During the cold season, it is pleasant to bask in the warm rays of the sun and let in the bright daylight entering the house through the windows. But in summer period I often want to protect the house from scorching rays and shelter the green inhabitants of the windows from the merciless sun. A good decision this issue can become blinds, it is convenient, practical and beautiful way fence off the room from exposure to external irritants.
Except protective functions blinds fit perfectly into modern interior, can become the main decoration of a window or an addition to curtains. Complex multi-layer curtain designs are often used to decorate windows. Closing windows with such curtains is not always convenient; the intricate shape of the curtains is disrupted, adjusting it every day becomes a difficult task, and it is necessary to close the windows from prying eyes at night. In such cases, blinds that cover only the surface of the glass will come to the rescue. IN daytime, if there is no need to cover the windows, the blinds easily fold, filling the room daylight.
History of blinds
There is no unambiguous definition of the appearance of blinds. The origin of the name is attributed to French, and translated it means jealousy. Therefore, they believe that blinds owe their appearance to medieval Europe. They were hard wooden structures covering a door or window opening. They were used as shutters that let daylight into the rooms, but protected them from direct sunlight.
According to other sources, blinds appeared in eastern countries, where they are jealous of hiding women from prying eyes. Therefore, it was convenient to use the design of blinds for windows, ensuring the penetration of the necessary daylight, but completely hiding the room from outside views.
In any case, transforming and changing, blinds have survived to this day and gained particular popularity in the middle of the 20th century.
The designers liked this method of decorating and protecting windows. Began to use modern materials for their manufacture and improved the design, creating functional and comfortable blinds that can decorate any interior.
World of blinds
Windows are necessary for our homes; thanks to them, the room is filled with daylight and warmth, but for comfort they must be covered from scorching sun rays and prying eyes. Buying store-bought blinds is a quick and easy solution for window decoration. But a number of inconveniences may arise. Purchasing is quite an expensive undertaking that requires the investment of certain funds. The constant monotonous decor of windows may become boring or at a certain time of the year they may not be needed, but removing them is not so easy, because during installation they are attached quite firmly. Over time, dust and dirt accumulate on the surfaces, so they will need to be washed. This activity will require a lot of time and effort.
DIY wallpaper blinds can be a good alternative to expensive store-bought ones. They have a number of advantages. One of the important ones is the low cost of such arrangement of the window opening. To make blinds with your own hands from wallpaper you will hardly have to spend any money. Suitable materials are pieces of wallpaper left over after renovation, for which no use was found, but it would be a pity to throw it away.
No special tools are needed; everything you need can probably be found at any housewife.
These blinds do not require any maintenance; they do not have to be washed. If the canvas becomes dirty or becomes unusable, it is disposed of and new blinds are created, updating the appearance of the window. It’s not a pity to throw them away, because they were used for making waste materials, and new panels can be made quickly using the same simple materials. They do the same if they want to change the decor of the windows, to introduce something new into the familiar interior. A simple and cheap replacement of blinds can transform a room, creating a comfortable atmosphere.
To create blinds, you can use the same wallpaper that covers the walls in the room, this will create a single harmonious interior. You can use wallpaper that contrasts or matches the color of the curtains, or make stripes different colors or decorate the panels with any hand-made design. Any imagination is appropriate in decorating windows using blinds made from wallpaper made by yourself.
It is very convenient to use wallpaper blinds not only on room windows. Large balcony openings or a veranda at the dacha will be perfectly protected by such blinds. This is an economical and convenient way to do big windows inaccessible to sunlight and prying eyes.
Turning wallpaper into blinds
IN modern world, when everything can be bought in a store, and, if desired, even without leaving home on the Internet, the hand-made direction is becoming widespread. It consists of making various household items with your own hands, from scrap materials. available materials. Such products can not only decorate a room, making it cozy, but also be useful and functional. To figure out how to make blinds from wallpaper with your own hands, let's look at step-by-step instructions.
To work you will need:
wallpaper remnants;
stationery knife and ruler;
Double-sided tape;
hole punch or awl;
braid or strong thread;
retainer
To make blinds, you can take any leftover wallpaper; non-woven paper will last longer. You can use wallpaper for painting, especially if you want to put some kind of design on it. The color is selected depending on the preferences of the owners, but it should be taken into account that White color will give uniform diffused light. More dark colors will let in less daylight, so they will create an atmosphere of twilight in the room.
Simple accordion
Blinds can cover only the surface of the glass or partially cover the frame. The size of the piece of wallpaper that will be needed to make the curtain will depend on the selected parameters. After measuring the width and height, cut out the panel. The width is kept constant, and 20 to 50 percent of the length is added to the height and cut out. This extra length will be needed to create an accordion; the frequency of bends and their density in the finished product will depend on the added value.
On the reverse side, you should mark the places where the paper bends, the optimal size of each bend is about 3 cm. If desired, you can make wider or narrower bends, their size will change the thickness of the product, making it more voluminous or flat. Markings must be made on both sides of the panel to make it easier to fold the accordion evenly, avoiding distortions.
Based on the marks, you need to carefully fold the panel into an even accordion. When folding, be sure to ensure that the folds match in size and that distortions and protrusions do not form at the edges. For convenience, the upper bend should open outward, and the lower one should form a complete step.
To seal the top edge, the last step can be glued together. The accordion-folded strip can be placed under a load or fastened, and left for a while so that the folds are ironed well and get used to their position.
You can use the resulting corrugated strip as blinds.
To raise the curtain to open the window, it is secured with one clip in the middle or two on the sides of the strip. The wallpaper blinds shown in the photo are in a simple way creating a protective curtain.
Peacock tail
To add decorativeness and make the operation of blinds more convenient, other mechanisms are used that fix the raising and lowering of the curtains. Using a ruler, mark the middle of the strip; this is the location of the future puncture for threading the braid. Using a hole punch or an awl, make a hole in the marked center of the strip.
The punctures must be symmetrical, at the same level, so they must be made in one movement. To make the holes more durable, especially on the lower and upper stripes, you need to stick small pieces of ordinary tape on the wrong side, at the puncture sites. And after that, pierce the holes again. The tape will prevent the paper from tearing and this will extend the life of the blinds.
Measure a strong thread or braid according to the height of the window, with a small margin. Thread a thread through the holes on the strip and secure it to the top edge.
To securely fix the thread, it is glued with double-sided tape, which is attached along the entire length top band. Subsequently, a strip of tape will serve as a fastening for the blinds to the window opening.
A fastener is placed on the lower edge of the thread. Using it, it will be possible to secure the curtains, assembled, to different heights. To weight the thread, you can use an end cap or a large bead attached to its lower edge. Thanks to the end cap, the thread will not get tangled or bent; it is more convenient to hold on to when moving the curtain up or down.
If, when unfolded, a flat bottom edge of the blinds is needed to cover the window glass completely, then it is left to fall freely. To create a beautiful decorative semicircle reminiscent of a peacock's tail, the bottom strip is glued together. To do this, glue pieces of double-sided tape on it, on both sides of the hole, and glue them together, forming a beautiful fan. For reliable fixation, you can glue the last 3-4 folds in the middle.
Having spread the blinds to the height of the window opening, so that the curtain completely covers it, the cords are connected and secured using a bead, end cap or knot. You can think of anything else decorative decoration, holding which will conveniently move the blinds.
To ensure that the lower edge of the curtain does not lose its even shape, bending and breaking over time, it must be strengthened. To do this, you can glue a suitable size piece of cardboard or any other onto the bottom strip from the wrong side. comfortable material. This design will make the lower part of the blinds heavier and make it more durable and reliable.
The craftswoman tells and shows in detail about creating blinds with her own hands from wallpaper in the video:
A photo of DIY wallpaper blinds shows how varied they can be. They look impressive and original in any place and interior.
Making blinds is an interesting and creative process, which results in a beautiful and functional household item, useful and convenient. When creating blinds from wallpaper, any craftswoman puts a piece of her soul into decorating her home and making it comfortable. Having protected one of the apartment windows with such spectacular curtains, it will be hard to stop; you will probably want to decorate other window openings in such an unusual way.
There are situations when, when decorating windows, you want not to spend money on buying new curtains, but to save money and show your imagination by creating them yourself from scrap materials. And what could be easier and simpler than paper crafts? What can you make with your own hands from paper that is quite simple and at the same time necessary in the apartment? A little hint - paper blinds or pleated curtains made from wallpaper. Despite its apparent simplicity, such decor not only looks beautiful and aesthetically pleasing on the windows, but is also practical: you can create such curtains in just a couple of hours, and they will last for more than one season and will cost you completely free, because there are leftover wallpapers in every home. In addition, windows and walls are not subject to mechanical damage during installation, because there is no need to drill, nail or screw anything - the curtain is hung with double-sided tape. And to update the interior, it’s enough to spend a couple more hours and create new blinds from the remnants of wallpaper of a different color.
Wallpaper curtain - step-by-step instructions with photos
Homemade paper blinds and curtains can be different types: rolled, Roman. This master class talks about how to make pleated blinds for plastic or wooden windows with your own hands from the remnants of non-woven wallpaper, using very few tools and materials.
Before we start work, we collect minimum required from next list. We will need:
- Wallpaper.
- Scissors or utility knife.
- Ruler and pencil.
- Double-sided tape.
- Rope.
- Roulette.
- Hole puncher or awl.
Then step by step we carry out the steps listed below, which are presented in stages and supplemented with photos for clarity.
Step 1
Using a tape measure, we measure the window frame (if the frame is hinged with a handle, the measurement is made to the base of the handle) or the double-glazed window itself, on which it is planned to install the manufactured blinds.
Measuring the glass unit along the inner edge of the bead. Step 2
Unroll the roll flat surface, measure desired length and draw a perpendicular line along which we cut. Please note that the length of the cut wallpaper, taking into account the folds on the manufactured blinds, should be 25-27% greater than the height of the measured window.
Example: when measuring, it turned out to be 130 cm, therefore, we cut the wallpaper 162-165 cm long
Step 3
We mark the cut fabric along the entire length on both sides with symmetrical marks for future corrugation. As a rule, the width of each strip varies between 3-5 cm, but you can not adhere to this recommendation and make it a little wider. Then we fold the “accordion” along the marked lines as shown in the photographs.
Advice for the lazy: you don’t have to mark the fabric, but simply adjust all subsequent folds to the width of the second fold. The main thing is to make sure that all the folds are the same size, except for the very first one, on which the curtain will be hung. Its width is calculated from the width of the double-sided tape that we use, plus 1-1.5 cm of tolerance.
Step 4
After the “accordion” is assembled, measure the middle of the width and mark this place along the entire thickness by drawing a line from top to bottom, as shown in the photographs. We draw a line along the side where there is no pattern, and on the same wrong side we will make holes with a hole punch. You can “punch” holes with an awl, but with the help of a hole punch the holes are more even and aesthetically pleasing. In any case, the distance from the edge to the puncture should be 8-10 mm.
Step 5
We thread a guide rope into the prepared holes.
Step 6
We fasten the rope stretched through all the blinds with double-sided tape to the fold, which is planned to be the top one. To do this, cut a strip of tape 8-10 cm long and stick it in the middle of this fold. Then we make a loop on the guide rope and also stick it on top with tape as shown in the photo.
After that, on top of the loop on the same fold, we paste a continuous strip of tape (the top one) across the width of the wallpaper protective film We don’t remove it from it yet) and move on to the next step.
Step 7
The next step is to create a “fan” on the bottom edge. To do this, again cut off a small strip of tape, less wide than the width of the bottom fold strip and about 15-20 cm long. Paste it on one of the sides, considering the hole in it as a separator for the sides of the strip width, as shown in the photo below. Then we remove the protective film from the adhesive tape and bring the ends of the bottom edge together so that we get a “fan”. Press the folds together.
All! Original and beautiful wallpaper blinds, created with the help of your own hands and this master class, are ready. All that remains is to hang them on the window sash.
Step 8
Filming protective layer using tape, hang our pleated curtain on one of the window sashes, adjust its length to the desired height and fix it. To fix the required length, we make an easily untied knot at the end of the rope.
You can use additional accessories for clothing: use a fastener instead of a knot, and install a tip at the end of the guide.
Blinds made from wallpaper, made with your own hands and these step-by-step instructions, will look great on both wooden and plastic windows and will fit perfectly into the interior of not only the room, but also glazed loggia or balcony.
Another possible pleasant addition to creating paper crafts would be making them together with the kids. Children love any paper crafts. Create comfortable conditions for joint creativity and make curtains for the children's room together. But keep in mind that such curtains have an “accordion” shape and even when they are lowered all the way, the folds remain on them. Because of this, any drawing looks broken, and images of cartoon characters and princesses so beloved by boys and girls will have to be abandoned. In this case, pictures with marine motifs or abstract ones are suitable for boys. geometric figures. For girls - prints with flowers, hearts, jewelry. There are many options, the main thing is to approach the creation of blinds for windows from wallpaper with imagination and inspiration.
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It’s easy to hide from the sun by spending a little time making blinds
You can study catalogs with real blinds for a long time, but still not find the desired design. At the same time, choosing rooms that suit the interior is quite simple. Big choice, offered by the wallpaper industry, opens up wide opportunities for those who are ready to put their hands to good use.
The benefits of such improvised awnings are obvious: they prevent the scorching rays of the sun from spoiling your home decor and keep the heat out of the room.
Beautiful decor is provided by the creator himself, choosing wallpaper to his liking. There is no need to buy new wallpaper. Often there are a couple of rolls of previous pasting stored at home, so why not put them to use? At the very least, you can fearlessly train on them to create impeccable products.
Since the product is inexpensive, it can later be replaced with a similar one, but in a different color and with a fresh print. If repairs are planned, then improvised curtains that have worked out will serve to protect the windows from construction dust and dirt.
The mechanism, in any case, will be the weak point of the homemade product. This is where you should focus maximum effort and attention.
Wide design possibilities when making blinds from wallpaper for windows with your own hands
Let's see what homemade blinds look like and decide whether it's worth spending your energy and wallpaper. In the photo you can see what types of wallpaper blinds you can make yourself.
The quality of the material plays a big role, for example, blinds made from non-woven wallpaper, made with your own hands, will look richer and will be denser. The service life of this product will be increased. Dark colors become faded over time in the sun, and yellowish spots may appear on light-colored materials. Therefore, the higher the quality of the paper, the longer your curtains will last. Now let's look at how to make blinds from wallpaper.
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Popular and beautiful: we make accordion-shaped blinds from wallpaper with our own hands
The accordion is the most familiar look of blinds; they are the ones most often tried to reproduce at home. If you do everything according to the instructions, it will turn out beautiful, stylish and of good quality.
What you need to prepare for work
Hurry is inappropriate; you will have to spend some time on the work.
The first thing you need to prepare is wallpaper. If difficulties arise, you can always study step-by-step technology making blinds from wallpaper using video.
Having chosen the necessary fabric for the blinds, we begin to prepare the remaining accessories. In addition to wallpaper, you need to take:
- a small ball of rope or twine;
- two types of tape: single-sided and double-sided;
- glue;
- awl;
- scissors.
You need to choose a fixation device.
Measuring the window
Accurate measurements are needed, the aesthetics of the structure will depend on this. It is not necessary to look for a tape measure; you can get by with a tailor's centimeter. After measurement window opening decide what the desired length of the pleated should be.
We work with our own hands and make blinds from wallpaper: we will help you step by step, with photos of the process
| Illustration | Description of action |
|---|---|
 | The input is simple mathematics: the height of the window is divided by 4, and the height is added to the resulting number again. A quarter of the material goes into the future accordion. |
 | The same length is allocated to the cord, which will regulate the opening and closing of the blinds. |
 | The workpiece is carefully cut out and folded into an accordion. The width is selected within 3-5 cm, this will give the product a smooth and neat appearance. The most difficult thing is to fold the accordion evenly; there is no need to rush. |
 | Be careful, no deviations should be allowed, each element must be a rectangle of the same width. Advice! Use a long meter ruler and a soft pencil, then the flaws will be minimal. |
 | Once the accordion is ready, use a ruler to determine its center and make a good hole with an awl. If you have a large, efficient hole punch, it will cope with this task quickly and accurately. We take the lace and thread it through the holes, making tight knots at the ends. Here, too, we are not in a hurry to tie a sea knot - first we will tie a weak knot and straighten the product to the required length (for the window) and determine the position of the second knot. |
 | To fix the position, take a clamp. |
 | A simple version of blinds, when the fixation is done with clothespins. |
Video: how to make blinds from wallpaper
The job is done, now how to install the blinds
There is little left: the needlework needs to be secured to the top frame with double-sided tape.
- We measure the width of the upper opening on the tape and cut off the strip.
- We glue the strip onto the frame on top of the window.
- Remove the outer layer of the protective film.
- Slowly glue the top edge of the product onto the adhesive strip.
Each window cleaning will begin with the removal of the handmade curtain. The double-sided tape cannot be removed from the paper, and if it is torn off, the blinds may be damaged from the frame. We offer this solution: First, as soon as the accordion is ready, glue a strip of ordinary single-sided tape onto its upper edge, and then onto this smooth side attach double-sided adhesive tape.
Option two: watch a master class on making your own roller blinds from wallpaper
Whoever doesn’t really want to have an accordion on the windows can follow the step-by-step instructions and make roller blinds. The appearance of such products fits perfectly into many interior styles.
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What we prepare for work
We will make sure that we have at hand following materials and tools for creating a simple miracle:
- drill;
- wallpaper;
- components for blinds.
Step-by-step instructions: making beautiful roller blinds from wallpaper with your own hands
Let's write down the measurements on paper so that the numbers don't fly out of your head. Now we measure the length of the paper curtain, adding another 15-20 cm to the winding.
| Illustration | Description of action |
|---|---|
 | We take a pipe from a set of components. It has a special small horizontal dent along its entire length; this is a place for gluing the edge of the material. |
 | We roll up the roll and work with the bottom of the product. |
 | We bend 5 mm from the bottom, do this evenly along the entire width. |
 | We insert the bend into the groove of the weighting material, making sure that everything goes where it should. This will prevent the weight from falling off the folded edge. |
 | We install plugs at the ends of the plumb line. |
 | Insert the string into the spool. Pay attention to which side this coil is located on: left or right. |
 | Scissors will help us insert the cord. |
 | We insert the coils at both ends of the pipe, closing it on each side. |
 | The final touch: insert brackets into the coils. Installation can begin. |
Fastening a cornice with a roller blind in a window opening
You need to mark the window and use a drill to drill two holes on each side of the window. The brackets must be placed so that the holes match. After this, secure the cornice with self-tapping screws or self-tapping screws.
Now let's check how our curtain works. Let's admire and hide from the sun!
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Prepare the material and take measurements correctly. Let's take a closer look at all the intricacies of this work.
Before you make window blinds, you should familiarize yourself with their pros and cons.
Of the many advantages, we highlight the main ones:
- availability of material;
- the cost of finished products is significantly lower than analogues;
- manufacturing is not difficult, no special skills are required, only time and accuracy in work are required;
- a huge variety of decor and shades; window decorations can be made with great imagination;
- If you choose washable wallpaper for your blinds, you can periodically wet them during use;
- Blinds weigh little, they can be attached to the sash, which saves space.
Let us also note the disadvantages of the products:
- the main disadvantage is their fragility: they will last no more than a year and during this period they will significantly lose their original attractiveness. But at any time you can make new wallpaper with your own hands, spending only 1-2 hours of time.
Advice! To extend the life of curtains and blinds, it is better to choose a material for painting - such wallpaper is denser and more durable. The stripes can be decorated in advance at your discretion.
Interesting ideas for designing and making your own wallpaper blinds for windows
Main advantage homemade blinds for windows made of wallpaper - their cost, because for this you do not have to buy new rolls, but you can successfully use the leftovers after. In addition, they do not require special care: when the material becomes dirty, it is simply disposed of and new ones are made. This is a great reason to introduce something new more often - it’s not a shame to throw them away, because they were made from waste strips.
For blinds, you can choose the same canvases that are used, or choose a contrasting pattern that is in harmony with. It is convenient to use this decoration idea not only for windows, but also for balcony frames or at . This is a great way to quickly and inexpensively protect your premises from bright light and prying eyes.
Original wallpaper blinds can be presented in four versions:
- horizontal;
- vertical;
- pleated - they are used for non-standard designs, for example, in the form of an arch or a triangle.
What components are needed for the job?
Before starting exciting work, it is important to choose the right material and tools. All work will take no more than 1-2 hours, depending on the complexity and the chosen model.
Features of choosing wallpaper
To make the first blinds, it is better to take the material that remained after. If you like the process and the end result, you can select the design of the canvases in the store. Shopping centers often hold promotions and sales exhibition samples and leftovers at a completely bargain price.
You should know this! One roll 10 m long will produce 5 blanks.
To make blinds with your own hands, all types are suitable, but it is more convenient to start experiments with paper ones. They hold their shape perfectly and do not darken the space too much. They have luxurious decor, in addition, they are denser, therefore the light insulation is better.
The better quality raw material, the better it turns out final version. It must be remembered that bright colors quickly fade in the sun, and subdued tones will retain their original appearance longer.
Accessories and tools
To work we will need the following tools:
- scissors;
- awl or hole punch;
- ruler and simple pencil;
- cord for fastening or decorative ribbon;
- glue, you may need double-sided tape;
- decorative fixative, for example, a beautiful bead, hair clip, clothespin, clip.
In addition, for roller blinds you will need different variants fastening the structure to window hole.
The sequence of making accordion-shaped wallpaper blinds
If you still doubt whether or not it’s worth making blinds from old ones, watch our master class to see how simple and accessible everything is.
Let's prepare the tool
For the manufacture of horizontal blinds in the form of an accordion we will need:
- paper wallpaper;
- hole punch, ruler, scissors;
- decorative cord;
- 2 wide hole clip beads;
- double sided tape.
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: advantages and disadvantages, varieties, material of manufacture, recommendations for selection; installation of blinds with screws, tape and brackets; installation rules, price overview - read in the publication.
How to take window measurements correctly
First you need to take measurements; the finished result depends on the quality of their execution. Using a tape measure or measuring tape, measure the distance of the window opening between the glazing beads. For horizontal blinds in the form of an accordion, you need to add another 25% of the length to the height of the glass, taking into account the folds. Many people do not measure the width initially, but cut the finished one already on the window.
In addition, you should select the length of the decorative cord or satin ribbon - it is also related to the height of the window opening. It is also necessary at this stage to decide on the method of fixing it, for example, if the fastening will be using clamps, an additional 5-10 cm should be left, and if the braid is tied in a beautiful bow, this will require an additional more than 20 cm.
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: advantages and disadvantages, varieties; sequence of installation to the wall and ceiling, to window profile and between the frames, to the window sashes; recommendations for selection and operation; features of care are in our publication.
Step-by-step production and installation of blinds from wallpaper with your own hands with a photo description of the process
Before starting the exciting process, you need to free up space on, or even better on, . Next, we will consider the progress of work in more detail.
| Illustration | Description of action |
 | Measure the required length and width of the future structure from the roll. |
 | The width of the strip is equal to the width of the ruler; apply it to the canvas and mark the line with a shallow squeeze of scissors. |
 | Bend along an accordion-shaped line along the entire length of the wallpaper. |
 | Make holes with a hole punch at a distance of about 10 cm from the edge. It’s easier to do this in several stages, after first folding a piece of fabric like an accordion. |
 | Try the blinds on, if necessary, cut off the excess. Thread the cord through the holes and glue it to the top bead using double-sided tape. |
 | Thread the cord into the bead from below, as shown in the figure. |
 | The blinds are ready, the lifting height is adjusted with a clamp bead. |
Advice! To make the blinds last longer, you can bend the top and bottom edges, secure them with tape or glue, and then start assembling the accordion from there.
In details step-by-step master class You can watch the video for making your own blinds from wallpaper:
Master class on making your own roller blinds from wallpaper and options for mounting them on the window
It will take a little more time to make roller blinds. The technique is somewhat different from pleated blinds in that the canvas does not need to be folded like an accordion, but rolled into a small roll. Also, there is no need to make holes for the decorative tape, since the fastening is more complex.
What you need to prepare for work
Before making roller blinds from, you need to prepare:
- remnants of wallpaper, it is better to take a denser material;
- a plank made of wood or plastic that will serve as a plumb line;
- a metal tube with a small cross-section;
- mechanism for raising/lowering roller blinds;
- glue and double-sided tape.
Features of taking window sizes
The next stage is taking measurements. Measure the width using glazing beads and add 1-2 cm each so that the glass is completely covered. The height of the opening should be multiplied by 2 in order to fold the blinds in half and glue both parts. Thus, protection in evening time will be maximum, and the pattern will appear on both sides. In addition, another 25% must be added to the double height for winding on a roll.
Step-by-step instructions for making your own blinds with a lifting mechanism from paper wallpaper
You can watch the entire process in more detail in the video:
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Several options for attaching roller blinds to a window opening
There are several ways to secure roller blinds:
- fix a special cornice - its width is selected in accordance with the mounting location. You can install the structure on or above the window;
- secure roller blind using runners, hooks, brackets and chains. You need to choose and buy a more acceptable option, which can be secured with double-sided tape or self-tapping screws. For daily use, it is better to choose chains;
- ropes - for them the canvas is folded in half and fixed; On both sides you need to make pockets in which to place weights. To prevent the wallpaper from jumping out of the fasteners, you must first apply glue to the strips. Ribbons, the length of which is 2 times the height of the curtains, should be thrown over the top holder on both sides and tied with a decorative bow under the structure.
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Interior decoration of a house or apartment requires a lot of effort. During it, you need to think through everything down to the smallest detail, including window decoration. Many people use curtains to decorate window openings. These products are offered in specialized stores in a wide range. But if you wish, you can make beautiful and original curtains from wallpaper. But before you begin, you should carefully consider the main features of the execution process.
Before you start making Roman blinds from leftover wallpaper, you should carefully read positive qualities of these products. And they have quite a lot of them:
- high degree of availability. Curtains made by yourself will cost less, unlike finished product, even if expensive material is used for their manufacture. At the same time, their annual replacement will be inexpensive and will save your budget;
- simple production. The process of creating these curtains does not require special skills or extensive experience. Everything is done quickly and easily;
- with your own hands you can make a beautiful product for decoration with original design. On sale there are usually monotonous curtains that have an unattractive appearance. But when independent execution you can add original additions and decorative elements to blinds;
- For production, you can use wallpaper with a washable structure. This will make caring for the curtain much easier and will also extend its service life.
What you need
Making Roman blinds from wallpaper is not at all difficult, but even doing it yourself requires careful preparation.
If you want to make original blinds with unusual design, it's worth purchasing necessary funds to perform work:
- select wallpaper. They must be the same color, with the same pattern. You can use leftovers for work;
- scissors with a sharp blade. This tool will prevent the formation of creases;
- a sharp awl for making holes. This element can be replaced with a simple nail;
- measuring tape, ruler;
- a simple pencil that will be used for marking. It is undesirable to use a felt-tip pen or marker, they can leave indelible marks;
- cord for decoration. In order to create beautiful curtain you can use a ribbon made of satin fabric;
- tape, glue, stapler;
- means for fixation. This is a special element that is used in clothing to limit drawstrings;
- the working process may require a hammer and a block of wood.
Besides the right tools and materials, it is also necessary to prepare the place for work. It should be spacious and comfortable.
DIY options
How to do it yourself? This process can be accomplished in several ways. The main thing is to strictly follow the sequence of work, then you can get an original curtain for the living room, bedroom or kitchen. And if you have your own idea, then you can create a designer item to decorate the room.
Classic version
Must be done on a level and spacious base. This is required so that when unwinding the roll there are no distortions, and also accuracy is maintained when performing all actions.
Creating a curtain from wallpaper is carried out according to the following scheme:
- The first step is to measure the window opening. In this case, it is worth paying attention to an important condition - the curtain can be located inside the frame or on top of it;
- The width will remain constant, but the length may increase. For example, if the size of the height of the window opening is 120 cm, then another 25% should be added to this indicator, namely 30 cm. As a result, the length of the cut fabric should be 150 cm. This indicator takes into account folds;
- then roll out the roll on a flat surface, measure and cut off the required fragment;
- On the wrong side, stripes are drawn to create blinds. This process is carried out using a ruler and a simple pencil. The width of the lines should be from 2 to 3 cm;
- The initial fold is performed using a ruler; it allows you to fix the required level of evenness. The first element is used to bend the rest. Everything must be done exactly in accordance with the markings; if a misalignment is suddenly allowed, the following sections will be deformed. As a result, the product should look like an accordion, which should not spring;
- placement of the cord on the side. To do this, you should make an indent of 10-15 centimeters from the edge of the canvas and pierce two holes;
- you can place the cord in the center. In this case, holes are pierced in the central part of the canvas. To do this, the accordion should be folded and placed on a flat surface. wooden block. You can use a hammer to quickly make holes. The hole can be made with an awl or a nail;
- After this, the resulting holes should be slightly widened and a rope or tape should be threaded through them. The cord should move freely through the holes, but it should not dangle;
- It is recommended to secure the tape on the bottom side with a fixing agent, and on the top side with double-sided tape. If the edges satin ribbon will bloom, then they need to be burned;
- the finished structure can be attached with double-sided tape to the selected location. Release the lock and straighten the curtain;
- if the tape is threaded in the center, then after opening the curtain, the edges can be gathered in the form of a fan and secured using a secret method.
