Curtains for loggias and balconies are a special type of decor that involves taking into account some important nuances. This is the side that the windows face, and the features of the room itself. If, for example, the windows face south, then the sun will penetrate into the room both in summer and in winter. Therefore, it is better to hang thick curtains on the balcony in order to protect yourself from the intrusive sun.

A lot depends on the size of the balcony block - blackout curtains on a small balcony are inappropriate.

Balcony Curtain Ideas

Consider different options, starting with the classics. Roman shades or roller shutters may well brighten a balcony, but balcony blinds will work well under certain conditions.

Balcony Curtain Ideas:

• Blinds. They are good because they can be fixed on the wall or in the window opening. The blinds can also be placed on each leaf separately. As the lamellas swivel, you can control the amount of light yourself. This idea is good because the material for the blinds is wear-resistant, not afraid of temperature changes. True, such curtains for typical balconies can somewhat interfere with the full opening of the doors. And the lamellas can ring in drafts, but this can be fixed by fixing the lower fasteners.
• Roller blind... When opening such curtains for balconies, the fabric either rolls up or fits into a special box. The canvases are separately attached to each window sash. The roller blind pleases with the fact that it is resistant to precipitation, is not afraid of dust and does not fade under the bright sun. Wooden, aluminum, plastic - you can install balcony curtains from any material. And the roll-up design does not require special care, you can walk on it with wet wipes or limit yourself to dry cleaning.
• Roman curtains. Another name is Romanesque. These balcony curtains have beautiful folds when assembled. Hand-operated roman blinds have become a classic, but new items for 2016 are stepping on their feet - luxurious electric curtains. Romanesque curtains are easy to hang, harmonize with classic tulle and also save space on the balcony. Such curtains on all balconies will be appropriate, in whatever style the balcony would not be decorated. Decent, classic window decoration. By the way, you can sew them yourself.

Of course, there are still a lot of options, but the photo gallery showing the new items in 2016, their design, suggests that next year these options will be the best clothes for windows on the balcony.

Cozy curtains for the balcony (video)

Curtains on the loggia

But what curtains for balconies and loggias are better to hang, classics or novelties, and what is the peculiarity of the design of loggias in 2016? You can start with the fabric, which is preferable for the loggia.

The curtains on the spacious loggia can be from:

• Tulle;
• Batista;
• Organza;
• Kisei;
• Silks;
• Curtain cloth.

If the loggia is in the shade, the window design should be appropriate - light, transparent, with a fairly large openwork. It's good if the fabric is easy to clean, because in the summer light curtains get dirty quickly.

Design of curtains for a loggia

If you are not satisfied with the size of the loggia, and you would like such a design to visually increase its footage, pastel colors are the best option. It is really suitable for curtains on balconies and curtains for small balconies.

If you are wondering what makes the latest fashion design happy, then in 2016 the loft style will also be relevant. This is an industrial style of interiors, somewhere deliberately rough, the sharpness of which can be set off by the decor of the windows. Loft and graceful curtains are quite combined, only it is better to drape them with your own hands. But the overall design assumes that the loft will combine the entire composition of the loggia into one block. Therefore, color intersections, or vice versa, contrast should become the threads that will connect the window decor and the wall decor of such a balcony.

If you have a standard loggia finish, but you do not mind hanging such curtains on rather big loggias that will stand out, you can take curtains with photo printing. In 2016, the printed roller blind will look fresh and original.

If the loggia is large enough, then the curtains on such loggias can be both bright and dark - look at the photo, such a design will not reduce a large space. Curtains for large balconies can also be bright, with rather big patterns and fanciful prints. The same roller blind is a great option.

Design of curtains on the balcony (video)

Do-it-yourself curtains on the balcony

Romanesque curtains for balconies and loggias and balconies are most often hand-sewn. Since there are many examples of successful curtains of this type in the photo gallery, and in 2016, the designers assure, classics and vintage will be held in high esteem, and you can decorate your balcony block with roman blinds.

They are suitable for almost any window, their design can be complicated by an interesting fabric (examples can be found in the photo), and they can be sewn with your own hands quite quickly.

There are two types of Roman blinds on balconies:

• Single- good for transparent or translucent fabrics, with graceful, interesting patterns;
• Double- such curtains on balconies can be protected from the intrusive sun.

Romanesque curtains will perfectly decorate the balcony block, and their fastening will be invisible. You can fix such curtains on the walls of the loggia (the one above the window), or on the window frame itself.

Highlights of sewing Roman blinds on balconies:

• Measurements of the window opening;
• Pre-washing, drying and ironing of the material;
• Selecting the number of folds (seven is best);
• Drawing folds from the wrong side, stitching them;
• Painting and varnishing of a wooden block;
• Nailing to the resulting strip of Velcro;
• Sewing Velcro to the top edge of the curtain;
• Weighting insert down the curtain;
• Sewing on rings;
• Fixing the lifting mechanism.

Next, the bar is fixed over the window, the curtain is straightened. The view of the windows changes immediately, the balcony block is transformed. Any photo shows how Romanesque curtains change the image of the balcony. Such curtains on balconies will always be classics.