Filament curtains for the balcony and loggia

The choice of curtains plays an important role in the design of the balcony interior. There are more windows on the balcony than in the room, so it is important to protect the space from excessive sunlight, as well as to save space as much as possible. The best solution would be to purchase the so-called thread curtains.

Kiseya or filament curtains first appeared in eastern countries, and now they are very popular in Europe and Russia. They close the room from prying eyes (if the apartment is on the ground floor), and also partially block the rays of sunlight.

Due to the fact that the threads are easily tied into bundles or braided into braids, you can change the appearance of the room. But these are not all the advantages of cotton curtains.

Other positive aspects should be noted.

1. Lack of brightness. As a rule, even inexpensive cotton curtains come in soothing colors that will not irritate you.

2. Easy to care for. Manufacturers often cover the threads with special dirt-repellent compounds.

3. Filament curtains have a tough texture, which is the key to high wear resistance.

The only drawback of these curtains is that they are not suitable for homes with small children or pets. Of course, you can hang curtains, but, most likely, after a short time they will be damaged.

Filament curtains will easily fit into almost any interior. It is noteworthy that there are several varieties of them:

• wooden;

• gypsum;

• plastic;

• stone;

• metal.

And also curtains vary in length. There are long (to the floor), medium length and short. Another difference is in the color of the interior element.

In order for the filament curtains to last a long time, you need not only to properly care for them, but also to fix them with high quality. There are two options here: loops and hooks. They are sewn to the upper fabric part of the product. Sometimes mounts are sold separately, but there are also options in which the manufacturer originally fixed them.

Clamps in the form of rail mounts are no less popular. But in this case, you will need to additionally purchase a special curtain rod with rollers. But on the other hand, such a design greatly facilitates the movement of curtains.

Despite its durability, any surface will get dirty over time. And filament curtains are no exception. To prevent the accessory from becoming unusable after the first wash, you should take proper care of them.

If the curtains consist only of threads, then they can be washed in a regular washing machine. But even in this case, some rules must be followed.

1. The curtain must first be assembled into a roll. It is better to tie additionally in several places so that the threads do not intertwine with each other during the washing process.

2. Another option for fixing before washing is to braid the threads in a braid, and fix the end with an elastic band.

3. After that, the curtain must be placed in a special mesh bag designed for washing such products.

For washing, it is very important to choose a gentle mode. In this case, the water temperature should not be higher than 30-40 ° C. Spinning is not recommended. After washing it is better to hang it on the balcony or loggia. Wet filaments dry out pretty quickly, stretch out in length and be even.

Some problems during the washing process may arise if the curtain has decorative elements. It is not recommended to machine wash beads, sequins, bugles and other decorative elements.If this is done, then the threads can be woven into one ball, which will be very problematic to unwind.

The best way to rinse curtains after hand wash is under a shower head. If not, then you can rinse them in a basin with plenty of warm water.

On balconies and loggias, you can create a cozy interior using cotton curtains. Both light and dark tones look very good. Fans of non-standard solutions should pay attention to contrasting curtains. So, in this version, the threads are black on one side, and red on the other (color combinations can be very diverse).

All kinds of decorative elements look good. These can be artificial insects such as butterflies.

And also you can use wooden elements very nicely. The choice depends solely on individual preferences.