Think of making your house a home, then choosing the perfect blinds. This involves selecting the right colour, design and you also need to consider the door or window you are covering. Below are some tips to help you choose the perfect window blinds for your home.
Choose a blind to work with the window and door
The first thing you have to do is put into consideration the design of the door and it’s frame and that of the window, to know if you are going for a blind that pull upward or the vertical ones that pull sideways – it should be a blind you can pull in the same direction the door or window moves. What’s the point of going for a blind that restrict your movement? Choose a style of blind that allows you gain full access.
Choosing the wise material for the blind: Blinds come in different materials, including wood, metal and fabric. Some materials are better than others – wooden ones are more durable and easier to clean while fabric ones will match colours of the rooms much easier. You will need to think about your needs, such as the room you will place the blinds in – fabric blinds can suffer from mildew in moist areas – and the use of the room.
Choose Colours that Complement the Room Colours: Unless you’re redecorating, choose window blinds that will match the colour of the room – or at least complement them. Red blinds in a pink room will clash but having a lot of pink may be too much so cream might work better. If you are looking at selling your home or renting it out, consider neutral colours to help it sell much quicker – bold colours put buyers and renters off!
The Ease of Cleaning: This has already been mentioned but you need to think about how easy it will be to clean the blinds. Wooden and metal blinds require a duster the majority of the time but are easily wiped down with soapy water. It is harder with fabric blinds. While it is possible to buy some that are easily removed from the sliding to place in the washing machine, some cannot be removed at all. This can cause a problem for some rooms, especially bathrooms and kitchens where moisture or grease will damage the material.
The Use of the Room: Fabric window blinds are often a great option for children’s bedrooms. They are available in many colours to match their wants and are easy to pull up and down. While they’re not as durable as wooden ones, they are easier for your children to handle so are less likely to be broken. However, the dining room may benefit from a wooden blind to add sophistication and style, while a bathroom may benefit from a metal one because of the moisture.
