Our goal is to make buying blinds simple. It’s a straightforward goal, but it is hard work when there are so many different styles to choose. This guide will change that. By the time you finish reading, you will become an expert on the different window blinds.
1.Venetian Blinds
Venetian
blinds are made from aluminium, real wood, or faux wood. To keep things simple,
we will call them aluminium blinds or wooden blinds for short.
At the top of any venetian blind is the headrail where the control mechanism is housed. Our wooden blinds also include a decorative valance that matches the slats. Regardless of which option you choose, they both include two controls:
- one control for tilting the slats
- another to raise and lower them
Benefits of Venetian Blinds
Venetian
blinds are a jaw dropping alternative to window shutters and come at a fraction
of the price. Thanks to their slat control, they offer unmatched control over
light entering your room. That makes venetian blinds great on windows that are
north facing with very little light, south facing with lots of light, or east
and west that change throughout the day.
Disadvantages of Venetian Blinds
While these
blinds block a lot of light, they are not blackout blinds. Even when the blinds
are fully closed, they’ll let low levels of light through each slat. If you’re
the type to need a completely dark room for sleep – consider other options.
2.Roller Blinds
Roller
blinds are a type of fabric blind that come in a choice of one or two rollers.
We call them roller blinds and double roller blinds for simplicity. When using
two rollers we add a voile layer to reduce glare if the sun is too bright, but
it’s paired with a blackout layer for night-time.
Benefits of Roller Blinds
Roller
blinds are one of the most versatile choices for blinds. They can come in a
variety of different fabrics, light filtration, colors, and patterns. Perhaps
the most versatile fabric is PVC. It is naturally flame retardant, waterproof,
easy-to-wipe, and sturdy – making it great in any room.
Disadvantages of Roller Blinds
While
roller blinds can come in great blackout options, hundreds of colors, and match
almost any room – they option can’t match venetian blinds for light control.
Choosing a double roller option will give more control, but they are more
expensive.
Roller
blinds are also a poor choice for energy efficiency. To roll up seamlessly they
are made from a very thin fabric. If you want to fit an unheated conservatory,
you should choose venetian blinds as an alternative.
Lastly,
over many years of being curled around a roller, these blinds eventually begin
to warp. This warping of the fabric can make even the most modern of rooms look
dated.
3. Roman Blinds
Roman
blinds are a luxurious choice for covering a window. Made from a thicker fabric
than roller blinds, they have rods sewn inside to create even folds. As you
pull the cord, these blinds neatly unfold from the top of the window.
Since the
blinds aren’t wrapping around a roller, they are available in a wide range of
fabrics and textures. This adds a whole other dimension to your blinds. What’s
more is that they also have a variety of linings such as blackout or thermal to
choose.
Benefits of Roman Blinds
Roman
blinds are a great choice for during the winter when you need blinds with
thermal lining and a smart way to introduce energy efficiency in your home.
Like roller blinds, their fabrics come in an enormous range of colours,
patterns, and light-filtering choices.
Disadvantages of Roman Blinds
Roman
blinds are never a good choice for damp environments such as kitchens or
bathrooms. Even an easy to clean fabric will eventually fall to mould, grease,
and odours. If you’re looking for a fabric blind in these rooms, consider a PVC
Roller which will be much easier to maintain.
Aside from
being unsuitable for bathrooms and kitchens, we can’t neglect to mention that
their luxurious design comes at a premium cost. These eye-catching blinds come
with a premium price to fit each window.
