As well as being a very practical window treatment solution, blinds can be an attractive decorative feature. Window blinds have been popular as window coverings for both homes and offices for many years. Their popularity is explained by the fact that they are durable, easy to care for and provide the best levels of light filtering and privacy.

Window blinds are now made in many different materials and types of finishes and most people use curtains or valances to add some warmth to the feel.

These are the most popular types of blinds and a little about each:

Wooden shutters: These shutters are made of wood, of course. Wood blind slats tend to be thicker than other types of blinds, but they add the warm, soft touch of wood to a room’s design, so most people don’t mind if they’re a little thick. thicker. They open and close just by turning the slats.

Venetian Blinds – These are by far the most popular types of window blinds. They are usually made of aluminum, but also plastic. Curved blind slats come in a variety of widths from 1 to 3 inches. Plastic or aluminum can be stained almost any color to match a room’s scheme. These blinds are opened or closed by means of a ribbon that is connected to a rope. These types of blinds provide maximum privacy as they can be closed very tightly.

Woven Blinds: Woven blinds are not designed with slats like the old ones. They are closely woven with no gaps between them. When pulled, they offer maximum filtering of sunlight, but can only be pulled up or down (via a pull cord) and therefore do not allow the filtering flexibility of louvre blinds.

Mini-blinds: These blinds are very narrow, as small as 1/2 inch, and have become extremely popular because their narrowness allows for a very tight closure, making the surface appear almost flat. Another feature that makes them so popular is the fact that they come in such a wide variety of colors that they can match almost any room. They are easy to open and close, and very easy to clean and care for, especially the PVC ones.

Vertical Blinds – These types of blinds are primarily used for sliding glass doors or perhaps very tall windows. They are hung up and down from a rail, rather than a vertical bar, and pulled to the side to close. They are also made of aluminum or PVC and are often connected at the bottom by a chain or cord, though not necessarily. They are perfect for shutting out light from a large area, such as patio doors.

This wide variety of window shades gives homeowners many options on how to cover their windows for the maximum amount of light protection, privacy and beauty.