HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT BLINDS FOR YOUR HOME

Windows are important for any home, from both security and aesthetic perspectives. Because of this reason, it’s not easy to choose blinds for your home. The colour has to match your home décor, the cost has to be within your limits, and the blinds should suit the ambience you want for each room. Here’s a list of six simple tips that will help you choose the right blinds for your home. Enjoy!

1. Decide the style you’re going for

Roller blinds, Venetian blinds, Sunscreen blinds, Panel glides- many types of blinds are available in the market. How do you decide which one you should buy? By matching the blinds to your home style. Roller blinds and Sunscreen blinds are often the most popular choices for an elegant look, while wooden Venetian blinds act as a warm, earthy element. Panel glides are a chic addition to wall dividers. So, the first step to choosing the right blinds is deciding the style you want to display.

2. Think about the position of the blinds

The blinds you use in your bedroom may not look as good in the living room. How well the blinds and window coverings suit your home depends on what room you have them. If you have a studio, you want the light to filter through the blinds and illuminate the room. A guest room, on the other hand, needs more privacy. Before you buy blinds for your home, make a rough calculation on where they’ll be used.

3. Consider the material

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Blinds are available in a wide variety of materials, from vinyl and plastic to wood. Each material offers different sets of benefits. For example, aluminium blinds help eliminate extra warmth, while PVC blinds are perfect for resisting moisture. The cost and suitability of each vary as well. Think of how well the material of the blinds will adapt to your room setting before buying it.

4. Think about the purpose

As you already know, each blind opens and closes differently. The varying functions of each type of blinds offer you more choices for different purposes. Do you want a sheer window covering? Or are you looking for shutters that close off any intrusions? Or maybe you want Venetian blinds that provide both light and sound control. The purpose is a critical factor in choosing blinds.

5. Remember the climate of your area

The location of your home has a huge role when it comes to choosing blinds. While timber blinds are perfect if your neighbourhood has less heat and moisture, it gets damaged under higher temperature and more moist conditions. The material you choose should fit in aesthetically and align with the climate of your area. So, it’s essential to discuss with an expert who knows your neighbourhood and understands blinds before deciding.

Choosing the perfect blinds for your home can be a tricky business. If you don’t get it right, there is a chance you could be making an investment that ruins the comfort of your home. Are you looking to get some new blinds as part of redecorating or moving to a new home? Sapphire Blinds offers you on-site custom blind solutions. The team are doing a number of consults and installations around Cygnet, Dover, Franklin, Geeveston and Huonville this coming week – hit us up now and we’ll drop in while we are in your area! Contact us today for a free quote on 0406 797 725 or 0475 277 570 or email us at info@sapphireblinds.com.au