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1.1. Roman

One of the most popular kitchen solutions. Their mounting options allow you to install the curtains separately on the window and on the balcony door, independently of each other.

Such an installation will allow you to conveniently open windows or doors for ventilation.

1.2. Roll

If you do not take into account the design itself, then popular solutions are similar to Roman blinds.

1.3. Thread

Here, the filament curtain plays exclusively the role of decoration - roller blinds on the balcony save from the sun.

A combination of threads and regular curtains.

1.4. Knitted

The solution is laborious and requires certain skills. To meet them on sale is an exceptional phenomenon, so it remains either tailoring to order or making it yourself.

1.5. Fabric blinds

As there are horizontal and vertical. Unlike plastic or metal models, fabric blinds won't turn your kitchen into an office.

1.6. Japanese curtains

They consist of canvases of different widths, the design is dominated by oriental themes. Depending on the number of cornices, the lighting level and design of the entire structure can be adjusted.

1.7. Curtains

Classic, cozy, simple, but not the most convenient solution for a kitchen with a balcony door. Suitable if the balcony is used infrequently.

Such fastening is advisable when the balcony is used frequently.

The length should be calculated correctly - too large will get tangled under your feet.

1.8. Curtains on eyelets

These are special rings that are located on the top. With the help of these rings, the curtain is put on a round cornice. Unlike hooks, this solution is more reliable and the curtain itself moves more easily.

A combination of eyelet curtains and roman shades. A separate cornice makes access to the balcony easy and convenient.

2. Features

2.1. Materials (edit)

The material must meet four requirements:

1. Practicality. The fabric should be easy to wash and not absorb odors.
2. Fire safety. Some types of fabrics are impregnated with a special compound that reduces the flammability of the material. You should find out about such impregnation directly from the seller.
3. Strength. Curtains must be able to withstand daily use and frequent washings.
4. The weight should be light so that the closure does not turn into a fight with the curtain.

Based on these requirements, there are three types of fabrics that are best suited:

1. Synthetic. Easy to wash, lightweight, resistant to dirt and other influences.
2. Combined. The composition of such fabrics is dominated by natural material (linen or cotton), but there is also a part of "synthetics". This combination retains the cozy look of natural fabrics and inherits all the practical qualities of synthetic fabrics.
3. Wood. This material is suitable for Roman or roller blinds.

2.2. Mount and cornice

Fastening can be done in two ways:

1. With cornice.
2. Without him.

The cornice is necessary for:

1. Nityanykh.
2. Knitted.
3. Japanese.
4. Classic.
5. Curtain with eyelets.

All these options are close to the classic ones, so there is simply no other installation method for them.

However, there are types of curtains that can be installed with or without a cornice:

1. Roman.
2. Rolled.

They can be installed on Velcro, rail or other device.
Fabric blinds stand separately, since their fastening is not a classic cornice in the literal sense. A curtain rod for fabric blinds provides structural elements with the help of which the blinds are moved and controlled.

2.3. Place of installation

There are two options for installing the cornice:

1. Above the window opening in the wall.

Cornice above the window opening

Two-level cornices

2. To the ceiling.

Cornice hidden in a special niche under the ceiling.

Roman blinds or roller blinds can be installed in two ways:

1. Without cornice.

Using this Velcro, you can hang it on the wall and on the window.

2. With a cornice.

The control system is located in these cornices.

In this case, a hidden curtain rail with Velcro is used.

2.4. Examples of work with prices

Such a set (50x200 cm and 90x160 cm) will cost about $ 200.

For a length of 180 cm, the cost will be about $ 130

Such a translucent Japanese curtain will cost about $ 200.

A set of 150x245 cm each, the price is about $ 70.

50 dollars + 30 for a lambrequin

Previously, in our country, it was extremely rare to find an apartment layout that involved an exit from the kitchen to the balcony. At the same time, modern developers offer apartments with a very thought-out and most convenient layout, often in such apartments there are several balconies, one of which is combined with a kitchen.

The presence of a balcony in the kitchen is very convenient and functional, in the balcony space you can organize a recreation area and eat outside in the warm season, and in cold months store food using the balcony as an additional refrigerator.

The balcony door, as a rule, is combined in one piece with the window block, therefore, when decorating the kitchen with curtains, it is necessary to take into account this nuance, which imposes requirements not only on the aesthetic, but also on the practical component.

When choosing curtains for a kitchen with a balcony, it is necessary to take into account the presence of a balcony door, which will often open and close and through which people will often pass, holding any food in their hand.

In this regard, the curtain to the kitchen with a balcony should provide the possibility of unhindered opening of the door, making up a single harmonious composition of both doors and windows.

When choosing a fabric for curtains in a kitchen with a balcony, it must be borne in mind that the atmosphere of the kitchen is characterized by high humidity, the presence of soot, the possible release of droplets of fat, and the frequent opening of the balcony door with food being carried through it for storage, sandwiches, cups of coffee, etc. contribute to the rapid contamination and greasing of the edges of the curtains. In this regard, the fabric should be easily washed in the washing machine, not subject to shedding and rapid wear from frequent washings, and even better - if it is impregnated with a special grease-repellent composition.

The presence of a stove in the kitchen also dictates its own requirements for the curtain fabric, since when the wind blows from the street, a long and narrow curtain can fall on the stove and catch fire. Therefore, when a gas or electric stove is located close to the window, you should choose a curtain option that does not allow the canvas to develop freely.

When choosing a color scheme for kitchen curtains, the following features must be considered:

1. As a rule, the color and pattern are matched to the tone of the furniture or tiles. If you choose the color and pattern of the curtains to match the wallpaper, then you can visually increase the volume of the kitchen space.
2. The small drawing on the curtains visually reduces the kitchen, so it should not be used in the decoration of windows in already small kitchens.
3. Horizontal stripes on the curtains contribute to the visual expansion of the room, and vertical stripes - to the visual increase in height.
4. According to psychologists, grayish-pink shades help calm and reduce appetite, while green and orange, on the contrary, give energy and increase appetite.
5. All-white curtains tend to give a breezy feel, so it's best to pair them with a variety of colored finishes, prints or accessories.

The material must be strong enough, since light and soft fabrics are more susceptible to tearing with frequent tugging and possible pinching or snagging on the balcony door.

Curtains for the kitchen with a balcony (video)

Curtain material for the kitchen with a balcony: tulle, veils, linen

To decorate a kitchen window with a balcony door, as a rule, heavy dense fabrics are not used, as well as too thin muslin materials.

The choice of fabric is mainly influenced by the chosen design of curtains, the design solution of the kitchen, as well as the requirements for wear resistance, resistance to shedding, fading in the sun, large temperature drops, non-soiling, etc.

For a very long time, the fashion for natural materials kept:

• Bamboo;
• Chintz, etc.

Recently, more and more preferences are given to natural fabrics with the inclusion of artificial threads that improve the performance of the fabric.

Most often, tulle, veil, organza, linen, satin, staple, etc. are used to make curtains.

Design of curtains for the kitchen with a balcony

Currently, shops offer a good selection of ready-made curtains, including curtains for the kitchen with a balcony.

At the same time, there are no problems and if you want to create your own unique design, give free rein to your imagination and extraordinary thinking.

Specialized salons offer a huge selection of various curtain fabrics and accessories, and competent designers and professional seamstresses will help in the implementation of the plan.

The main feature of the design of curtains for a kitchen with a balcony is the combination of two parts in one style.

To decorate a balcony door, a narrower and longer canvas is required, while the kitchen window is made out with a wider and, as a rule, a short curtain (just above the level of the window sill, which allows the latter to be used as an additional work surface).

A very popular option for kitchen curtains are roller blinds, which combine such qualities as practicality, low cost and attractive design.

The advantage of roller blinds in the case of a kitchen with a balcony is that they have a very simple adjustment of the lower level, so that the balcony door can be closed completely, and on the window the curtain can be partially lowered to a certain level.

Another popular and convenient option is horizontal blinds; in this case, the adjustment of the lowering height is carried out as easily as with roller blinds. In addition, the blinds are easy to clean without even removing them, and they are also convenient for adjusting the level of darkness.

Roller blinds, as well as horizontal blinds, are provided with separate canvases for the window and for the balcony door; they are attached either to the upper window strip or to the upper window slope. At the same time, in order to give a finished look to the design of the window and doorway, it is advisable to close the upper partition, which can be very successfully done with the help of a rigid lambrequin or a Roman blind, fixed directly to the ceiling, which can be kept assembled for a longer time, and, if necessary, lowered, closing completely window and doorway.

Other balcony design options

A window opening combined with a balcony door can be completely decorated with roman blinds, while it is necessary to provide separate mechanisms for the window and for the balcony door. Roman blinds, for all their practicality and versatility, look more intricate than roller blinds and blinds, they can emphasize the sophistication of the kitchen style, at the same time, the fashion for them has not passed for quite a long time.

Another good design option for a balcony door combined with a kitchen window is vertical blinds with two separate mechanisms for the balcony door and for the window.

The narrow part of the blinds that covers the balcony door can be kept assembled or simply tied with a grab about halfway up the height. In both cases, vertical blinds will look beautiful and neat.

The classic version of transparent curtains, divided at the junction of the window with the balcony door, remains relevant in this case. The narrow door part of the curtain can also be assembled with a grab for convenience.

With a large kitchen area, as well as in the case when the kitchen is combined with the living room, it makes sense to start with such exquisite design options for curtains as French (with soft horizontal draperies) or Austrian (lightweight, pulled from the bottom), of course, if it will be combined with the general design concept of the room.

Design of curtains for the kitchen (video)

A novelty in recent years, and in 2018, are curtains-threads that can be easily divided into separate sections anywhere along the entire width.

Curtains for the kitchen with a balcony (photo)

It is difficult to choose curtains for a kitchen with a balcony door, and it is almost unrealistic to choose an option that is ideal in all respects. Due to the peculiarities of the window unit with the door, the curtains must be both practical and comfortable. And the aesthetic component is also important.

Colored curtains in the kitchen with a balcony

Ready-made options rarely fit in size or style. The optimal solution is to sew to order. But before going to the atelier, you also need to decide on the design, material, model.

Light and light curtains are the perfect solution for a kitchen with a balcony.

How to find the right option for a kitchen of any style, we will analyze in detail below.

See also how the window and the exit to the balcony are decorated in real apartments:

Curtains for a kitchen with a balcony will have their own nuances. And the principle of their choice is based on the characteristics of the room itself.

• Firstly, the illumination of such a kitchen will be less, because light passes through a balcony or loggia.
• Secondly, the constant use of a balcony door should be reflected in the choice, cornice and method of hanging curtains.
• Thirdly, the radiator on the wall under the window influences the choice of material.
• Fourthly, due to the nature of the room, the curtains will get dirty more often than in other rooms of the house or apartment. Frequent washings require strength considerations.

Due to poor lighting conditions, darker curtains will exacerbate the problem. White, cream, beige colors will make the kitchen visually lighter.

Kitchen window design with door with roman blinds and tulle

For the same reason, curtains should be as transparent as possible. This means that dense options and others that transmit little light will not work.

Tip 2 - Choose a durable curtain rod and a convenient fastening mechanism

The curtains will often need to be pushed back or raised (rolled), and the mechanism at the mounts should be as reliable, durable and easy to use as possible.

Beautiful curtains with eyelets

String bindings are not as convenient, but large rings are more practical.

The eaves attachment can have several options:

• obliquely;
• two-level.

In the first case, the convex part above the door allows you to open it freely and without hindrance. In the second version, an additional cornice is installed above the door so that only a part can be moved away without touching the curtains by the window.

Tip 3 - Give preference to materials that do not deform under heat and are fireproof

Due to the radiator, in the cold season, synthetic curtains can deform under the influence of high temperatures.

If you don't want to ruin the thing, then your option is natural or heat-resistant materials.

Due to frequent washes, a cheap fabric will lose its beautiful appearance in a year: it is washed, faded, grayed out. Therefore, having saved once, you will be forced to update the design constantly.

Your option is not too thin or thick, quick-drying, not very odor-absorbing.

Modern kitchen design with roman blinds

When choosing fabric, give preference to semi-synthetic (combined options). The natural component is environmentally friendly, but without the addition of synthetic fibers, the fabric will wear out quickly.

Today manufacturers also offer fully synthetic materials, but they are environmentally friendly and safe for health. They do not allow air to pass through so well, but they are durable, and thanks to a special production technology and processing, they are fireproof.

Tip 4 - The decoration of the room and the balcony block should be combined with the design of the curtains

A harmonious interior is one in which there are no details that violate a single style space.

Curtains for a kitchen with a balcony door are often just such a detail. Many people choose expensive blackout curtains to cover the ugly finish of doors and windows. But it would be better to spend money on a beautiful design of the block and leave it without curtains at all, while maintaining good illumination.

Another important design nuance is the size of the room. Lush lambrequins and other, overly lacy options, which will surely appeal to adherents of traditions and classics, are inappropriate in a small kitchen. The simpler the design, the better.

Types of curtains: choose the right model

Tulle

Solid, maximally transparent tulle will decorate the kitchen with an exit to the balcony. The monochromatic and understated design makes this design versatile and suitable for any style.

It is important to select high quality materials, because kitchen tulle will wear out frequently and wear out faster.

Tulle is of several types:

• net. It transmits light rays and air well, but strongly absorbs all pollution.

• veil. The fabric is very wear-resistant and drapes well.

• organza. Strong and durable. Washes easily and dries quickly, does not strongly absorb dust, inexpensive. Also ideal for the kitchen. The only negative is that it does not allow air to pass through well. For airing, you will need to move it aside.

Short curtains

Lightweight curtains that can be assembled and fixed in this position during the daytime are ideal for decorating door and window units.

Curtains can be made of any fabric that can be easily assembled.

Blinds

In minimalist, loft and Scandinavian kitchens, this is the most common option.

But is it so practical compared to tulle? The latter, in case of contamination, can be quickly and easily cleaned by washing in a typewriter. The blinds quickly lose their original attractive appearance: they accumulate soot, particles of fat and food. It is inconvenient and long to wash off the dirt on such a product.

Another drawback is dimming, which does not correspond to the features that were discussed above. Even in an open room, they take too much light.

If other options are not suitable, and blinds are really the only successful way to decorate windows and doors for the interior, then

you need to take care of additional artificial lighting.

Roman

Recently, they have become very popular and are actively used in the design of the kitchen. They are practical: short, easily adjustable in length, ideal for small kitchens, look good in almost any style, and are not capricious to care for.

Roman shades can be made by hand. You need a small piece of fabric that holds its shape, damaged or unnecessary plastic blinds and work tools, equipment. Find a master class on the Internet and, if you like to do needlework, you will get satisfaction from the process and from the result.

The disadvantage of this window design option is the result of the length adjustment. To fully open the window, they need to be collected. And in the semi-deflated state, they will interfere with the full lighting of the kitchen. For some, this is inconvenient and does not make sense.

Roll

Roller shutters on a chain mechanism are similar in length adjustment method to Roman ones. Have the same disadvantages. In the collapsed state, they seem to be gone. But in the evening in a semi-deflated state they look modern and stylish.

Different types of curtains can be combined with each other. Popular options are dense curtains and roller blinds (or blinds, Roman).

With eyelets

Forms beautiful and stylish folds. Therefore, it is important for them to select a well-draped fabric.

Curtains with eyelets are the perfect solution for modern high-tech, Scandinavian, neoclassical kitchens.

An important plus from the balcony door is that it is convenient to move them away due to the fact that they slide well along the cornice.

With lambrequin

To be honest, in modern interiors you rarely find such a window design. Yes, and for a kitchen with a balcony door is not a very practical option. As they like to say, "expensive, rich", but in reality it often turns out to be completely tasteless.

Unsuccessful design option with lambrequins

If you have already bought lambrequins, but it’s a pity to throw it away, then you can leave it if they have a laconic design, are not pretentious. The photo below is a good example.

And below is another version of the curtains. Due to the fact that the door has a sliding mechanism, the fabric will not interfere with free opening.

Curtains with a lambrequin in the kitchen with a sliding balcony door

Japanese or panel

A long canvas with oriental notes looks especially stylish on windows and doors with panoramic glazing. In the apartments of some modern developers, such windows are found more and more often.

They are easy to remove and wash, do not absorb odors, do not collect dust. If you choose a monochromatic, laconic design, then you can fit them into any interior.

But a significant disadvantage of this design is that they cannot be lifted. They can only be moved. But not as usual, but completely shifting the entire canvas to the side.

Japanese curtains will be out of place in a classic or vintage interior. But in the style of minimalism or high-tech will be a good solution. They resemble a screen and can also be used for zoning.

Cotton curtains or muslin

It is difficult to choose such a model for the style, but they look interesting and unusual. And by this they attract. Light monochromatic or monochrome are more versatile.

Kiseya goes well with curtains.

In another way, curtains-threads with a border from which the ropes come out are called muslin or rope.

Curtains-filaments for decorating a window block are an excellent solution, because they transmit light well.

Dense curtains without tulle

The usual classic colored, opaque curtains, which can be pulled back in the daytime, and after sunset will decorate the door and window openings.

Previously, it was not customary to use dense curtains without tulle. But today, designers are actively resorting to this design. Indeed, in a classic interior you cannot imagine a better design.

Date: 01 july 2017

A kitchen with a balcony is a real find for any apartment owner. The loggia can be used as a summer veranda or to expand the kitchen space. One way or another, with such a layout, one question arises - how, among the many options in the photo, to choose a suitable design of curtains for a kitchen with a balcony door.

Classic style kitchen curtains with balcony door

Features of curtains for a balcony door

Unlike ordinary curtains, the curtains should not interfere with opening and closing the balcony door, so it is better to immediately abandon the wide lambrequins at the top. It is also worth considering that you will have to go to the loggia and back more than once, the curtains should not be too long or have complicated drapery.

Curtains are matched to the color scheme of the kitchen interior

Another important thing to distinguish balcony curtains from ordinary ones is their close proximity to the window curtains, so it is necessary to think over the overall design so that the composition looks harmonious. The combination of short window and long door curtains can be played in hundreds of different combinations, which creates a lot of creativity.

The combination of Roman and Japanese curtains in the interior of the kitchen with a balcony block

Types of curtains

Curtains used to decorate windows and balcony doors are almost indistinguishable from ordinary curtains in terms of design. These are the same curtains, tulle, roller blinds and roman blinds, etc., selected taking into account the doorway. The color, shape and finish are selected depending on the style of the interior and the primary colors used. But when choosing the type of curtains, you need to pay attention to their advantages and disadvantages, first of all, therefore, it is worth dwelling on each type of curtains in more detail.

Transparent curtains with decorative hooks for the kitchen with a balcony door

Window curtains

Curtains made of light thin fabrics are a classic option, suitable for most interior styles. Such curtains diffuse sunlight, which is especially important on the south side of the house, and distract attention from the glass sheen of the balcony door. There are several ways to decorate the door to the loggia:

• The use of a continuous wide cornice allows you to hide the entire window opening along with the door behind the curtains;
• The design of two canvases is more flexible, but try to select fabrics that are in harmony in tone.

Important! To attach the curtains, it is more convenient to use a bar and large rings or eyelets so that the curtains can easily move from side to side.

Light curtains in the interior of the kitchen with a balcony door

Tulle curtains

If you live on the upper floors, there is no need to hide from prying eyes from the street. In this case, simple curtains made of thin tulle will look good. Light translucent fabrics do not overload the interior, creating the effect of an airy space.

Tulle in the kitchen with a luxurious golden interior

However, tulle is a rather capricious material, choosing such curtains, it is worth considering a few rules:

• Do not take curtains that are too short, such tulle only spoils the view and looks sloppy;
• You should not purchase solid canvases that completely cover the balcony opening.

Light curtain in the interior of the kitchen

It is better to opt for long curtains made of two-piece tulle, decorated with a single-color pattern.

Important! Tulle burns well, so keep curtains away from slabs.

Tulle combined with a blackout curtain in a kitchen with a balcony door

Bamboo curtains

Bamboo curtains have several advantages over fabric curtains:

• bamboo is a light and dense material that is resistant to moisture;
• thanks to a special treatment, bamboo curtains are easy to clean and will serve you for a very long time;
• natural materials and natural colors add warmth and comfort to the interior.

Bamboo curtains, due to their opacity, are well suited for apartments on the first and second floors, protecting the house from prying eyes.

Bamboo roller blind

Roman curtains

This type of curtain hardly differs from roller blinds in their functions; Roman blinds are raised and lowered due to special rods. Roman shades are compact and do not take up much space, this accessory will perfectly fit into minimalist styles. Such curtains are divided into two types:

• Classic smooth, gathering in even horizontal folds when lifting;
• Cascading draperies differ both unfolded and folded.

Roman blinds for the kitchen with a balcony door

Roller blinds

Rolled cloths are an excellent and convenient option for a balcony door. For window decoration, you can choose curtains of different lengths, the main thing is to observe one rule: texture and colors must be combined with each other. By hanging different curtains on the windows and doors, you can adjust the brightness of the sunlight entering the kitchen. To prevent a draft from swaying the cloth when the door is open, choose cloths with a weighting agent.

Roller blinds mechanism

The main advantage of roller blinds is that they are denser than all other types of curtains, adjoin directly to the window, saving space. You can use the window sill as a tabletop or place flower pots on it without fear of hurting or staining the fabric.

Roller blinds in the interior of a white kitchen

The design of curtains for a kitchen with a balcony door also implies a combination of different types of curtains. You can combine at the same time Roman blinds on the windows and, for example, Japanese panels on the door. In this case, the material and decor must be made in the same style.

Roller blinds combined with light curtains on the balcony block

Material

The kitchen is one of the most quickly contaminated areas in the house, so you need to choose the right fabrics. The curtain material should be easy to clean and machine washable. Better to use natural materials:

• Chintz;
• Cotton fabrics.

These fabrics, due to their texture, do not accumulate dust and do not lose brightness when they are in the sun for a long time.

Linen curtains for the kitchen

Completely natural fabrics do not always withstand frequent washings - if the mode is selected incorrectly, cotton and linen curtains shrink strongly. To avoid such a nuisance, it is better to purchase curtains with a small admixture of synthetic fibers - 5-10%. Such fabrics support any draperies, wrinkle less and are easier to wash from stains.

Chintz curtains are perfect for the kitchen

If you do not want neighbors from the house opposite or passers-by from the street to see what you are doing at nightfall, you do not need to use thick and dark fabrics. Thin and light curtains will cope with this task just as well.

Kitchen curtains made from natural fabrics always look great

Length

Long curtains are rarely used in kitchens, even if it is necessary to decorate not only the windows, but also the door to the balcony. The optimal length of the curtains is 10-15 cm below the windowsill. Long curtains should be chosen carefully, they should be located at a distance of at least 30 cm from the gas stove and other sources of open fire.

Long curtains for the balcony block look great in the dining area

Due to the numerous decorative accessories, the curtains can be draped and their length can be adjusted to your liking. However, most often, horizontal or vertical canvases, as well as roll structures, are used to decorate windows and balcony doors in the kitchen.

Curtains of different lengths in the interior of the kitchen with a balcony door

You can create a single composition of window and door curtains using one lambrequin equal in length to the balcony opening. The decorative element will not only hide the cornice together with the curtain fasteners, but will also become an additional decoration of the window opening. Measure the length of the lambrequin accurately, it should not go into the balcony door.

An example of using curtains of different lengths in a kitchen with a balcony door

Color selection

In large kitchens, curtains of rich shades look appropriate, these are chocolate, dark wood, dark shades of green, brick red, etc. Such curtains are decorated with lace, braid, lambrequins, tassels.

Classic curtains for the kitchen with a balcony door, matched to the color of the kitchen furniture

In the interior of a small kitchen, it is better not to use heavy dense fabrics and saturated colors. Curtains can be white, beige, silver, mint, pale blue, vanilla, etc.
If the kitchen is decorated in neutral and light shades, bright curtains on the balcony door and on the windows will diversify the interior, bringing energy to it. If you prefer the classics, it is better to stay on plain fabrics in discreet tones.

Solid red curtains for the kitchen with a balcony door

When choosing a shade of fabric for curtains, consider the overall design of the room. So, if your kitchen is made in one of the rustic styles (for example, Provence), simple cotton curtains with floral patterns, polka dots or a check would look appropriate. But when decorating a high-tech kitchen, it is better to choose cold shades, and instead of fabric canvases, use metal blinds or roller blinds.

Pattern

If you want to hang curtains with a pattern in the kitchen with a balcony, then the ornament should be selected based on the general style and size of the room. Large and bright patterns are not suitable for small kitchens, making the space even more cluttered. In classic interiors, it is better to choose an ornament that does not strongly contrast with the main color of the fabric.

Laconic plain green curtains

The pattern on the fabric can overlap with the upholstery of upholstered furniture or ornaments on the walls, but you should not overdo it - sometimes plain curtains with bright accents in the form of lambrequins or staples look much more spectacular.

Floral Print Kitchen Curtains with Balcony Door

A window with a balcony door is seemingly not the most practical option for the kitchen and a rather difficult element for decoration, but thanks to the correct choice of curtains, it can also successfully fit into the overall interior.

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There are two main reasons to decorate a window with a balcony door. Firstly, you need to close it from views from the street, and secondly, the design of the room requires it. It is much more difficult to arrange an exit to a balcony than an ordinary window, since it has an asymmetrical structure consisting of two levels: a balcony door and a window opening. The difficulty lies in the fact that the door must open freely, and the curtains can be a hindrance for this. Let's consider how to solve the problem and make the use of the balcony comfortable.

What curtains to choose for going out to the balcony

As in the case of a conventional window opening, curtains for a window with a balcony door are selected based on the purpose of the room and the interior used in its design. Each room has its own design rules, which should be taken into account when choosing fabrics for curtains and cut.

Balcony in the bedroom

It is inherent in the interior of the bedroom to use soft, delicate shades, and this rule also applies to curtains. They are chosen a couple of tones darker than the wallpaper, or in harmony with the pattern on the walls. Also, curtains can be of the same tonality with bedspreads, a modular picture on the wall, a panel above the head of the bed. A special charm in the bedroom is achieved by using lambrequins - they will bring home coziness and comfort to the bedroom design.

To make the rest complete, the window in the bedroom is decorated with two types of curtains, night and light. The first ones are made of heavy fabric that does not let in daylight. Light curtains cover the window during the day, creating a special atmosphere of airiness and transparency. Instead of night curtains, you can hang roller blinds, horizontal blinds or roman blinds. But it should be borne in mind that horizontal and Roman types of curtains will only close the window, and the glass of the balcony door will remain open. For apartments located on the lower floors, this can be a problem, so it is better to stay with roller blinds or thick fabric curtains.

Important. Balcony curtains always consist of two stripes. They converge opposite the door handle - this makes it possible to go out onto the balcony without moving the curtain along the cornice to the side.

Balcony in the living room

In the living room, when decorating the exit to the balcony, you should be guided by the style in which the room is made. In a spacious living room, you can use your maximum imagination and hang curtains with lush drapery, lambrequins, and all kinds of folds. In a room of modest size, the volume of the folds will look inappropriate, although, thinking over the design of the curtains, you can also give free rein to imagination.

During the day, the curtains are in the open position, and during this time they can be assembled in a special way using decorative hooks with magnets, ribbons, twisted cords with tassels and fringes. All kinds of accessories for curtains allow you to arrange an exit to the balcony with a twist, to make it unique.

Important. No matter how much you want to hang the first model of curtains you like on the window in the living room, first of all, you should correlate their design with the interior of the room. The window and door to the balcony should not stand out from the overall design.

A novelty in the world of curtains - thread curtains. They are threads attached to a dense fabric strip. They are made in different colors, with a pattern, with threads of different thicknesses, can be decorated with glass beads, beads and other decor. In addition to decorativeness, filament curtains have another advantage - you can pass through them anywhere, simply by spreading the threads with your hands, and they will return to their original position. Going out to the balcony, you do not need to move the curtain along the cornice.

Balcony in the kitchen

If there is an exit from the kitchen to the balcony, this is a great advantage, the dream of every housewife. When decorating a window with a balcony door, the dimensions of the room should be taken into account. Usually it is not spacious, so it should be designed as succinctly as possible. They will help with this. They are installed on the frame and only cover the glass, so they do not take up extra space.

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Roller blinds are installed both on the window and on the glass part of the door. To prevent the curtain from deflecting on a window opened in ventilation mode, magnets are mounted at the bottom of the sash, which attract a metal bar built into the lower edge of the curtain. In this case, the fabric will fit snugly against the frame and will not sway from the wind.

Advice. To brighten up the severity of roller blinds, the opening is decorated with transparent curtains up to the window sill. They can be of different cut: diagonally, in the form of an arch, with hanging corners. The cut of the curtains must be thought out so that they do not interfere with opening the door and keeping it open.

In the design of the exit to the balcony from the kitchen, multilayer textile curtains with complex draperies are not used, it is especially not recommended to use long curtains. Textiles absorb odors, attract particles of grease, burning emanating from the stove during cooking, so they will have to be washed often, which makes it much more difficult to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.

Blinds - an extraordinary solution for decorating the exit to the balcony

Previously, blinds were considered exclusively an office accessory, but with the advent of new models with a modern design, they began to be used in living quarters. There are several types of blinds that can be successfully applied to a window with a balcony door.

Types of blinds:

• Roll;
• Horizontal;
• Vertical;

All models are an excellent way out for small rooms, as they practically do not take up space near the window. Let's take a closer look at each of the three types of blinds, their features and the way they are used in the decoration of a window with a balcony door.

Roller blinds

This type of blind is attached directly to the window frame, with a separate leaf for each sash. In the assembled position, they are wound on a shaft, and in the open position they tightly close the glass. Management is carried out using a decorative chain. The fabric from which the roller blinds are made can be dense and not very, plain and with a pattern.

Roller blinds, even from the most decorative fabric, are rarely used as independent curtains. They are almost always a complement to conventional curtains. There are two options for using roller blinds: they are mounted on the window, but not on the door, or on the window and on the door. In the second case, the length of the blinds on the door covers only its glass part.

Horizontal blinds

These are the old-timers in the world of blinds. They are made of metal or plastic and look like horizontal strips fastened with twine. The blinds are mounted on a non-opening window frame, and the opening is additionally decorated with curtains.

New models of horizontal blinds are mounted inside the glass unit, and are controlled by a mechanism brought out. Such models can be installed between glass and in the window frame and in the door. Naturally, such blinds are also used in conjunction with fabric curtains. But in this case, it is allowed to hang only light curtains made of tulle, organza, lace or other transparent material. They will serve the sole purpose of creating a cozy environment.

Vertical blinds

This type of blind did not have to fight for its popularity - it came immediately and does not go away over the years. Vertical slats are attached to the wall cornice above the window or to the ceiling, easily turn to any position in relation to the window, and, if necessary, to open a view from the balcony, are assembled from one side. To decorate the balcony opening, long (to the floor) vertical blinds and short (to the windowsill) are used.

Only vertical blinds can be an alternative to fabric curtains. They are made of jacquard polyester in different colors, so they can be easily matched to the interior of the bedroom, living room and any other room with a balcony. Vertical blinds are easy to match to any style of room, both modern and conservative, and if they don't fit into the interior design, they can be hidden behind thin curtains.

Roman curtains

Unlike blinds, Roman blinds are not so laconic, therefore they can be used as an independent element, without traditional textile curtains. Thanks to the stiffening ribs (thin strips sewn into the fabric), they gather in horizontal folds of the original shape, and are attractive from a design point of view. The curtains are raised and lowered manually or using the control panel.

The advantages of Roman blinds:

• Variety of colors and models;
• Easy to install;
• Reliability of the control mechanism;
• Resistant to dirt.

Making out the exit to the balcony with Roman blinds, two canvases are used - one for the window, and the second for the door. The disadvantage of Roman curtains is that they cannot be tilted to the side to look out the window, and you can also open the door to the balcony only after the curtain is assembled, otherwise it will interfere.