A great place to start when choosing new blinds for your windows is to ask yourself what you are trying to achieve; for example, do you want to control privacy, filter out light, or focus on the style and design scheme of the room? Contemporary blinds offer a range of styles and finishes to meet even the most demanding budget, décor and functionality requirements.
Light pollution
Blinds also assist with a newer challenge for today’s world: light pollution. This is the unnatural brightening of the night sky due to street lights, illuminated billboards, vehicle headlights and other man-made sources disrupting natural cycles and interfering with our ability to see the stars and planets. It is estimated that one-third of the world’s population cannot see the Milky Way due to light pollution.
Roller blinds
Roller blinds are widely regarded as a window treatment’s blank canvas. There is a wide range of colours and patterns available, with roller blinds also available in blackout fabrics. You can pair them with curtains to provide that extra layer of warmth and depth to a window space.
Waterproof roller blinds
Thanks to modern ingenuity, you can install blinds in moisture-prone areas of your home. Waterproof roller blinds are treated with various finishes to repel various water based nasties, such as mildew and fungal bacteria. It is a good idea to speak to an expert such as http://www.ucblinds.co.uk/PVC-Waterproof-Roller-Blinds about the type of finish perfect for your window.
Venetian blinds
Venetian blinds filter light and control the level of privacy, making them perfect for south- and street-facing windows. Forget the PVC venetian blind of old – today’s offerings come in a range of materials and finishes, including wood and fabric. While you may recoil at the idea of having to clean venetian blinds, remember that they can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner on low suction using the upholstery attachment.
Honeycomb blinds
These clever money-saving blinds mimic the configuration of natural honeycomb, specifically its hexagonal design used to trap and delay the transfer of air. This means honeycomb blinds retain heat in winter and repel it in summer, saving you up to 25 per cent on your energy bills.
Forget the frumpy, uneven and unwieldy blind designs of old – the contemporary versions are practical, stylish and cost effective.
