Privacy protection and cosiness carry a name. The wooden blinds , The natural wood tone in combination with slatscreate a wonderful symbiosis that increases the comfort in the living room. Not only unwanted views are blocked from the outside, even the intense sunlight no longer reaches the room. A pleasant atmosphere arises, because the damped darkens only slightly. Thanks to adjustable slats, the incidence of light can be determined individually.

The need for privacy and sun protection

Visual and sun protectionhave always been used. The need for privacy and for a shady place man carries in himself. The openings of the house walls have always been closed by flaps. They could be opened or closed again as needed and also gave some protection during the night. Initially, folding or sliding shutters were therefore used. However, the sliding shutter also offered the possibility of only half closing the opening. The Mashrabiya, the oriental way of protecting the window with richly decorated wood, is especially well-known. Historically, it has protected the wives from the stare of men. Visually, this pretty woodwork shows a different form of window covering. However, in the modern European world, wooden blinds are popular today. They score with just as much charm and fit wonderfully into the contemporary living trend of living room and bedroom.

The origin of the wooden blinds to the present day

Based on the principle of the Orient, the French were the term used in the 19th century louvrecoined. Translated, it means „jealousy“ and finally proves that with the original craftsmanship foreign lovers should be kept away. In Europe, however, the first fins were incorporated. The small movable boards were arranged so that the adjustment was possible at any time. The first modern sunscreen in 19th century Europe was born. In Germany, the first wooden blinds were made since 1854. Even then, the known today functioning was known. Small cords connect each individual lamella with each other, thus ensuring the stepless adjustment of the lamellae. Thanks to mechanical manufacturing, lamellas can today be produced in different thicknesses. This modern woodworking allows very thin lamellas with a thickness of less than 0.5 mm. Nevertheless, they show the natural structure of the wood and are almost transparent in the same breath. Thicker fins of 1 mm in turn can darken or darken the room more easily.

Individual room design with wooden blinds

The design possibilities are therefore no limits. In rooms such as the bedroom or the bathroom, slats are suitable for privacy, So no one is observed when changing or the body care. Decisive should be in the selection of the wooden blinds Of course, always be the respective orientation of the window. Operation is via the torsion bar, with which the slats are aligned and the pull cord, which allows the pulling up. Just as easy as any other blind. If you want a more comfortable way, select the electrical control remote Control, The 27 mm wooden blinds from cherry tree shows how the room with a wooden blinds harmoniously changed. Thanks to the neutral wood structure, such a window decoration can be ideally combined with any style of living.

The care of a wooden blind is very simple. Basically, it is sufficient to clean the fins with the appropriate nozzle of a vacuum cleaner. Furthermore, the trade also offers special lamellar cleaners. With such a lamellar cleaner, the top and bottom are cleaned at the same time. Even a damp cloth immediately absorbs the unwanted dust. The slats should be adjusted so that the surface can be easily wiped off.