Blinds are a modern and stylish way of covering the windows in your home. They add to the look of a room, protect your furnishings from UV light that can sometimes be harmful, and give you lots of privacy. Some blinds that you can purchase in particular can give you complete control over the light that is entering a room, which you can’t do with any set of curtains.
Things To Take Into Consideration
Blinds for windows and doors come in a wide variety of styles, materials and colours. They are great for keeping your rooms cool in the summer, and warmer in the winter, too! Remember to ask yourself these questions when choosing your blinds to make it easier for you to decide:
- Do I want to let in light or block it out?
- Why do I need the blinds?
- How much privacy do I want?
- What room are the blinds going in? Do they match the furniture?
Once you’ve made note of the specifications you’d like you can begin to take a look at the different types of blinds:
Vertical Blinds
Vertical blinds are perfect for allowing you to control the amount of sunlight that enters a room. They can even be pulled totally to one side to let your room be fully lit up with natural light or even fully closed for total privacy.
Although vertical blinds are very versatile they look particularly good in an office, bedroom or bathroom.
Venetian Blinds
Venetian blinds are usually made of wood or aluminum material and are set horizontally. This kind of blind can be adjusted so you control the amount of light that is let into a room. These types of blinds are also perfect for small spaces, as it can help to make a small room look larger, like an optical illusion.
Roman Blinds
Roman blinds are good for raising the folded panels of the blind to let in natural light. These types of blinds come in a wide range of colours and materials, mainly wood and fabric and are perfect as an alternative to curtains.
Roller Blinds
Roller blinds use a beaded coil system to allow you to roll the blind up or down. You won’t be able to properly control the amount of light with these blinds, you can either completely block it out or let it in. They’re really good in a room with furniture you don’t want to fade due to UV rays! You can normally find these blinds in a range of materials, and even some with pretty patterns on them.
Pleated Blinds
Pleated blinds can be similar to Venetian blinds in the way they work. They have flat panels that help to gently filter the light, almost making the room glow.
There is literally a type of blind to suit every room. No matter your decoration, materials, patterns or colours you’ll be able to find something perfect that really finishes your room off, adds just the right amount of light, protects your furniture and gives you privacy. Blinds are a great alternative to curtains so give them a try!
