Questions related to Blinds

What is the difference between blackout blinds and sunscreen blinds?

Blackout binds, when fully extended, do not let in any light at all. Conversely, sunscreen blinds allow some light into the room while providing privacy.

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• What are Roman blinds?

  Roman blinds are a style of blind which is made from fabric which draws up neatly into pleats.

• What are Venetian blinds?

  Venetian blinds comprise of a series of horizontal slats which can be rotated to manage the amount of light that they let into the room.

• Which blinds are best suited for a bathroom?

  Aluminum Venetian or roller blinds are the best kind of blinds for a bathroom.

• What are roller blinds?

  Roller blinds are a type of window blind which are rolled up around a cylinder in order to control how much light is let in.

• What are vertical blinds?

  Great for patio doors and rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, vertical blinds are a type of blind which features vertical rotating slats as opposed to horizontal ones.

• What are honeycomb blinds?

  Honeycomb blinds, also called cellular blinds, are made up of stacks of fabric that look like honeycomb or cells from the side. Due to their cellular design, these blinds are excellent insulators.

• Which style of blinds is the cheapest?

  The cheapest types of blinds available are aluminum or faux wood venetian blinds. Out of these two options, faux wood venetian blinds are the most durable.

• Is it easy to fit blinds myself?

  Yes, fitting blinds is a relatively simple task as all it involves is screwing a number of brackets into the wall.

• What are made-to-measure blinds?

  If you have odd-shaped windows or have a very precise design in mind, you may be better off opting for made-to-measure blinds. These types of blinds are tailored to fit your windows and taste perfectly.