subject: Window Blinds: Design Expense Or Home Improvement? [print this page] Window blinds are seen in two different lights. Some consumers/homeowners see them as an annoying home expense; one that they will avoid at all costs. These consumers are doing themselves a disservice. Smart consumers and homeowners recognize window blinds as the home improvement that they are.
Savvy real estate agents looking to aid a home seller in improving the curb appeal of their home always considers upgrading (or installing if there are none present) window blinds. Whether home buyers realize it or not the presence of window blinds in a prospective home purchase makes a difference. For the home buyer that is actively looking for advantages and disadvantages that increase or decrease the value of the homes they are considering...window blinds falls on the side of advantages.
The majority of people recognize the basic function of the window blinds: privacy and light blocking/filtering. Privacy concerns can be solved regardless of window placement, window size, or room function. The wide array of products on the market cover every eventuality. The other basic function is light blocking and/or light filtering. There are products available with varying degrees of light blocking capabilities on the market suitable for a variety of regions and situations. Light filtering is a popular feature enabling consumers to take advantage of natural light.
But window blinds have moved beyond "basic function" in recent years. They are no longer only designed to provide privacy or to block the sunlight as necessary. They're capable of so much more. They provide distinct advantages to every homeowner that deserves recognition.
One of the biggest advantages offered to homeowners is added curb appeal. Agents that are aware of the vital aspect of curb appeal are also aware of the fact that window blinds are at the top of the list of "positives" for many potential home buyers. It's a positive that should be taken into consideration when any homeowner is considering a window blinds purchase; it's not just a home expense to add to the general design of the home. It's a home improvement that adds much more value to the home than the cost of purchase/installation. They can also offer advantageous energy saving capabilities.
Energy savings window blinds can save homeowners hundreds of dollars. Reputable companies offer online energy savings calculators that can estimate the dollar amount that can be saved by installing any particular energy saving product. This type of "home improvement" offers 2 value increasers: curb appeal, and financial gain through energy savings. In today's real estate market there aren't many houses that don't have plenty of competition. So doing what you can to set your home apart is no longer just a good move...it's a necessary move. And window blinds are the perfect start.
