Blinds: Selecting The Correct Size

May 18
07:59

2011

Ace Abbey

Ace Abbey

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Blinds are attractive window coverings if they are measured correctly. Here are some things to think about.

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Blinds can make a home’s windows look great as long as they are made in the correct size. There are also a variety of styles and materials to choose from which will have an impact on how they look. They can be special ordered or they can be purchased off the shelf for many standard sized windows. Measuring the frame and opening must be done precisely or the homeowner will end up frustrated with an ill-fitting product. Here are some things to think about:

- Styles: Blinds can be comprised of wooden,Blinds: Selecting The Correct Size Articles metal or plastic slats or they can be made from fabric. If slats are the chosen material, they may be in a horizontal or vertical slat design. Vertical blinds are often chosen for large patio doors. Fabric products can be pleated shades or Roman shades. Roller or cellular products are also styles to consider.

- Sun exposure: Homeowners must take their windows’ sun exposure into consideration when choosing a blind to suit their needs. If the home is located in the desert where summer temps enter triple digits or in regions where the sun shines most of the year, a product that will block the intense rays should be considered. Not only will this block up to 90% of the UV rays but it will keep the house cooler from less solar exposure. Even furnishings and carpet placed near intense sunlight may be damaged or fade from the rays.

- Inside or outside mount: Before measuring, a homeowner should decide whether he or she wants the window treatments to be mounted on the inside or outside of the window frame. Either option can be attractive so this choice is simply a matter of personal taste.

- Measuring: It’s important to measure both width and height of the window at top and bottom and from side to side. Although window frames should be square, this doesn’t always happen. If the opening is a bit skewed, this will affect the way the blinds will hang. When measuring for an inside mount, it’s crucial to get exact dimensions in order for the treatment to fit and function optimally.

- Professional measuring or DIY: Some companies are happy to have a professional measurer and installer take the dimensions for a customer who is ordering through their business. This is an option to consider because an exact measurement is guaranteed.

- Operating wand and controls: The controls for maneuvering can be placed on either the right or left side of the product. This is a helpful tactic to allow homeowners easy access considering furnishings and room layout.

- Child safe options: In order to keep children safe from dangling strings and controls, there are child safety products available. Cordless products or those with cords placed inside a wall mounted device are possibilities.

Blinds can be a beautiful way to create privacy and design impact in one’s home. What sort of style, material, inside or outside mount and control location that is chosen will depend on budget, personal taste and existing decorating within a room. Precise measuring is a crucial step to getting a proper fit.

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