Things To Keep in Mind When Shopping for Blinds

Choice and variety are the primary expectations in the 21st century society. Years ago, when I was a little kid, the local coffee shop served coffee either plain black or with sugar and cream. Today, if I put together the choices on the menu at the same coffee shop, I could easily assemble a small dictionary. The same goes for a number of other products which can be a blessing but also a curse if you don’t know what exactly you are looking for. For the sake of clearing up one confusion at a time, today, we’ll talk about window blinds.

Our love for sunshine and large windows poses a problem – how to protect your privacy, have the desired amount of lighting come in the room and still keep the aesthetic appeal of your large windows? Ouch. That’s quite the desire. Now here’s a bit of history. The origin of blinds can be traced as far back as ancient Persia, which gave them plenty of time to evolve into the many styles we know today. Because the industry is constantly changing, your best bet when choosing blinds for your home is going through the many choices that a reputable online blind shop offers.

It’s always good to discuss things with a professional. You can contact the experts from the blind shop to give you further advice on colours, patterns and materials. Also, once you choose what you want, they can help you correctly measure and install the blinds. Moreover, professionals are aware of all the latest developments concerning different styles of blinds such as Venetians, vertical, roller blinds or Roman blinds, and can tell you which are best suited for your windows. Just so you won’t feel completely ignorant when shopping for blinds, here are some key features of the most popular types of blinds.

• Venetians are usually the number one choice for people who love the traditional look. They are quite versatile and work well in any room design and on virtually any window style. Venetians come in wood variants, which are mostly picked by homeowners, and aluminium ones, which look best in a business setting. One tricky thing about Venetians is that their horizontal slats collect a lot of dust, so prepare for a lot of cleaning.
• Then, there are vertical blinds for people who want to break away from the usual norm. They are designed similar to Venetians but with a vertical pulling system instead of a horizontal one. The wide slats which can be stacked to the side are perfect for large windows or sliding glass doors. Paper or fabric models are perfect for homes, while there are aluminium models for office environments.
• Roller and Roman blinds have many similarities, however there are some important differences as well. Both types are popular among people who want to make a significant decorative statement, but they are not good at regulating the light. It’s either letting the sun in or completely blocking it out, no dimming in between. Roller shades are for old-fashioned enthusiasts – they are made from fabric materials with a mechanism which winds them into a dowel. Roman shades are also made of fabrics, but are gathered into neat accordion pleats, which is an interesting twist to the usual roller blind. These are for people who love the traditional, but also like to try new things out.