Readymade
blinds are cheap and are available in the colors that you want. However, even
if the size seems to match, it is better to get customized blinds. The size of
blinds is a sensitive issue because a slight variation in size can spoil the
looks of the place where it is installed. Remember that the beauty of blinds is
accentuated by its perfect fit. A slight mismatch in measurement can make the
thing look very awkward and you might regret your decision to go for readily
available stuff.
blinds are cheap and are available in the colors that you want. However, even
if the size seems to match, it is better to get customized blinds. The size of
blinds is a sensitive issue because a slight variation in size can spoil the
looks of the place where it is installed. Remember that the beauty of blinds is
accentuated by its perfect fit. A slight mismatch in measurement can make the
thing look very awkward and you might regret your decision to go for readily
available stuff.
Hard or soft?
Some
people may be fond of metallic finishes while some others may have a liking for
soft fabrics to fabricate the kind of blinds that they want. Taking into
consideration color preferences and materials of construction the choice can be
between hard and soft material. Wood, faux wood and aluminum comprise the group
of hard materials while different kinds of fabrics and fabric like materials
such as soft faux leather and faux suede constitute the softer variety. Roller
blinds and Roman blinds belong to the soft category and Venetian blinds and
Vertical blinds belong to the hard category. But irrespective of being hard or
soft, flexibility is common to both categories.
people may be fond of metallic finishes while some others may have a liking for
soft fabrics to fabricate the kind of blinds that they want. Taking into
consideration color preferences and materials of construction the choice can be
between hard and soft material. Wood, faux wood and aluminum comprise the group
of hard materials while different kinds of fabrics and fabric like materials
such as soft faux leather and faux suede constitute the softer variety. Roller
blinds and Roman blinds belong to the soft category and Venetian blinds and
Vertical blinds belong to the hard category. But irrespective of being hard or
soft, flexibility is common to both categories.
Roman blinds
These
fabric shades made from hemp or linen, cotton, silk or other leather like and
suede like materials can be raised and lowered by using a control cord. When
raised, the fabric folds up to a pleated design that looks very stylish and
elegant.
fabric shades made from hemp or linen, cotton, silk or other leather like and
suede like materials can be raised and lowered by using a control cord. When
raised, the fabric folds up to a pleated design that looks very stylish and
elegant.
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The flat Roman blinds is the commonly
used variety that opens up to flat pleats of the fabric that looks very
pleasing to the eyes.
The flat Roman blinds is the commonly
used variety that opens up to flat pleats of the fabric that looks very
pleasing to the eyes.
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Light weight fabrics are used to make
the relaxed Roman blinds that create rounded folds.
Light weight fabrics are used to make
the relaxed Roman blinds that create rounded folds.
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The balloon type makes the blinds look like filled with air.
The balloon type makes the blinds look like filled with air.
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The most elegant looking is the hobbled
type, which when open, have the edges leaning outward.
The most elegant looking is the hobbled
type, which when open, have the edges leaning outward.
Roller blinds
This
spring operated device uses a slightly stiffened quality of fabric and comes in
a single piece design that can also be used in combination with curtains when
placed behind it. The style can differ for this easy to fit window treatment
that can be used to vary the degree of light entry and privacy by varying the thickness
and quality of fabric that is used.
spring operated device uses a slightly stiffened quality of fabric and comes in
a single piece design that can also be used in combination with curtains when
placed behind it. The style can differ for this easy to fit window treatment
that can be used to vary the degree of light entry and privacy by varying the thickness
and quality of fabric that is used.
Venetian blinds
This
is the most common type of window blinds that are cheap and long lasting. These
are highly versatile as the slats that constitute it can be tilted to any angle
and even rolled up or lowered down to control the amount of light that enters
the room. Wood, aluminum, plastic, vinyl and faux wood are the different
materials that are used for these blinds that are operated by cords and
tilters.
is the most common type of window blinds that are cheap and long lasting. These
are highly versatile as the slats that constitute it can be tilted to any angle
and even rolled up or lowered down to control the amount of light that enters
the room. Wood, aluminum, plastic, vinyl and faux wood are the different
materials that are used for these blinds that are operated by cords and
tilters.
Vertical blinds
These
are similar in construction to the venetian blinds but the slats or vanes are
place vertically that hang from the top rail. This stylish and fashionable
treatment suits windows with large heights.
are similar in construction to the venetian blinds but the slats or vanes are
place vertically that hang from the top rail. This stylish and fashionable
treatment suits windows with large heights.
With
so many options, you are sure to find the right style and price of blinds that
can make you happy.
so many options, you are sure to find the right style and price of blinds that
can make you happy.