Of course, every person wants the interior of his houses beautiful, stylish and cozy. Today, thanks to a wide variety of finishing materials, any room is possible to give 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 item. Such an effect can have decorative elements made of natural materials, against the background of standard things that have most people. One of these decorative elements are bamboo curtains. They look very sophisticated and extraordinary. This is one of the most worthy candidates for window design.
For the manufacture of such curtains, thin stems of bamboo are used, which are harmoniously intertwined with the help of natural materials. These curtains are not only well protected from the Sun, but also are an excellent interior decoration of almost any destination. Even if there will be insignificant bamboo elements on the windows, it will be able to attract attention and create a unique style. A continuous series of such curtains on the windows of a winter garden or veranda will be especially good.
Bamboo curtains most often prefer people for whom it is important that the decor elements are made of environmentally friendly materials. They appreciate the beauty of natural ingredients. Hanging curtains from bamboo, you will definitely add the place of respectability.
Properties and functions Curtains from bamboo
Bamboo is one of the most sought-after exotic materials. Therefore, products from it are considered rather practical. This is due to the fact that they are not demanding of care, but have a peculiar charm and add comfort to the interior. Gradually, they displacing ordinary cloth curtains and aluminum blinds.
- Bamboo curtains have a whole set of characteristics, thanks to which they surpass curtains from other materials. Such properties include moisture resistance, allowing them to use them for placing with high humidity. That is, curtains from bamboo can be used in bathrooms, balconies, balconies and verandas. At the same time, the bamboo, in order to avoid changing the color and deformation, should not be washed with powders and various household detergents.
- In addition, Bamboo is a natural antistatic. Therefore, dust and dirt will be accumulated on the curtains. It also reduces care for care. After all, so that such curtains have an attractive appearance, it is enough to periodically wipe them with a wet cloth.
- Bamboo curtains are distinguished by wear resistance, good strength, durability. Therefore, they can be placed even in children's rooms. The undoubted advantage is the low cost of the source material of bamboo curtains. The price of this material is quite acceptable. Therefore, such a decor element is available even for middle-income people.
- Bamboo curtains are highly resistant to ultraviolet rays, thanks to which they do not fade, even if they are waved on the southern windows.
- Today there is a rich assortment of various shades of curtains from bamboo, which allows you to choose them for any interior. There is also the ability to tall paint to give the material of the desired color tone.
- The protective functions of this element of decor affects the type and frequency of weaving. Curtains with minimal traffic frequency have more frequent weaving. Tight weaving of such curtains can well close the windows from the penetration of sun rays, while maintaining the normal air exchange. Thanks to this, an optimal microclimate is created in the room. Openwork and bamboo air curtains have more rare weaving.
- Today there are a large amount of weaving techniques, which allows you to choose from all the diversity The desired appearance and shade of the curtain, which will suit the style of the interior of your home. You will definitely choose what perfectly fit into the design concept. In this element of the decor, weaving and laconic straight lines are surprisingly combined.
Types of bamboo curtains
There are two types of bamboo curtains - this is horizontal and vertical. The most practical and, therefore, horizontal curtains are more popular. In horizontal bamboo curtains, stalks are folded horizontally. They, in turn, there are two types - Roman and rolled.
Roman bamboo curtains are able to assemble up with beautiful harmonious folds, with which the degree of their protection against sunlight is regulated. Such curtains will look pretty good in any room, but most of all they are suitable in the room equipped in the Gothic style.
The rolled type of curtain is so called because they have a special mechanism that allows the canvas during the lifting of the curtains to fold into the roll. To control rolled curtains, several types of lifting mechanisms have been developed - it is a cord, chain and spring. Rarely encounter curtains with an automatic mechanism. For the manufacture of bamboo rolled curtains, both thick flat stems and thin sticks can be used. The difference in the thickness of the stem is practically nothing affected. They usually intertwined with bamboo threads or bamboo straws.
When buying any of the type of horizontal curtains, it is necessary to take into account that when they are installed, there must be a sufficiently free space for the installation of 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, then the canvas are riveted on the cord through the holes or they are attached to the eaves with hooks. Such curtains are shifted and moved away with uniform folds. Most often, this element of the decor is made of bamboo stems or thin lamellae. In our country, the most famous are vertical curtains from bamboo, which look like sticks, motionlessly interconnected. We are called bamboo curtains. Today, they can often be seen in food establishments and in some apartments. They are mainly used not to protect against sunlight, but for the separation of the room on the zone. It remains the opportunity to view all areas of the room. It is often the doorways often cover in the absence of the door itself. It is worth saying that the bamboo curtain on the door will look very relevant.
Criterias of choice
If you wish to buy bamboo curtains, then consider several important criteria. One of these criteria is the frequency of weaving. Any curtains are designed to protect against sunlight. Unlike other curtains, bamboo curtains in independence from the frequency of weaving will pass into the room sunlight. At the same time, the air exchange is preserved. Therefore, such an element of the decor is not necessarily raised. It can be kept constantly in lowered. The room with such curtains can be aircraft, and dust will not fall into it.
Bamboo curtains have a natural color palette, their appearance will give any interior of the refinement. Especially well they look indoors in the modern style.
The main shades of such curtains today is the color of cherry, coffee and mahogany. All this color palette, if desired, can be reassembled so that the curtains are better fit for your interior. Especially original curtains look like strips of various widths, with the presence of small irregularities and seals.
Control mechanism
The control mechanisms of bamboo curtains can be different. For example, there are curtains that are going to the roll along the lower edge, and the curtains that are going up proportional to the folds. For lifting, a lace or chain can be used, which is located on the left side. The mechanism allows you to adjust the penetration of sun rays 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 the curtain on the windows of the wagons. This method is especially relevant at a small height of windows. In this case, a chain or cord is used to control the curtains.
For mounting the box, it is necessary to have enough free distance over the window. Depending on the thickness of the curtain, it may be necessary from 17 to 30 centimeters of free space. If it is not, then you can fasten the speed 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 when buying.
Application in the interior
In different rooms you can use various bamboo curtains. The photos presented in this article are clearly shown. For example, bamboo blind blinds pretty romantically look in the bedroom. In the living room you can hang bamboo blinds in the form of a curtain. They can be placed at the outlet of the balcony.
In the kitchen, Roller will look good as blinds. The living room can be equipped in an exotic style, then by the way, it is curtains from bamboo, capable of giving charm to the interior.
If the bathroom has a window, then you can place horizontal bamboo blinds. It is advantageous to hang bamboo curtains on the sunny side. They will be saved in the summer from the heat, and in the winter they will not miss the cold. To emphasize the greatness of French windows using 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, both wall and ceiling can be mounted. If you need to install a bamboo curtains, the instruction of this work consists of the following sequence of actions.
- First, you should unscrew the bolt and thereby remove the bottom bar of the bracket.
- Then decide on the location of the curtain installation and make a markup for future holes in which the brackets will be attached.
- Now according to the markup we make holes for the dowels.
- After that, it is necessary to install the brackets, while fixing the lower clamping bar on them. Bolt do not fully twist.
- Now you need to insert cornice into the bracket and spin the bolts (securely, until it stops), and thereby fix it.
How to care
- Bamboo curtains do not require any special care. This is their undoubted advantage. Thanks to its antistatic, they almost do not sit dust. Therefore, to care for them should be much less likely than other types of curtains. It will be enough to spend periodically small cleaning with a wet cloth, which takes only five minutes of your time. There is enough such care so that the curtains look like new.
- Despite the fact that the bamboo has moisture resistance, such curtains still should be protected from dampness. The fact is that the use of bamboo in such conditions can lead to the appearance on the mold cannon.
- 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 bamboo cloth in cellophane for a long time.
- In addition, it is recommended to protect the bamboo from any mechanical shocks and damage.
