Blinds are basic accessories to deck up your homes. For a house to look complete, install blinds that can be customized and that suit the style of your house. Window blinds give a contemporary look and privacy that one expects in a family. Moreover, innovative blinds like those made of bamboo are stylish, elegant, eco-friendly and very easy to install and maintain. They add a new spark of life to your domestic décor.
Advantages of using Blinds at Homes
There are many advantages of using blinds and few of them are listed below:
- Give a makeover by ditching old curtains
- Keep away high or extreme low temperatures
- Reduce electricity bills
- Provide privacy
- Easy to fix
- Do not take much space
- Light can be controlled by movement of blinds
- Little maintenance
Curtains are old-fashioned and the latest trend is using blinds for all the rooms in homes. It is not restricted to offices alone. It helps in reducing temperatures and avoids cold winds or warm heat to enter inside homes and hence reduces electricity bills. Bamboo blinds, for instance, have a knotty pattern and they are extremely durable, allowing the maximum circulation of air and light into your rooms. They stay alongside a window unlike curtains that take up much space.
Types of blinds that can Décor your House
Due to requirements or the theme of the house, any type of blinds can be chosen. There are different types of blinds for different people with varied choices.
- Bamboo blinds
- PVC blinds
- Wooden blinds
- Venetian blinds
- Translucent Blinds
- Black out Blinds
- Partition blinds
Uses of each type of blind:
- Bamboo blinds can be used both for indoor and also in your patio. They give a natural outlook and can be made with different colors and styles.
- Wooden blinds give an amazing look to your interiors especially bedrooms and bathrooms.
- Venetian blinds are available in wood and aluminum and can help you to get fresh air.
- Translucent blinds are not transparent blinds and they help in allowing light pass through even when the blinds are down perfect for your sit outs or library.
- PVC blinds help to keep out harsh sunrays or rain from entering into your house. They can be installed on windows or doors facing the sun and helps reducing room temperature to a great extent.
- A Black out blind is perfect for situations where light requirement is minimal like bedrooms. These are perfect for lazy weekend mornings and also give out light when rolled up.
Steps to Install Blinds at Home
Blinds can be installed at home easily by following few steps that are easy and effective. But these vary with respect to different blinds.
Step 1: Measurement and ordering the blinds based on measurement
Step2: Marking the mounting marks and drilling holes
Step3: Fixing brackets to hold blinds
Step4: Installation of head rail
Step5: Attaching the Valance
Step6: Fixing the blinds and checking for smooth movement
For installing blinds at home, few things that are required are Tape, pencil, drill, screws and blinds. Installing them is cost-effective and easy to finish without hassles.
Tips to Clean Window Blinds
Window blinds easily get dusty as dirt accumulates in the panels. Few tips to clean them effectively are listed below:
- Regular dusting using cloth or microfiber gloves or feather dusting
- Using used socks or cleaning gloves can help you reach the panels
- Use vacuum cleaner
- Washing blinds with soap and water while they are hanging with a scrub or sponge
- Running water through hose for outdoor blinds
Blinds are easy to maintain and they enhance the chick look of your house. They give a complete makeover to your contemporary house.
