Horizontal blinds: ideal photos in the interior and their operating principle.

Device and mechanism

Thin slats, also known as lamellas, connected to each other with cords. The upper bar, by means of which the structure is hung on the fasteners. The lower bar serves as a weight or fastener for the parts. The control cord allows you to adjust the length of the blinds, and the control handle – the flow of light penetrating through them.

The photo shows a diagram of the device of horizontal blinds.

Video: how do horizontal blinds work?

Below is a detailed and simple demonstration of the operating principle.

Advantages and disadvantages

Such designs also have their pros and cons.

They perfectly protect the room from the sun, are quite practical and do not require special care.

Such a design is quite difficult to detach from the cornice.

The designs do not take up much space and are suitable even for small and narrow rooms.

To decorate non-standard window openings, you need to order custom models, which especially affects the price of the product.

Suitable for mounting on both plastic and wooden frames.

Varieties by mounting location

There are several mounting options:

• Interframe (on the window sash). Such models are securely fixed to the frame and due to this they do not create noise in gusts of wind.
• On the wall. Mounting outside the window opening covers a larger area and works even harder to darken the room.
• On the ceiling. Allows you to place blinds from the ceiling to the bottom of the window opening or lower and hide most of the window.

The photo shows a bedroom and horizontal slats with ceiling mount.

Types of horizontal blinds

There are several types of horizontal blinds.

Classic

Such laconic models are very often used to decorate almost any interior. They combine protective and decorative qualities, and thanks to the huge variety of materials, they allow you to create a truly ultra-fashionable design.

With photo printing (photo blinds)

Blinds with photo printing provide an excellent opportunity to escape from the ordinary and gray and turn an ordinary interior into a non-standard one.

Pleated

Solid corrugated panels perfectly protect the room from sunlight and fit perfectly into any room design.

The photo shows pleated blinds in the living room interior.

Slat material

The choice of material determines not only the type of blinds, but also the appearance of the window and the entire room.

Fabric horizontal blinds

Fabric slats can be of any color, plain or with patterns in the form of flowers or geometric patterns. Due to this, they can become an interesting element of the entire room.

Aluminum

They have high performance qualities, are easy to clean and are intended for use in rooms with high humidity. Such slats will definitely become a stylish accent of the interior.

The photo shows aluminum horizontal slats on roof windows in the bathroom.

Metal

They are distinguished by a long service life and resistance to ultraviolet radiation. In addition, the wide color palette of metal blinds allows them to harmonize perfectly with various styles.

Wooden

A fashionable and stylish option that is relatively inexpensive. These slats made of valuable wood look natural and create a respectable, but at the same time warm and cozy design.

The photo shows horizontal slats made of wood.

Plastic

Plastic slats have a more affordable price, they are unpretentious in maintenance and have a huge color spectrum.

Bamboo

Ecologically friendly, do not deform and are easy to clean from dust and other contaminants. In the room, horizontal bamboo blinds look unusual and bring an atmosphere of peace and complete harmony to the room.

The photo shows a bedroom and window openings with horizontal bamboo blinds.

Paper

Corrugated paper is used to make pleated blinds. They fit perfectly into the overall design of the room and look light and weightless on the windows.

Pattern blind ideas and design options

In addition to sun protection, horizontal blinds can also serve as an excellent decorative decoration for a plastic window.

Cityscapes

Colorful images of cities will perfectly complement the interior and bring exclusivity and creativity to it.

Nature

Horizontal blinds with natural landscapes will create a favorable atmosphere and add the beauty of the surrounding world to the space.

The photo shows horizontal slats with photo printing in the form of a natural landscape.

Multicolored

Slats with alternating colors of the rainbow or two-color blinds create a festive and light atmosphere in the room, and due to the refraction of light, an unusual lighting of the room is obtained.

Wood

In appearance, they are in no way inferior to the original products, in addition, they are much stronger, more practical and durable and have a lower price.

The photo shows a dining room and window openings with horizontal slats imitating wood.

Shapes of slats

Various shapes will be an original option for decorating window openings.

Wave

Curved slats are suitable for those who like non-standard solutions. Due to the wavy shape, the light passing through the blinds is subject to an interesting scattering effect.

Wide slats

A window opening decorated with such models will give the room a more cozy and fresh look and make the window the center of the entire interior composition.

Perforated

Tiny holes in the slats create a pleasant diffused light flow, even when the blinds are completely closed.

Color scheme

The selected color should give the interior peace and comfort.

White

Create an elegant and graceful atmosphere, bring an atmosphere of solemnity to the room and visually expand the space.

The photo shows a children’s room and white horizontal blinds with wide slats.

Black

Noble black or black and white designs form a clear, ascetic and dominant design. On the windows they look very modern and aesthetically pleasing.

The photo shows the interior of the living room and windows decorated with black horizontal slats.

Brown

They make the space denser and deeper, make it a little heavier and give it a breath of antiquity.

Yellow

They evoke positive and pleasant emotions, yellow or its golden hue, with its presence in the room create a summer and joyful atmosphere.

The photo shows a small living room and yellow horizontal slats on the windows.

Beige

They will become a wonderful neutral background and add lightness, freshness and cheerfulness to the room.

The photo shows beige pleated blinds in the interior of a room in the loft style.

Gray

Monochrome horizontal slats perfectly emphasize the design of the room and form a neutral, stylish, but rather cold interior.

Blue

Light blue or blue blinds will be appropriate in any room, they will make it interesting, bright and sophisticated.

Green

Slats of different shades of green warm the interior and add freshness to it.

Orange

Makes the atmosphere in the room more joyful, bright and warm.

The photo shows a living room in the fusion style and bright orange horizontal blinds.

Ideas in different styles

Blinds are used to decorate rooms in different styles.

Loft

Laconic models of soft pastel shades will not catch the eye and will not disturb the overall harmony of the loft style.

The photo shows large windows with horizontal white slats in a loft style.

Modern

Strict and restrained horizontal structures will emphasize the solidity and elegance of the style and will perfectly echo other decorative elements.

The photo shows a bedroom in a modern style and a window opening decorated with horizontal slats.

Minimalism

Here, the most successful option would be plain metal or plastic strips. They will fit especially harmoniously into the overall space.

Eco-style

Natural materials of natural color will become a real highlight of the eco-friendly style. Such models radiate calm and warmth.

Photos in the interior of rooms

A wide variety of models are chosen for rooms.

Kitchen

Horizontal blinds change the mood of the room and allow you to experiment. They are an ideal option that perfectly complements the kitchen and creates a homely atmosphere in it.

See also how to decorate a window in the kitchen with blinds.

The photo shows horizontal wooden blinds in the kitchen interior.

Living room

They give the living room a more modern look. They fit perfectly with the overall interior, look elegant in it and create a complete ensemble.

The photo shows a living room in a modern style with white horizontal slats.

Bedroom

Here, preference is most often given to natural wood or bamboo materials. Fabric blinds with a discreet pattern or without one are also perfect.

Children’s

In a child’s room, blinds will help create daytime rest and will be a great alternative to curtains or drapes. They perfectly isolate the room from excess light and save space, which is especially important for a child’s room.

The photo shows a children’s room and wooden horizontal slats on window openings.

Bathroom

High-quality options made of plastic, metal or aluminum are suitable here, since products made of these materials are the most resistant to moisture.

The photo shows the interior of a spacious bathroom and windows with light horizontal slats.

Toilet

Horizontal structures in the bathroom can be an excellent decoration for the window, if there is one in the room, as well as an excellent disguise that will close the niche with sewer or water pipes.

Balcony and loggia

The ability to install blinds directly on the frame is a huge plus for the balcony space. The structures fit tightly to the glass and do not interfere with the free functioning of the windows.

The photo shows horizontal slats on a loggia stylized as a study.

Non-standard windows

Such openings require a special approach to decorative design.

• Arched. The slats fit perfectly into the semicircular shape of the arched window and support the unusualness of its appearance.
• Dormer. The functionality of horizontal slats with guides on the sides makes them the most suitable for such dormer window openings that have a certain angle of inclination.
• Beveled. They have an exclusive design character, so it is the blinds that can take into account all the features and nuances of such triangular windows.
• Bay window. Lets in more light, so slats are the best choice for it.
• Round. They will emphasize the originality of a round window. For this design, both regular models and pleated blinds are used.
• Sliding windows. Due to their convenient placement on the frame, the horizontal slats do not interfere with the movement of the windows.

Options for using Venetian blinds

Several options for use:

• On windows. The standard option, which is currently appropriate not only in solid office premises, but also in a cozy home environment.
• On the door. This use can significantly expand the boundaries of the room and make it more spacious.
• For cabinets. This ergonomic option is suitable for small rooms in which it is not possible to use hinged cabinet doors.