Curtains in the room with a balcony door

Choosing curtains in a room with a balcony door is not as difficult as it may seem at first glance. To do this, you need to know what material to choose, what style to adhere to and how to arrange the curtains in the interior.

Balcony door is a door through passage, because it is actually an apartment analogue of the entrance door, as it also goes out into the street. It is very important to choose the right curtains for the balcony door, because they will perform several functions at once: decorative, protective and insulating. Curtains can really become not only protection from prying eyes, dirt, dust, but also hide the mess on the balcony or advantageously decorate the room. The balcony, by the way, can be located in any of the rooms - from the nursery to the kitchen, and in each case there are certain nuances of choice, but more on that later.

Blinds - horizontal and vertical are considered as very popular modern option.They are easy to clean and do not require frequent changes. This is not a fabric, so you will not have to suffer with the delivery of dry cleaning or self-washing. Blinds can be purchased by people of any income, they look equally good in both an apartment building and a one-room apartment. Of course, if the blinds suddenly break or become unusable, you will have to disassemble them yourself or buy new ones right away, but this can be quite rare when used correctly. By the way, there are blinds on the remote - they can be controlled remotely.

Also, they are able to completely block the access of light, which is very convenient if the balcony is located in the bedroom or nursery, and in the open state, they do not interfere with the sun's rays, by the way. They are universal and can be used both solo and with curtains, and they are easy to clean thanks to a special impregnation.

Classic fabric curtains or drapes suitable for combined with a balcony room or studio apartment. They are further subdivided according to the types of fabrics and appearance:

• "Cafe". Long curtain straight cut for the door, short in the kit for windows. As a rule, a large number of ruches and frills are allowed.

• With grabs. The most common and convenient in the case of a balcony door. They are sliding fabric strips, which are fastened with hooks - holders, through which it is very convenient to pass. Perhaps the most functional version of fabric curtains, which is suitable for any interiors - from classic to Scandinavian style.

• Japanese curtains, or Japanese sliding curtains. They are similar to the previous version in that they are also two strips of fabric, but without holders and with weighting on the end. Impregnated with a dirt-repellent compound. These portieres do not fly in the wind, but are installed directly on the door and windows, therefore they will not live for long in areas with active movement. This novelty was widely spread in Minimalism, Oriental design and High-tech style.

• Tulle - it is both a type of fabric, and a type of curtains separately. However, while we are talking about tulle as a kind of curtains. This is, first of all, a very light, but not thin curtain; it is translucent (the level of translucency depends on the specific material from which this curtain can be made) and very beautifully shimmers in the sun.It is these modulations and relatively inexpensive price that make many people buy tulle on the balcony door. Also, he is able to visually expand the room from which the balcony departs, and add or subtract light — it depends directly on the color of the tulle.

• Kisey - cotton curtains. It is also a relatively new design solution, which is already actively used in rooms where an easy access is needed - in the corridor arches or just in the aisle between the room and the balcony. Kisei is convenient because it does not need to be constantly moved away, it does not interfere - just hold out your hand forwards, and it will disperse right in front of you and close smoothly behind you.

As with any piece of furniture, the curtains are selected depending on the room, the interior and the effect you want to achieve (both purely visual and practical). For example, besides protection from bright light, curtains also perform a decorative function, retain heat, can visually make a room larger or smaller, and also disguise some flaws or minuses in the interior. In our case, the choice of curtains depends on the door from which room goes to the balcony.

Remember when choosing a fabric about some of the fundamental requirements, such as strength, durability, pollution and, of course, compliance with the interior. The last criterion is further divided into color solutions, height of the ceiling and windows, room size:

• For example, for living room or halls small sizes with a low ceiling fit light flowing curtains or asymmetrical curtains that do not weigh down the room and do not interfere with access to the balcony. It can be both natural and artificial materials - velor, flax, cotton. Curtains for the living room do not require any particular wear resistance or durability, since often this room is used only for rest or is a continuation of the loggia or balcony block.

• Curtains for the balcony door in the bedroom should be primarily opaque, so that the light from the windows does not interfere with sleep. This means that the tissues must be dense; for bedrooms, the symbiosis of translucent tulle and thick curtains is quite popular and universal.The higher and southward the bedroom is, the denser the curtains should be.

• For any dining room fit soft translucent fabric, tulle. The kitchen is usually a small room, so the curtain should not take up too much space, even visually. A universal option is the Roman blind (curtain) or rolet. From the materials should pay attention to the polyester - it is practical and looks good. Silk, cotton for the kitchen are categorically not suitable - they easily lose their appearance after multiple washes, which will have to be carried out due to the same light pollution, and they absorb the smell - both of the food being prepared and the street one. And they burn out quickly, which means that it’s not desirable to hang them in a sunny room, and even more so near the balcony on the south side. Jacquard and velvet are not suitable for the kitchen because of the inconsistency of appearance and prudent due to impracticality.
• Relatively speaking, curtains for a nursery with a balcony should combine the properties of similar curtains for a bedroom and a kitchen. They should also be light-tight, as is the case with the bedroom, so that children can sleep and be easy to clean, remove and wash themselves - similar to the kitchen. It will be very good if the curtains in the nursery will not be very rumpled. If we are talking about small children, then it is worth choosing curtains made from natural materials that breathe. It can be flax, cotton, smooth wool. A small admixture of man-made fibers — polyester or nylon — is allowed for better wear resistance.

Like any thing you acquire, curtains must have several important characteristics, fulfill some simple requirements. Knowing what you want from the fabric for curtains, you can easily determine the choice of a particular instance:

• The fabric should be strong anyway, especially if you have pets. With respect to strength, resistance to washing, to direct physical damage, to chemical detergents, and to fading in the sun are usually distinguished.
• The fabric should not be combustible, so that in the event of a fire the fire could not go on it.

• The fabric should not absorb odors, as well as have its own sharp flavor.
• It will be just fine if it can be draped easily, it will be indestructible and durable (such fabrics are often hard to touch, but worth it).
• The less the fabric gets dirty, the better, because the less it will have to be washed.

• The important role played by the illumination in the room. If you do not have enough light, pay attention to light tulle or light iridescent materials, if it is, on the contrary, an excess - on roller blinds or dark tulle.
• Glazed or not balcony. In the first case, you simply simply do not need heavy heavy curtains, as there will be no cold as such from the balcony. But if your loggia or balcony is open, not only pick up the thick curtains, but also warm the door.
• As a rule, the balcony is a functional place, and the door with curtains will in any case be subject to frequent opening. Accordingly, the curtains should not interfere with the movement.

The fabric from which the curtains are made is very important - her right choice will help to reduce care to a minimum, and also prevent such unpleasant consequences as allergies or breathing problems. For example, natural fabrics they have a huge advantage over artificial ones - they are hypoallergenic and “breathe”, let the air through, so they can even be hung in the nursery or bedroom, used by people with breathing difficulties. These fabrics really look presentable and aesthetically pleasing, they are easily draped. However, they require care more thorough, easily pollute and crumple.

Not all natural fabrics are suitable for a balcony door - some of them get hurt too easily, some burn out, and still others are simply impractical:

• Linen - ideal for apartments with children. He breathes, does not take the air, does not accumulate dust and looks quite comfortable, although he sits down after washing and does not iron well (therefore, wet steam is used for ironing), has a rough texture. Bleached, that is, unpainted flax does not fade. He received wide distribution as curtains for balcony doors.
• Cotton is also suitable for the balcony.. This is a very practical fabric. Cotton curtains can be used in any room, even in the nursery or in the kitchen, as it does not accumulate dirt. It is durable and durable, according to the characteristics it looks like flax - for example,wet ironing should be used when ironing; he also does not collect dust and static electricity, breathes, it is easy to wash. However, remember that it burns out, therefore it is not suitable for sunny or southern rooms.

• Wool differs, first of all, in density and degree of hairiness - smooth and relatively thin specimens are most often used for curtains. It is durable and not subject to dust, but it still requires special care, since it absorbs odors very easily - you have to wash it often enough, and additionally ventilate it, which is very easy in the case of a balcony door. As you might guess, this material is a favorite habitat of the moth.
• Tapestry - Another natural option for curtains on the balcony door, which is a symbiosis of silk, wool and cotton. By itself, this material is quite heavy (despite the fact that it is divided into light, moderate and heavy), therefore it is recommended to use it with tulle or any other semi-transparent material for visual relief. Tapestry curtains wear-resistant, durable, pleasant to the touch and in appearance.

The main difference between artificial and natural fabrics is that they do not breathe so well, so it may seem to you that there is not enough air. They can also be allergic. This is not the best option for asthmatics or people with lung diseases, as well as for children, although it is unlikely that the curtains will harm their health, but it is better to insure. Of the indisputable advantages of synthetic fabric, it can be noted that it is very easy to clean, does not hesitate and almost does not fade, it is easy to wash and clean:

• Synthetic fabric can be an excellent basis for curtains in an apartment or house, and you can separately select polyester.
• It is artificial fabrics that can be translucent, for example, mesh, organza or veil. These fabrics shimmer in the light, creating a truly pearl effect, which would be entirely appropriate near the balcony door or in the premises of the south side. Organza is a composite fabric, it even contains silk, as well as polyester and viscose.

• Recently, a huge number of new, increasingly popular materials have appeared. One of them is the header. This fabric has traditionally been made on the basis of silk, but now both natural and synthetic threads are used - cotton, calico, satin or viscose.The main difference between the material from the others is that it is very light and airy, it is amazingly soft, therefore it is often used in bedrooms or children’s. The harvester is very strong and elastic.

• Another popular modern option is matting This is a dense fabric that does not transmit light. Due to the weave weave has a barely noticeable stylish chess pattern on the surface, there is also a bilateral one. It is made on the basis of cotton, linen or silk with the addition of artificial yarns - acrylic or polyester. It is very durable and practical material with high wear resistance, hypoallergenic and eco-friendly. Gunny is almost not polluted, which makes it ideal for a balcony door, especially in the kitchen. She looks very comfortable, harmonious, suitable for home. Can also be used in living rooms with large aisles or high ceilings.since it is draped beautifully with flowing symmetrical folds, it is placed on a ribbon or on a cornice. It is the curtains of matting in combination with pillows or towels, tablecloths of the same material that can give the interior completeness.

For more information on choosing curtains for a room with a balcony door, see the following video.

The most common option is to hang the curtains on the grommets or hooks. The first are used for curtains with bars, the second is more common. Both of them make it possible to freely move and move the curtain along the eaves - string or from hollow metal tubes.

Roman curtains are fixed both on the ceiling and on the wall; they can occupy a whole opening. Regarding the door, it is better to stop on the ceiling mount, and to install the curtain at a level that is convenient for you - it changes easily, so if you want to hide from the light these curtains can be lowered (even remotely).Roman curtains are installed with or without cornices.

You can independently stretch fabric curtains over the doorway - this can be one large curtain through which you will need to pass, or a curtain with a slit (or two symmetrical curtains on either side).

In addition to the choice and the moment of hanging curtains, there is another important aspect - care. You have three options for washing curtains. The first is to dry clean them, there, as a rule, you will need the name of the fabric, and then everything will be done by the master. For some fabrics, professional washing is the only best option.

The second and third - homemade and machine washable. Water temperature in any case should not exceed 40 degrees.

If the creation of interiors and room design has never been your forte, then you can contact a professional who will be engaged in interior design and select the right models. But, as a rule, it costs a lot of money.

Therefore, we advise you to look at several fashionable design options for balcony doors that can act as a model or idea for your home:

• This version of the bedroom, combined with a balcony - for lovers of minimalism, and it is made in the same style. The main colors here are lime, red and white, and one of the accents is the curtains and the huge balcony door. They attract attention and favorably emphasize each other.

• Another minimalistic option - heavy fabric curtains of muted color with a holder. They will be very profitable to look at both the direct doors and asymmetrical, and, most importantly, will ensure the owner of the apartment complete privacy.

• Recently, bedrooms decorated in modern style have become very popular. In general, Modern includes such concepts as functionality, practicality and elegance. Harmony is very important here - every detail should complement the other, and so on in a circle. Therefore, the curtains should be chosen strictly in style and would be just fine if all the textiles are made of the same material or pillowcases for pillows would be included with curtains.

• Although the colors of this bedroom are rather cold (silvery curtains, gray textiles and beige-white furniture), the built-in modern fireplace adds comfort to this space, so the room is not “cold” at all.