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Choosing the Right Blinds for Your Home
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When thinking of upgrading your security and privacy, you might want to consider adding blinds to your windows.
Selecting the right window blinds can make or break the overall look of a room. The right blinds can also add to the full experience of the room. The perfect blinds can add a touch of comfort and cosiness to your room. But with a wide range of products available in the market, choosing the right set of blinds for your home can be a daunting task.
4 Questions to ask yourself when choosing the right blinds for your home
To help you out, we’ve prepared a guide when it comes to choosing the right blinds for your home. Read on below to find out.
1. Do you want the light to enter your room?
Blinds can contribute to the light control of your room. Do you have an irregular work schedule or a graveyard shift? You may want to consider installing blackout blinds in order to block out most of the sun’s rays.
Depending on the room you want to dress, you may also want to consider letting some light in. For example, you may want to install light filtering blinds in your kitchen or your dining room. That way, the light can better illuminate these rooms and make them brighter. But make sure you find the proper balance because you don’t want the full glare of the sun blinding you as you eat your breakfast.
2. How do you feel about slats?
Choosing blinds with slats can help you select the level of light that penetrates the room. It also enables you to see outside by adjusting the tilt of the slats themselves. However, if you are looking for a more energy-efficient cellular option, you might prefer roller or Roman blinds. The downside is you won’t have the capacity to adjust how much you can see outside nor control the amount of light that enters the room.
3. Are you looking for protection from the heat or the cold?
If your home’s insulation is a priority, then cellular shades may be the best option for you. They are specially designed with honeycomb cells embedded inside, which trap the air and slow down heat transfer from inside to the outside and vice versa.
4. Do you have standard-sized windows or custom-sized ones?
If you have custom windows, then it will be best to get in touch with your trusted supplier to measure your windows properly. It will ensure that the blinds you buy will fit your windows perfectly. Pre-made blinds may not work for custom windows for obvious reasons.
How to choose the right blinds for you
Get to know some of the options you have.
· Venetian Blinds
This type of blind is typically easy to install, easy to maintain, and available in a wide variety of designs. Venetian blinds are made out of horizontal slats that are either plastic or wood. They are then suspended by a cord which makes it possible to rotate each slat. This structure lets you fully control the amount of light that you want to get inside the room. It also helps you adjust the amount of privacy that you want.
· Roman Blinds
Roman blinds are as elegant and sophisticated as their namesake city. They offer good privacy and help block out the light. However, it is not advisable to have this type of blinds in a wet room. That’s because Roman blinds are made out of fabric that is gathered into pleats as you raised them. When you bring them back down, the blinds lie flat against the window.
· Plantation Shutters
This type of blind may be expensive up-front but it makes up for it by letting you save money on energy. It is also made out of durable material which means your investment will last a long period of time. Plantation shutters are commonly used as an interior window covering and is best known for having wide slats.
· Roller Blinds
If you’re looking for affordable and easy-to-operate blinds, then roller blinds may be the perfect option for you. They are made out of stiffened fabric that can be rolled into a tube when not in use.
When it comes to roller blinds, there are a lot of fabrics, finishes, and colours that you can choose from. With all of these benefits, roller blinds can be the most economical blinds you may ever find in the market.
· Blackout Blinds
Are you looking for complete privacy? Do you want to completely block out the rays from the sun? Then you may want to consider blackout blinds for your house. These are roller blinds but with a coating that prevents the sun’s rays getting through. It’s a step-up from roller blinds in that they provide more privacy and security.
· Light Filtering Blinds
Some people may choose to have a double blind installed and just add light filtering blinds in order to address privacy. This type of blind is made out of mesh and operates the same way as a roller blind does.
It serves as a screen as it sits quite close to your window and is placed under roller blinds. A light filtering blind remains down to let light in and block the view of any passers-by or neighbours in order to maintain your privacy.
Looking for a trusted blinds supplier in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie? Consider Uneek Security.
If you’re looking for blinds experts who can make the best recommendation based on your needs, Uneek Security Doors is the perfect partner for you. We have been in the industry for 26 years now and we are an Australia-owned and operated company. We make sure that our customers are happy with our service and making the best investment for their house with durable products.
For questions or quotations, call us at 02 4945 4460 or send an email to info@uneek.net.au. We have trained and licensed security installation staff who will be able to provide you with the best recommendation for your blinds needs. Contact us today.
