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By Riky Sen 

 

If you are planning of changing the look of your home or you have just shifted in a new apartment the most important thing which you should consider is your windows. In the past people used traditional curtains for their windows but nowadays window blinds are great alternative for window coverings. There are many types such as vertical, roller, Venetian, office, mini, blackout roller, motorised blinds and wooden blinds. You can select the blinds according to your need and budget. While in curtains you will not find so much of options. There are many reasons of using blinds as your window treatment.

By installing blinds you can have privacy and transparency according to your desire. The blinds will not allow seeing the outsiders inside your room directly through your windows.
You will find very pleasing when you will hang blinds on your windows. You can define blind as the love of accessorizing your house. Blinds can give a decorating effect which a traditional curtain can never give. You can also have a classic effect by adding vertical or horizontal line for uniformity of your window detail.
You can also add effects around your house with the help of these blinds. For example for better manipulation of lighting and room darkening blinds are just the perfect. You can adjust the amount of light entering in your home by adjusting the slats of blinds. If you do not want any light to come in your room then you can close the slats completely. In this way you can adjust the light according to your desire.
It can also work as energy saver by keeping your room heat in winter and cool in summer.
It will also solve your noise problem. If your apartment or house is near the busy street and you usually get disturbed by the outside noise then by installing window blind you can solve your problem. Blinds will not allow the outside noise to enter in your room or if you have kids in your house and you do not want the noise go outside your house and disturb your neighbours then also blinds can solve your problem.

Blinds are very easier to install than curtains. You can easily install your type of blind in your window and can save installation fee. They are very easy to maintain and clean also. Blinds catch less dust therefore you can easily clean them without any hassle with the help of blind cleaners. You can also clean your blind by dry cleaning. Whereas cleaning the curtains are very difficult because they are heavy.

By using these blinds you can experience the change and always remember that change is happiness.

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The author is a leading window blinds company in the UK offering comprehensive range of blinds like vertical blinds, roller blinds, etc at affordable prices. The company offers environment friendly blinds to contribute towards healthy world.

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Blinds Can Be Called By Their Names

By Judith Persit

Often consumers visit their local window coverings store, or their web stores, to select a type of covering for the windows in their home or office. The visit will start with the customer entering the store and approaching the salesperson in the store, "I am looking for window treatments for my home." Then the salesperson in the store will push what is giving him the highest commission, or what they think is the easiest choice for the customer to make, thus leading to a quick sale.

Sometimes these salespeople will offer only the lowest cost items to get the easiest sale. Other times, they will show the most expensive products, thinking that the customer will not know where else to be educated regarding window treatments. The search for information about the many and various types of blinds starts here in this article, where we will discuss the correct names of several types that one can purchase.

Most blinds are called by the name that describes what they are. Let's take a little time to learn about these different names. In other articles, we will discuss how to use them, and the benefits of each kind.

Horizontal blinds have slats that are horizontal, or side to side. These come in several varieties, and the names for these are usually based on the material from which they are manufactured. When made from metal, they are usually made from aluminum these days, so these can be called aluminum blinds. (These were traditionally called venetian blinds, and this name is still used in the industry.) Other types of horizontals are made from wood, so these are called wood blinds. There are also fake, or faux wood products used in horizontals, and these are called faux wood blinds. Some people choose basic plastic slat material for their louvers, and this material is correctly called PVC, so these are called PVC horizontal blinds.

Vertical blinds are those that have the material running up and down, or hanging (vertically) from a track. Vertical blinds can be made from fabric- so they get the name fabric vertical blinds. Others made be made from aluminum, and these are called aluminum vertical blinds. Aluminum vertical blinds are not sold often anymore, but they are still out there. Then, there is plastic, again using PVC, to make PVC verticals. Those made from PVC used to be the least expensive type, but recent changes have meant that only entry level PVC verticals are the lowest prices.
Then, one can consider what is a micro or mini blind? These are made from aluminum, and they are smaller than the traditional Venetians. How much smaller you might ask? Well, if Venetians (and wood or faux wood blinds) are 2 inches deep, then the minis are 1 inch deep. Micros are even smaller at half of an inch deep.

The above are the basic types of blinds out there, but there are some specialty styles to consider. These start with skylight, motorized and between the panes. We will discuss these types a little.
Skylight blinds are just what you would think. These are made for skylights. Usually these are small treatments, and often minis, which use specialty control systems. When used in skylights, window treatments need to be controlled differently than regular window coverings.


Motorized blinds can be any of the types of products we already discussed, but are motorized. These motors are getting more affordable, and can have increasing amounts of functions, including control over the internet.
Between the panes blinds are made to function inside a window, or a door. Some innovative manufacturers of glass materials are now leaving open spaces in their windows, and some are selling integrated window treatments between the glass for these windows. These are usually low functioning mini blinds, and they are quit a lot more expensive than simply buying a regular window and standard minis. The convenience factor of cleaning and protection of them have made them worth a look for some who are replacing windows.

Educating yourself about the correct names for the types of blinds in the stores or for sale on the websites will dramatically help you find what you are looking for. Ask for them by name, and ask about options or alternatives. You never know what you will see. The window treatments industry has many innovative products coming our regularly.

Judith Persit is an interior designer specializing in window treatments. Judith writes about vertical blinds. Learn more regarding blinds at her website.

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Impressions: Vertical Blinds

IMPRESSIONS
 

Vane Size		3 ½”
Colors		Whites, neutrals, pastels, and bold
Material		PVC vinyl
Textures		Smooth and various patterned textures
System		Standard chain & cord control, wand control
Valance Options		Regular valance, round valance, crown corner valance, cornice valance
Motorization Options		N/A
Benefits		• Anti-static treatment to resist dirt and dust • Self-aligning headrail mechanism • Available in larger sizes • UV-coated slats to seal the color and resist scratches and discoloration • Self-aligning, ivory colored headrail • Easy to clean • Long-lasting
Light Filtering/Privacy		Excellent
Sizes Available		Width: 12” – 204” Height: 12” – 150”

Six Tips for Great Window Treatments

Spruce up those windows to make your kitchen more attractive with six easy-to-do ideas.

1. MINIMAL IS IN
Strip away heavy window coverings and replace with simple shades. One path to less fabric is using an upholstered cornice, says Sue Pelley, national spokesperson for Interiors by Decorating Den, or a flap valance like the Ace three-piece set from Swags Galore.

Design by Sue Adams

2. LIGHTEN UP
Natural light in the kitchen is essential. "Pleated shades offer a privacy treatment and still allow plenty of light," says Pelley.
Just one example of an attractive pleated shade is the Smith + Noble version, available in tones ranging from White to Sky Blue, in subtle stripes and a tropical-looking pattern. It even comes in versions suitable for skylights or arched windows.
 Design by Gail Drury

3. PICK CURRENT COLORS
If you're using fabric, make sure it's in a contemporary tone.
"The terra cotta shades are very 'in' mixed with greens, blacks and golds," says Pelley. "You can also mix cotton fabric prints, either within a treatment or coordinating a print in the valance or cornice with another print on the cushion seats or place mats."
If your kitchen is particularly tiny, then light, cool colors can make it look larger and brighter, while dark, warm colors can make an oversized kitchen more inviting.
Design by Beth Haley

4. TRY SOME TEXTURE
Another hot trend is Roman shades made of rattan, bamboo or other natural fibers, says Pelley: "They add visual interest with their texture, but still roll up smoothly like the Roman shades of old."

Design by Lin Lee

 
  5. SOFTEN DIRECT LIGHT
Too much direct sunlight is also an issue in kitchens, says Pelley, since it makes it hot and unpleasant to work in. Simple wood blinds or woven wood shades, like the Provenance sold by Hunter Douglas, will filter the light without looking too heavy.  

Design by Jill Hertz

6. CONSIDER SOME CURVES
"There are typically lots of straight lines in the kitchen — the cabinets, the appliances, the counters —everything is straight or square," says Pelley. "It's a good idea to add a window treatment with soft curves to open the space up, especially in a small kitchen."
Arching a valance is a good option, particularly over the sink. Other options include a curved cornice, a box-pleated valance with a curved line along the bottom or a London Shade from Smith + Noble that is nearly flat at the top but falls from inverted pleats to gentle swags along the bottom, with wings at either side.
 Design by Phyllis Harbinger

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Decorating Bay Windows

• Some individuals may add some sort of carpeting to the flat area in front of the windows. This will soften the look. If the bay window is deep enough, you could even sit in the window like you’ve probably seen some people do. However, make sure the area is sturdy enough to sit in and star gaze.
• There are different types of bay window coverings you can use. Wood coverings are strong, you can go for the shutter appearance and open and close them as you please. This is a great way to add elegance to a room and also add functionality.
• Some individuals choose to add stained glass to bay to add color to the light coming into the room. The stained glass itself can add color quite easily.

Bay windows are spacious windows that can look drab or they can look excellent. However, it is the “drab” factor that leads people to decorating them. And you would be amazed at some of the ideas people come up.
Here is an idea of what you may see and what you can do to make your bay windows not so plain:

• You can try custom fitted roman shades for each individual window. This can accentuate the window and its qualities. These windows are actually quite linear and roman shades can reveal that.

• If you have bay windows in your bedroom, you can add curtains to the bottom half of the windows to add to privacy, but still allow light into the room.
• If you have various romantic window treatment elements in a room, a valance can make a considerable difference. This can unite the windows into one.
• Accordion shades can add to the color of the room and also let in as much or as little light as you want.
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All-in-all, the idea in decorating bay windows is to make the window look softer in the room and use them in whatever way you can to add color to the room. Instead of them being separate from the room, you are incorporating them into the room.
This is important when making them a focal point rather than something that seems to sit off to the side with no function whatsoever. When you are decorating bay shaped windows, you are in the process of making them functional and beautiful.
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