Dressing a window with a blind or a curtain brings a very trendy decorative touch to your interior. Curtain, blind or even shades for roof windows, the range of products is very wide and offers you all the possibilities.
Blinds and shades are available at affordable rates in several online stores. Choosing the right type might seem somewhat complicated. Here is a guide to help you choose the right blinds and curtains for your home.
Which Fabric to Choose for Your Roller Blind?
Choose the fabric of your roller blinds according to the degree of blackout you want: PVC blinds are perfectly blackout, while those in cotton or linen are sifting. The wood and aluminum of Venetian blinds are an alternative to fabric.
Like cushions, blinds are essential decorative accessories. The fabric offers everything possible: patterned or plain, in colors or white, make up your mind.
How to Choose Thermal Curtains?
Use thermal curtains to insulate your home. Real barrier against cold and heat, they are also perfectly blackout.
For products at low prices, choose polyester. A material that offers all the decorative possibilities: patterned or plain, white or colors, and match them with home accessories such as your cushions.
What Dimensions for Your Curtains?
How to choose the right curtains? To avoid being mistaken in the sizes, it is essential to measure your window. Add the overhangs to make it easier to open the window and multiply by 1.5 to 2 for the relief. You will then obtain the dimensions of your curtains.
If the standard sizes do not suit you, have your curtains or your Japanese panels made to measure from a chosen plain or patterned fabric. Why not match your cushions, but know that custom has a price.
How to Install Roller Blinds?
Installing an indoor roller blind has become child’s play for customers. Most interior roller blinds are now sold without a box (the absence of a box greatly facilitating installation). Another advantage: all installation accessories are supplied with the awning.
Choice of installation:
- Without drilling: the fixing system is installed directly on the frame of your windows
- With drilling: the fixing will then be screwed to the wall
What Are the Different Types of Blinds and Curtains?
Venetian blinds, Velux windows, Japanese panels… Difficult to navigate for customers. Let’s take stock of the different types of interior blinds to complete the decoration of your home sweet home.
What Is the Difference Between Blackout and Sifting Blinds?
How to choose the right blinds? Do you want a blind or a curtain that lets light through (dimming) or that blocks it completely (blackout)?
Blinds and blackout curtains consist of webs that completely block the external light. A skylight or a blackout curtain are recommended for a bedroom. Dimmer blinds, on the other hand, partially filter light. Most curtains are sifting, as are Japanese panels, roller blinds, Venetian blinds, and sheer curtains. Also, think of linen curtains. Formerly mainly made in white, today there are curtains of all colors.