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Blinds is a kind of curtain, usually translucent, ideal for any window of the house, given the enormous variety of colors, textures and sizes. This diversity of types not only helps to create more privacy in a room, but also, depending on the type of fabric used, helps to regulate the light entering the room, according to our tastes.

The different types of blinds out there, some determine the room where they will be placed, given their characteristics. The Venetian, for example, is ideal for those rooms with more light to enter. The roller blinds are good for the windows near the ceiling, which at the same time very easy to clean.

Finally there is the blinds fold. These are characterized by a variety of tones and can adapt to different sites without any risk.

After choosing the right blinds, its color, texture and type, we must begin with the placement. To this end, the task will require a drill, a pencil, screws, plugs, screwdrivers, rules and a level. The first step in its placement is to measure the width of the window opening and the width of the blind. The measures the width of the curtain will move toward the wall, and marked with pencil, as a reference which will occupy space support.

In turn, also point out where the guide will be chosen curtain, preventing them opening the window. With drill in hand, we will make the appropriate holes, plug and screw the plates. Then, look at the guide plates, ensuring strong support. In this way the work is ready.

To prevent the temperature rise much at home there are solutions on the market … and others that you can do. Not only will the air conditioner keep your home look like an oven in summer, adequate treatment in the windows, lowered its temperature.

Prints sunscreen

Market a sunscreen films that leave out the sun’s rays, reduced infrared heat-causing up to 80% and the UV-which could end up with the color of your upholstery-up to 99%. Stick to the glass with a special soap solution though, if you’re not very hands, it is best to do a professional.

Decorative Finishes

Note that the plates are a permanent solution, but also prevent heat loss in winter. Also, have in different finishes, from clear to etched glass imitating and can be placed both inside and out (ask what is the best solution in your case). Clean with water, soap and a cloth to avoid scratches. In these directions, you will find: 3M, sunscreen applications, AV and Plasrema.

Other options

An awning exterior or the interior, aluminum shutters and blinds, blackout or thermal fabrics also represent excellent solutions. A tip: when you start to get hot, it closes the blinds and curtains.

Household Tips

Paint the white crystal diluted in water to make it opaque and prevent it from heat (to remove, in addition, the polishing). Put aluminum foil on the window will reflect the sun’s rays. This idea we have seen in the form of those cards that are placed on the dashboard of the car, but with the exterior reflective, for 300 pesetas. 130 x 60 cm.

Choose the air conditioning

1. There are several factors to evaluate to choose air conditioning: if you want for a room or entire house, the cubic meters of space, orientation and isolation, the number of floors above …
2. Consultation with various professionals and compare prices. Do not forget to ask for customer service.
3. The installation systems are basically three: fixed and portable console. The first requires a great work, we recommend it only if you are already thinking about a reform.
4. The current teams are small and silent. Be sure to incorporate a thermostat and a savings in energy consumption.

The curtain not only complies with a decorative function, is also an excellent intercepting unwanted views, filter for light, sound and also as insulation.

The choice of fabric is fundamental in achieving the desired effect. Natural fabrics come from animals such as wool and silk, or plants such as cotton or linen. The tissue chemical may be artificial or synthetic. The artificial resulting from treatment of the cellulose of plants with different acids and sulfides, and results in acetate, and rayon staple fiber, among others. The synthetic is obtained largely from petroleum such as acrylic, polyester, and polyamide, among others.

Here are the characteristics of each material:

1. Animal tissue: It is good thermal and acoustic insulation, tends to cake and requires special attention.
2. Plant tissue: Tends to wrinkle, does not accumulate static electricity, and is fresh and strong.
3. Artificial tissue: It has a silky feel and looks closely the colors.
4. Synthetic fabric: It’s very tough, but also sets the color and slightly wrinkled. The disadvantage is that chemical tissue static loads and burns easily.

Curtain Types

The variety of shades is great. From the classic consists of two falls and a curtain, to the most modern rolling or folding. There is also the possibility of wood blinds, curtain Americana that regulates the passage of light through the movement of horizontal slats and the sliding panel of oriental origin.

One way to hang the curtain can be the typical rod of bronze, iron or wood, which are attached by rings, locks cloth or tongs, or a rail that facilitates travel.

The role of the curtain and the fall of the fabric are also important. In seating areas can be used for heavy-lined completely darkened room. In living areas or transit are usually placed gauze to filter the light. A combination of both options gives flexibility to the composition.

The kitchen is one of the rooms where the less you look when decorating our home. Generally this room has certain elements and incorporated into buying a house that are not typically replace their appliances and the cost involved. So, as normal is that the walls, floors and cabinets are not replaced until after many years.

Fill decorative kitchen is not best placed to give the style we want. While it is true that we should add items to decorate and provide color and style to the kitchen, there to take care not to overburden the environment, the kitchen is a place to cook and eat and need space. There is no better way to decorate themselves with utensils. Plates, cups, tables … we will feed our decorative style. Examples of how to add color to our kitchen are covered and other items, these are made of steel but handles incorporate them any color to match our decor.

The dishes currently have great designs, with different shapes and sizes, in solid colors or prints. Show our food has many advantages, gives color to our walls if we have them and if we expose them hanging in the windows give a sense of order and we find it easier to save.

Finally, it is also very important to combine curtains or blinds (according to everyone’s taste, but that if sustained color) with the tea towels and aprons that usually have hung for some corners. If we choose appropriate colors and dispersed throughout the kitchen, create a warm atmosphere or explosive as the combination. Other items to consider are the boats to keep pasta, rice and essential kitchen timer, with different styles and sizes can be tailored to any taste.