Consider These Factors When Choosing Blinds
Posted on: 27 December 2019
Blinds help in controlling the amount of light entering a space, enhancing privacy and enriching the aesthetics of a room. When in the market for blinds, you need to consider various factors so that you ensure the blinds meet your functional and aesthetic needs.
Specialist Help
The first thing you need to understand is that you need the help of an interior designer who understands blinds. The interior designer won't tell you outright to get a particular set of blinds. What he or she does is listen to you and assess the aesthetics of your space. Based on what he or she has heard and seen, advice can be provided.
You might have an idea of the kind of blinds to get, and the interior designer might either support your decision or inform you why those blinds may not work for you—with reasons, of course. The good thing about an interior designer is that he or she is always up to date with the latest blind modifications and designs. You can be certain that you will get the best and latest blinds for your space.
Design/Style, Material Composition and Important Features
You may come across different blind styles or designs. They include Venetian, roller, Roman, panel, honeycomb/cellular, vertical, fabric and zebra blinds. If you look at the website of any blinds company, you will see how these blinds look. Of course, you may like all of them, but you have to choose the one that fits your functional and aesthetic needs. Use the interior designer as mentioned above.
For material composition, you can come across aluminium, fabric, vinyl, timber, etc. Note that some materials are more expensive than others. For example, plastic/PVC can be cheaper than timber blinds.
When considering material composition, ask about water resistance, UV-ray resistance, durability, ease of cleaning and maintenance, etc. You want blinds that are durable so that they can serve you for a long time. You don't want them getting damaged in any way.
Do You Need Blinds for Commercial or Residential Purposes?
This is an important factor to consider because it helps you choose appropriate blinds design; you may learn this from your interior designer. Additionally, some blind materials may be better for residential use while others are better for commercial purposes.
Opening mechanism
You can choose to open your blinds manually (physically pulling a string or turning a rod) or automatically (pressing a button on a remote). This is just a comfort feature, which you might find useful, especially if you have many windows or if you are feeling lazy.
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