subject: Pros And Cons Of Vertical Blinds [print this page] Making choices is half the fun and the trouble of decorating a home. One of the choices a decorator has to make, whether you are a pro, or are just doing it yourself, is what kind of window blinds to use. Blinds can create an atmosphere or destroy it. Choosing which type of window blinds you need, will depend on the room and the windows you are decorating and the purpose with which you use that room. Every type of blind has its pros and cons. We will look at vertical blinds and see what benefits and disadvantages can be found when you choose to install them in your home.
Vertical blinds are like bell bottom pants, they come in and out of fashion with a passion. People either hate them or love them or do both with equal gusto depending on what the fashion in vogue is.
There are two main types of window blinds depending on how they are controlled. There are those that are simply drawn to the sides of the windows. These provide a great window dressing and can look very stylish. On the other hand there is the variety where each louver can be tilted to the angle you want. The strongest feature of this kind of window blinds is the flexibility in light control they provide. They can give you privacy without having to shut light out permanently and creating that claustrophobic feeling roller blinds cause.
People often object to vertical blinds because they feel the options in the manner of fabrics, colors, textures and designs is not large enough.
However this is no longer true, the days of white, beige or nothing at all, are over. There are literally hundreds of fabrics to select from as well as colors and shades galore. This way you can choose the right blind for your room and the decoration you have decided on.
Another option is to purchase automatic blinds with an incorporated engine. This will allow you to control your blinds with the push of a button. The better ones come with light sensors that will open or close your blinds depending on the time of the day or some other pre-programmed setting.
A final variety we will look into is one without the typical chains we are so used to. These have weights attached to the base of each louver. This creates a free flowing blind that can be used as a walk through separation between rooms or sections in a room.
Another type of vertical blinds that is coming into vogue is the one that does not use chains to hold them together but has weights sewn to the bottom of the blind. This keeps them in place without the need of chains. It also allows them to be used as walk through room dividers. Even the size of blind louvers has changed through the years; they are now narrower, 3 inches as opposed to the 5 inches, unless you want them to be wider. That is one of the many options you have to choose from.
