Some homeowners buy blinds for aesthetic purposes. They go far and wide to look for the most attractive blinds for their windows. Blinds that complement the architectural design of homes seem to be the most important factor in choosing the right window treatment to more homeowners. Other than that, other purposes of blinds are not taken into consideration.
In selecting the best blinds for your home, you have to take into consideration the following aside from the aesthetic appeal it can contribute to your home. You must take the following considerations so there will be no regrets at the end.
Length and Width of the Window
Some blinds require a large stack at the top of the window. This is especially true to heavy blinds like faux wood. By having a large top stack, the entry of light may be decreased when the blinds are raised. For shorter windows, lighter blinds are recommended while massive windows can have heavier kinds of blinds.
Wide windows are not advisable to use thin and light blinds like vinyl Venetian blinds. They will easily fold up, and sheaths may be displaced easily with constant raising and lowering of the blinds.
Durability of Blinds
The durability of blinds may be dependent on many factors. Blinds in the living room may be subjected to more constant raising and lowering to control the entry of light and to provide view or to maintain privacy. Mostly, those that not last longer are those blinds located in living rooms.
The geographical location of your house is also a factor. Those living in hot and humid areas need blinds that are resistant to the effects of humidity. Choosing the right blinds for some parts of your house may also be considered. The bathroom and your kitchen are the most humid part of your home so knowing the characteristics of blinds is truly important.
Care and Maintenance Requisites
Households with young children may need sturdier types of window treatment. Blinds may be subjected to beatings from your curious and playful children. Good if they do not swing on them.
Cleaning your blinds can be very strenuous work. With hundred sheaths in your whole house, cleaning them one after the other may be an ordeal. If you are a full-time housewife with the luxury of time, blinds like wood and thin vinyl blinds can suit you. But if you are someone who is always on the move, choose a type of blind that is easier to clean.
Availability and Price
Some types of blinds are not always available in the market, and notably, those are wood blinds. In some countries, wood blinds have become rare because of the scarcity of wood. You can either buy prefabricated wood blinds or let a professional make them for you.
The price of blinds differ. Some may be more expensive, and this usually comes with quality and the materials used. Wood blinds are always more pricey than its synthetic counterparts, and this might have something to do with the availability of raw materials.
The aesthetic appeal of blinds and how they complement the architectural design of the whole house are indeed essential factors in our choice for window treatments. Let us not forget though the other purposes of blinds.
