To shutter or not to shutter – add privacy and give your windows a put-together look.

Blinds are oftentimes overlooked in terms of home décor. But the right blinds can take any room from blah to ‘Ahhhh’. Take shutters blinds for example. There’s just something about their architectural appeal that seems do the trick. Besides the fact that they offer full privacy (with the ability to manipulate the individual louvers into the up or down position), they can add so much depth and drama to a room, and enhance the design story of your home. If chosen right that is.

The Matter of Material

Obviously the choice of material matters. From solid timber and craftwood to plastic and aluminium, each material has pros and cons. However, the popular options among homeowners seem to be PVC and basswood. PVC although light-weight, is a very tough and durable material. It perfectly endures moisture (no warping) and is impact proof and resistant to UV rays.
Basswood is also popular for its lightness and resistance to warping, but what makes basswood shutters blinds the window treatment of choice is the flexibility of design. They can be colour matched to easily blend in with the interior décor of your home.

The Power of Colour

White is classic. It rarely fails. It’s clean, crisp, and complements any interior. But who says shutter blinds have to be white? Why not spice up the palette a bit? If you think white shutters will clash with the look of your interior, don’t be afraid to go bold with colour. Just make sure the hue you choose ties with at least one element in the room (furniture, area rug, decorative accent accessory). The last thing you’d want is a room looking like a riot of colours.

When a Warranty Matters

Shutter blinds (although less expensive than draperies) are a big investment, hence double check the warranty. It’s true that shutters can withstand moisture and heat and can maintain their structure for years, but defects do happen. And replacing them won’t be easy nor cheap. Therefore, make sure the warranty covers paint chipping, discolouration, warping and design flaws.

Installation: Hire a Pro or DIY?

Installing shutters is not difficult as there are usually only few parts to deal with. Yet it requires more than knowing how to use a screwdriver correctly. So unless you know how to properly and safely use a drill, it’s best you leave measuring and fitting of your shutters blinds to professionals.

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With summer being in full bloom, installing window covers is more important than ever. But how do you decide which custom roman blinds are right for you? There is a huge variety of style options to choose from that can coordinate with every taste of home décor. Plus, all styles can be made with a lining, which increases privacy and insulation for a greater energy efficiency.

Patterned fabrics work amazingly well for unconstructed flat roman shades. While they’re extremely similar in appearance to the constructed type, unconstructed flat roman shades are more simplistic. They’re made with a one-piece fabric that hangs flat over the window and has no additional panels or back bars. Patterned textiles work incredibly well because unconstructed roman blinds don’t have stitching or horizontal seams to complicate or obstruct the pattern.

Flat roman shades create a modern, unfussy and clean look that goes well with several styles, from frilly traditional to modern, especially when paired or embellished with drapes for decoration and additional privacy. A constructed roman consists of fabric panels sewn with back bars placed about 15 to 20 centimeters apart to reinforce the fabric, giving it durability and rigidity.

London, or relaxed roman shades, are casual but classy unconstructed shades that lightly bow when raised. Due to the lack of construction, this type of roman blinds works best on windows that areless than 1,5 meters wide. If the shades are wider, they should have two poufs. Relaxed roman shades polish off the beach-y, breakfast, casual nook.

Austrian roman shades are the most traditional and formal shades by far, delineated by several horizontal and vertical rows of scalloping and ruched gathers along the bottom. Due to the scalloping and gathers, Austrian shades require more than two times the amount of fabric that typical flat roman ones do, making them a significantly more expensive choice.

In my personal opinion, the window covers should stand out, however, they can quietly complement the room as well. Sometimes it’s hard to persuade yourself into mixing window covering styles, but bear in mind that roman blinds can coordinate with curtains, more so if the fabric is the same.

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Despite what their name suggests, venetian blinds are thought to have originated in Persia, not Venice. These iconic window treatments were brought to Europe by Venetian traders who discovered them through their trade interactions in the East. As soon as venetian blinds were introduced to the people of The Old Continent, they were immediately accepted and installed in both private and public buildings. The first venetian window blinds were, as you may already know, wooden.

Several centuries later, venetians are still going strong. Although many of today’s venetians are made from aluminium or faux wood rather than real wood, wooden venetians blinds can still be found in thousands of residences, flawlessly playing the role of their loyal and stylish shade-providing ally. The timeless beauty of wooden venetians blinds lies in their practicality, efficiency, and tasteful design. It is precisely their minimalist design that makes them so aesthetically appealing and suitable for practically every home décor style.

Today, as there are plenty of reputable window covering manufacturers that offer their customers the possibility to order custom-made wooden venetians, purchasing and installing ones that will complement the look of the room you want them for is really easy. Despite what some people may think, wooden venetian window blinds can come in a wide range of contemporary and neutral colours, which gives you the opportunity to pick the ideal one for your living room, dining room, kitchen, or bedroom. Talk about convenience!

Aside from being gorgeous, wooden venetian blinds are also durable, as they are usually produced from high-quality materials. Furthermore, wooden venetian window blinds are made to perform well in humid areas, which explains why they are one of the most recommended window treatments for bathrooms, laundry rooms, and kitchens. If you or one of your loved ones suffers from asthma, then you will be glad to learn that some companies sell anti-fungal and anti-static wooden venetian blinds.

Another great thing about these classic window coverings is the fact that they can be cleaned easily. You may use a vacuum cleaner, but if you want to avoid damaging your venetians, then I advise you to do the dusting with a piece of cloth.

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