Some homeowners can’t be fully satisfied with a simple window replacement as they are constantly searching for new ways on improving and refreshing their homes. When faced with the decision for choosing window treatments, lots of homeowners panic and make a forced decision. This is understandable as window treatment is a complicated subject even for qualified interior designers.
Why Window Blinds?
Recently homeowners started to choose window blinds over curtains and drapes. Window blinds are the most popular window treatments and this is because of the many benefits they bring to homes:
- Functionality – The way window blinds function enable homeowners to adjust and control the amount of sunlight entering the room. This is used for adjusting comfort in a room, protecting art pieces and furniture from being destroyed and controlling room temperature.
- Higher Energy Efficiency – Compared to drapes, blinds are more solid and firm. This is why they are better insulators and have higher energy efficiency. In the hot summer days to maintain a cool atmosphere in your home, use the blinds on the windows and prevent the entrance of unwanted sun rays.
- Cost Effective – Window blinds are cost-effective as they require less maintenance and have a lower price on the market. Some blinds made out of quality wood material can be more expensive than the casual textile blinds, but they too will prove to save up on some money for future maintenance.
- Quality – The quality of light blockage which window blinds provide makes them ideal for preserving our privacy and security. Drapes cannot protect us from curious viewers, but blinds can. That is why big fans of drapes decide to combine the two and enjoy all window treatment benefits.
Types of Blinds
Window blinds are used across the globe so it isn’t a shock that there is a large variety of types out there. When it comes to the material, you can buy blinds made out of ivory wood, aluminium, textile, vinyl and even bamboo. Choosing the right material should be influenced by your practicality preferences and aesthetic desires.
Since we mentioned aesthetic desires, we should also warn you that they will be put to the ultimate test when faced with the infinite numbers of patterns and colors a blind can have. But when it comes to ways of functioning (without minding several sub-categories), there are 5 main types of blinds: Roller, Roman, Venetian, Vertical and Panel Track.
How to Choose Window Blinds
Choosing the right blinds for your home mainly consists of carefully combining the 3 characteristics of a blind: material, function, color and pattern. This would have seemed like an easy job it these characteristics didn’t bring a thousand other qualities with them. For instance, wood is a commonly desired material for a blind as gives a certain sense of stylish warmth.
Your budget is tight and your energy bills are getting higher as cold winds blow where you come from, so you go for cheap wood, not knowing that the quality of energy efficiency will depend on the wood type and so will texture of the overall room and the risk of mold growth.
This is the reason why when shopping for a blind, you should previously distinguish your priorities and needs or so-called-factors of choice. This will help you in focusing on the task rather than being distracted by the beauty and variety of window blinds. Here are some common factors for choosing the right blinds:
- Positioning of a Room- whether the needed amount of sunlight enters on a daily basis
- Preservation of Privacy – some homeowners value privacy more than others and some types of window blinds are better for this job than others
- The Room’s Aesthetic – the style of a home should dictate the type of blinds you are going for. Other than being practical and efficient, window blinds can increase the overall aesthetics of a room
- The Budget – window blinds have differences in price depending on material and size. You should consult with an expert to find the most budget-friendly solution
- The Type of Window – there are blinds for every window type. Some blinds are better fitted for specific window types and when it comes to choosing blinds, try to imagine how these two would work together.
- Practicality Preferences – each type of blind offers a different living atmosphere. The way you open the blinds, the amount of light they transfer, required maintenance and outside-view visibility influence daily life.
When you recognize your priorities and desires, go to the experts and ask for their suggestions on blinds that will satisfy your needs in the fullest. With time, designers found ways to satisfy multiple factors and preferences in one, single-blind. For instance, Light-filtering blinds offer homeowners an unobstructed view while also protecting them from the eyes of “curious neighbors”. On the other hand, room darkening blinds enable homeowners to enjoy a healthy nap with darkening up the room in an instant.
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