About roller blinds Night city with perforation

It is difficult to find fresh approaches to create an original design in the modern world. A simple, inexpensive solution can be night city roller blinds. They will help to recreate a picture of the night sky and glowing megalopolises in your room.

How did the idea of ​​creation come about?

According to the general classification, “night city” curtains can be classified as light-proof. They allow almost complete prevention of light penetration from outside into the room.

The history of the creation of such products has two versions. The first says that the country of origin is Britain. During the Second World War, residents, afraid of night air strikes, tightly sealed the windows. Thus, depriving the pilots of a reference point, saving their lives. The war passed, and the functionality of such curtains was appreciated.

According to the second version, the origins should be sought in a Scandinavian country, where such a natural phenomenon as white nights is widespread. They provide normal rest and sleep, simulating the effect of a full sunset.

As for the “night city” specifically, the idea of ​​its creation is attributed to designer Ida Tonsgaard. For one of her clients, she cut out randomly placed circles on thick fabric. The uniqueness of the design was appreciated. The floor was covered with a “field” that could be compared to pearls or the starry sky.

The idea developed. Soon they began to produce perforated curtains with various ornaments and city outlines.

How to choose the right fabric?

To create high-quality, neat perforation, a material with high density and good shape retention is required. Blackout fabric fits this description most accurately. Acrylic foam and chemical compounds impregnating three textile layers are used in its production.

The production technology provides a number of advantages:

1. Soundproofing.
2. Thermal insulation. The reverse side of the fabric is light in color, which allows it to diffuse sunlight.
3. Does not burn. When exposed to open fire, it begins to melt.
4. Wear-resistant.
5. Hypoallergenic.
6. Does not emit toxic substances.

There are two ways of interlacing threads:

1. Blackout Linen. Has a relief surface. Imitates the interweaving of fibers in natural linen.
2. Blackout Shine. Contains satin thread. It gives smoothness.

Pay attention to the ease of care. Does not require frequent washing or ironing. Has dust-repellent properties. 1-2 washes per year are enough.

What to expect?

The effect of perforation is noticeable not only during the day, but also at night. In daylight, the sun's rays, falling into the holes, are scattered, forming a mosaic of "bunnies" on the floor and walls. A similar picture is observed at night, with significant street lighting. It may seem that you see the outline of buildings in the distance.

What are the most popular city options?

Any plots, combinations of geometric figures can be used as a basis for application. Various types of famous buildings are recognized as the best solution worldwide. In this case, you get not only a play of light, but also an illusion. As if you went on a trip without getting out of your own bed.

The most popular options are the following:

• New York.
• Sydney.
• Dubai.
• Hong Kong.
• Shanghai.
• London.

Various angles are possible. For example, it could be a view of a skyscraper or a bird's eye view.

The list can be quite impressive. Any of the landscapes of a modern business center of a developed city will be perfect.

What is the manufacturing process?

The production of high-quality curtains requires special equipment. It is performed using a high-precision laser, which ensures the filigree of the pattern. It is forbidden to use photographs or drawings as a layout. The outlines are blurred and will not be clearly conveyed. The process itself resembles burning, it is called guilloche.

The work consists of the following stages:

1. Preparatory stage. Selection of material. Creation of a unique layout.
2. Writing a program that will be loaded into the computer that controls the laser machine.
3. Direct laser treatment.

• The canvas is firmly fixed. This prevents the drawing from “smudging”. Ensures that the cuts are in precisely specified places.
• A beam is induced in the laser tube and through a system of mirrors it hits the laser head. It is focused from the lens. Cutting, perforation, and corrugation begin according to a given pattern.

Control is carried out using computers. The human factor is reduced to a minimum. Errors are possible at the stage of entering the required result into the software.

Most equipment has its own memory, so subsequent copies of the original product are made without a computer.

What is important is that this production technology achieves the following results:

• Accuracy.
• Speed.
• Accuracy. The design is applied at the same time, the edges are processed. Deformation is prevented.
• The sizes of the slits can be not only large, but also small. Due to this, the range of the degree of light transmission fluctuates from 90 to 30%.
• Several layers of fabric can be processed simultaneously.

Possible variations with materials, textures

In addition to the above-mentioned type, other fabrics can be used to create curtains with a night city effect. This may be necessary, for example, if you do not want to achieve too much of a contrasting effect, but want a calmer and softer effect. To achieve this goal, it is worth choosing a light structure. Preferably light shades. In this case, the light rays will break through not only through the perforated pattern, but also through the overall fabric.

Let's look at classic solutions for making curtains.

• Linen. Natural fabric of plant origin. Resistant to fading. Durable material. There are disadvantages. Linen wrinkles very easily, "shrinks" when washed. These facts make it not the best option for our curtains, since it is difficult to achieve clear lines.
• Cotton. Its properties are very similar to linen, so it is also not ideal for our purposes.
• Silk. Smooth and quite durable. Disadvantages: difficult to care for and high price.
• Satin. Cotton fabric with an elastic structure.
• Wool. There are a great many types of woolen fabrics. They mostly have similar parameters. Strong. Durable. Do not cause allergies. Do not wrinkle.
• Jacquard. Synthetic curtain fabric. Flowing. Shiny. Quite stiff.

Modern technologies allow laser processing of many types of fabrics. But when choosing, it is worth considering a lot of nuances. It is better to give preference to a practical, non-stretching, non-deformable material. In this case, the result of the work will meet expectations.

Additional information. Pay attention not only to the outer side of the fabric, but also to the inner side. As was written above, the outer side is able to create a thermoregulation effect. This will be especially useful for residents of the southern regions. Your curtains will have a functional side. In this case, this is important.

Examples of images

What is usually depicted on such products? Here are the main examples:

• If you chose New York, the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building are some of the most recognizable skyscrapers in the world.

  

• Manhattan. A popular type used in many interiors.
• The Gherkin, better known as the Gherkin, is a landmark that can be found in London.

  

• Burj Al Arab Hotel. Dubai's calling card.
• A view of the famous Opera House opening in Sydney.
• Central Plaza. Hong Kong.

How and where to apply?

The versatility of the curtains night city has no limits. They can be successfully used in the interiors of places of cultural recreation. For example, cafes and restaurants. They will look advantageous in office premises.

But their main advantage is to create almost complete darkness in the rooms. And, therefore, the ideal place for use will be bedrooms.

Simplicity and originality make it possible to fit them into almost any style of room design. The most successful combination will be observed with minimalism, mixed style, loft, avant-garde, and other styles.

To summarize the above, I would like to draw attention to the following:

• The ideas offered to you are an inexpensive, functional way to add zest to the decor of any room.
• Perforation is possible not only on roller blinds. These are, for example, blinds, which have a number of their own advantages.

  

• When choosing a manufacturer, pay attention to how modern the machines used in production are.
• Try to choose a simple, correct option. These are the curtains that look the most advantageous.

Video: installation and demonstration of the operation of roller blinds with perforation