Hello World! Welcome Friends! Bedroom blinds are designed to block the intrusion of light through your window. They also keep prying eyes from seeing into your private space. These window treatments also add beauty and a unique look to your space.
Why Use Bedroom Blinds
The benefits of this kind of window treatment are numerous. So, before you go out and buy black-out curtains for your bedroom windows consider all of the things that a set of blinds can offer you.
Affordability
The blinds are made from materials that will last for many years. They also come in colors that can be paired with any decorating style so even when you redecorate your bedroom there is a great chance that your blinds can be used along with the new décor.
Privacy
Bedroom blinds come in different styles and provide you with varying degrees of privacy. You have the option to completely block the window so that nothing can be seen from outside the window.
You can also opt to get units that have slats that can be left partially open. The slatted blinds give you the ability to block viewing from the outside but still allow a little light to enter the room.
Light Control
People like differing amounts of light in their bedrooms. Sometimes you may want full light and at other times you might want no light whatsoever. Window blinds, or shades, offer you the ability to adjust the amount of light that comes into your space.
Blinds have the ability to tilt and allow natural light to enter without allowing the sun to stream in and cause the room to be too bright. They can also totally block the light and allow you to sleep when it is daytime.
Insulation
You may not realize that covering a window or large glass door with a blind can increase the insulation you have in an area. The material covering the window or door opening will stop the sunlight from pouring into a room. When sunlight streams in, the temperature in the room increases. That increased temperature means that your air conditioning system has to work harder to keep the room at a comfortable temperature.
The material covering the opening also helps to trap the heat in a room when it is cold outside. Your heater will work more efficiently because the window covering can help reduce drafts and heat loss around windows, doors, or around the separated panes of older windows.
Variety of Uses
When it comes to bedroom blinds you have to think outside of the box to really use these items to their fullest extent. Blinds can be used to separate spaces in a room by hanging them from the ceiling. You can instantly give roommates a private area in the room, or you could block off an area where you keep personal items or maybe your dirty laundry.
Vertical or Horizontal?
One of the questions people ask when they are shopping for these window coverings is: will vertical or horizontal blinds be better in my space?
Vertical blinds are designed to slide from side to side rather than up and down. A cord and pulley system is used to operate the blinds.
Vertical blinds are best when you are covering a large window, a patio door, or when you are hanging the units from the ceiling to create a divider for a room.
These blinds also create an illusion of more space in an area. They help to make a room feel larger and they allow light to filter through in a way that makes the room feel more open.
Where to use vertical solutions:
- Over a door, especially a French door or sliding glass door
- On Bay windows
- On large windows
- On tall narrow windows
- In small spaces that need to appear less confined
Horizontal Solutions
Horizontal blinds are typically less expensive to buy than vertical style. The horizontal units are the traditional style and they can be purchased in flat one-piece designs or as slatted coverings.
These blinds are very easy to operate, they are easy to clean and maintain, and they are readily available at a wide range of stores and shops.
Styles of Blinds
The styles of blinds have increased over the years. At one time the simply pulling down one-piece shade was the only choice you had. Today you can get vertical units, horizontal units, fabric blinds, Roman blinds, mini blinds, and more.
There are units that operate remotely from the push of a button or there are units that work with the traditional pull cord to lift and lower them.
The style that you choose will depend on what you want the blinds to do for you and the aesthetic appearance you want the units to create.
Blind Choosing Tips
When it is time to shop for blinds, you can ask yourself a few questions to help you find the perfect window treatment for your décor and budget.
- What is the budget you have allotted for this purchase? It is wise to decide how much you can afford to spend before you shop so you can realistically look at units you can afford.
- Do you want a vertical or horizontal look?
- Will the main purpose of the window treatment be used to increase insulation, block light or increase privacy? The way you answer this question will help you decide what materials your blinds should be crafted from, the color of the blinds you might want, and the style of blinds that will suit you best.
- Do you want cordless blinds, manually controlled blinds or roller shades?
Final Thoughts
The bedroom blinds you choose should complement your décor, create the privacy or lighting restrictions you want, and be affordable to your budget. There is really no right or wrong blind for your window. Your unique tastes and preferences will help you to purchase pieces that enhance the beauty of your space and make your room unique.
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