The attic is the upper room in the house, which is located under the roof. Previously, this part of the building was considered technical, but over time they began to equip the attic under the living room for relaxation or bedroom. That is why the creation of comfort in this room requires special attention, and beautiful and harmonious curtains on the dormers emphasize comfort in the room.
Key selection criteria
The peculiarity of the location of the ceiling causes non-standard made windows. At the stage of choosing curtains, be sure to consider the nuances of the room, where window openings come in a wide variety of shapes:
- a certain angle of inclination;
- hinged frame option;
- large or, conversely, small window size;
- unusual shape.
When choosing sun protection, the design of skylights suggests that the fabric will have a dense texture, this will protect against direct ultraviolet rays, but will be able to transmit light. Another criterion can be called the fact that dormers and curtains are easy to clean and will not accumulate dust in large quantities.
Comfort and coziness in the attic room will depend on the right choice. You should not choose curtains that have a complex texture. The main features of most options for the attic are practicality and simplicity. Ideally, if they are generally combined with the overall design solution of the room.
A variety of windows and their design from textiles
Attic window openings come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes:
- classic rectangular, which may differ in the type of closing and opening;
- arc windows;
- combined, including several options;
- facade, located on the facade joints;
- window-balcony.
To select textile curtains, most often consider several standard options that are especially popular and have individual advantages:
- Classic curtains are traditional fabric curtains that do not fully protect the room from light and are able to scatter ultraviolet rays. Usually they close the opening itself by a third, to half or completely.
- Draperies with side guides are a type of textile when the edge is hidden in an aluminum profile. This type of design provides a tight closing of the window opening. Typically, this kind of control is carried out using a side cord.
- To darken, use a material that allows you to completely protect the room from light. For this, the most dense fabric is used, which allows not only to hold the sun's rays, but also to retain heat.
Textile curtains are selected depending on the shape of the window opening and its size.
What are the roll options for curtains?
Rolled curtains for dormers allow to create a decor for every taste. This type of curtains can be used in the design of window openings, even the most unusual form. The rolled version is similar to the blinds, as it is also made of a material that does not harm the glass, to which it adjoins quite closely. The general atmosphere of the room also depends on the color of the curtains. For example, light pastel colors will harmoniously look with any interior solution and are barely visible on the window. For lovers of bright colors in the interior, a huge assortment of colors will allow you to match different models.
For the manufacture of web rolls, cotton, linen or silk is usually used. Some types can be made from other materials, the main thing is that they are resistant to mechanical damage, do not fade under direct sunlight, do not accumulate dust in large quantities, and subsequently do not cause allergic reactions.
This type of curtain is initially equipped with a special mechanism that allows you to raise and lower the material to close and open the opening. The spring mechanism allows for the most smooth descent and ascent, adjusting the necessary state, fixing the curtain on a window of any size and configuration. The main advantage is that the installation can in no way affect the opening or closing of the wings.
For comfortable control and adjustment, both the familiar chain and the spring mechanism can be used. The first option is more practical, convenient and stable in operation. You should not consider this type of window protection in case of high humidity and direct proximity to the fire.
The right option for cleaning from dust and dirt is to use a vacuum cleaner, as well as dust brushes. If the roller blinds are very dirty, you can effectively clean them using a damp sponge and a mild soap solution. For the prevention of breakage and the effective operation of the mechanism, he needs regular lubrication. Main advantages:
- simplicity in work;
- mobility;
- convenience of airing.
What are pleated blinds?
Curtains of accordion pleats for dormers - a rather demanded and popular type of decoration of the room and protect it from the penetration of sunlight and prying eyes. This type is a type of blinds that have a horizontal shape. The pleated consists of a profile: a canvas is fixed on it, which was originally made from pleated material.
For reliable fastening of the canvas on the ledge can be used cords that allow you to open the window, collecting fabric. Pleated is made for a variety of windows, so when choosing and buying it is necessary to clarify in advance what it is supposed to apply the canvas to the dormer.
Special accessories for the product will help to make the procedure for opening or closing curtains as simple and reliable as possible. That is why the presence on the pleat of additional control vultures, cornices, extension cords, special handles can be called a mandatory or highly recommended requirement.
The design of pleated curtains effectively protects the attic from the penetration of ultraviolet light at any time of the day or year, even when bright summer rays are directed directly to the window. A stylish appearance can significantly decorate the room and become a highlight in the interior, it all depends on the color and model, the choice of plain or with the most diverse design and pattern options.
Pleated can be made of one or two parts. In this case, one fabric will be responsible for providing a small, incomplete darkening of the room and is able to transmit a little light. Another view will help to fully and reliably protect the attic from light.
There are two types with which the adjustment is made:
- cord, where a rope is used that helps lower and raise the curtain. Double-wing models have two laces available, allowing you to use the necessary option;
- the handle, which is usually fixed at the bottom or top of the pleat, and allows you to adjust the height and descent to the desired position. If the window is high, under the ceiling, and there is a problem of adjustment, then there is a need to install additional vultures.
Main advantages:
- stylish appearance;
- high-quality sun protection;
- ease of care.
For most options, a fabric with special impregnation is used in the manufacture, which allows you to accurately, safely and easily clean curtains from dust and dirt.
Roman curtains in the attic interior
The market has a huge number of colors and textures of Roman curtains. In addition, they differ structurally:
- The classic model of the Roman curtains, when the canvas is collected in horizontal folds when lifting, is a frequently used option.
- Frameless design. In this case, the canvas is collected only on the sides and in the center.
- Cascading models. With full disclosure, you can observe a small crease on the canvas.
From the variety you can choose the right option for your attic.
Fastenings of curtains on dormer-windows
If we talk about methods of fastening, then you need to understand that they depend on the option of curtains that has been selected.
- the blinds are mounted on the sash of the frame or on the window opening;
- roller blinds for fastening repeat blinds;
- pleated blinds usually come with additional accessories, are fixed to the windows in the same way as the two previous options;
- fabric curtains can be mounted on a cornice. If the window opening has a slope, then the canvas can be hung using two cornices, placing one on top and the other on the bottom of the window;
- using roller shutters, their fastening is located on the outside of the window.
Thus, when choosing one or another design option for an aperture, pay attention to the way it is fixed.