Things to Consider when Choosing Your Vertical Blinds

by: Judith Persit

Choosing vertical blinds or other window treatments can bring any home décor or DIY project to a screeching halt. The amount of choice available today with all of the different colors and fabrics can boggle the mind. Sometimes a decision on which vertical blind is best may seem next to impossible to make. The good news is that there are four basic principals to consider when choosing your vertical blinds. If your stick with these then you will stand a good chance of getting the best vertical blind for you.

When we choose a vertical blind one of the key elements is privacy. Some rooms will require more privacy than others. Bedrooms and bathrooms generally require a high degree of privacy, while kitchens and living rooms will demand slightly less. Your vertical blinds need to reflect this. It doesn’t matter how great that vertical blind may look in your bathroom, you’re going to undergo some very embarrassing moments if they do not block out what you wish.

Light control is another essential element when you are choosing a vertical blind. You will likely want varying degrees of light control in certain rooms. You will also want more control during certain times of the day and less control in others. For your living rooms, light control is essential. The rays of the sun can seriously damage furniture and upholstery. They can also make reading and watching television quite difficult. You again need to consider the degree of light control needed when selecting your vertical blinds.

Function is another thing to consider when selecting your vertical blind. You need to think of things like safety. If you have children should you have cords? How will you reach hard to reach areas? Can you operate these vertical blinds manually or do you need them done by remote control? The function ability is vitally important if you going to be safe and happy with your vertical blinds.

Finally, there is style. You, of course, want the blind to look good in your home. They should be something that accents your good taste and décor, not something that clashes with it. When choosing your vertical blind keep these four things in mind. You will no doubt come up with something great that ticks all the boxes. Vertical blinds are available in high quality materials from several suppliers on the internet, but beware to not select low quality simply to save money.