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Do Not Choose Your Window Blinds Blindly
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Posted On :
Aug-12-2010
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Usually when one is redecorating their homes or furnishing the interiors for the very first time, we tend to pay a lot of attention to details pertaining the flooring and wall and other major furniture that have to be placed in a certain fashion.
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Usually when one is redecorating their homes or furnishing the interiors for the very first time, we tend to pay a lot of attention to details pertaining the flooring and wall and other major furniture that have to be placed in a certain fashion. There is yet another aspect in home decorating that needs equal attention to detail and that is nothing but window blinds and window coverings. When a home décor is designed and decorated, the colors and designs play an important role in deciding the theme of the décor and window blinds or coverings is one thing that contributes hugely to make or break the perfect room décor.
There are different types of blinds available and they are the apt choice for a window covering since they can be easily adjusted for light and dark modes in the room irrespective of whether it is night or day unlike curtains that do not really cut all the light entering the room. There are blinds that create a night ambiance in the middle of the day. These are called the blackout blinds and it seems to do justice to its name. Window blinds can be made using either cloth or plastic or metal that ensures that it is both flexible and strong. Then there are venetian blinds that are available in a plethora of fabulous shades of earthy or floral colors that soothes the eye. They can be adjusted in a variety of angles to let a certain amount of sunlight in.
Then there is the roller blind that as the name suggests rolls up when not in use and extends downwards when its function is in demand. They are easy to install and fits almost any décor and easily slides in and out as per your need of sunlight or privacy. If flexibility along with a greater control of sunlight is required without actually having the window blind fixed on the top or the bottom of the window then flying pleated blinds are just the perfect choice. They easily accommodate windows that are positioned in varied angles on walls that may or may not be in acute angle measures to the floor. These are ideal in living rooms and studies. You could also have them electrically installed. Finally, you have blinds that not only protect you from harmful UV rays or allergenic dust particles but also shield you from insects and those are known as insect screen blinds.
Whether it is subtle and mellow colors or bright and funky hues of exciting colors the right kind for your home depends on how well the color blends with the other colors in the house. Good quality blinds need low maintenance except for slight regular dusting with a dust buster and occasional cleaning with damp cloths and disinfectants. Spending a little more on supreme quality blinds is not bad for long term use. Choose the color of the blinds wisely on the basis of the amount of light that you receive on your side of the room. Use warmer and lighter shades if the light received during the day is minimal and vice versa.
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Article Source :
http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Do Not Choose Your Window Blinds Blindly_29032.aspx
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Author Resource :
The author of this article has a great deal of knowledge about window coverings and window blinds. With the knowledge, the author has written many informative articles on window blinds which are distributed all over the web.
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Keywords :
window coverings, window blinds, custom window blinds, custom window shades,
Category :
Home and Family
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Home and Family
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