By Mack Pablo
Choosing how to dress your windows can be quite challenging. A great option
to consider is dressing your window with blinds. There are many styles to choose
from, and the easiest way to narrow this down is to work out what you require
for the room, as well as what kind of maintenance you are willing to take on.
Base your choice on privacy requirements, sun prevention, cleaning, and of
course visual appeal. Here are a few window blind choices and descriptions to
help you narrow down your choice:
Plantation shutters
Plantation shutters are energy efficient as well as visually attractive. They offer shade in hot summers, and help protect your home in cold winters. When closed they offer complete privacy and filter out light completely, and when open they provide a very open spacious feel to a room. Ventilation is another plus, making plantation shutters a great choice if you wish to have a lot of natural light and cooling control. The downside is that they can be very expensive, especially if you have a lot of windows in your home. Budget-wise, there are a variety of materials available for plantation shutters these days, so there are alternative options to the traditional costlier wood shutters. Another plus is that plantation shutters also add value to your home.
Vertical blinds
Vertical blinds fit almost any décor style and, if you require something more "dressier", can be easily paired with curtains. Vertical blinds are very attractive in most rooms, and offer much the same effect as plantation shutters, at a much reduced cost. A variety of materials such as plastic, metal and wood, are available for vertical blinds, but be aware that wood blinds should not be used in any room with high-moisture content, such as a bathroom, as they will warp.
Honeycomb blinds
Honeycomb blinds offer up to 99% sun protection in your home, which makes them an energy-efficient option to consider. Honeycomb blinds are great for rooms where there is a lot of sunlight or bright light, as they will help drop your cooling bill considerably. The down side to honeycomb blinds his that there are no middle ground shade options; they are either open or closed. So not a good option if you wish to filter light in a variety of ways. They can also be rather tricky to clean.
Roman blinds
Roman blinds are a visually very attractive window dressing option, and can also be teamed with curtains for a dressier effect. Roman blinds offer a great deal of versatility as they can be created with any fabric design or pattern desired. They are reasonably priced and can be washed in the same way as curtains once the rods are removed. Not a good option for high-moisture rooms such as the bathroom, however, as they can be prone to developing mildew.
Whatever style of blind you eventually choose, keep in mind maintenance. Your blind will only look good if well maintained and cared for. Make sure they are fitted exactly to the window for the most visually pleasing appearance and to ensure the best shading. There are many companies that specialize in measuring and fitting your blinds as well as curtains and awnings, which you can find via your local directory, or online.
Plantation shutters
Plantation shutters are energy efficient as well as visually attractive. They offer shade in hot summers, and help protect your home in cold winters. When closed they offer complete privacy and filter out light completely, and when open they provide a very open spacious feel to a room. Ventilation is another plus, making plantation shutters a great choice if you wish to have a lot of natural light and cooling control. The downside is that they can be very expensive, especially if you have a lot of windows in your home. Budget-wise, there are a variety of materials available for plantation shutters these days, so there are alternative options to the traditional costlier wood shutters. Another plus is that plantation shutters also add value to your home.
Vertical blinds
Vertical blinds fit almost any décor style and, if you require something more "dressier", can be easily paired with curtains. Vertical blinds are very attractive in most rooms, and offer much the same effect as plantation shutters, at a much reduced cost. A variety of materials such as plastic, metal and wood, are available for vertical blinds, but be aware that wood blinds should not be used in any room with high-moisture content, such as a bathroom, as they will warp.
Honeycomb blinds
Honeycomb blinds offer up to 99% sun protection in your home, which makes them an energy-efficient option to consider. Honeycomb blinds are great for rooms where there is a lot of sunlight or bright light, as they will help drop your cooling bill considerably. The down side to honeycomb blinds his that there are no middle ground shade options; they are either open or closed. So not a good option if you wish to filter light in a variety of ways. They can also be rather tricky to clean.
Roman blinds
Roman blinds are a visually very attractive window dressing option, and can also be teamed with curtains for a dressier effect. Roman blinds offer a great deal of versatility as they can be created with any fabric design or pattern desired. They are reasonably priced and can be washed in the same way as curtains once the rods are removed. Not a good option for high-moisture rooms such as the bathroom, however, as they can be prone to developing mildew.
Whatever style of blind you eventually choose, keep in mind maintenance. Your blind will only look good if well maintained and cared for. Make sure they are fitted exactly to the window for the most visually pleasing appearance and to ensure the best shading. There are many companies that specialize in measuring and fitting your blinds as well as curtains and awnings, which you can find via your local directory, or online.
Tip Top Blinds are Melbournes Premier Blind,
Curtain & Awning Centre. They offer an extensive range of high-quality
window furnishings for internal and external use. For more details visit their
website tiptopblinds.com.
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