The windows are an important part of your home to let in both light and air. However, windows aren’t supposed to be open all of the time, and many of us choose to use a range of window coverings to improve our privacy at home, especially in highly private rooms like the bedroom and bathroom that we don’t want strangers to see into.
Having the right blinds in your home serves a variety of purposes, including darkening rooms at night to help you sleep, preventing others from seeing into the privacy of your home, and adding aesthetic value to the window area. There are several things to consider when choosing the right blinds for the windows in your home including sizing, colours, patterns, themes, type, material, and more. Here are some of the main things to consider when choosing blinds, to help you find the right ones.
Sizing.
The size of the blinds that you need is usually one of the first things to consider when choosing. Many windows are a standard size and you can often find ready-made blinds in a range of styles and colours in homeware stores to fit. However, this is not always the case, and sometimes standard off-the-rack blinds might not be suitable. For example, if you have particularly long or wide windows, or if you have bay windows or patio doors that might require blinds to be made to measure.
It’s important to carefully measure your windows for the blinds before making your decision to give you an idea of which blinds are going to be the best choice. Vertical blinds can be made to measure by Make My Blinds to fit a wide range of different windows. This different style of blinds can be highly customised to fit any window perfectly and give your home the look that you desire, as discussed in the linked blog post. With your measurements to hand, you can order vertical blinds in a wide range of colours and styles from Make My Blinds online.
Lighting.
The lighting is another important factor to keep in mind when you are choosing blinds for a room. In some rooms, like your living room, kitchen or dining room, the idea of having blinds in the windows may be more about privacy and less about blocking out the light. In fact, you might want to find blinds that let as much light in as possible in these rooms, so that you can benefit from more natural light during the day. Light-coloured or sheer blinds are the ideal choice for rooms like your living room, dining room, or home office since they will let the natural light shine through into your environment while providing a privacy layer that prevents passers-by from seeing inside. You can also pair these blinds easily with curtains that you can draw in the evening to prevent artificial light from coming through from the outside into the room and give it a cosier atmosphere.
Room Darkening.
In other rooms, such as your bedroom, the main concern might be more about keeping the light out rather than letting the light in. Blackout blinds can be an ideal choice for bedrooms, darkening the room when you are sleeping at night and minimising the chance of disruptions to your sleep by headlights from cars or glaring streetlights outside the window. Room darkening blind options are often available in vertical or shutter blind types, allowing you to open them during the day more easily to allow plenty of natural light into the bedroom while still having plenty of privacy for activities such as getting changed.
Privacy and Security.
Blinds aren’t just good for controlling the light that comes into your home – they can also play a huge part in the privacy and security of your property. The security of your home is an important factor to consider when choosing window coverings, and the good news is that many types of blinds will help you make your home more secure. For example, blinds that are made from solid, heavier materials such as wood or PVC can also work as an additional safety and security barrier between your home and the outdoors when the windows are open. Choose blinds that are difficult for others to see through from the outside – not only for your personal privacy but also to make it difficult for would-be thieves to see the valuables that are inside your home.
Temperature.
When choosing blinds for your home, it’s also a good idea to think about the local climate and how these window coverings might impact the temperature in your home. If your area tends to get very cold during the winter, the blinds you choose can actually help to trap the warm air inside and keep your home cosy and warm when it’s below zero temperatures outside. Roman blinds are a great choice for keeping heat trapped in your rooms during the winter since they are made from heavier fabrics that can help to trap and retain the heat within the room.
Style.
The overall style of the blinds that you can choose can make a huge difference to how your room looks, even if you don’t change anything else. Since windows are often a large feature in many rooms, the blinds that you choose can impact the overall environment and appearance of the whole room in a massive way. In addition to the aesthetic style of the blinds, how easy they are to clean and maintain can also have an impact on how your room looks and feels over time.
Maintenance.
It’s also important to consider how easy your chosen blinds will be to maintain. Consider how much time you have to clean your blinds and keep them in good condition. Some blinds can easily be cleaned in a washing machine or by spraying with fabric cleaning products; others will require the use of special tools that you will use to clean in between slats and sections, which can be more time-consuming. Ultimately it is down to you to decide how much time you have to dedicate to keeping your blinds well-maintained and in good condition, but bear in mind that some styles are easier to keep clean compared to others.
Your Home Décor.
Last but not least, think about your overall home décor and how the blinds that you choose are going to fit in. Perhaps you like to change your home décor quite frequently and are always coming up with new design ideas for your rooms; in this case, you might be better off choosing a very versatile style and colour of blind in white, black, wood effect or light grey that will go with almost any décor style that you choose, without having to worry about changing the blinds to match. Alternatively, if you are happy with the décor of your home right now and don’t plan to change it in the future, blinds that match well with the current colours and themes can be ideal. Roller blinds and roman blinds are often more unique and can come in several different patterns and colours compared to other styles, making them ideal choices for décor-matching.
With so many options to choose from, picking the right blinds for your home often involves carefully considering several factors.
It’s a tough choice to choose blinds for your room, especially when there is a wide variety available, but one should always make sure lighting, security, privacy, and style and maintenance.