Nowadays, interior designers are constantly creating new designs for window treatments.  The most popular window treatments are curtains, blinds and shades. They are available in unique styles and designs.  Among them, window blinds in Bellevue Hills are a modern alternative to curtains.

Window Blinds are made up of materials like wood, bamboo, aluminium, plastic or composite materials. It may vary in shape, styles, material and size as much as any other kind of window treatment. You need to choose according to your budget preferences and practical requirements!

One needs to balance decorative and functional requirements and assess to what extent a blind will be needed to block light or to provide privacy. These factors affect both the material you choose and the mechanism that you will need.

Venetian Blinds or Horizontal Blinds:

Venetian blinds are one of the most popular types of window blinds in Bellevue Hills. It is also known as horizontal blinds as it is made of horizontal slats, attached one above the other. As it is raised, the bottom slat is pressed into the slat above it. The string cording holds the slats together, and when rotated, they move in a harmonized motion. The coding system allows the blinds to fully open, fully closed or partially open and close as per the necessity of daylight. The common slat width for a Venetian blind is 1 inch, but they range in sizes up to 4 inches and even above. It is ideal for those who are looking for a stylish and effective window covering.

Horizontal blinds are available in various materials such as plastic, wood and metal. Wood blinds offer a warm and natural look as well as being a natural insulator.

Vertical Blinds:

Vertical blinds are almost similar to Venetian blinds in Bellevue Hills but in vertical blinds, slats are vertical instead of horizontal. These vertical slats run along the track at the top of the blinds. It is opened from side to side or by parting in the middle. The vertical slats reduce the amount of dust that collects on the slats when compared to horizontal blinds. Vertical blinds are perfect for large windows. A wide range of materials is used for slats such as aluminium, faux wood, fabric, solar, cellular screen, stiffened plastic, etc. They are easy to maintain and can be wiped with a cloth or a sponge when they need to be cleaned!

Faux Wood Blinds:

Faux wood blinds provide the same beautiful look as wood. But they are made from synthetic materials which made faux wood blinds more economical than wooden blinds. They are not made from natural wood, hence they can be used in higher humidity areas like bathrooms. Faux wood blinds are more durable and less expensive than wood.