The balcony is not only an additional place for storing things that do not fit in the apartment, but also a wonderful rest room. If the balcony is glazed, you are probably wondering how to make the space in it more cozy and comfortable. Today there is a huge variety of compact and functional furniture, which allows you to rationally use literally every centimeter of the balcony space. However, comfort is created not only by furniture, but also by all the details in the room.

As you know, to create a cozy and stylish interior in any living room, it is important to choose the right curtains or curtains. This rule also applies to the process of landscaping the balcony, so the curtains on the balcony should be selected with great care.

"House of Dreams" will tell its readers about the main nuances of decorating balcony windows, as well as introduce interesting ideas for choosing curtains for a balcony or loggia.

Choosing balcony curtains - what to consider

Balcony windows often differ in non-standard sizes and shapes, so it is quite difficult to choose the usual curtains for them. However, taking into account the peculiarity of your windows, you can always order individual tailoring of curtains or curtains, or you can find a suitable option in the modern assortment of textile design for non-standard window openings. But it is important to consider that curtains on a balcony or loggia should be especially functional and comfortable to use.

If, when designing windows in a living room, we are most often not limited in space, then on balconies that are not large in size, we have to save every free centimeter. Too voluminous, lush and heavy curtains will “eat up” the free area of ​​​​the room and, moreover, visually reduce it. That is why experts recommend giving preference to the most simple and direct balcony curtains. In addition, you should not decorate this room with long curtains, because. they will not only visually narrow the size of the balcony, but also create additional inconvenience when opening windows.

The basic rule for choosing harmonious curtains for balconies and loggias is that no matter how beautiful the design is, it should not interfere with the free use of windows. Very often, the window opening of the loggia is divided into several small segments, and if at the same time it is decorated with a solid sheet of curtains, it will be inconvenient to open and close the windows. More comfortable and practical options for decorating a balcony opening include piece curtains, which are attached directly to each window segment. In addition, now there are several types of curtains and curtains, the design of which does not create inconvenience when opening / closing windows. These designs include Roman, Japanese, roll, Austrian and some other types of curtains.

And, most importantly, when choosing curtains for a loggia, it is important to take into account the amount of natural light in the room. If the balcony faces south, it is better to decorate it with thick curtains made from materials that do not fade with prolonged contact with the sun. If the balcony is located on the north side, light translucent curtains of necessarily light shades will suit you.

An example of suitable curtains for balconies and loggias

1. Roman blinds

The design of curtains of this type works on the principle of ship sails. This means that the curtains do not move apart, but rise vertically with the help of special fasteners built into them. Thanks to this feature, they are an ideal option for decorating a balcony window, because they allow you to decorate the design of even the most non-standard shapes, are easy to use and do not clutter up extra space.

As for the material, Roman blinds are usually made from dense natural fabrics that do not fade from sunlight and do not absorb dust.

2. Japanese curtains

Curtains created using Japanese technology are somewhat reminiscent of Roman curtains, but this accessory is a fabric canvas that does not move up, but along the window. Japanese curtains are more suitable for decorating high window openings, divided into several large segments.

3. Roller blinds

Another convenient option that allows you to decorate each window segment separately. , just like the Roman ones, rise vertically, so they create absolutely no inconvenience during the opening or closing of the window. And if horizontal slats are used in Roman blinds, then the design of rolled curtains is equipped with special flounces, thanks to which they are raised.

4. Textile curtains

To decorate a balcony window, it is quite possible to use ordinary textile curtains, the main thing is that they correspond to the size of the window opening and are comfortable to use. However, if all the previous design options involve mounting directly on the window frame or balcony wall, then textile curtains are usually mounted on. Difficulties may arise with this, because the installation of the cornice requires the presence of free space, which is often not available on the balcony. Therefore, experts suggest hanging textile curtains on the balcony with Velcro. Thanks to Velcro, which is a double-sided adhesive tape, the curtains on the balcony can be attached both to the window frame and to the wall surface. At the same time, the strength of such fastening is in no way inferior to the standard method, because. modern Velcro for curtains can withstand weight up to a couple of tens of kilograms.

When choosing curtains for the balcony, each housewife, of course, pays attention to the design of the accessory and its compatibility with the decor of the room. There are no unambiguous solutions and advice in this matter. Depending on your own tastes, you can choose both the most concise and very original curtains, combining various shades, materials and shapes of products. The main thing is that your idea of ​​​​decorating balcony curtains should successfully harmonize with the overall interior solution.