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How to choose the right blind for every room of your home

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Mika, Staff Writer

Thursday, 11 March 2021

It can be hard to know where to start when you’re looking for blinds for your home. From Roman blinds to Venetian blinds, and roller blinds to vertical blinds, there are many different styles to choose from.

We’ve put together the ultimate guide to choosing the right style of blind for every room of your home.

Kitchen

There are lots of blinds to choose from for your kitchen, but roller blinds always come out on top for this room. They can be rolled up on a sunny day to allow the natural light to flood your kitchen, or rolled down when you’re looking for shade or privacy.

Opt for a moisture-resistant material that will help to protect against bacteria growth whilst also being wipe-clean when the inevitable spills occur.

Lounge

Almost any type of blind can be used in a living room, but we’d recommend venetian blinds. These blinds offer a good level of privacy to keep the prying eyes out whilst still letting in plenty of natural light.

Venetian blinds come in many different styles to match the theme of your lounge. You can choose from wooden designs for a classic look, opt for cost-effective PVC or choose from metallic designs for heaps of modern style.

Dining room

Your dining room is the place that you’ll entertain guests, so you’re likely to want to maintain some style and elegance in your blinds. Roman blinds are the perfect option for this.

Roman blinds have the appearance of roller blinds when closed but draw up into pleats, creating an atmosphere of elegance and sophistication. This makes Roman blinds the perfect addition to any dining room.  

Study

In your home office or study, you’re likely to be most concerned about screen glare on your computer. For this reason, you’ll need precise control of the light levels and direction in your home office.

Plantation shutters or blinds can offer the control that you need. Rather than a conventional blind, plantation shutters are fitted to your window frame and opened like doors, rather than using a pull-string. They allow you to have precise control of the levels of light entering your home office and to angle that light away from your computer screen.  

Bedroom

If you’re a light sleeper, you’ll probably want to choose a blackout blind for your bedroom. This will block out the most possible light, leaving you to enjoy a good night’s sleep.

The most effective blackout blinds are blackout roller blinds which are made from opaque fabric and house within a cassette. The fabric runs within side channels to ensure that light is blocked out even around the edges.

Blackout roller blinds are available in a wide range of styles to match any bedroom.

How to find the perfect blind for your window

If you’re looking for a blind that fits your window perfectly, it’s best to hire a window blind professional. They can help you to choose the right blinds for your room and fit it perfectly to your window.

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