Blinds are one of the most aesthetic and functional options for curtains for windows. There are a huge number of their varieties. This allows you to harmoniously fit the blinds into the interior. However, their cost can be quite large.
If you wish, you can create blinds from wallpaper with your own hands. This is a relatively simple procedure. If there is enough free time, everyone can create a similar element of the interior. Features of the technique and the sequence of procedures will be discussed in detail below.
Application area
Do-it-yourself blinds from the wallpaper step by step (photo is presented below) can be created by almost every housewife. There is a simple technique for making such curtains. In this case, you do not need to spend a lot of effort, time and money. This positively distinguishes homemade blinds from purchased varieties.
The scope of such products is wide. They can fully complement the different styles of interior design. Wallpaper blinds can be temporary or permanent. They are mounted on windows in different rooms. It can be a bedroom, a children's room, a kitchen. Temporary blinds are used in the repair process, after which they are thrown away. In this case, contamination of conventional curtains can be avoided.
Paper blinds also look harmoniously in the interior of a country house. In this case, they are most often mounted on the veranda or terrace. In urban apartments, paper blinds are installed on balconies, loggias or simply on the southern windows. If necessary, you can always replace old curtains, spending only a couple of hours of your free time on it.
Product Features
DIY window blinds (photo in the article) can be done quite quickly. This is a simple job. However, before applying this option, you need to consider the features of this material.
Paper blinds can have different density, appearance. However, it is worth considering that the wallpaper can be different. Some species are afraid of moisture. They are used only as a temporary protection of the room from excessive sunlight. Such wallpapers cannot be used as blinds for a long time. Under the influence of sunlight, they fade.
On sale is a wide selection of wallpapers, which in their texture resemble fabric, are not afraid of moisture entering the surface. They can be used in kitchens, in the bathroom. However, direct contact with water on the surface of the wallpaper should be excluded. Over time, it will destroy the material, lead to smudges, stains.
Varieties of wallpaper
Do-it-yourself blinds from the wallpaper (photo presented below) can be made from different wallpapers. On sale are several varieties of materials that are suitable for creating such curtains.
As temporary blinds paper products are used. The cost of the material will be most acceptable. However, he is afraid of moisture and direct sunlight.
To create permanent blinds, other types of wallpaper are more suitable. They can be non-woven, vinyl, natural, acrylic. Also on sale are materials that belong to the category of fiberglass, textile, metal wallpaper. The listed options differ in cost and scope. For each type of interior you need to purchase the appropriate varieties.
Non-woven and vinyl
Do-it-yourself blinds made of non-woven wallpaper are, in most cases, the most acceptable option when creating permanent curtains. This material is made of paper, to which fabric fibers are also added. It is environmentally friendly. Wallpaper does not emit harmful substances into the environment.
Non-woven wallpaper is characterized by high strength. They are capable of passing air. If moisture gets on the material, it does not swell. This is one of the most durable wallpaper options for blinds.
Non-vinyl non-vinyl wallpaper is considered completely safe for the environment. Such varieties are less commonly found on sale, since their cost is an order of magnitude higher. However, it is recommended to purchase this particular type of wallpaper to create home-made blinds. Acrylic varieties of materials are not suitable in this case. They are quickly destroyed.
Natural wallpaper blinds
Blinds on the windows of the wallpaper with your own hands can be made from natural materials. In this case, it will be vertical roleta. You will need to purchase a kit for installing such curtains. This option is suitable for a certain type of interior. The top layer of such wallpaper is made of reed, algae, straw, bamboo, cork or jute. The base is most often created from non-woven fabric. This is one of the most expensive wallpaper options.
The width of the rolls is almost always regulated by certain standards. Therefore, this option is not suitable for all windows. The width of the roll is most often 91 cm. These are environmentally friendly materials. They create a cozy atmosphere in the room.
The disadvantage of this wallpaper is the fear of moisture. They can not be installed in the kitchen, in wet rooms. Also, such wallpapers quickly lose their color under the influence of direct sunlight. They are quite expensive. Therefore, such roleta are rarely installed. Paper wallpaper in this case wins on almost all counts.
Metal and textile wallpaper
DIY paper blinds made of wallpaper can be used for almost any type of interior. To do this, you need to pay great attention to the choice of material from which homemade curtains will be created.
Textile wallpapers are easy to care for. They look luxurious. The fabric overlay looks exclusive. Therefore, for certain types of interior, you can create such blinds to emphasize the beauty of the entire ensemble. This is an expensive type of wallpaper. They are saturated with antiseptic, fire fighting substances and belong to the category of environmentally friendly materials.
Metallic wallpapers harmoniously fit into the hi-tech style. They reflect light flares, reminding with their appearance bronze, gold and silver. It is also an expensive variety of wallpaper. However, for some interior styles, this is almost one of the best options for decorating curtains. They will look rich.
Design features
Before you learn how to make blinds from wallpaper with your own hands, you need to consider the design features of the curtains. The difficulty lies in the fact that for many varieties of blinds it is necessary to separately purchase special rotary mechanisms. Having enough free time and applying imagination, you can make homemade blinds.
The most popular variety are vertical designs. The strips are parallel to the windowsill. If you pull on the cord, the material will rise up. Paper or wallpaper in this case will fold in the form of a fan and rise up. This will open the window for sunlight to enter the room.
Mounting Materials
You will need to prepare a number of tools to create blinds from wallpaper with your own hands. Master classes are recommended to consider before starting work. In this case, you can create beautiful, neat curtains.
Tools that will be required in the work are in almost every home. Scissors will be needed for cutting the material. You should also prepare an awl or hole punch. The second option is preferable. In this case, the holes will be smoother. Pulling a thread through them will be easier. You also need a ruler (50 cm), a meter that is used for sewing, or a tape measure.
In tone with the wallpaper you need to prepare the cord. It can also be a satin ribbon. If desired, you can experiment with this component. In this case, the look of the blinds will be even more original. You need to purchase a retainer, as well as adhesive tape (regular and double-sided). Also, work will require glue.
Wallpaper Tips
There is a certain technique that allows you to create blinds from wallpaper with your own hands. A step-by-step instruction is presented by specialists in the field of design. Their advice and recommendations should be considered when creating curtains. Designers recommend using the remnants of the wallpaper that was used to decorate the room. In this case, they will be in harmony with the interior.
Wallpaper should not be too thin. Paper varieties are not suitable for these purposes. Only the base material can be made of it. It is better to use non-woven varieties. They are characterized by sufficient density. Such wallpapers are not afraid of mechanical influences, therefore, they can be in operation for quite a long time.
It is better that the material for the blinds be light shades. Dark tones will look dark on the windows. It is also better not to use wallpaper with a large pattern. It should be medium or small. Even plain monochrome or textured materials will do. You should also use wallpaper with a not too colorful pattern.
Installation Start
The whole procedure for creating home-made curtains should be considered step by step. DIY handmade blinds will look no worse than purchased varieties. First you need to measure the dimensions of the glass. Moreover, the length and width should not be determined by the frame. Measurement is carried out precisely on glass.
Further, another 25% is added to the length indicator obtained during measurements. This is necessary in order to ensure the normal size of the product after folding the paper in the form of an accordion. Otherwise, the curtain will not be able to completely close the window or will look unaesthetically.
Width may remain unchanged. You can increase it by 1 cm. It is these sizes that blinds should have. When choosing a tape, you need to provide a margin. It will be required for tying bows and knots of thread. After making the correct measurements (it is better to repeat several times), you can cut out the required sheet from the piece of the remaining wallpaper to create the blinds. You need to follow the direction of the pattern. He should not be warped.
Creating blinds
Next, they begin to create blinds from wallpaper with their own hands. To do this, the resulting rectangle must be folded correctly. The easiest way to create vertical blinds in this case. The strips will run parallel to the plane of the windowsill.
A rectangular piece of wallpaper is fan-shaped. Stripes should have a width of 3 to 5 cm. Otherwise, they look ugly. The bottom edge should have a bend towards the room. If it is directed to the window, this will complicate the operation of the product.
Next, on the received piece of wallpaper, which were folded accordion, you need to determine the center. This line should run perpendicular to the window sill. The distance from the right and left edges to it should be the same. With the help of a hole punch, perforation is made on it. You can use an awl or a screwdriver for this. You can make perforations on both sides of the blinds. In this case, the control mechanism will consist of two elements, not one.
Cord installation
Making blinds from wallpaper with your own hands, it is necessary to strengthen the place for the tape. After the perforation is created, you need to stick on the back side of the wallpaper a layer of adhesive tape. Then the holes punch again. If blinds are created for temporary use, this step can be skipped. Otherwise, the cord will quickly damage the perforation through which it will pass.
A ribbon or thread is drawn into the resulting holes. Next, the material of the blinds needs to be straightened. This will determine the required length of the cord. Its upper end needs to be fixed. A knot is tied here.
Further, on the upper step of the wallpaper, a strip of double-sided tape is glued. It also additionally locks the cord. Using double-sided tape, the blinds will be fixed to the window frame. To further decorate the bottom of the curtain, another strip of double-sided tape is glued to its lower left corner (slightly less than half the length of the step).
Final stage
The bottom can be left flat. However, the blinds that are decorated in the form of a “peacock tail” look original. To do this, the 5 folds that are at the bottom are glued using a previously installed piece of double-sided tape. The cord should be pulled to the back. Cut off its excess with scissors.
Put the clamp on the tape. It is pulled up to open the curtains. The end of the cord is decorated with beads.
Having considered how to create blinds from wallpaper with your own hands, using imagination, you can create beautiful curtains that will decorate the interior.