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Choosing Window Blinds For Your Home
by Savion Delancy
http://www.hblinds.com
If you're looking for window coverings that are beautiful,
functional, and economical, then there's a window blind for
you. Window blinds offer privacy, light control, insulation
and style. Used with curtains and draperies or alone, they
can fade into the background, or accent a beautiful window
with a classic or contemporary treatment that calls
attention to architectural detailing or the stunning view
outside.
The newest fashions in window blinds can do far more than
give you privacy and control the light in the room. Take a
look at how the latest technologies and options can update
the face of your windows.
There are four main reasons for deciding to use window
blinds: privacy, light control, insulation and style. The
relative importance of each differs from person to person
and room to room, and should be your guide to choosing the
style of window blinds that you'll be happiest with over the
years.
If Insulation Is Important: Solid window blinds like Roman
or Holland shades offer the best insulation properties.
They'll help keep heat in during the winter and the sun's
heat out in the summer. There are three basic styles of
solid window blinds.
The snap-in variety of glass window blinds allow you to
change the color and style of your window coverings easily
to match your decor. A motorized adjustment control tilts
the slats and raises and lowers the blinds. For even more
versatility, because they fit INSIDE the glass, you can
control top and bottom blinds separately.
Roman Blinds One of the most popular styles for do-it-
yourselfers, Roman blinds are made of solid fabric or woven
wood designed to pull up in soft, even pleats. The mechanism
may be as simple as bone or plastic rings with a string or
ribbon to gather the pleats, or as complicated as an
electric motor to pull the fabric up evenly. Roman blinds
can be custom designed your choice of fabric to fit your
style, and give a room a soft, classic feel.
One of the newest options in solid window blinds are
honeycomb blinds and shades. Fabric fitted over interior
'frames' pulls up easily and avoids the uneven appearance
that so often is a problem with Roman window blinds. In
addition, their construction forms an added insulating layer
of air between the window and your room for superior
insulation from cold and heat.
If Light Control Is Important: Slatted blinds give you the
most control over how much light enters the room, and even
allows you to direct it by the angle at which the slats are
set. This can be vital in a home office or family room where
the glare on a screen can make working or watching
television uncomfortable. The two main styles of slatted
window blinds are horizontal or vertical.
Mini Blinds and Micro Blinds One of the most inexpensive
options for window coverings, mini blinds are available in
dozens of colors and sizes to fit all standard windows. Mini
blind slats are either 1/2 inch or 1/4 inch wide in contrast
to standard Venetian blinds with their 1-2 inch wide slats.
Hung inside the window frame against the glass, mini blinds
are an excellent choice for privacy, style and insulation.
If you're decorating on a budget, a mini blind that
coordinates with the furnishings in your room topped by a
simple valance is a stylish, classic look.
Whatever you choose, you'll find it at great prices. The new
materials and manufacturing processes have brought prices
within reach of any homeowner. You'll find many reputable
dealers of quality window blinds on the internet, as well as
hints and tips on how to measure your windows to ensure a
perfect fit.
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