Strategically using blinds in the home to compliment the design and theme of each room is a fantastic way to add style, character and a controllable amount of natural light to the room. Whether you are looking to create a contemporary, hi-tech environment or a cosy vintage design, applying the right blind in the right space can have a huge effect on the finished appearance of your home. Let’s take a quick look at some questions you should be asking yourself when choosing a blind for your home.
How Much Light Do I Want To Let In?
First you need to decide on whether you want a blind or a shade; this can provide either total or variable light blockage. By definition, a blind has moveable slats which give you control over the light in your room. Wood blinds are often the most popular pick from blind seekers, followed my faux wood and plantation shutters.
How important is Insulation?
With electricity prices as high as they are these days, saving money on heating and electricity is often on people’s minds. By installing plantation shutters on the windows on your home, you will find that the need to continuously heat your home is reduced significantly. Plantation shutters are great for insulating heat and keeping your home cool during the summer, as well as looking great too, so considering this option is certainly beneficial in more than one way.
What Kind of Visual Impact Do I Want To Make?
Whether you want your blinds to stand prominent and proud or tuck away neatly when they are raised, next you should consider what kind of visual impact you want to make. Some people wish to have ‘naked windows’ so their view is not blocked or their décor is not compromised, but often they still need privacy. With ‘honeycomb’ style shades, they have the option of raising and a stacking the shade so high that it is barely noticeable, but it can still be released for when the user requires privacy or wishes to cover the window at night.
If you are looking to add colour and warmth to a room, combining wood textured roman shades with warm coloured curtains and drapes can create a welcoming room that will warm even the coldest of hearts!
There we have some great suggestions and tips to consider when choosing a blind for your home; remember to consider each question before choosing the blind that is right for you.
This home decor piece was written on behalf of Tapshop321, provider of stylish and affordable designer taps. For more great tips and info from the author, Daniel Travis – Brown, find him on Twitter @DanTravisBrown
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