Absolutely All about Window Blinds

When I moved into my new home about a year ago, we had curtains for our windows in the master bedroom. Initially it looked ok and we decided to live with it for a while as we were too busy decorating the other parts of the house. However a year down the road, the curtains have lost its shine and it looked old and outdated. So, my wife had a brilliant idea, she suggested that we add window blinds to the window and change the curtains to new ones as well. At first, I wasn’t sure but after I put on the window blinds or rather wooden Venetian blinds to be exact together with brand new curtains, it looked great. The Venetian blinds provide that mysterious look as it only allow thin rays of sunlight into the room which makes the room cosy and comfortable. Now if you ask me on the type of window blinds to use..I have to say 100% Venetian Blinds!!
So what are Venetian blinds? Venetian blinds are available in a wide range of colors (if you can think of it they can probably be made in your color). They’re manufactured from lots of different materials, wood, “faux wood” - (plastic), aluminum or PVC are the most common. Venetian blinds come in a wide range of sizes, and can cover windows from less than a foot wide all the way up to over 10 feet. You can also get individual slats that measure from as little as ½” up to 4 inches wide. You can leave the top bar exposed for an industrial appearance or dress them up with valences or sheers. With all these options, Venetian blinds can fit into virtually any design concept.
What are the benefits of Venetian blinds. Venetians blinds are a popular choice for many reasons. They are relatively inexpensive, and because they’re available in such a wide variety of colors, materials and sizes, they can be adapted to fit almost any size of window. In addition to providing privacy, by controlling how much sunlight you allow into the room, Venetian blinds can help to keep your rooms warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Controlling the sunlight also helps ensure the colors in your carpets and furniture don’t fade prematurely. An added bonus is Venetian blinds are both durable and easy to clean. A quick vacuuming or a wipe with a damp cloth is generally all that is required to keep them looking good.
I must say installing Venetian blinds is not that difficult as I managed to put it up myself considering I’m not much of a handyman. Installing Venetian blinds is the kind of job almost any handy person can take on. You install Venetian blinds by first mounting a special clip (usually provided by the manufacturer) onto the window frame. The header of the Venetian slips into this clip and then is locked/clamped in place. Probably the hardest part of installing Venetian blinds is deciding on the colors and styles, and whether to mount them inside or outside the window frame, after that it becomes pretty straightforward. If you are not comfortable doing it yourself, almost all suppliers of blinds can arrange to have them installed for you The most important step in installing Venetian blinds is measuring your windows accurately. Use a steel tape and measure each window individually, (just because they are supposed to be the same size, doesn’t mean they will be). You need to have accurate measurements for both height and width if your blinds are to fit properly. Measure each window at three points for both height and width and use the largest number to order your blinds. Don’t be surprised if your windows aren’t perfectly square, all houses aren’t perfectly square.
If your windows are relatively square, you can mount your blinds either inside the window frame or outside the frame. If your window isn’t square, it’s probably better to mount the blinds outside the frame. This will make sure that the blinds don’t bind on the inside of the window frame, and they’ll hang straight. One potential advantage of mounting outside the frame is your windows may seem larger than they really are.
Over the ages since the merchants form Venice brought them back from the far east,  Venetian blinds have evolved into a  popular choice of window blindsbecause of their versatility, convenience and economy. If you’re thinking about changing your window treatments, Venetian blinds could be the right choice for you as well.