In the country or in a private house, you can often watch open verandas, where the family spends time with family and friends, organizes pleasant leisure. The roof helps to shelter from the sun or rain, which allows you to enjoy nature, fresh air in almost any weather. For comfortable conditions and coziness, they resort to such a design element of interior decoration as curtains for the veranda, which not only decorates the room, but also can protect it from various adverse environmental factors.

Types of Street Curtains

Curtains on the street veranda are a multifunctional attribute, and their choice is made on the basis of the general style of the room and building. To determine the look, you need to know the features of the materials and their purpose.

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You can create comfortable conditions inside the veranda or arbors with different types of curtains. Their functional features are protection from the sun, wind, rain and insects. In addition, certain types of curtains are used to preserve heat indoors, which makes it possible to exploit the space in autumn or winter.

During a summer holiday, during the day, you want to hide from the sun and hot air, which carries dust, pollen and can provoke an allergy. Of course, the glazing of the veranda will be a good choice, but there are cheaper ways to add aesthetics and practicality. For this, a curtain is suitable.

Curtains perform certain functions, namely:

1. Do not allow people to get wet inside the veranda, objects near window openings.
2. The canvas protects the interior from sunlight and hot air currents.
3. Cloth or other material (PVC, bamboo, etc.) virtually eliminates insects from entering the room.
4. Curtains will partially complement or complete the design of the room, adding decorativeness.
5. The dense canvas hides the interior from prying eyes.

Closed constructions, where there are walls and glass, can also be supplemented with curtains. However, the curtains will act as a decorative rather than functional element.

Important! Summer arbors and verandas are often made open, so you need to determine the purpose of the curtains, the degree of protective properties and appearance - the future fastening depends on this.

For outdoor rooms, roller blinds are often chosen, in which there are the functions of blinds and the beauty of classic fabric curtains. During the production, various materials are used, more often polyester-based versions with polyvinyl chloride impregnation are offered for sale. The main difference from other types of curtains is the complexity of the design.

Such curtains are made by a single cloth, which is located on the shaft, and mounted above the windows, other openings. Structural control can be manual or using an automatic system. Roller blinds are equipped with all parts for installation, and they can be installed on PVC staples or sticky elements.

By material

Currently, stores offer a wide range of materials. The terrace can be decorated in different styles using delicate and soft fabric curtains or dense canvas based on bamboo, PVC film, etc.

The most popular look is thin fabric curtains, which are mounted on the ledges at the openings or above the windows. They are ideal for summer cottages. Such curtains help to exclude hit of sunshine, therefore inside there will be a cool place to relax in the summer. They are allowed to be used for decoration during the holidays.

Important! As an additional protection of the internal space from mosquitoes, it is recommended to apply special compounds to the curtains that repel insects.

• Among the main advantages of fabric curtains for the veranda and home are the following:
• Moisture resistance and protection against dust as the material is impregnated with special means.
• Easy care, which consists in washing cloths and quick drying. It is enough to hang them on the ledge, and under their own weight they will straighten themselves.
• Reliable insect protection.
• Resistance to sunlight, which helps to preserve the color, external characteristics, structure of the threads for many years.
• The ability to protect the veranda and its space from various external factors.

In addition, fabric materials (soft, light and transparent) can be draped. It is easy to make folds or folds from them in several steps. Perfect for English or Roman curtains.

From fabric materials it is recommended to use:

1. Accordion pleats - Suitable for decoration of window openings of any shape. Such curtains look non-standard, perfectly complement the arches. Curtains are characterized by the presence of a special spraying, due to which dirt does not remain on them, and the color is protected from ultraviolet radiation.
2. Tulle - suitable for Provence style, the curtain will be light, can imitate the structure of stone or wood. The lightness and airiness of the material creates a favorable atmosphere for tea drinking or chatting over a cup of coffee.
3. Blackout - A modern material that differs in its characteristics from other fabrics. Canvases are made specifically to darken the interior space in the house or on the veranda. Blackout protects from the sun, drafts, partially absorbs noise, allows you to save heat indoors.

The last type of matter can be from 2 or 3 layers. Two-layer options - with a light or metallized surface to reflect ultraviolet radiation. The reverse side, which will be inside the veranda or terrace, is made of dense satin threads, which helps to repel dust, eliminates the transmission of light.

For additional protection against moisture, manufacturers impregnate the material with acrylic. In the production of three-layer species, a decorative addition is used in the form of jacquard patterns, photo printing is an excellent option for a summer residence. Blackout is expensive, but its external characteristics are better than other fabric materials.

• The main advantages of blackout:
• Street noise absorption. The density and properties of the material will help to suppress street sounds by 50%, so the veranda will be much quieter and more comfortable, which is important for a summer residence or a house near roads.
• Thermal insulation parameters to protect the room from the scorching sun in the summer or cold weather.
• Fire safety, which is due to the lack of burning canvas in case of fire. Curtains will melt without emission of harmful substances.
• Easy care with machine washability.
• Durability of the material.
• Cloths are easily draped, you can independently make blinds, curtains.

The next preferred material for the manufacture of curtains on the veranda is bamboo - a natural material that can be used for straight and rolled curtains with non-standard weaving. This option is suitable for protecting windows, doors and other openings in the country. Canvases with warm wood shades complement wicker furniture, suitable for eco-style.

• Among the advantages of bamboo curtains distinguish:
• Environmental friendliness.
• Antistatic, which eliminates the attraction of dust.
• Easy care, material can be wiped with a damp sponge.
• Originality, especially in combination with interior items made from natural materials.

Bamboo helps to hide from the scorching rays of the sun in the summer, protects the room from minor rainfall, insects and wind. The material is simply mounted, during operation it is twisted into rolls. The best design of the gazebo is PVC curtains (polyvinyl chloride). It is such a material that ideally protects from many external factors.

Using transparent options for the veranda ("soft windows"), owners get many advantages:

• glazing effect;
• moisture protection;
• strength and flexibility;
• wide temperature range of operation;
• service life - more than 5 years;
• reasonable price;
• simplicity of leaving, installation and dismantle.

Important! When ordering PVC curtains, it is recommended to immediately take care of the presence of a small window in the canvas to perform the ventilation function.

PVC curtains perfectly transmit light practically without refraction of rays, which creates the effect of classic glazing. The material is not faded by ultraviolet radiation, easily tolerates the ingress of fats, oils, etc. “Soft windows” are strong, therefore they are not deformed from the wind. Air exchange is difficult when closing the openings with PVC film, but this allows you to save a certain amount of heat in the cold season, however, without the ventilation in the summer, a greenhouse effect is created.

For the veranda, “soft windows” are the best option for price, functionality and practicality. However, without additional clearance inside it will be uncomfortable. To solve the problem, fabric canvases made of light, airy materials are used.

How to sew with your own hands

Sewing curtains on your own will not be a problem if you decide on an option that is suitable in style for a summer residence or terrace. You can independently arrange the windows with PVC film to protect against adverse weather, extraneous sounds and insects. Hand-made manufacturing allows you to personally choose the materials, color, saves the budget.

Necessary materials and tools

Before starting the process of making curtains with your own hands, you need to determine the material and perform some preparation. If a lot of light falls on the veranda, then it is recommended to opt for dark and dense canvases - to protect against scorching rays. If there are trees near the terrace that create shade, you should buy light and light fabrics.

Did you know? In the US, curtains are called drapery, although this view should be lined on the back.

Self-tailoring requires the following tools and materials:

1. Threads in the color of curtains.
2. Scissors.
3. Needles and pins.
4. Pencils and ruler.
5. Sewing machine.
6. Choosing a PVC material for "soft windows", you will need a special device for soldering.

Having bought materials, pre-training is carried out. To do this, potential curtains are washed, ironed to prevent deformation, shrinkage in the future. For cutting, apertures are measured taking into account the height of the finished product and its width. To the obtained parameters add 10 cm - for finishing the edges and hem.

Step-by-step sewing instructions

Prior to cutting and edge processing, you should determine the method of attachment. Subsequent placement of the product, which is not intended to be moved, can be carried out on adhesive tape. For window sashes that open, use rings, hooks. For PVC curtains, openings are measured with the coverage of support poles and salaries, after - the film is cut and soldered. Inconsistency with the exact size leads to the formation of folds and gaps, distortion of external data.

Important! The installation of PVC-cloths on the veranda must be carried out under certain temperature conditions - in the range from –10 ° C to + 23 ° C.

Sewing process algorithm:

1. Slices of fabrics are laid out on the floor or other flat surface for cutting.
2. With a small window width, you can use a single curtain for all openings or small pieces for each leaf to simplify the opening / closing of windows and visually increase the interior space of a room.
3. To process the side parts of the canvases and the bottom, go to the upper edges to fix the braid and fasteners.
4. When creating fabric products do "pickups" to complement the composition.
5. For PVC film, a soldering device is used. All parts are laid out on a surface that is not “afraid” of the effects of high temperatures, solder all parts, install accessories for fastening.

The manufacture of curtains from do-it-yourself textile or film is an affordable opportunity to decorate the veranda in the country house, in a private house. The individual design of the product will complement the interior, make it unusual, and the owners of the premises will be able to choose the material that will be safe and of high quality.

Did you know? In Sweden, the Open Windows Act is still in force. Its essence is that certain openings must be left open, without curtains, so that neighbors can see that the house "live within their means."

How to fix the curtains

Methods for fixing curtains on street verandas or arbors are determined by the materials used, the structure of the building. Often, products are hung on belts, hooks, which are mounted with screws along the perimeter.

Curtains are attached to staples made in the following variations:

• rotary mechanisms;
• sliding structures;
• staples with straps.

The most reliable is the first option. During installation, eyelets are used that are placed around the perimeter of the canvas at the same distance from each other, where the brackets are inserted. The fasteners are reliable, suitable for heavy canvases, do not break down in strong winds. With eyelets, the curtain easily unfolds or twists into a roll.

Sliding structures are easy to use and reliable. Installation is carried out using guides and rollers or cables with carabiners. After installation, the curtain easily and freely moves in the horizontal plane, opening access to the window or closing the opening. Light and air curtains can be hung on metal pipes, carabiners, fastened with straps.

Important! When choosing fasteners, it must be borne in mind that the parts are actually located on the street, so the material should not be oxidized by rain or snow.

Fixing “soft windows” made of PVC has several options:

1. Staples with a rotary mechanism and a spring are placed around the perimeter of the window, mounted on eyelets. The design fixes and pulls the canvas.
2. Installation of brackets is done around the perimeter on the eyelets, the stretch will be belts with fasteners.
3. Cassette types of systems are installed using sliding door technology. The film is inserted into the frame, which moves on casters.

If the canvas creates the effect of the wall, then you can make a zipper in the center - to open, and to use the cords to fold into a roll in a vertical position.

Numerous fastener options help guide the canvas up, down, to the sides to open or close the interior of the veranda. There is also a variant of Japanese curtains that pull on the frame and move along the ledge. They allow you to make a closed opening, creating a sealed protective shield from winds and rains.

Did you know? A curtain — English word, but its origin originates from the Old French and late Latin "Cortina".

Care for outdoor curtains for gazebos and verandas

Caring for your outdoor curtains is often very simple. Dry or wet processing is selected depending on the material. It is recommended to wash the cloths once a season, but the degree of contamination should be monitored.

The main recommendations are as follows:

1. Dacron canvas with PVC impregnation undemanding care. To get rid of stains and dirt, you can use a soap-based solution and a silicone brush. After removing dirt, the fabric is washed under water. Such care and accurate operation of the curtains will provide the product with a service life of up to 15 years.
2. Film washing on the street it is carried out by Kaercher devices or water from a hose with a nozzle.
3. Impregnated fabric curtains should be washed as little as possible, because this process degrades moisture resistance and dust repulsion. Textiles should be vacuumed or dry. If water treatment is indispensable, a short cycle and the “Delicate Wash” mode are set in the washing machine. Water temperature - not higher than + 30 ° С, detergents - in liquid form.
4. After washing, the curtains should be squeezed silently with your hands, spread and hang on the street. Ironing - to be without steam treatment.
5. It is permissible to remove contamination with ordinary household soap and water up to + 40 ° C. The spots are thoroughly soaped, brushed, then washed off with non-hot water.

Proper installation of curtains on the veranda gives a high degree of comfort, regardless of weather conditions. With this decor element, the owner of the building can protect himself and guests from the sun, wind, prying eyes, as well as to accent or complement the interior. Self-tailoring is not difficult if there is material and the necessary tools, so almost every housewife can arrange a veranda.