Of course, every person wants the interior of his house to be beautiful, stylish and comfortable. Today, thanks to a wide variety of finishing materials, any room can be given a unique style.
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Sometimes, in order to significantly change the perception of the interior, it is enough to change only one part. This effect can have an elements of decor made of natural materials, against the background of standard things that most people have. One of these decorative elements are bamboo curtains. They look very sophisticated and extraordinary. This is one of the most worthy candidates for window decoration.
For the manufacture of such curtains, thin stems of bamboo are used, which are harmoniously intertwined with the help of threads made of natural materials. These curtains not only protect well from the sun, but are also an excellent decoration of the interior of almost any purpose. Even if there are minor bamboo elements on the windows, this will be able to attract attention and create a unique style. A continuous series of such curtains on the windows of the winter garden or veranda will look especially good.
Bamboo curtains are most often preferred by people for whom it is important that the decor elements are made of environmentally friendly materials. They value the beauty of natural ingredients. Hanging curtains from bamboo in your own, you certainly add respectability to the room.
Properties and functions of curtains from bamboo
Bamboo is one of the most popular exotic materials. Therefore, products from it are considered quite practical. This is due to the fact that they are not demanding, but have a kind of charm and add comfort to the interior. Gradually, they replace ordinary curtains made of fabric and aluminum blinds.
- Bamboo curtains have a whole set of characteristics, thanks to which they exceed curtains from other materials. These properties include moisture resistance, which allows them to use them to decorate the room with high humidity. That is, curtains from bamboo can be used in bathrooms, on balconies, loggias and verandas. At the same time, bamboo, in order to avoid changes in coloring and deformation, should not be washed with powders and various household detergents.
- In addition, bamboo is a natural antistatic. Therefore, dust and dirt will not accumulate on the curtains. It also reduces the need for care. Indeed, in order for such curtains to have an attractive appearance, it is enough to periodically wipe them with a damp cloth.
- Bamboo curtains are distinguished by wear resistance, good strength, durability. Therefore, they can be placed even in children's rooms. An undoubted advantage is the low cost of the starting material of bamboo curtains. The price of this material is quite acceptable. Therefore, such an element of decor is available even for people with an average income.
- Bamboo curtains are highly resistant to ultraviolet rays, so they do not fade, even if they are hung on the southern windows.
- Today there is a rich assortment of various shades of bamboo curtains, which allows you to choose them for any interior. There is also the possibility of tinting paint to give the material the desired color tone.
- The protective functions of this decor element are affected by the type and frequency of weaving. Curtains with minimal light permeability have more frequent weaving. The dense weaving of such curtains can close the windows well from the penetration of sunlight, while maintaining normal air exchange. Thanks to this, the room creates an optimal microclimate. Openwork and bamboo air curtains have a more rare weaving.
- Today there is a large number of weaving techniques, which allows you to choose from the whole variety the desired appearance and shade of curtains, which is suitable for the interior style of your home. You can definitely choose what will fit perfectly into the design concept. This element of the decor surprisingly combines the versatility of weaving and laconic straight lines.
Types of bamboo curtains
There are two types of bamboo curtains - these are horizontal and vertical. The most practical and, therefore, horizontal curtains are more popular. In horizontal bamboo curtains, the stems are folded horizontally. They, in turn, come in two types - Roman and rolled.
Roman bamboo curtains are able to assemble up with beautiful harmonious folds, with the help of which the degree of their protection against sunlight is regulated. Such curtains will look pretty good in any room, but most of all they will suit the room, equipped in a Gothic style.
The roll type of curtains is the name because they have a special mechanism that allows the canvas to fold into a roll during lifting the curtain. To control roll curtains, several types of lifting mechanisms have been developed - this is a lace, chain and spring. Curtains with an automatic mechanism are rare. For the manufacture of bamboo roller curtains, both thick flat stems and thin sticks can be used. The difference in the thickness of the stem does not affect anything. They are usually intertwined with each other with bamboo threads or bamboo strips.
When buying any of the type of horizontal curtains, it must be borne in mind that when they are installed, there should be enough free space to install the box above the windows. So, for Roman curtains, this space should be 24-30 centimeters, and for rolled-17-23 centimeters.
As for the vertical types of bamboo curtains, in them the canvases are strung on the cord through the holes or they are attached to the cornice using hooks. Such curtains are shifted and moved apart with uniform folds. Most often, this decor element is made of bamboo stalks or thin lamellas. In our country, the most famous are vertical curtains from bamboo, which look like sticks, motionlessly interconnected. They call them bamboo curtains. Today they can often be seen in food and some apartments. They are mainly used not to protect against sunlight, but to divide the room into zones. At the same time, it remains the opportunity to view all zones of the room. It is they who often close the doorways in the absence of the door itself. It is worth saying that the bamboo curtain on the door will look very relevant.
Choice criteria
If you want to buy bamboo curtains, then consider a few important criteria. One of these criteria is the weaving frequency. Any curtains are designed to protect against sunlight. Unlike other curtains, bamboo curtains, regardless of the weaving frequency, will let sunlight into the room. At the same time, air exchange is preserved. Therefore, such an element of decor does not have to be raised at all. It can be kept constantly in a lowered form. A room with such curtains can be ventilated, and dust will not fall into it.
Bamboo curtains have a natural color palette, their appearance will give any interior of sophistication. They look especially good in a modern room.
The main shades of such curtains today are the color of cherries, coffee and a mahagon. If you wish, all this color palette can be shifted so that the curtains are better suited for your interior. Curtains are especially original, in which strips of various widths are used, with the presence of small irregularities and seals.
Management mechanism
Bamboo curtain control mechanisms can be different. For example, there are curtains that gather in a roll along the lower edge, and curtains that are assembled up with proportional folds. For lifting, a lace or chain that is located on the left side can be used. The mechanism allows you to regulate the penetration of sunlight by lifting and lowering the canvas.
Often there are bamboo curtains with a spring mechanism. The principle of operation of this mechanism is similar to the work of curtains on the windows of wagons. This method is especially relevant at a small height of the windows. In this case, a chain or cord is used to control the curtains.
For the installation of the box, it is necessary that the window be present enough free distance. Depending on the thickness of the curtains, it may take from 17 to 30 centimeters of free space. If it is not, then you can fix the curtain on the ceiling or wall. In addition, you should know that such a system cannot be installed directly on the window frame. Therefore, it is worth considering it when buying.
Application in the interior
In different rooms, you can use various bamboo curtains. The photos presented in this article are clearly shown. So, for example, in the bedroom, bamboo blinds-plissed bamboo lilacs look rather romantic. In the living room you can hang bamboo blinds in the form of curtains. They can also be placed at the exit to the balcony.
In the kitchen, rolles will look good as blinds. The living room can be arranged in an exotic style, while just the way will be the curtains of bamboo that can give charm to the interior.
If there is a window in the bathroom, then on it you can mark horizontal bamboo blinds. It is most profitable to hang bamboo curtains on the sunny side. They will save from the heat in the summer, and in winter they will not miss the cold. You can emphasize the greatness of French windows with the help of bamboo panels. The use of bamboo curtains in the interior is a way to be closer to nature and naturalness.
Installation instructions
Bamboo curtain brackets are universal. Therefore, they can be attached to both the wall and to the ceiling. If you need to install a bamboo curtain, the instruction of this work consists of the following sequence of actions.
- First you should unscrew the bolt and thereby remove the lower bar of the bracket.
- Then decide on the possible place for installing the curtains and make markings for future holes into which the brackets will be attached.
- Now, according to the markup, make holes for dowels.
- After that, it is necessary to install the brackets, while fixing the lower clamping bar on them. The bolt is not completely twisted.
- Now you need to insert the cornice into the bracket and tighten the bolts (reliably, until it stops), and thereby fix it.
How to care
- Bamboo curtains do not require any special care. This is their undoubted dignity. Due to its antistaticity, dust almost does not sit on them. Therefore, care for them should be much less common than other types of curtains. It will be enough to periodically conduct a small cleaning with a damp cloth, which will take only five minutes of your time. Such a care is enough for the curtains to look like new again.
- Despite the fact that bamboo has moisture resistance, such curtains should still be protected from dampness. The fact is that the use of bamboo in such conditions can lead to the appearance of mold on the canvas.
- Do not forget to ventilate the room. Bamboo, like any natural material, should breathe, so fresh air is very important for its durability.
- Do not store a bamboo canvas in cellophane for a long time.
- In addition, it is recommended to protect the bamboo from any mechanical strokes and damage.
