Today, Roman blinds for plastic windows are one of the most popular ways to decorate window openings in a room. Moreover, such popularity is caused not only by aesthetic advantages, but also by practicality.
Today, Roman blinds for plastic windows are one of the most popular ways to decorate window openings in a room
It is also noteworthy that these structures have retained their relevance since the time of Ancient Rome. Of course, they did not always have such popularity as they are now, just a few decades ago they could only be found in rooms made in the style of minimalism. But today they have found true recognition. This design is considered the most convenient of all on the market. Moreover, they can be found in a room for any purpose, it can be as a kitchen, dining room or hallway, as well as a bedroom or living room. In other words, this type of product goes well with any interior and fits equally harmoniously into the general atmosphere of both a country house and a modern apartment in the center of a metropolis.
After the market began to actively use the relevance of plastic designs of window openings, Roman blinds on plastic windows began to be used much more often. This is due to the peculiarities of the window itself, old wooden frames were difficult to open, so such curtains were considered inconvenient. But with the advent of plastic windows, their relevance has increased significantly.
What are the fastening rules?
It has already been said above that Roman blinds are canvases of a certain shape. On their reverse side there are rings, which are located at equal intervals from each other. A cord passes through these holes, it is he who plays the role of a mechanism that is responsible for lifting this canvas. Also, thanks to these rings, the curtains lie in horizontal folds in the form of a kind of accordion.
Attention! If you need to combine this canvas with an ordinary curtain, then they are hung on the most ordinary cornice. Thanks to the cornice, Roman blinds can be combined with curtains, tulle, and any other curtain.
It is important to say that the above canvas is very harmoniously combined with curtains of any style and size.
Among other things, they very efficiently mask all the existing imperfections on the window frame and can protect the room from possible drafts. Also, such curtains effectively regulate the lighting in the room, thanks to the universal mechanism, they can either be lowered or raised at any time.
If we are talking about a sleeping room, then the aforementioned curtains can be combined with curtains made of dark fabric, but transparent tulle is well suited for the dining room. When the question arises as to how to properly decorate the window in the kitchen, in this case, you can stop at only one curtains in the Roman style, the rest of the textiles are not needed.
Regarding how to correctly install this type of curtain, you should always remember that a special cornice is considered the best option. Usually it is brought along with curtains. Of course, this happens if you buy a product in a specialized store. Regarding what size this cornice should be, then it is selected depending on the width or length of the product itself. When purchasing products in specialized stores, the buyer does not have to worry about this issue, the masters in the salon will always give the right advice.
Also, each client always has the opportunity to see how to fix Roman blinds on plastic windows, photos of such a procedure are very often found on the Internet. If you read this manual in detail, you can independently install this structure without unnecessary difficulties.
Fastening curtains without eaves
In addition to the above-described method of fastening the structure, there are other options for how to properly hang the canvas. As already mentioned, the cornice is a combination of a lifting mechanism, as well as a control unit for it. It should be noted that it can be controlled both remotely and using a manual mechanism.
If there is no opportunity to purchase such a cornice, you can fix the canvas without using it. To do this, you need to use several methods. The first is that you can use a regular wooden curtain rod and simply fix the curtain on it using a device such as a stapler.
Of course, the method is very simple to implement, but the result is not quite aesthetic appearance. There is also a possibility that the curtain may break or, if necessary, wash the canvas, it will turn out that it simply cannot be removed.
There is another method that is suitable for those who have sewing skills or can order a product from an atelier. So, in this case, Roman blinds on plastic windows are attached immediately during manufacture, they are simply sewn up and put on the cornice, there are a lot of photos of such textiles on the Internet, as well as in various specialized sources of information.
But in this case, it should also be understood that, if necessary, it will be difficult to remove the cloth for washing. First you have to unscrew the cornice itself and only then remove the canvas.
Advice! The easiest way to attach Roman blinds is considered to be the one that involves the use of Velcro.
They are sold in any sewing supply store, called velcro and attached to any curtain rod. This process looks like this: initially, one part (Velcro) is attached to the cornice itself, and then the second part is attached directly to the fabric. This method is the most optimal, as it is suitable for any kind of cornice, if necessary, you can remove it.
Of course, each person chooses for himself which method of fastening textiles to windows to choose. But for this it is important to understand what methods exist and how to correctly apply them.
How to choose the right product?
In addition to the options for fastening textiles of this plan, many buyers are also interested in the question of how to choose the right Roman blinds for plastic windows, photos of these canvases will help to draw conclusions regarding the question asked. For example, after looking at examples of harmoniously selected textiles, it is fashionable to conclude which color curtain will best fit into the buyer's house or apartment. In addition, it is important to note that very often Roman blinds are purchased for office space or specialized institutions. In this case, the external design should correspond to the corporate style of the company or the general interior of the room where they will be installed.
If we talk in general about what color a similar style can be, then these are:
By the way, the last point is very often used in modern apartments. Although recently it can be found in country houses. Photo printing allows you to transfer your favorite landscapes or pictures dear to your heart onto fabric.
Based on everything that has been said above, it becomes clear that the external design of the curtains, first of all, depends on the personal preferences of each person, as well as the general style in the interior of the room where they will be fixed.
The main features of the fabric
As mentioned above, this type of curtain was borrowed from the ancient sailors of the Romans. An important factor is that the manufacturing principle of this canvas remained practically the same. It lies in the fact that they are sewn similarly to the sails that were used on ancient ships.
If we are talking about the independent manufacture of a product, then first it is worth deciding on the dimensions of the window opening and, on the basis of these data, to purchase a piece of fabric for the manufacture of a finished textile product.
There are several advantages of this curtain, namely:
There are also important tips for making the product. For example, many experts advise to initially iron the fabric, and only then start cutting the curtain from this piece. This method will allow you to keep the exact dimensions of the finished product.
You also need to be very careful about the choice of fabric when it comes to which room the curtain will hang in. For example, if we are talking about the sleeping area, then in this case you need to purchase fabric with a special treatment on the back side, which does not let the sun's rays through. There is also a canvas that can let in the sun's rays, but at the same time will close the room from prying eyes.
Important tips and tricks
So, summarizing the above, it should be noted that when choosing Roman blinds and even more making them yourself, it is always important to pay attention to how they will be attached to the window opening. If we are talking about a method that involves installation directly on the glass itself, then in this case the fabric consumption will be much less. Usually this method is chosen when it comes to windows with a large window sill or when this curtain option is combined with other curtains.
There is also another way, it involves attaching the curtain to the outside of the window. This method is very popular when it comes to opening sash windows.
Attention! But it is important to understand that in this case, the fabric should go 5 or 10 cm in both sides of the window opening.
Of course, the popularity of this product is justified. Roman blinds are not only the most practical option for curtains, but also have an aesthetic appearance, so they can be used in rooms for any purpose.
Also, popularity is due to the fact that such a curtain can be made independently or purchased in a store. There is also an option for ordering custom tailoring. In general, there are many options. And they are all very accessible. Accordingly, the popularity of the design will not decline for quite a long time. The main thing is to know the exact dimensions of the window opening itself, as well as to understand which mounting option will be used. If you correctly follow all the advice of experts, then the Roman blind will last a very long time, it will be a practical and beautiful curtain.
