to the decorative elements of the interior. But too complex design is better to avoid.

Kitchen with low ceilings visually stretched rolls in a vertical strip, and narrow space will expand the horizontal stripes.

For small, narrow or dark kitchen white roller blinds are suitable. However, this color is universal for any kitchen, for each style and the color scheme of the kitchen.

It is necessary to hang translucent curtains, if you only need to slightly diffuse the light, and in order to completely close the room from the light, choose a dense matter or even a blackout.

In the photo below you can see that the natural light in the kitchen is dimmed, and due to the beige color of the fabric, the kitchen has become “warmer”.

If the kitchen windows are located on the north side, then gold, orange, yellow or cream tones are preferred.

Is the window facing south? It is necessary to hang the curtains of purple, gray, pearl, blue or green fabric.

When choosing a color for kitchen Rolshtor, focus on the color of the finish and furniture (apron, floor, walls, sets, dining group), or the color of kitchen textiles and decor (tablecloths, upholstery of chairs, pillows, etc.).

Want to make the interior really harmonious? It is important to consider the color of the walls - if it is discreet and concise, the curtains can be made in bright or contrasting shades. But keep in mind that contrasts are not suitable for every kitchen. If you are not afraid of dark curtains, and the decoration is not replete with drawings and color, then you can make the curtains color accent, as shown in this photo.

For all the “rustic” styles and variations of the classics, it is recommended to combine roller blinds with curtains, tulle or lambrequin.

Installation Methods

How to fix the blinds with their own hands, we have already described earlier. This can be done with or without drilling, using self-tapping screws or double-sided tape.

• Large and heavy curtains better mounted with drilling with screws;
• Cassette-type mini-curtains can be glued to the tape-velcro, and the side guides can be glued to the usual double-sided tape; for the classic mini-curtains, you can use the ring brackets.

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For details on how to hang roller blinds for the kitchen with your own hands, see the following video:

And in the following video you can learn more about how to properly make measurements and make installation with their own hands on cassette roller blinds:

How to save money and make roller blinds for the kitchen with your own hands for only 1 thousand rubles, we recommend to look in this video:

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