The windows use different types of blinds. They differ in material, design, used accessories. Pleated blinds are a popular variety. These curtains are original and at the same time simple. Their features are described in the article.
Story
There are many versions of the origin of such products. It is believed that the pleated blinds were invented by husbands of beauties from Venice. At first they hid the chosen ones from prying eyes with the help of dense and constantly retracted curtains. As a result, due to lack of sun, they faded. So the blinds were invented, which at least slightly let in the sun's rays, and also hid everything that happens in the room. Events date back to the 17th century. And since they were in Venice, the products are often referred to as Venetian.
There is another version according to which the creation is connected with the East. Pleated blinds were created by Arabs, and in Europe they became popular because of the Spaniards who brought them. After that, the idea began to be realized by aristocrats in England and France.
The first products were made of wood, and they have no adjustment. The lamels were simply positioned at a certain angle. Gradually, the fashion caught them and the blinds began to be used instead of the usual shutters. In Russia, they have been used since the 1990s, but in stores they could be purchased earlier. Only demand was then insignificant.
Features
The pleated fabric and paper blinds are folded in accordion and straightened in the right direction. Their main purpose is protection and decoration of the interior. Such canvases are used in apartments, private, country houses, hotels, offices. They are installed on different window openings of various shapes:
- arched;
- square;
- rectangular;
- trapezoidal.
They are fixed on the windows of different slopes. There is a possibility of combining curtains, curtains and pleated blinds, but they are often used individually.
Benefits
The design of the pleated blinds is simple. They are made of corrugated material of different density, texture, pattern and color. Pleated fabric or paper has the following advantages:
- Fabric items can be washed, which is very important for the kitchen, balcony, where the curtains get dirty quickly.
- They can be folded up and vice versa. This option is practical, convenient.
- This is a single option for decorating unusual windows. With them it will turn out to trim the trapezoidal windows, semicircular, triangular.
- The products are suitable for windows in the attic and on the ceiling.
- In the assembled form of the blinds, a strong fold is formed, which is hidden under the cornice. She almost does not occupy the window clearance.
- Due to the variety of materials, you can choose products for different rooms.
- Installation is easy, both on plastic windows, and on aluminum and wooden.
- Canvases can be created from 2 types of materials of different densities and colors. This allows you to make a quality adjustment of sun protection.
- Installation on plastic windows can be done without drilling or in any other convenient way. And the control method can be different: manual, using a chain, rope, pen or remote control.
- Pleated paper blinds on windows can always be done independently. This reduces the cost of products.
You can purchase products in specialized stores where everything for sale is for home. A large selection of goods is in Ikea and Leroy Merlin. Pleated blinds can transform the room, most importantly, choose the appropriate option.
Kinds
Before you purchase pleated blinds for plastic or wooden windows, you should familiarize yourself with their varieties. If the design is done by the designer, then the work is simplified. But you can figure it out on your own.
The following types are available:
- Classic. They are simple, but in demand. Products come from plastic, paper, fabric. There are horizontal and vertical views. Their main task is to protect the room from sunlight, decoration of the interior and the delimitation of the interior, external and internal space. Products cope with this task perfectly.
- Blinds for inclined structures. They are designed for tilted skylights. Products have high-quality fastening, a specific assembly system, so they do not sag. Even if not plastic but plastic constructions are used, there will be no sagging. Since the specifics of the location does not involve manual control, they are performed with remote control.
- Corrugated pleated blinds. On plastic windows and wooden structures this is a wonderful option. They are created on the principle of corrugation, include a double compartment. Then the folds will be 2 times smoother and denser, moreover, they will neutralize most of the heat and light energy.
- Products for arched windows. They are indispensable for lovers of non-standard forms of window openings. This will protect against sunlight even with an unusual design.
- Products "day-night." They include transparent (light) and dark fabrics. The movement occurs independently of one another. This will allow you to more effectively control the degree of illumination. For a day it will turn out to push everything with dark material, and then the light will not interfere with sleep, and in the afternoon light fabric is required.
Each type of blinds is unique. What is better to choose depends on the type of premises and personal preferences.
Do it yourself
According to reviews, pleated blinds can be done by yourself. You do not need to be a master for this, besides, you need a little time and money. Availability required:
- stationery knife;
- roulettes;
- a pencil;
- hole punch;
- double-sided tape;
- a piece of wallpaper or other paper;
- tape and retainer.
After preparing everything you need, you can do the work. It is as follows:
- Measure the size of the window with a tape measure.
- You need to select the type of material. Often used paper wallpaper, having a good view.
- With a clerical knife, you should cut the wallpaper to the desired size. Just keep in mind that 40 cm should be added to the height, since the paper needs to be folded. For example, if the window size is 1 x 1.2 m, a piece of 1 x 1.6 m is required.
- From the inside, you need to use a pencil to mark out every 3 or 4 cm. This will indicate the fold lines.
- It is necessary to fold the sheet according to the accordion principle so that the folds at the top and bottom are bent inward.
- The hole puncher must make through holes in the blinds. There are three of them: along the edges and in the center.
- You need to stretch a tape or rope through the hole and fix everything with clamps or adhesive tape.
Velcro is fixed on the edges to connect the parts to each other, forming a semblance of semicircle. If you do not want to disconnect them, you must tightly secure them with double-sided tape. Finished products are fixed with double-sided tape. It is attached to the top of the crease. This does not require drilling.
Kitchen Ideas
Since the kitchen is a special room, you need to choose products according to your own rules. The material can be any. It can be paper, polyester, mixed fabric treated with antibacterial treatment. These curtains are practically not polluted, besides they are fireproof.
The most convenient option is considered to be the curtains fixed on the leaves and tightly adjacent to them. This mount helps to use all the elements of the window structure without restrictions. Pleated pleats with horizontal folds are often used for the kitchen, and vertical ones look not so interesting.
For the living room
Plisse can be combined with curtains and curtains. In the living room and the hall, such combinations look very neat. It is important that the height is adjustable at the top and bottom. So it will be convenient to control natural light.
It is advisable to choose plain colors. The living room usually has to place decorative and functional objects, and colorful curtains with many small horizontal folds make the interior very saturated.
For the bedroom
In this room, it is important to provide an environment for a comfortable sleep and rest. In country houses usually non-standard windows. Plisse will be the most suitable for such rooms, as they will emphasize the dignity of the room.
Blackout is provided by blackout pleated fabric blinds . To make the windows look harmonious during the day, when the curtains are raised, they are complemented by a translucent curtain. A convenient option is the curtains of the "day-night" type, for which additions are not needed. Pleated blinds with photo printing are suitable for the bedroom.
For all rooms there are suitable options. There is a choice of appropriate blinds, then they are able to transform the room. If you take care of them correctly, the canvases retain their original appearance for many years.
Care Rules
As you can see from the photo, the pleated blinds are very beautiful. But in order to maintain their appearance, periodic care is needed. It consists in cleaning. Dust and dirt are removed with a damp cloth, and if the cloth is washed, the cloth must be removed and rinsed with water and detergent. Then rinse in clean water.
Water must drain from the product, and then it must be hung folded. So that there is no sticking of the folds of the blinds, you need to open and close several times. The cost of products is affordable, usually it depends on the quality and management method. The price for these designs starts from 2 thousand rubles per 1 sq. Km. m
Thus, pleated blinds can be chosen for any room. They will perform not only a decorative function, but also protect from the sun. And in order not to splurge, you can create products yourself.