Windows are the eyes of our home. They frame the view of the outside world. We automatically want to flood our homes with as much natural light as we can get. Funnily enough, once we have it, we realize the real décor dilemma is actually more about controlling the light.
The roller blinds are easy to install, clean and maintain and you can buy them in both manual and in automatic varieties. Yeah, we thought you might be. There are oodles (yes, oodles) of window roller blinds and shades that can help you with this. With so many styles available it is not an open and shut deal to choose the right one. Here we have gathered our best advice to help you see your way through the process.
- Look At What The Room Needs
Windows are the main focal point in a room. You can now dress up your windows with window roller blinds without making any major investments. Just select the color, fabric and style of the blinds after assessing the good, the bad and the ugly parts of the room. You can use them in combination for doors and windows. The blinds are also ideal for major commercial installations.
- Choosing the style
- Vertical Blinds: If you have larger windows or doors or bi-fold glass doors or an entrance then opt for vertical window roller blinds. They are used in summer houses they keep hanging from the top of the window stack. Use them for drawing rooms, bedrooms and for small areas in kitchens also.
- Roller Blinds: If you are looking for privacy then go for roller blinds. They block the outside light and also any nosy neighbors. They keep the warm in winters and cool in the summers. They are easy to install.
- Roman Blinds: these are best for office spaces. They are made from soft fabric and operated via pulley so when you open the window the blinds turn into horizontal pleats so that the fabric allows some light in.
- Venetian Blinds: these window roller blinds are made from wood, plastic and metal. This can be used in bathroom, kitchen or any room where moisture content is more. They create a unique and money-saving design that gives better longevity and benefit to the aesthetic variety of your home.
- Your budget
Window roller blinds are priced by no of windows, size, fabric, patterns and features. So expected larger cost if you decide to cover up all the windows and doors at once.
- Cleaning
Window roller blinds do not require professional cleaning. They are simple to clean and maintain. You can choose fabric which re dust resistant, resistant to bacterial growth and resistant to stain. The fabric shouldn’t fade with sun’s UV light. You can use light vacuum to clean the blinds. You can use simple soap and water to clean the blinds. It is a better option when compared to the heavy curtain or drapery that you have to take to the dry-cleaning specialists.
- Operating System For Your Blinds
- Manual operation: these window roller blinds are operated with chains. The chain is made from nickel, so it looks sleek, and this operating system is recommended for smaller windows and door that are individually operated.
- Remote controlled operation: These blinds come some advantages like some manufacturers give the option to time the blinds and it will automatically open and close on the time set by you and some also have apps that can be download and installed in your phone to operate the blinds.
The above tips should help you pick window roller blinds that best suit you and your needs in the house or office or workplace.
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