Day-night blinds

Each hostess will confirm that without curtains and curtains, the interior will look uncomfortable and not aesthetically pleasing. Today the market offers an ever-expanding assortment of roller shutters, blinds, curtains. Curtains are not only decoration of any part of the apartment, but also serve as a means of protection from sunlight. Practical and functional day-night roller blinds are among the popular and modern designs. Otherwise they are also called "zebra".

The stylish sun shades of the new generation managed to gain the trust and love of consumers around the world. Blinds "day-night" is a design in which two textile cloths are interconnected by a roller. More often it is fabric blinds with alternating strips of dense and more transparent texture. When folding or lowering the construction of the strip are shifted relative to each other.

Manufacturers of "zebra" blinds took care of the quality of manufactured products. The method of seamless thermal technology is used to connect strips in fabric products.A special treatment with Teflon impregnation gives the blinds dustproof and antistatic properties. Thanks to the unique design of day-night blinds, they can control the intensity of light penetrating the room. In some products designed to protect from excessive light, the degree of density of strips of fabric reaches up to 100%.

There are day-night blinds of the open and closed construction. Open curtains are suitable for both home interior and for the design of the working space. The fabric in the design is wound on the bare shaft, not fastened from the sides. As a result, the curtain hangs freely. Horizontal stripes visually enlarge the windows and the room seems more spacious.

The classic version of the blinds is easy to maintain and affordable. To prevent sagging of the fabric, the sides of the product are provided with special boxes where the fabric is hidden. The mechanism of the closed type has a cassette and mini-cassette type designs. You can pick up a box of the same material and texture of the window frame. This visually creates the impression that the blinds are built into the frame.

In the market in the conditions of abundance of rolled curtains it is one of the most budgetary options of horizontal blinds. Day-night combo products (“combos”) consist of two layers of canvases. Dense bands alternate with more transparent. The design of the combo fabric curtains is designed according to the principle of "up-down" movement. In this process, the transparent bands decrease or increase in quantity, changing the intensity of the lighting in the room. Double curtains can be with automatic or manual control system.

The color palette of day-night blinds is presented in a wide variety and is selected for any interior. Colors depend on the style of the interior.

Two-color blinds that combine topical shades: turquoise and white, powder and pink, yellow and violet hues look winning.

In a classic interior style, a mix of monophonic and stripes with a pattern will tell about the sophistication and accuracy of the owner.

Elegant, multi-pane blinds on the windows are a successful combination of vertical plastic and fabric blinds that imitate light tulle or thick classic curtains.

The choice of designers often stops at trendy colors: a warm shade of brown, cappuccino and bitter chocolate.

The trend of 2017 is emerald and all tropical shades. Blinds of these colors will look particularly advantageous in the spacious rooms, creating a cozy atmosphere for relaxation and pleasant pastime.

The use of saturated fabrics with floral pattern allows to solve the problem of compatibility with the color scheme of the overall interior. Of all the elements of the pattern of blinds, there is necessarily a color that matches the key shade in the room. When choosing a single-color model of curtains, there is a risk of inaccurately finding the right shade.

Such kitchen blinds are a successful example of a spectacular interior decoration. In its interior, it is appropriate to use the shades of medium colors with a rainbow pattern. Fabrics with floral patterns are practical. Pollution on them is not visible, in contrast to the single-color curtains. In addition, bright prints better hide flaws on the fabric. Color blinds look spectacular, made even from inexpensive material.And in monochrome products the cheapness of the material will be noticeable. Therefore, in order to save, it is preferable to choose a bright ornament on the windows.

At the choice of the size of blinds the type of their design and an installation method is considered. The practicality of the installed structures depends on the size. It is necessary to calculate it in such a way that in the lowered state the blinds would allow to fully protect the room from sunlight. Massive designs of large sizes will need a special installation. These products are designed for heavy canvases, so it is advisable to use aluminum frames in the construction. The designs of mini-systems are installed on the sash windows. These products are the best option for hinged and pivoting windows. The permissible width and height of the mini system depends on the material of manufacture.

Before starting installation of day-night blinds, it is necessary to determine the exact location of their placement, the harmony of combination with the general interior.

First of all, the method of assembly and fastening of the structure is determined, and the main parameters of the windows are measured.

How to install blinds depend on the type of attachment.

• Ceiling or wall mount. Work begins with making holes in the wall or on the ceiling. Then fasteners are installed and a tripod is fixed. This method of fastening structures does not leave space and visually reduces it.
• Fastening to the frame of a plastic or wooden window. Holes are made in the window frame. It is necessary to work with extreme caution, making accurate calculations so as not to damage the window frame when installing light filters.
• Fastening on the sash window. The principle of installation is the same as when mounted to the window frame.
• Fastening method without drilling holes. Blinds are installed on the window frame using clip-on grippers or double-sided tape, which is attached directly to the product.

High-quality manufacturing materials extend the life of day-night blinds. Much depends on the proper care of blinds.At weekly cleaning, it will be enough to dry dust with a dry soft cloth. Wet cleaning of blinds is required only in case of visible stains.

When fat or dirt gets on the fabric part of the blinds, the product is placed in a soap solution and wiped with a brush. Next, the blinds are rinsed and dried, without turning. Chlorine detergents and abrasive powders are undesirable when cleaning. This can damage the texture and color of the fabric.

According to reviews and recommendations of professionals, you can choose a more convenient and functional model for any interior.

The positive characteristics of day-night blinds include:

• A simple way to control the penetration of light into the room due to the moving parts of the product.
• Creating an individual interior that allows you to visually expand the space of the room.
• Convenient installation and fastening blinds to the windows.
• The presence of free space on the windowsill, allowing you to place flowers or other decorative accessories.
• The design of the blinds does not apply to heating devices.
• The possibility of remote control.
• At the same time perform the functions of tulle and curtains.

• Long service life and reliability of structures.
• The material of the construction does not turn yellow and does not fade over time.
• An opportunity to pick up under any window and balcony apertures.
• Practicality and ease of care.
• Fabric patterns have a dustproof and antistatic effect.
• The ability to install structures not only on the windows, but also successfully used for decorating doors with glass inserts.
• Unobstructed ventilation of the room, without disturbing the original appearance of the structure.
• Material construction does not cause allergies.

Cons when using blinds also exist, but they are few:

• A difficult management system that periodically breaks down.
• Noise in the process of regulating the blinds.
• When cleaning the product, it is necessary to wipe each plate separately, which is difficult.
• High price.

To start experimenting with the inclusion of day-night blinds in the interior, it is necessary to examine in detail the design and color scheme of the room.

• To move the atmosphere of nature into the room will help blinds, executed in country style. Cotton or cotton blinds of light colors with floral patterns are able to create the coziness of a rural house.

• Blinds of light shades are often selected for a child's room, creating a favorable atmosphere for sleeping and relaxing a child.

• In the kitchen, you can use designs of saturated tones. The kitchen is often a place for drinking tea and having a good time, so the blinds of the appropriate “delicious” shades are selected under this description: peach, chocolate, tropical and sunny. This can be, for example, yellow or orange mini cassette curtains made of natural fabric. Blinds should be in harmony with the colors of kitchen furniture and even an individual accessory. Compliance with all criteria will create an atmosphere of a single composition in the room.

• Zebra curtains are a good choice for balconies and loggias located on the sunny side of the building.Products fastening on door and window casements are appropriate in all rooms, except the balcony with aluminum windows. Aluminum frames for blinds are not possible to fix. If the interior needs a certain amount of daylight, day-night blinds can be easily raised and fixed at the right level.

Dense quality fabric will not let the sun's rays into the room. In the case of the location of the balcony room of the northern part of the apartment, blinds are made of translucent fabric. Very often, the balcony is used as a recreation area, a study or a reading room, as well as a winter garden with many flowers. In this area, you can create comfort with the inclusion of warm colors in the colors of curtains. The working zone in the style of minimalism requires a minimum of accessories and discreet design in its interior. In such a room, day-night blinds should be executed in the same color without patterns or with a simple geometric pattern.

How to wash the blinds "day-night", see the next video.