Tips For Choosing Mini Blinds and Window Shutters

Julia and Simon are proud new homeowners. They have been waiting for this moment for a long time and are excited about furnishing the whole house exactly the way they wanted it. However, they are not finding the process easy at all. For example, consider the window coverings. Simon for example is all for traditional curtains and drapes. However, Julia knows that times have changed and that there are wonderful new window treatments in the market that offer a great combination of aesthetics and functionality. When they try to look at what is available, both Julia and Simon are overwhelmed by the variety of materials, colors, textures and sizes of the blinds and shutters. Completely bewildered, Simon and Julia are hoping they will get some good advice from someone on how to buy the best blinds and shutters for their house.

If you are in a similar position as Julia and Simon, read on. Our tips for choosing mini blinds and window shutters should be prove to be of great use to you.

While choosing mini blinds –
·    Mini blinds are the most affordable of all blinds though they are a little limited in their aesthetic appeal. What they lack in aesthetics though they make up in sheer variety and functionality. They are easy to install and even more easier to clean and maintain.
·    Vinyl blinds are cheapest amongst mini blinds and are very durable. However nothings says style like the wood or faux wood mini blinds.
·    Ensure that the blinds you buy compliment the theme of your house. If you have seaside house, bamboo blinds would be a great addition. Similarly, having PVC blinds when all your furniture and décor is wood would create disharmony.
·    You have to consider how the blinds or shutters are going to affect the energy efficiency and insulation of the home. While plantation shutters are great for keeping out extreme weather, they are also the most expensive, difficult to fit and difficult to maintain. If you have a tight budget, you could go in for a combination of mini blinds and window shutters in your home. Try vinyl blinds in your bathroom, kitchen or pool house and wooden shutters in your bedrooms, living room and study.
·    Installing shutters is not easy, as one has to take into account the amount of space they are going to take up when they swing inside. Mini blinds just need to be rolled up or down to give you clear visibility of the window. While choosing shutters, make sure that you are giving your self enough space in the room else, you may end up having to move the furniture every time you open or close the shutters.
·    You can even speak to a window treatment specialist who will be able to answer your questions clearly. What kind of louver size should you be looking at and why? What material blinds or shutters would he suggest for which room and which is the company supplying the material. What kind of problems have these window treatments experienced and how have they been rectified?