Blinds For Your Home
Blinds can be an easy household item to skimp over. This is partly because most customers won’t know how to tell a good set of blinds from a bad one. In this article, we’ll be going over all of the different criteria you should consider when picking blinds for your home.
How Much Light Should They Let Through?
There are a variety of different window blinds and shades out there. In case you’re looking for window blinds, you’ll want blinds that can block out all of the sun’s light. This is especially crucial for those of us that don’t work a standard schedule, or face towards the sun while sleeping.
With that being said, you won’t want blackout blinds for your living room. There, you’ll be better off getting blinds that are capable of letting some light through. Light filtering blinds allow you to still get some illumination through the blinds and into the room. They also do a good enough job at blocking some light so that you don’t have to deal with the tough Australian sunlight at maximum capacity.
With Slats Or Without?
A set of blinds with slats allow you to pick the light level in the room. They also let you alter how tilted they are to take a look at what’s going on outside while maintaining control of the light level.
Venetian or vertical blinds, both with slats, work well to adjust the light level. Vertical blinds are especially appropriate when you have sliding doors that you need to access at will. All you need to do is to pull them back, and you can step outside.
If you opt for the aesthetic of Roller or Roman blinds, you won’t have the ability to adjust light levels using slats. You can decide before installation however to have Total Block-out fabrics or go for lighter materials that will let gentle sunlight filter in when they are down.
Heat & Cold Protection
Heavy Timber Venetians or Plantation Shutters are the best choice for you in case you need help with insulation. These shutters help keep the hot air out or in during the Summer and Winter months on Australia’s east coast. The thick timber when closed provides an extra layer over your glass windows or sliding doors, and are stunning to look at!
These shades can come with chords or with small motors, which helps you put them wherever you need better insulation.
Consider Window Sizes
If you’ve got a regular window, then you’ll most likely have an easy time finding blinds. On the other hand, if you’ve got a custom made window, then you’ll need blinds to match.
At The Blind People, we will measure your custom window and make a set of blinds in-house to match it. All of our solutions are made here in Australia, in our very own warehouse and shop!
Pricing and Quality
This is determined subjectively. Different people will have varying budgets, and be willing to part with more cash for the right solution. This is why it is important to speak with one of our friendly staff who can point you towards a set of blinds that meets your needs and expectations.
For rental and lease properties, we generally recommend Vertical Blinds, as they are easy to install and replace, and offer a high level of privacy and sun filtration without breaking the bank.
If you have just moved into your forever home however and are looking to invest in blinds that will make an impression and provide excellent functionality, a set of Cedar Timber Venetians may be the solution for you.
Speak to a friendly member of our team today—let’s find the right set of blinds for your space!