Bamboo curtains in the interior

Undoubtedly, every person wants his home's interior to be beautiful, stylish and cozy. Today, thanks to a wide variety of finishing materials, any room can be given a unique style.

Sometimes, in order to significantly change the perception of the interior, it is enough to replace only one detail. This effect can have decor elements made of natural materials, against the backdrop of the standard things that most people have. One of such decorative elements are bamboo curtains. They look very refined and extraordinary. This is one of the most worthy candidates for decorating windows.

For the manufacture of such curtains use thin stems of bamboo, which are harmoniously intertwined with each other using threads of natural materials. These curtains not only protect well from the sun, but also are an excellent decoration of the interior of almost any destination. Even if small bamboo elements are present on the windows, this can attract attention and create a unique style. Especially good will look a continuous series of curtains on the windows of a winter garden or veranda.

Bamboo curtains are most often preferred by people for whom it is important that the decor elements are made of environmentally friendly materials. They appreciate the beauty of natural ingredients. Having hung the curtains from the bamboo, you certainly add a respectability room.

Properties and functions of bamboo curtains

Bamboo is one of the most sought-after exotic materials. Therefore, products from it are considered quite practical. This is due to the fact that they are not demanding to care, but they have a peculiar charm and add to the interior of the cosiness. Gradually, they replace the usual curtains of fabric and aluminum shutters.

• Bamboo curtains have a variety of features that make them superior to curtains made from other materials. These properties include moisture resistance, which allows them to be used for decorating a room with high humidity. That is, curtains made of bamboo can be used in bathrooms, on balconies, loggias and verandas. In this case, bamboo, in order to avoid discoloration and deformation, should not be washed with powders and various household detergents.
• In addition, bamboo is a natural antistatic. Therefore, the curtains will not accumulate dust and dirt. This also reduces the need for care. After all, in order that these curtains had an attractive appearance, it is enough to wipe them periodically with a damp cloth.
• Bamboo curtains are characterized by wear resistance, good strength, durability. Therefore, they can be placed even in children's rooms. The undoubted advantage is the low cost of the original material of bamboo curtains. The price of this material is quite acceptable. Therefore, this element of decor is available even for people with an average income level.
• Bamboo curtains are highly resistant to ultraviolet rays, so they do not fade, even if hung on southern windows.
• Today there is a rich assortment of different shades of curtains from bamboo that allows you to choose them for any interior. It is also possible to tint the paint to give the material the desired color tone.
• The protective functions of this decor element are affected by the appearance and frequency of the weave. Curtains with a minimum of light permeability have more frequent weaving. The dense weaving of such curtains is able to close the windows well from penetration of the sun's rays, while maintaining a normal air exchange. Thanks to this, an optimal microclimate is created in the room. Openwork and air curtains made of bamboo have a rarer weaving.
• Today there are a lot of techniques of weaving, which allows you to choose from the variety of the desired appearance and shade of curtains, which will suit the style of the interior of your house. You will be able to choose something that perfectly fits into the design concept. In this element of the decor, the versatility of weaving and laconic straight lines are surprisingly combined.

Types of bamboo curtains

There are basically two types of bamboo curtains - horizontal and vertical. The most practical and, therefore, the more popular are the horizontal curtains. In horizontal bamboo curtains the stems are folded horizontally. They, in turn, are of two types - Roman and roll.

Roman bamboo curtains are able to gather up beautiful harmonious folds, by means of which the degree of their protection from sunlight is regulated. Such curtains will look pretty good in any room, but most of all they will fit in a room, equipped in a Gothic style.

Roll type curtains are so called because they have a special mechanism that allows the canvas to roll up during the rise of the curtains. For the management of roller blinds, several types of lifting mechanisms have been developed - a cord, chain and spring. Rarely there are curtains with an automatic mechanism. For the manufacture of bamboo roller blinds can be used, both thick flat stems, and thin sticks. The difference in thickness of the stem practically does not affect anything. They are usually intertwined with bamboo yarn or bamboo straw.

When buying any type of horizontal curtains, you should take into account that when installing them, there should be enough free space for mounting the box above the windows. So, for Roman curtains this space should be 24-30 centimeters, and for rolls - 17-23 centimeters.

As for the vertical types of bamboo curtains, in them linens are threaded on the cord through holes or they are attached to the corn using hooks. Such curtains are shifted and moved apart by uniform folds. Most often this element of decor is made of bamboo stems or thin slats. In our country, the most famous are the vertical curtains made of bamboo, which look like sticks, immobile connected. We call them bamboo curtains. Today they are often seen in food establishments and in some apartments. They are mainly used not to protect against sunlight, but to divide the room into zones. It remains possible to view all areas of the room. They often close the doorways in the absence of the door itself. It is worth saying that the bamboo curtain on the door will look very relevant.

Selection Criteria

If you wish to buy bamboo curtains, then consider several important criteria. One of these criteria is the frequency of weaving. Any curtains are designed to protect from sunlight. Unlike other curtains, bamboo curtains, regardless of the frequency of weaving, will let sunlight into the room. At the same time, air exchange is maintained. Therefore, this element of decoration does not need to be raised. It can be kept constantly lowered. The room with such curtains can be ventilated and dust can not enter it.

Curtains made of bamboo have a natural color palette, their appearance will give any interior sophistication. Especially good they look in the room in the Art Nouveau style.

The main shades of such curtains today are the color of cherries, coffee and mahogany. All this color palette can be shaded if desired, so that the curtains are better suited for your interior. Especially original look curtains, which use strips of different widths, with the presence of small irregularities and seals.

Control mechanism

Mechanisms for controlling bamboo curtains can be different. For example, there are curtains that collect on a roll on the bottom edge, and curtains that are collected upward by proportional folds. For lifting, you can use a lace or chain, which is located on the left side. The mechanism allows you to adjust the penetration of sunlight by lifting and lowering the blade.

Often there are bamboo curtains with a spring mechanism. The principle of operation of this mechanism is similar to the operation of curtains on the windows of wagons. This method is especially relevant with a small height of the windows. In this case, a chain or cord is used to control the curtains.

For the installation of the box, it is necessary that there is sufficient distance above the window. Depending on the thickness of the curtains, it may take from 17 to 30 centimeters of free space. If it is not, then you can fix the curtain on the ceiling or the wall. In addition, you should know that such a system can not be installed directly on the window frame. Therefore, it is worth considering this when buying.

Application in the interior

Different bamboo curtains can be used in different rooms. The photos presented in this article are clearly shown. So, for example, in the bedroom the bamboo blinds-plisse look rather romantic. In the living room, you can hang bamboo blinds in the form of curtains. They can also be placed at the exit to the balcony.

In the kitchen, blinds will look good as shutters. The living room can be arranged in an exotic style, then by the way it will turn out to be curtains made of bamboo that can give charm to the interior.

If the bathroom has a window, then you can mark horizontal bamboo blinds on it. It is most profitable to hang bamboo curtains on the sunny side. They will save the summer from the heat, and in the winter they will not miss the cold. The greatness of French windows can be emphasized with the help of bamboo panels. Using bamboo curtains in the interior is a way to be closer to nature and naturalness.

Assembly instructions

Brackets for bamboo curtains are universal. Therefore, they can be attached to both the wall and the ceiling. If you need to install a bamboo curtain, the instruction of this work consists of the following sequence of actions.

1. First, unscrew the bolt and remove the lower bracket bracket.
2. Next, determine the possible location of the curtain and make a markup for future holes in which the brackets will be fastened.
3. Now, according to the layout, we make holes for the dowels.
4. After that, you need to install the brackets, while fixing the lower clamping plate on them. Bolt until fully twist.
5. Now you need to insert the cornice into the bracket and tighten the bolts( securely, until it stops), and thereby lock it.

How to care for

• Bamboo curtains do not require any special care. This is their undoubted advantage. Due to its antistatic properties, dust does not settle on them almost. Therefore, they should be looked after much more rarely than behind other types of curtains. It will be enough to spend periodically a small cleaning with a wet napkin, which takes just five minutes of your time. This care is enough to make the curtains look like new again.
• Despite the fact that bamboo has moisture resistance, such curtains should still be protected from dampness. The fact is that the use of bamboo in such conditions can lead to the appearance of mold on the canvas.
• Do not forget to ventilate the room. Bamboo, like any natural material, must breathe, so fresh air is very important for its durability.
• Do not store the bamboo cloth in cellophane for a long time.
• In addition, it is recommended to protect the bamboo against any mechanical shocks and damages.