subject: Buying New Blinds For Your Home [print this page] If you are considering updating your window treatments, you must first determine which parts of the house will need updating, your budget for the renovation, and how you intend to effect the changes in the living area.
Do you want to update your room's window treatment? Is the change limited only to that particular room? Or, do you plan to renovate all rooms and come up with a single look in every room? Knowing what you want will make redesigning and planning easier since you already have an idea to work on. If you are used to curtains and draperies to protect your areas from heat, then you might want to consider blinds and shades to transform the look of your room.
Curtains add color to a room's look. It can also be the central focus of the room by adding shimmer and elegance to the area. Choosing the correct window blind or shade will also give the same effect. What is good about this is with window blinds, you can also use some drapes to further accentuate the newly-renovated window.
Unlike curtains that entail frequent washing, drying, and ironing, using blinds minimizes the need for this additional chore. Just simply wipe the blinds regularly with feather duster and you can be assured that dust will not accumulate in hard to reach areas.
There are various blinds and shades designs and colors to choose from if budget is your concern. Wood is a good option if you want the impression of warmth and comfort in your living quarters. But, real wood blinds can really be expensive, so you might want to opt for the cheaper alternative, that is, faux wood. In terms of look and feel, for the inexperienced eye, one will not notice the difference anymore. You get to buy the kind of blinds you want, but at a relatively economical price. What's more, you don't experience the common problems associated with wood blinds such as warping and cracking.
Lastly, consider how you intend to change the look of the room. Are you also planning to update the furniture? If you are, then you must ensure that the new furniture and the window treatment you'll have installed will blend perfectly well in terms of color coordination and overall appeal.
