Window Blinds And Shades
Window blinds and shades perform a functional as well aesthetic purpose being ideal for allowing privacy when needed and also shading a room from the glare of the sun. Vertical window blinds are often amongst the items likely to be included in your furniture pack if you are buying a new build property. I have absolutely nothing against them, they do their job well and it would be a waste of your time and money to replace them.
The choice of window blinds and shades easily available is almost overwhelming: Vertical - functional but not very attractive. Can look a bit ‘office-y’ Venetian - often a good option. Available in as many colors as you can imagine. Can be either custom made or bought in a local diy store and trimmed down to size. Roller - again, easily available locally in a huge range of fabric colors. Can also be bought in ‘blackout’ fabric if you have a very sunny window.
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Velux – perfect for sloping ceilings. Wooden – a warm look for Venetian Blinds, great for creating a cozy look. Bamboo – usually of the ‘roll up’ style – great for bathrooms and very economical Pleated - often used for small windows where you want a bit of light to be allowed in through the thin fabric but perhaps have an unpleasant view to obscure. Conservatory Blinds – if you have a conservatory or sun room in your property, the addition of blinds can be quite a large expense. In a sunny climate you will need them for both the ceiling and windows to keep the sun out to stop your guests over heating. All of these have their benefits and so you must decide which suits your needs, taste and pocket best. Bearing in mind the desire to make a profit on your vacation property however, be careful not to get too carried away and start ordering bespoke custom made plantation shutters for hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars when a $10 off-the-peg window blind from a local Home Depot would do. One area where I would suggest money would be well spent is on any windows that are not square, rectangular or of a standard size. A lot of houses now have round or fan shaped windows to add interest. If you have any for which you feel a window treatment is needed I would suggest that you buy one – it may cost you money but it will certainly save you time!
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I would suggest though that you always make them look more attractive and less purely functional by adding a colored
Roman - my favorite. Custom made in the fabric of your choice they can be made in fabrics to co-ordinate with other elements in the room such as cushion covers. A clean and classy option.
