subject: The Differences Between Venetian Blinds And Vertical Blinds [print this page] Venetian blinds are the cheapest blinds that you can put on your windows. They are primarily used for blocking the light and heat of the sun. Venetian blinds have rows of horizontal slats that are attached by a pulley system using twine. They also have a wand you can turn to adjust the amount of light allowed through the slats and to close them completely. Venetian blinds have a cord attached that you can pull to adjust the length of the blinds to fit your window.
Venetian blinds come in assorted sizes to fit the specific width of your windows. However, you have to purchase multiple sets of store bought blinds to fit larger windows, such as picture windows, because they arent made in that size. You can custom order large blinds from some companies as well. The slats of the blinds also come in a variety of sizes, from to 2 wide. The cheapest blinds are made from aluminum, while some more expensive versions are made from a wood product or plastic that resembles real wood. Many rental apartments, homes, and townhouses come with venetian blinds, because they are the cheapest blinds, usually in white or an off-white shade. However, venetian blinds can be bought in assorted colors to match the dcor of your home.
Vertical blinds also block your rooms from heat and sunlight, and they are often used on patio and sliding glass doors as well as windows. They are typically used on windows and doors that are wider than they are tall. Vertical blinds are made of many strips that hang vertically from a head rail. The head rail can be turned to allow more or less light through the blinds, and vertical blinds can also be pulled to the sides or the center of a window or door. One advantage of vertical blinds over venetian blinds is that, due to their vertical construction, they dont accumulate as much dust and therefore dont need cleaning as frequently as venetian blinds do.
Vertical blinds are made from many different materials, including durable fabric, aluminum, vinyl, and faux wood. The aluminum and vinyl blinds come in a variety of colors. The fabric ones come in assorted colors, textures, and patterns to complement your dcor. The width of the slats varies also. Selections of vertical blinds tend to be limited in stores, so you will likely have to order vertical blinds for your home online or have them custom designed for you at stores that specialize in window treatments.
