Horizontal blinds - the best photos in the interior, the principle of operation

Device and mechanism

Thin slats, they are lamellas, interconnected by cords. The upper bar, due to which the structure is hung on the mount. The lower bar serves as a weighting material or fastener for parts. The control cord allows you to adjust the length of the blinds, and the control knob - the flow of light penetrating through them.

In the photo is a diagram of the device for horizontal blinds.

Video: How do horizontal blinds work?

The principle of operation is shown below in detail and in simple language.

Advantages and disadvantages

Such designs also have their pros and cons.

Varieties at the point of attachment

There are several mounting options:

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

In the photo there is a bedroom and horizontal slats with a ceiling mount.

Types of horizontal blinds

There are several varieties of horizontal blinds.

Classic

Such laconic models are 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 trendy design.

With photo printing (photo blinds)

Photo blinds provide an excellent opportunity to get away from everyday life and dullness and turn an ordinary interior into a non-standard one.

Accordion pleats

One-piece corrugation canvases perfectly protect the room from sunlight and fit perfectly into any room design.

In the photo, pleated blinds in the interior of the living room.

Lamella material

Not only the type of blinds, but also the appearance of the window and the entire room depends on the choice of material.

Fabric horizontal blinds

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

Aluminum

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

In the photo there are aluminum horizontal strips on the skylights in the bathroom.

Metal

They have a long service life and UV resistance.In addition, a wide color palette of metal blinds allows them to blend in perfectly with different styles.

Wooden

Fashionable and stylish option, which is relatively cheap. These lamellas made of precious wood look natural and create a respectable, but at the same time warm and cozy design.

In the photo are horizontal lamellas made of wood.

Plastic

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

Bamboo

Environmentally friendly, do not undergo deformation and are easily cleaned from dust and other contaminants. In the room, horizontal bamboo blinds look unusual and bring to the room an atmosphere of peace and complete harmony.

In the photo there is 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.

Patterned shutter ideas and design options

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

City landscapes

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

Nature

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

In the photo there are horizontal lamellas with photo printing in the form of a natural landscape.

Multi-colored

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

Under the tree

In appearance, they are not inferior in any way to the original products, in addition, they are much stronger, more practical and durable and have a lower price.

In the photo there is a dining room and window openings with horizontal lamellas imitating wood.

Lamella Shapes

Various forms will become an original option for the design of window openings.

Wave

Curved trims are suitable for those who like custom solutions. Due to the wavy shape, the light passing through the blinds undergoes an interesting scattering effect.

Wide lamellas

The window opening decorated with such models will give the room a more comfortable 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 output, even when the blinds are completely closed.

Color spectrum

The chosen color should give the interior peace and comfort.

Whites

They create an elegant and graceful atmosphere, bring an atmosphere of solemnity into the room and visually expand the space.

In the photo there is a children's room and horizontal blinds of white color 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.

In the photo, the interior of the living room and the windows are decorated with black horizontal slats.

Brown

They make the space more dense and deep, make it a little heavier and give it a breath of some antiquity.

Yellow

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

In the photo there is a small living room and horizontal yellow slats on the windows.

Beige

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

In the photo there are beige pleated blinds in the interior of the room in the loft style.

Gray

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

Blue

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

Green

Planks of various shades of green warm the interior and add freshness to it.

Orange

Makes the room more joyful, bright and warm.

In the photo there is a fusion-style living room and bright orange horizontal blinds.

Ideas in various styles

Blinds are used to decorate rooms in various styles.

Loft

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

The photo shows large windows with horizontal strips of white color in the loft style.

Modern

Strict and restrained horizontal designs emphasize the solidity and elegance of the style and will ideally resonate with other elements of the decor.

In the photo there is a bedroom in a modern style and a window opening, decorated with horizontal slats.

Minimalism

Here, the most successful option will be monophonic metal or plastic trims. They especially harmoniously fit into the common space.

Eco style

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

Photo in the interior of the rooms

For the rooms choose a wide variety of models.

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 make a window on the kitchen blinds.

In the photo there are horizontal blinds made of wood in the interior of the kitchen.

Living room

Give the living room a more modern look. They perfectly combine with the general interior, look elegant in it and create a holistic ensemble.

In the photo, the living room is in a modern style with white horizontal slats.

Bedroom

Here, most often they prefer natural wooden or bamboo materials. Also, fabric blinds with a discreet pattern or without it are perfect.

Children

In the child's room, the blinds will contribute to the creation of a day's rest and will be a great alternative to curtains or curtains. They perfectly isolate the room from excess light and save space, which is especially important for the nursery.

In the photo there is a children's room and horizontal wooden slats on window openings.

Bathroom

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

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

Restroom

Horizontal structures in the bathroom can be an excellent window decoration, if it is present 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 the blinds directly on the frame is a huge plus for the balcony space. The constructions fit snugly against the glass and do not interfere with the free functioning of windows.

In the photo there are horizontal slats on a loggia stylized as a study.

Custom windows

Such openings require a special approach in decorative design.

• Arched. The lamellas fit perfectly into the semicircular shape of the arched window and support the unusual appearance.
• Attic. The functionality of horizontal slats with guides on the sides makes them the most suitable for such skylights, which have a certain angle of inclination.
• Beveled. They are exclusive in design, so it is precisely the blinds that will be able to take into account all the features and nuances of such triangular windows.
• Bay window. Passes more light, so the lamellas are suitable for him as well as possible.
• Round. The originality of the round window is emphasized. For this design they use both ordinary models and pleated blinds.
• Sliding windows. Thanks to its convenient placement on the frame, horizontal slats do not interfere with the movement of windows.

Use cases for Venetian blinds

Several applications:

• To the windows. The standard option, which is currently appropriate, is not only in solid office premises, but also in a homely cozy atmosphere.
• At 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 swing cabinet doors.

Photo gallery

Horizontal blinds at the moment are quite original and at the same time convenient way of design, which will be appropriate in various rooms with a variety of styles.