Value for Money using Shutters and Venetian Blinds

It is generally believed that only expensive fabric and heavy drapery can enhance the visual appeal of your interior. But these options are not affordable every time. Many people just persist with their worn out old window furnishings just because they don’t want to spend big on their renovation plans.

It is not necessary that you have to spend lots of money on your window furnishings. With venetian blinds and shutters, you will have optimum value of your money. These blinds and shutters don’t only serve the utility purpose of window furnishings. You can also use them to add aesthetics to your interior.

Venetian Blinds & their History

Venetian blinds mostly come in PVC and vinyl material, therefore many people tend to believe that these shutters and blinds are the product of modern times. However, that is not the case since Venetian blinds have been around for centuries. In the beginning, they were only available in wood.

Most of the anecdotes associated with Venetian blinds are speculative. Historians believe that their origin – as their name suggests — is from the city of Venice. However, there is another part of history, which associates the development of Venetian blinds with Persia. This theory says that Venetian traders found out about these window furnishings via their trade interactions with the people of Persia, and then bought these blinds to Venice, and by extension to all of Europe. In France, Venetian blinds and shutters are still called ‘Les Persienes’.

Venetian blinds have stood the test of time, and are still widely used in homes and offices as the first choice window coverings. These blinds are now available in three different materials — wood, aluminium and faux wood. Shutters and Venetian blinds made of aluminium and faux wood are budget friendly choices. By picking them as your window furnishing options, you don’t have to compromise on style and quality as well.

Aluminium Venetian Blinds – Light, Strong, Recyclable

Aluminium Venetian blinds can even be used in humid conditions. They are resistant to corrosion due to a naturally occurring oxide film. Aluminium Venetian blinds are also strong enough to bear the shock of impact. Its slates don’t get bent easily. On the whole, aluminium blinds are cost-effective, durable and available in different styles.

Faux Wood Venetian Blinds

Slates of this type of venetian blinds are usually made of vinyl,PVC and composite wood material.  They can give your interior the look and aesthetics of wood as well as the durability and weather resistant quality of vinyls and polymers. Moreover, all of this can be achieved at a very reasonable price. Since their covering is made of synthetic materials, you can have them in different designs and colours. Venetian blinds made of faux wood are also easy to clean than the real wood shutters.

You can also have venetian blinds made of real wood to provide authenticity to your interior. There is no doubt that the texture and warmth of real timber can’t be replicated by synthetic materials. To get the best value for your money, you can get a wide variety of venetian blinds with customised designs from a good window furnishing store in your area.

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