Choosing the best blinds

So you’re redecorating your home and finding it difficult to accumulate all of the furniture and accessories you need to reflect your preferred design aesthetic. Interior design is harder than it seems because it’s the smaller details that really bring the appearance of a room together; you have to have a keen eye for detail in order to make all of the different elements work. More than just practical, blinds also play a big part in making a room more visually appealing and they’re a crucial element in achieving your room design. Here’s a detailed guide on how to master each popular house design style so that every room in your house gets decorated to perfection.

Contemporary

The contemporary style is characterised by an ever-changing aesthetic that moves with the time. It can be notoriously hard to get this style right as you have to select items that are timeless and can continue to reflect the contemporary aesthetic even as time passes. When choosing furnishings, it’s best to stick to a neutral palette of creamy beiges and rich chocolatey browns. However, you shouldn’t be afraid of a pop of colour but be careful not to go overboard; a bold piece of contemporary art or a statement wall would be a great addition to the living room or bedroom. When it comes to contemporary blinds, you can’t go wrong with wooden blinds; Venetian wooden blinds, in particular, exude sophistication and are guaranteed to become a treasured accompaniment for any contemporary living room or bedroom.

Funky

Who says that your home design has to follow a specific set of rules? Make each room in your home a feast for the eyes, with quirky furnishings and bold designs wherever you look. This is a popular design for children’s bedrooms, or even living rooms looking for an injection of fun and personality. However, it’s important to find the right balance between busy and cluttered as you want to fill the space with some of your favourite belongings without looking like a hoarder. Aluminum Venetian blinds are perfect for the funky design trend, as they come in a variety of colours so you will always find one that can tie in to the aesthetic of your room; go bold with glimmering copper or bright red, or use your blinds to balance out the room by opting for a neutral white or brown.

Rustic

This humble and warm design draws inspiration from nature and is characterised by minimalistic surroundings and wooden furniture. Nowadays, it’s common for people to combine rustic designs with more modern furniture to create an irresistible aesthetic sought after by many interior designers. The overall aim with this look is to create an intimate and cosy space and eradicate any vast and open areas; this can be achieved with oversized furnishings and more furry sofa throws than you think you’ll need. With the rustic design, there can never be too much wood; incorporate it into your bedframes, fridge, and even your choice of blinds. Faux wood Venetian blinds fit perfectly into this trend and will look great in every room in the house; as well as being attractive they also give your home that sought after vibe of intimacy.

Modern

Modern and contemporary designs are often confused but they’re actually worlds apart. Characterised by trends made in the 20th century, modern design is all about the crisp lines and a sleek aesthetic. If you want to achieve this look, avoid colour at all costs and stick to a neutral palette of whites, browns and blacks. Clutter is the enemy of the modern aesthetic and the aim is to create a broad and open space devoid of bulky furnishings. Vertical blinds or pleated blinds are both perfect for the modern design as they will give you the crisp lines and understated appearance that you’ve been looking for.

Shabby chic

This feminine design is becoming increasingly popular in the interior design world and homeowners desperately trying to inject the vintage and minimalist design into their property. The focus is usually on the furnishings instead of the walls themselves; beds and sofas tend to have a more distressed appearance and are also mismatched. Lighting is an essential aspect of the shabby chic aesthetic and you should use lamps and wall lights to create a soft glow. When it comes to blinds, less is more and a great idea is to layer budget roller blinds behind net curtains. Roman blinds also match the aesthetic and come in a variety of different fabric options to match your shabby chic colour scheme.

What kinds of interior blinds are there?

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.

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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.

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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.

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