All Things Concerning Window Treatments
Variety and choice are fundamental expectations in the 21st century. When I was a kid, coffee was either black or with sugar and cream. Nowadays, however, I could probably write a small dictionary with a list of all the coffee choices at my nearest Starbucks. Actually, I’ll probably need a dictionary to explain all of the different coffee choices.
When it comes to window treatments, it’s pretty much the same story – millions of choices to pick from. Having this many choices should be a blessing, not bewildering, so try to look on the bright side of this. Let’s go a little more in depth regarding some options in order to make the process of buying window treatments from a blind shop much more easier.
Let’s begin with the basics. Blinds are hard window treatments constructed from vanes or slats, which can be adjusted by a manually handled pull cord, a remote control or a wand. Blinds can be adjusted, and the slats can stay tightly closed to provide light control and privacy, or can be tilted open to allow in the amount of light that you need or want. And lastly, when they’re completely pulled up and stacked at the top of the window, they provide an unobstructed view.
You will come across different types of blinds when visiting a blind shop, including vertical or horizontal, and their style can also vary. The blinds can be roman, venetian, roller or double. The choice is completely up to you to decide how you want to dress your windows and complement your interior.
If you want to promote elegance, wood is your go-to choice, whereas aluminium or sheer fabrics have a more contemporary look. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t be open to ideas and experiment a bit. After all, the beauty of blinds is their versatility.
Moreover, you can choose how you want your blinds to raise and lower. Will it be bottom-up, or top-down? Or a bit of both? Light and privacy issues will be the determining factors of this decision. But overall, blinds are like most products – you get what you pay for. Inexpensive blinds can seem like a decent choice, as long as they come from a reputable shop. But my personal advice is: don’t be penny-wise and pound-foolish when purchasing blinds.
Bottom line is, if you’re looking for a window treatment that can completely transform your home, while being extremely functional, window blinds are the way to go. You can freely experiment with the style and material as most types of blinds can go well with various interior design schemes.
