How to choose the right blinds for plastic windows: by room and size (40 photos)

Blinds are a worthy alternative to traditional fabric curtains, drapes and curtains. They not only allow you to adjust the illumination of the room, but also serve as a spectacular addition to the interior. Tips on which blinds you can choose for plastic windows will be useful to everyone.

Which blinds to choose, vertical or horizontal?

There are two versions of blinds: horizontal and vertical. They differ in the way of fastening and moving the lamellas.

In the first version, the rotating strips are arranged horizontally, parallel to the window sill. Lamella width - from 16 mm to 25 mm. Such a curtain can be partially or completely raised to the top of the window frame.

Horizontal blinds are fixed on PVC windows in two ways:

1. Hinged: mounted above the window, like ordinary curtains.
2. Mansard: fixing on each casement of a plastic window allows you to open or close the window without interference.

Models with vertical slats are popular among designers for two reasons:

• there is no danger of sagging of individual lamellas;
• different ways of moving the canvas are possible: it can be shifted to one of the sides of the window opening or moved apart from the center of the window on two sides. Modern models are supplemented with an electric drive.

The vertical view of the blinds sometimes serves as a hanging screen for zoning an apartment or room. To maintain the correct shape, each lamella can be equipped with a lower weight.

Classic, roll, cassette or pleated?

Horizontal blinds are divided into several types, each of which deserves attention.

Classic

Horizontal (Venetian) blinds are a classic option. They are several dozen thin rails fastened together. Strong cords connect the individual strips in such a way that they can rotate freely around their own axis.

This design has many advantages:

• Stability: the slats are made of dense materials, so the whole system remains stationary even with moderate gusts of wind.
• Aesthetics: a variety of colors allows the product to become a full-fledged decorative element of the interior. Sometimes a pattern is applied to the slats, which is visible in a fully open or closed position (see photo).

• Functionality: using the controls, you can adjust the degree of penetration of daylight. Individual lamellas can be in three positions: closed with edges - complete shading, inclined position - partial shading, lamella planes are strictly parallel to each other - maximum illumination.
• High performance: such curtains are durable, retain their original appearance and shape even with temperature and humidity fluctuations.

• Hygienic: horizontal blinds do not absorb dust, although they accumulate it on the surface of the slats. Therefore, housewives are advised to wipe the product several times a month with a damp cloth or puff or collect dust with a vacuum cleaner.

A special brush that covers both sides of the lamella at once will help maintain cleanliness. If heavily soiled, you can remove and soak the blinds in soapy water.Or, without removing them from the window, spray detergent from a spray bottle on the surface of fully closed blinds. Then rinse with clean water and dry with a rag.

Cassette

This model of light protection systems is specially designed for modern plastic windows and takes into account all their features. Cassette blinds have several advantages over the classic version:

• When the curtain is raised, the canvas is hidden and compactly placed in a small cassette located at the top of the window opening.

• The fully retracted canvas opens the view from the window, does not interfere with the access of sunlight.
• The curtain assembled in the cassette does not get dirty, does not accumulate dust.
• All operations (lifting, lowering, rotation of the slats) are performed using one chain.
• Lateral guide strings stabilize the lamellas when the web is raised/lowered.

Rolled

In rolled light-shielding systems, the main moving part is the fabric web.

With the help of control elements, it is wound on a solid axis, which is located in the upper part of the window opening. By installing and fixing the canvas at a certain height, you can adjust the degree of illumination of the room. All variety of roller blinds is presented in this article.

Pleated

Pleated blinds are made of specially deformed (smoothed) machine-made panels of fabric or thick paper. They are relatively cheap, practical and compact. Can be mounted on window openings of unusual shapes.

We select the material (plastic, fabric, wood, bamboo, aluminum)

Plastic blinds are made from PVC or UV polymer. They contain substances that resist exposure to direct sunlight. They are more often white, but they can have different colors or imitate other materials (natural wood, metal or textiles). Decorators use curtains with photo prints or patterns to decorate rooms.

Aluminum blinds are more durable than plastic sun protection systems. Sometimes the lamellas are covered with a polymer layer that imitates wood.

Interesting perforated aluminum models that create a pleasant atmosphere in the room. Even when the slats are completely closed, they allow some light to pass through the small holes. But you need to keep in mind that the material heats up, so you should not hang them on the sunny side of the apartment.

Beautiful fabric blinds, reminiscent of ordinary curtains, are made of polyester, jacquard or fiberglass. Compared to plastic or aluminum, they have wider lamellas impregnated with compounds that repel moisture and dirt, increase resistance to fading.

Wooden slats with a width of 3 cm to 15 cm were in the very first models of horizontal blinds. Separate lamellas were connected and gathered together with ropes or narrow ribbons. Wooden models are very much appreciated by decorators. These light-shielding systems give solidity to any room, whether it be a hall or a bedroom, they are perfectly combined with furniture, small design elements.

Wooden lamellas are coated with compounds that protect them from destruction and burnout. For blinds made of this material, you can only take care of the dry method (brush or wipe with a brush).

Lightweight and thin bamboo light shielding systems are compact and take up very little space when folded. Bamboo lamellas transmit light even in a completely closed (strictly vertical) position. Golden yellow coloring creates the illusion of a sunny day indoors.

But it is undesirable to use systems made of this material to cover large window openings. Bamboo is elastic, which means that the lamellas can sag under their own weight.

Tips for Choosing Blinds for Different Rooms

To choose blinds, in addition to appearance, you need to pay attention to several important parameters, which include:

• Design. The area required for installation will depend on it.
• Control type. Manual (mechanical) control using a rotating cane and rope is used in blinds installed on small windows. For large structures, it is convenient to use automatic control using an electric motor, which is driven by a button on the remote control. The most modern models are controlled remotely, equipped with photosensitive sensors and timers.
• Model weight. The stronger the supporting structure, the heavier the blinds can be.
• The number of positions in which the slats can be fixed.
• Environmental friendliness - the level of noise generated, the absence of harmful additives released into the air.
• Aesthetics - resistance to fading, deformation of individual lamellas, the duration of the preservation of the original shape of the product.

To the bedroom

The bedroom is a place of rest and relaxation, where there should be no harsh tones, loud and unpleasant sounds. Therefore, practically silent fabric blinds (roller, pleated) of horizontal and vertical structures are most appropriate here.

Models made from natural materials (cotton, jacquard) are suitable for the bedroom. Often, fabric lamellas are impregnated with a special solution that makes the fabric completely opaque to light.

Tip from ibuilder.decorexpro.com/en/: for a bedroom in style provence, shabby chic, country, eco-style we recommend choosing wooden blinds. For a room in the style of minimalism or in Japanese - from bamboo.

To the kitchen

Practical horizontal plastic blinds are suitable for the kitchen: they do not absorb odors, are not afraid of humidity and temperature changes, and are easy to clean.

If you want interesting colors and textures, you can choose a fabric option. Due to impregnation, such blinds will not absorb odors, grease and moisture. And curtains with photo printing can become the main accent of the kitchen.

Aluminum models are appropriate in a high-tech kitchen. But do not forget that they heat up in the sun and rattle in the draft.

You can save space on your kitchen window sill by installing cassette blinds that are fully assembled into the top cassette.

The classic white color of the blinds allows you to notice and remove pollution in time, in harmony with kitchen appliances, furniture. This design looks neat and fresh, perfectly complements modern styles: minimalism, contemporary, Scandinavian.

For a loggia or balcony

For a loggia, which often serves as a full-fledged and comfortable room for work or leisure, there are also rules for choosing blinds.

• For aluminum and sliding frames, only hinged structures are suitable, preferably with vertical slats. For hinged windows choose horizontal models with mounting on the sash.

• For the south side, it is better to choose curtains made of thick fabric; for the north, light translucent designs are suitable.

• On a small balcony, short models with an attic type of fastening look better.

• Curtains with wooden slats are combined with plants and outdoor furniture, resistant to wind gusts, create a comfortable environment, fit into any style.

• Bamboo blinds are good for a balcony in eco- or ethnic style, chalet, oriental.

How to choose the right blinds for plastic windows by size

The dimensions of the product will depend on the method of fastening the light protection system.

Horizontal

Dimensions for horizontal models:

1. On the window sash: the width of the blinds should be 30 mm less than the width of the glass, and their length - 1.5–2 cm shorter than the height of the window opening.
2. In the window opening: the dimensions of the blinds are the same as in the first option, but you need to take into account the protruding upper cornice of the structure, which can rest against the slopes. The openings are not always smooth, so it is better to take measurements at several points.
3. Instead of a window cornice, on the wall: the width of the structure is 10–15 cm wider than the window opening, the length is arbitrary.

Horizontal systems can be mounted on a hinged way, closing the entire window opening. And in order to completely free up the window sill space, you need to install them by drilling on each window sash. It is desirable that the model has a side hole, and individual lamellas are fastened with a metal string or nylon fishing line. Such a fastening will tightly stretch the canvas on the sashes, prevent unnecessary movements (bumpiness) of the slats when opening / closing the window.

Tip from ibuilder.decorexpro.com/en/: do not buy or order horizontal blinds with slats longer than 2 meters. Under their own weight, such long strips begin to sag. Often, for horizontal structures, a lower retainer is installed, which prevents the blinds from sagging.

Lateral fixation of cassette horizontal blinds is much neater, which makes it almost invisible. The canvas of this model fits snugly to the glass, which achieves a more complete and reliable protection from light.

vertical

Vertical design dimensions:

1. In the window opening: 2 cm are subtracted from the width of the opening, and 1 cm from the length. These will be the dimensions of the mounted curtain.
2. In place of the cornice, on the wall: the width of the product should exceed the width of the window opening by 10-15 cm, the length is arbitrary. But the window sill, covered with blinds, looks more aesthetically pleasing.
3. On the ceiling: the length is chosen arbitrarily (up to the window sill or almost to the floor), the width of the blinds is 10-15 cm more than the width of the window opening.

For small windows, vertical blinds are rarely used: wide slats (89-127 mm) are close to the glass, which makes them difficult to rotate.

Which blinds are best? Manufacturer rating

The rating of manufacturers of light protection systems, compiled on the basis of customer reviews, will help you make the right choice. Users evaluated the blinds in terms of price / quality ratio.

1. "Cosiness".
2. Eskar.
3. Sunlight.
4. Gira.
5. Kauffort.
6. Isolit.
7. Verend Design.
8. Red Shade.
9. JANG.
10. Penie.

How much do blinds cost?

The cost of specific models of blinds is affected by the price of the material from which the lamellas are made (wood species, type of plastic, fabric quality), and the complexity of the control mechanism (control type).

Blinds model	Price for 1 m², rub.
Horizontal plastic	230–2000
Cassette	500–2000
Aluminum	350–800
Rolled	400–1500
Pleated	600–3000
Wooden	950–4500
Bamboo	860–4000
Vertical fabric	350–2000

Blinds made to order can be of an unusual shape, combine several materials (multi-texture) or colors.

Sometimes an original drawing (photoprint) is applied to them. Roller blinds are embroidered with silk, gold thread, beads, decorated with a graphic pattern or ornament.