Different Types of Window Blinds

When you need a window treatment, you have a number of options to select from. There can be different types of blinds that allow your room to look as beautiful as you’d like. Then there are custom window furnishings that are cost-effective as well as functional. If you’re looking for that luxurious experience to make you feel like you’re in control, there are motorised blinds, too.

We’ll tell you about some of the types of blinds you can use to really uplift the aesthetic appeal of you home.

1. Electric Blinds

Although these are a bit on the pricier side, and rightly so, they’re very convenient window furnishings for your homes. Control the amount of light that’s coming into your room so that you have the perfect atmosphere to study or sleep. These custom window furnishings allow you greater control at the push of a button.

Some of the available electric blinds allow you to control their operation using an app. Using an app, you can program the shades to go up or down at specific times in the day. You can program them to allow the light into the room when you want to wake up. They don’t just have to be white, but can come in varying colours and designs to help up your home aesthetics game.

Even when you’re not at home, these customizable window furnishings deter thieves and other miscreants from taking an unwanted peek into your home. They’re ideal for anysmart home enthusiast who is already using many smart home devices such as smart thermostats vacuum cleaners and security cameras.

2. Cellular Blinds

Cellular blinds are a type of custom window furnishing that is both practical and appealing. They use two materials to create a layer of insulating air in the shades to help your home stay protected from the elements. They allow for a more energy efficient setting in your home and a facelift of home aesthetics.

An important thing to know when selecting these window furnishings is to know what materials are used in their construction. For instance, you may choose a darker and more opaque fabric for the outside layer and a less opaque layer for the inside.

Think of it as a double glazed window, trapping the air inside while allowing the flow of sunlight into your home. These custom window furnishings come in different colors as well that allow the sunlight to enter without compromising on the insulation factor of the blinds.

3. Vertical Blinds

The wooden vertical blinds are pricey but can be the perfect complement to your hardwood floor. They can add tremendously to your home’s resale value. Metallic ones on the other hand are likely made out of aluminium.

Fabric blinds are custom window furnishings that are soft to touch. If you’re sure that they won’t be damaged by stains and liquids, go for them. Just know that they’re available in a wide variety of colours and many designs to match the overall setting and décor of your house.

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