Most people imagine vertical blinds as old and outdated items, however there are new versions which provide similar benefits and versatility without looking so outdated. Choose from an extensive variety of styles and colours that perfectly suit your decor needs, ranging from clean and straightforward styles to timeless patterns such as subtle striping or faux wood finishes.
Controlling Light
Vertical blinds allow you to control how much light enters your home by opening and rotating their slats to let in or block it entirely. Furthermore, these can be equipped with chains or wands for easier operation – providing additional versatility and enhanced child safety. Choose from an impressive variety of contemporary fabric colours and styles that complement any decor and are easy to clean, making them the perfect solution for busy households. Plus, they can even be added an additional decorative touch by hanging with a valance for extra decoration!
Considerations should be given to how vertical blinds will stack when selecting their location on windows in your home, depending on their position and architecture. You have three options for stacking them: to the left, right or both sides – this can impact how much sunlight enters and your view.
At midday, direct sunlight can cast shadows across your furniture and flooring, which may become less noticeable with shaded or filtered blinds. Filtered or shaded blinds are an effective way to filter light while helping maintain privacy if your windows are located near buildings or spaces in close proximity; otherwise it’s essential that they’re adjusted according to distance from neighbouring structures or spaces; for rooms with plenty of natural lighting use light-filtering fabric products to reduce fading while saving on energy consumption costs.
Controlling Privacy
Vertical blinds can provide the ideal way to enhance privacy in rooms such as home offices and bathrooms, helping reduce computer screen glare while still letting natural light into the space for comfort. Plus, they can be fully pulled back for ultimate light control in these spaces. Vertical blinds come with various slat width options to fit windows of all sizes and shapes, making it possible to find one that perfectly complements your decor and space. Plus, you have options like chained, chainless or sewn-in weights for different visual appearances.
By tilting the blinds to an appropriate angle, you can control how much privacy comes through them. This will stop passersby from looking in through them; however, someone standing directly in front may still be able to see through gaps between louvres. For maximum privacy, select a dark-colored fabric or textured blind with StainStop dirt repellent technology to keep the louvres looking like new. In addition, look for light filtering or room darkening vertical blinds which block as much sunlight as possible and protect furnishings from fading while improving indoor comfort.
Controlling Humidity
Controlling humidity that enters through vertical blinds involves several strategies. One is installing your blinds with ample distance between them and windows in order to avoid condensation; another option would be using a dehumidifier in your home which will keep the air dry while helping prevent mould growth. Fabric vertical blinds designed to filter natural light and block UV rays will protect furniture, hardwood floors, carpeting and artwork from UV damage caused by direct sunlight. They make an excellent addition for large windows or patio doors that let in lots of sunshine – especially during the summer when UV rays can be particularly harmful.
Vertical blinds come in an assortment of fabrics, colours and textures to complement any decor, as well as being fitted with pelmets to hide their tracks for a sleek, elegant look. Verticals tend to be easier than other forms of blinds when it comes to maintenance needs; making them suitable for high traffic areas like offices and commercial spaces with lots of foot traffic. In addition, child safety features such as cord cleats or remote control operation may help eliminate cords that pose a choking hazard to young ones.
Controlling Temperature
Vertical blinds come in an array of fabrics that help manage heat entering your home, from room darkening fabrics that block light and heat out completely to light filtering fabrics which soften natural lighting entering. Vertical blinds allow you to control how much light enters your home by rotating their slats to allow different amounts of sunlight through. This gives you more control than with other window furnishing solutions which do not offer this capability.
If your blinds are difficult to open to expose a window, it may be because their slats aren’t sitting evenly on the rail. Gently rotate each slat by hand to ensure all sit uniformly so they can easily slide across windows surfaces. Care of vertical blinds requires daily dusting and vacuuming of their slats, choosing fabric that’s easy to keep clean, durable and offers long-term use, plus considering motorised vertical blinds that can withstand their daily opening and closing cycles.