Have You Thought About Blinds?

Blinds offer an attractive alternative to curtains, although aren’t always considered. They are economical, easy to care for, and offer superior privacy. There is a style to fit any budget or room. By choosing a classic style, your blinds can fit into the changing decor of any room. Understanding the options when it comes to window blinds is an important first step in choosing the right kind for your design needs.

Vertical blinds are perhaps the most common in both home and office settings. They consist of plastic or aluminium vanes that run vertically and are held in place with a string. They can be raised to allow light in or the vanes can be rotated to allow light in while affording privacy. Though not as stylish as other options, they are economical and can be dressed up with a fabric swag to conceal the head rail. They are easy to clean, only requiring periodic dusting, and durable.Wooden Venetian blinds offer similar construction to vertical blinds but are much more sophisticated in appearance. In an office setting they can lend a degree of professionalism that vertical blinds may lack. At home, wood can be chosen to compliment molding and accents in order to tie the room together. There extreme durability and easy upkeep make these a good choice.

Panel blinds are usually made of fabric or wood and come in two styles. Some are similar to a horizontal version of Venetian blinds and others are two or more sliding panels. They are suited especially to floor length windows and sliding glass doors. The wooden styles only require a bit of dusting where as fabric panel blinds may need spot cleaning on occasion.

Roman blinds have long been a favourite window treatment for professional designers. Also called roman shades, they are a panel of fabric that covers the window and when raised pleats attractively. These are perfect if you like the look of curtains but want the practicality of blinds in your home. When the blinds are raised they do not offer as much privacy as other styles but this is offset by their dramatic diffusion of light when they are closed.

Pleated blinds work on the same theory as vertical blinds except they are fabric that is pleated in such a way as to cause a pocket within two layers giving the blinds their pleated appearance. These blinds work well on traditional windows, but can also be made to fit round or curved windows. They can be raised and lowered or left closed where they will diffuse the natural light wonderfully.

When choosing blinds, decide what you are want them to provide. Whether it is privacy, light control, or style there is a choice that will fit your needs.

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