First Home And Confused About Window Blinds? 3 Different Types You Can Choose From

If you have just purchased your first new home and are trying to decorate it, it can be difficult to choose the right types of blinds. This is especially true if you have never purchased blinds before and know nothing about them. To help you out, below are three different types you can choose from.

Real Wood or Faux Wood Blinds

Wood blinds can be expensive, but they look beautiful. If it is not in your budget, however, you can purchase faux wood blinds, which look much like the real thing.

You will generally find wood blinds made of cherry, chestnut, red mahogany, oak, or pine. The color of the wood will play a big role in what you choose, as you want the blinds to match the décor of the room. For example, cherry wood is much darker than oak.

Because wood is a natural material, it is more prone to warping, cracking, and scratching if exposed to high humidity and extreme temperatures. For this reason, you should use wood blinds in dry areas of your home.

Faux wood blinds are popular because they look much like wood. They are also resistant to heat, moisture, and humidity. They are easy to clean and are resistant to scratches, fading, and chips. Faux wood blinds come in a variety of faux wood finishes and colors.

Venetian Blinds

When you start shopping for blinds, you will likely see a lot of Venetian blinds, as they are a very common type. These blinds look great on any window style and any room. They have horizontal slats that are raised and lowered by a cord. In many cases, the slats are made of wood or plastic, or you can find them made of metal. You can also rotate the cord to open and close the slats. This allows you to let a little sunshine into the room without having to completely open the blinds. You can find the slats in different sizes.

Vertical Blinds

If you have large windows or a sliding door, vertical blinds would be your best choice. The slats on these blinds are attached together and hang vertically. You can find them in a variety of materials for the slats, such as cellular screen, solar, fabric, faux wood, and aluminum. If you are concerned about how much sun shines into the room, you can choose a light filtering fabric. This gives you privacy and it blocks out the harsh sunlight. Sunlight can still filter through the fabric, however.

You should visit an establishment like Ardy's Gallery of Window Coverings that sells blinds to see them up close to help you decide what would work best for you.   

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