Day-night curtains: popular design options (20 photos)

The optimal choice of sun protection for windows

Roller blinds “Day-Night” compare favorably with ordinary curtains. They consist of two rows of alternating parts: transparent mesh and opaque fabric. The shaft located at the top of the structure sets the strips in motion.

Roller blinds resemble blinds: they make it possible to regulate the penetration of sunlight into a room. This process is controlled by a special mechanism.

In the morning, when the sun is just rising, the distance between the opaque parts is increased to allow maximum sunlight into the room. In the evening, Zebra curtains can be easily turned into fabric, preventing passers-by from watching you from the street.

The structure is attached to the window sash or frame. Models cover openings with a width of 0.5-2.4 m and a height of up to 2.5 m.

What are roller blinds day-night

Zebra roller blinds appeared relatively recently. They look great in any interior and add practicality and charm to the room.

Roller blinds with a zebra pattern are made of fabric and look very interesting, but at the same time have the function of adjusting the lighting in the house. This is achieved due to the special structure of the structure. The canvas itself consists of alternating strips of translucent and dense fabric. The material is wound onto the roller in two layers, so you can adjust the location of the strips, either matching them or placing them in a solid line.

To adjust the level of illumination you just need to pull the chain. By placing dark stripes in one row, you will completely block access to sunlight, and by alternating transparent and opaque elements, you will allow the sun's rays to penetrate through the windows.

Advantages of zebra roller blinds:

• Possibility of adjusting the degree of illumination;
• Informal and original appearance;
• Easy to adjust the position of the stripes;
• The ability to install such structures without outside help, with your own hands;
• Can be installed both on windows and on the glass of a balcony door;
• Easy to maintain during operation;
• Variety of colors;
• Excellent compatibility with fabric curtains.

Zebra roller blinds are made from two types of materials and have a roller mechanism. Transparent stripes are made from thin transparent material, such as organza or durable mesh. Opaque stripes are denser; they can be fabric or even plastic.

Strips of fabric for such curtains are fastened together using a special mechanism, thanks to which the seams are completely invisible to the finished fabric. These curtains can be hung in the kitchen. Since, thanks to Teflon impregnation, they have a dust-repellent and dirt-repellent effect.

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For which interiors are roller blinds suitable?

The choice of products is large, just look at the photo of the “Day-Night” curtains in the interior to be convinced of this. Such solar protection systems are suitable for a variety of styles.

The color palette of stripes is varied: you can combine different shades with each other. The color solution is selected individually. Brown fabric stripes go great with beige, and green with transparent ones.

Create the desired interior and hang modern Day-Night curtains in the room. You will see that they are an improvement over blinds. In fact, the model combines the features of conventional curtains with window blinds. To ensure natural light enters the room unhindered, the curtain is raised all the way up; sometimes it is enough to install dark stripes at the same level.

Advantages of zebra curtains

By its design, day-night is a unique product in which buyers see many positive qualities:

• ease of control;
• possibility of installation in premises for various purposes - apartments, offices, etc.;
• replace tulle and curtains in terms of functionality, on which you can save;
• have easy care;
• possibility of color selection;
• visual increase in space;
• beautiful modern design;
• go well with other methods of window decoration - curtains and tulle;
• antistatic.

What care does the sun protection system require?

Roller blinds require simple care. The fabric strips are impregnated with a special solution, so neither dirt nor dust accumulates on their surface.

If you decide to wash them, then some useful tips will come in handy. Do not soak products for a long time. It is not recommended to rub them with a hard brush or sponge. Use detergents that do not contain acid or chlorine. After washing, the product must be rinsed thoroughly and hung to dry. Straighten the strips so that there are no folds.

Roman blinds are considered a close alternative. They also look original in the interior. They are good to use in the kitchen, which has windows facing the sunny side.

Features of a closed system

Many consumers are reduced to the opinion that the model is the most successful. The upper shaft is hidden in an aluminum box. A beam is attached to the bottom edge to weigh down the canvas, which helps prevent deformation.

Metal guides are installed on the sides, which completely prevents sunlight from entering the room. The curtain has an aesthetic appearance and is perfectly protected from insects and dust.

Features of an open system

If you look at prices, in the budget category you can find roller blinds with an open system. The dimensions of the products vary, the maximum dimensions are width – 2.8 m, height – 3 m.

These filters have a simple design. A two-layer fabric is wound onto a shaft. There are no fastenings on the sides and bottom. A common control method - using a chain mechanism - allows you to fix the curtain in the desired position.

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Choosing curtains: what to look for?

Since the price of the product is quite high, you want to buy a really worthwhile thing that will serve for a long time, decorating the interior and performing all the stated functions.

Choosing the type of fastening

The method of attachment to the window may vary in design. The most popular option is to mount the Zebra directly above the window opening. This type of fastener is especially recommended for large and wide windows. But this option will not be convenient for those who often open window sashes or vents.

For them, the method of attaching blinds directly to window sashes is suitable. In this case, each of the doors can be equipped with its own separate roller system. The convenience of attaching day-night systems to the frame will also be appreciated by those who grow flowers on window sills.

For huge windows that occupy almost the entire wall from the ceiling to the floor, we can recommend the ceiling mounting of zebra blinds. This method is also suitable for high window openings that do not leave room for mounting a wall-mounted blind system.

Choice of modification

You can find several modifications from manufacturers on sale.

Selection of adjusting mechanism

The curtain can be controlled using one of three methods:

1. Spring based mechanism.
2. Chain method.
3. Automated.

Chain is the most common option, which is found in everyday life more often than others. Using a cord or chain, you can always fix the canvas at the desired level.

Spring - more rare due to some unreliability, because the spring will begin to stretch over time. Most often used on roof windows.

Automated - very convenient, comes in various types. Its presence is simply invaluable when adjusting blinds on high or awkwardly located window openings.

Open or closed type

Based on the type of roll mechanism, there are: cassette type and open type. In cases where the shaft on which the fabric is wound is visible and not protected by any housing, it is customary to speak of an open curtain system. This system is considered easy to both use and repair.

If there is a protective box (cassette), they speak of a closed type. If the interior has high demands on the aesthetics of window openings, it is advisable to install the cassette type. It is not only more beautiful, but also protects the blinds from damage and dust.

Mini-cassette system

The minimalist model takes up little space. It is controlled by a spring or chain mechanism. To install the box with guides, double-sided tape is used.

There are quite a lot of selection criteria: how much free space is needed, the cost of products, personal preferences. Installation of curtains can even be done on the ceiling. Before carrying out installation work, the home craftsman must make sure that the window sashes open and close freely. It is important that the curtains do not come into contact with heating devices.

If you choose the right colors for the stripes, it is easy to visually expand a narrow and small room.

When buying a model for a large window, pay attention to what the frame elements are made of. Over time, heavy fabric causes deformation of plastic parts. Give preference to a metal model.

Look at what materials the stripes are made from. Transparent stripes can be made of tulle or dense mesh. The second option is considered more durable. The materials for the fabric parts are various fabrics. It can be natural linen or synthetic. Synthetic products are more practical.

Nuances that may be useful to the home handyman

To mount it to a ceiling or wall yourself, you will need to drill holes, install fasteners and attach a tripod with a curtain. This method of mounting the Zebra requires more space.

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When the roller blind is attached to the frame, holes are made in it. When mounted on a sash, it becomes possible to save space. You can open and close the window without raising the curtain.

Mini-cassette models are installed without drilling holes. To secure the mechanism, use a special adhesive or double-sided tape. Brackets can also be used for this purpose.

How to install Day-Night roller blinds on plastic windows

After assembling the frame structure on which the canvas is attached, all possible methods of fixation should be considered.

Options:

• use of self-tapping screws;
• installation of fasteners that can withstand higher loads;
• using adhesive tape.

The last method is the least reliable. The choice must be made taking into account the location of the curtains: on the plastic profile of the sash, inside the opening, on the wall above the window. In each case, different methods of fixation are used, which is due to the difference in the configuration of the frame structure of the roller blinds and weight. The higher the load, the more reliable the fastening should be.

Using self-tapping screws

Step-by-step instruction:

1. The roller shutters are being assembled.
2. If a chain mechanism is provided, it is recommended to immediately determine its location.
3. The installation points for the self-tapping screws are marked on the plastic profile. The moving shaft can be fixed using 2 brackets. They are installed first. It is recommended to use a building level, which will allow you to accurately determine where the fasteners should be located.
4. The movable shaft is easy to install: for this purpose, the kit includes plugs and special fastening elements.

This is a fairly reliable way to install Day-Night roller blinds. The product can withstand regular intensive use. The method of fastening with self-tapping screws can be used on any part of the opening: inside, on top, on a plastic profile. The last option is used only if the brackets do not interfere with closing the window.

With brackets

This is a combined method, it is based on the simultaneous use of brackets and adhesive tape. In this case, there is no need to drill holes to install the moving shaft. The brackets are fixed using an adhesive that is applied to the back of the fasteners. Before installation, you only need to remove the protective film.

This option is recommended for installing open structures. The use of any elements that weigh down the moving shaft will result in the brackets not being able to withstand the pressure.

No drilling with tape

In terms of reliability, this option is inferior to the method based on the use of self-tapping screws. It is recommended to choose it if you need to install small open-type roller shutters on the window sash. The size of the canvas is minimal; there are no additional aluminum boxes.

Before installing the moving shaft, the plastic profile is treated with a solvent or alcohol. This measure allows to increase the adhesion of materials. As a result, the service life of Day-Night roller shutters increases. If the plastic is not treated, the reliability of the fixation is reduced, since dust particles may remain between the sash and the fastening element on which the movable shaft is installed.

Another option for roller blinds “Day-Night”.

You can use double-sided tape. An alternative option is a special glue selected in accordance with the properties of the materials (intended for plastic in most cases).