Features of Roman curtains in the interior

In this article we will talk about Roman blinds, which have a versatile, practical and time-tested design. This element of the interior is suitable for almost all styles, be it minimalism, classic or modern. The advantages of curtains include laconic aesthetics, an easy-to-use mechanism and a variety of color palette of canvases. Roman blinds are unique in that they can be used in different parts of the room: on a window, ceiling or wall. Various applications give room for imagination in interior design. Fastening curtains on surfaces is a simple job, but requires caution and attention from the master.

Having made the right choice of color and type of product, you can create a complete and harmonious interior of the room. And how to do this, our tips will help you.

Did you know that ... Roman blinds have remained practically unchanged since the invention. The device and design of products have not undergone any fundamental innovations over time.

What are Roman shades

The curtains, invented several centuries ago, look simple. This is a wide or narrow, long or short fabric fabric with transverse strips as inserts. Raising and lowering the curtain to the required height is achieved by means of cornices equipped with lifting mechanisms. The width of the folds is regulated by the cross bars.

Products are made from completely different materials (satin, linen, silk, organza and others). The texture, finish (embroidery, bottom decoration), fabric colors are selected taking into account the requirements of the interior. It is the color variety that makes Roman blinds in the interior universal for any style and room.

History of curtains

The Roman blind has a rich, more than two thousand year history and two more common names - Romanesque and Latin. The first mention of these textiles dates back to the so-called Romanesque era, which prevailed in the countries of modern Europe (mainly in its western and eastern parts).

The Romanesque style became a key stage in the development of art and culture during the Middle Ages, although this trend received its name only at the beginning of the 19th century. It is distinguished by the severity of forms, conciseness, solidity of the elements. The Romanesque style is associated with knightly castles, crenellated towers with loopholes, the severity of the medieval era. During this period, curtains were not so much a decorative as a practical function. Before the appearance of shutters and glass, they protected the inhabitants of the castle from the cold and drafts. This interior element, created two centuries ago, can be called the ancestor of all modern products that decorate window and door openings.

Design

The main element of Roman blinds is a cornice with cords attached to it, connected to the canvas.To preserve the shape and position of the product in case of bad weather, severe drafts or severe wind, a weighted cornice is provided in the lower part of the structure. If you need to raise or lower the curtains, securing them at the desired height, this is easy to do. As they say, pull the string, or rather, the chain that controls the position of the laces sewn into the canvas, and fix it. The mechanism for adjusting the height of the roman blinds is similar to the principle of operation of conventional blinds.

The product consists of the following elements:

• Cloth (natural or synthetic).
• Weights at the bottom (plastic or metal).
• Rods (hard or soft).
• Drawstring or pocket (2 or more depending on the width of the curtain).

Advantages and disadvantages

Roman blinds are used in the interior due to numerous advantages, which primarily include simplicity of design, ease of use, unlimited choice of color palette. But these products have a lot of other important advantages.

Advantages of Roman blinds:

• Practical products that fit windows of all widths and heights.
• Versatility of application in interior decoration of premises.
• Unlike double or lush tulle designs, these products do not “steal” space.
• No height restrictions due to adjustable lifting mechanisms.
• Cloths of curtains perfectly protect the room from bright sunlight, and its inhabitants from prying eyes.

The disadvantage of Roman blinds is their cost, but today in stores you can find budget options or sew products yourself, which will be an additional way to save the family budget.

Types of Roman blinds

Since the invention, the products have remained practically unchanged. They differ among themselves in the presence or absence of parts in the design.
Three types of Roman shades are common in interior design:

• Classic.
• Cascading.
• Frameless.

A classic roman blind consists of a fabric with even folds formed using a plate or strip. The cascading one differs from the "classics" by the presence of plates along the entire length of the canvas. The curtain is assembled like a cascade when raised. The folds are not completely smoothed out when the web is lowered.
The design of the frameless curtain is devoid of slats. When lifted, folds form on the sides of the product, forming a beautiful sagging of the fabric.

How to choose the right one (by design, type of material)

Roman blinds differ not only in the type of construction, but also in the type of opening. In the production of products, the following options are used:

• Rope (lace).
• Rotary chain.
• Combined.
• Elementary.

A rope curtain is the simplest and most common, controlled by a cord or rope. The principle of operation of rotary-chain models is similar to blinds. The combined ones provide for the simultaneous use of a rotor-chain and rope opening type. In elementary ropes or laces are attached to the slats.

Roman blinds also differ in the material of manufacture:

• linen;
• cotton;
• silk;
• atlas;
• organza;
• blended fabrics;
• synthetic fabrics.

Application in the interior. Photos and pictures

Roman blinds are used to decorate the halls and rooms of hotels, catering establishments, offices. But they will give real warmth and comfort to the home interior. If you want your Roman shade to become a truly harmonious design element, follow the tips for decorating the following spaces.

Bedrooms

The first function of a Roman shade in a sleeping and resting room is to protect from light and prying eyes. Products made of translucent materials will create twilight in the bedroom, in combination with curtains - complete darkness. Choose the curtain fabric in accordance with the color and material of the roman shade fabric. The curtain should be heavier, denser and darker than the "Roman".

Look at the Roman blinds in the bedroom in the photo in the interiors and choose the appropriate option.

Living room

Transparent or translucent "rims" look spectacular in combination with curtains not only in the bedroom, but also in the spacious living room. For small rooms, organza products are appropriate. If you are looking for Roman blinds in the living room in a modern style, check out the photos of the interiors. For rooms decorated in the tradition of a loft, minimalism, hi-tech, plain canvases, either with a geometric pattern or photo printing, are suitable.

The hall

The room serves for receiving guests, holding family events. With the right combination of colors and models, Roman blinds will give the hall a zest, revive the interior, make it festive or unobtrusive. It all depends on what kind of atmosphere you want to create in this room. Examples of hall decoration with stylish roman curtains in the photo.

Children's

A child will like a Roman blind with a roller mechanism if the color of the product does not irritate the eyes with brightness and excessive variegation. Drawings, photo printing, pictures on fabric will add originality to the room. If a multi-color palette is used in a room, monochrome canvases should be preferred. Successful options for using "rimoks" in the nursery are shown in the photo.

Kitchens

Do not be afraid to experiment when decorating your kitchen interior. Color, construction, length do not have to strictly correspond to the design of the room. Let the roman blind be a bright spot! Options for curtains for the kitchen:

• Frameless models.
• Products with print and pattern.
• Canvases with rounded edges.

Mounting methods

On the sash of the window

To decorate the movable sash, Roman blinds are used, equipped with a mini-cornice hidden under the flat body. It is not required to drill the window structure. There are two mounting options for installing the curtain.

• Self-adhesive holder. Instructions

1. Fasten the Roman brackets with screws and nuts.
2. Connect with cornice.
3. Slide the holder onto the frame and secure with plastic hooks.

• On a self-adhesive holder. Instruction.

1. Degrease the frame.
2. Stick on double-sided tape.
3. Press the upper cornice of the product to the adhesive tape.
4. Hang up the curtain.

On the frame

The process of installing a Roman shade on a frame is similar to attaching it to a window sash. To fix the structure, glue or double-sided tape is used.

• Gluing the curtain rod onto tape or tape. Instruction.

1. Use duct tape (included) or double-sided tape (if you made your own product).
2. Degrease the surface of the frame.
3. Glue tape, scotch tape to the surface of the frame.
4. Attach and press down on the eaves body.
5. Hang the canvas onto the curtain rod.

• Installing curtains with glue. Instruction.

1. Treat the frame with a degreaser.
2. Apply glue.
3. Attach the curtain rod.
4. Hold the body with your hands until the glue dries.
5. Hang up the curtain.

On the wall

Before proceeding with the installation of the "rim" on the wall, prepare the necessary tools and materials:

• puncher (drill) for drilling holes;
• self-tapping screws and brackets for fasteners;
• building level for leveling the structure;
• stucco or alabaster for fixation;
• pencil (chalk) for marking.

Instructions for installing curtains on the wall:

1. Using a level and a pencil, mark the holes for the cornice on the wall.
2. Drill the holes with a drill.
3. Install the brackets on the self-tapping screws.
4. For reliable installation of the structure, the drilling site should be coated with plaster or alabaster.
5. Place the staples on the curtain rod. Hang up the curtain.

To the ceiling

For installation, a cornice or railing is used. The installation of the cornice is carried out in the same way as for mounting on the wall. If a rail is used, the following steps must be taken:

1. Mark the installation location on the ceiling.
2. Make holes for the support brackets.
3. Install the rail on the brackets.
4. Attach the canvas to plastic or metal hooks.

Care and cleaning tips

Despite their simplicity and practicality, the fabrics and the structure of “rimoks” require careful handling and proper maintenance.

Basic rules of operation:

• It is advisable to wash the fabric by hand or in a washing machine in a gentle mode.
• So that the colors and texture do not deteriorate, the water should be at a comfortable 40-degree temperature, no more (the requirement depends on the type of fabric).
• Before you start washing, you must remove the slats from the canvas. The elements are removed from the unstitched trimming border. If it is stitched, you will need to rip it up. After drying, it will have to be sewn up again.
• For rinsing, it is better to use not the spin mode in the washing machine, but an ordinary shower.
• It is recommended to iron a dried, slightly damp cloth through cheesecloth.
• The cornice and other structural elements should be wiped with a slightly dampened cloth.
• If stubborn, non-removable stains are found on the product, you should not remove them yourself, so as not to spoil the fabric completely. Better to go to dry cleaning.

Regular washing will inevitably affect the quality of the linen.From frequent interaction with water and chemicals, the color may fade, the fabric may become deformed. To prevent this from happening, it is better to reduce the number of washes. This can be done by cleaning the material from dust at least twice a week. Due to the dust deposited on the fabric, the canvas looks dull and dirty. If you regularly clean it with a brush, dry cloth or vacuum cleaner at low power, you will often no longer need to wash your Roman wheels.

Use an anti-static spray to prevent dust from settling. Spray the product gently, far enough away from the curtain to avoid streaks or stains on the fabric.
Finally, we will give the hostesses some more useful tips on how to wash Roman shades.

The washing effect depends a lot on the material. Synthetic fabrics are the least whimsical and easily tolerate machine and hand wash using powder and detergents. With bamboo and rope "rims" the situation is more complicated. Not only can they not be washed, but also somehow wetted. If moisture gets on the canvas, the fibers of the fabric will swell, and after drying, they may deform.

You should not wash curtains with photo printing, embroidery more than twice a year. Otherwise, the pattern will fade or crack, and clues will appear on the embroidered patterns.

If you want the curtains to serve you faithfully for a long time, buy products from trusted manufacturers. If you decide to sew a "roman" yourself, make sure of its quality when purchasing the material.

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