Window Shades and Blinds For Your Personal Style

Window shades and blinds are a great way to add some color and character to a room. You can change the whole look of a room just by updating your window coverings. There is such a huge choice available in all colors, styles and textures that you will be spoiled when you embark on your journey to find the window shade or blind that best suits your needs.

However, before you get carried away with silk or suede, cotton or canvas there are a few things you need to consider. If you get your basics right, then you will be well on your way to choosing wisely and getting exactly what you want. It's usually too late to return your purchases after you have hung or installed them on your windows. So to start with, answer the three questions below.


1. Light:

How much light do you have coming into the room through the window that you are looking to cover? But more importantly is the amount of light that you may be blocking out if you choose certain fabrics for your coverings. Do you want more or less light in your room? Once you have an understanding of this then you can choose the fabric that is most suited to achieving this.


2. Privacy:

Are you looking for window shades and blinds to give you more privacy? Perhaps you are covering a window that many people can look in through and you want to redress this. If this is the case then you won't want to pick any transparent materials for your windows. They may look lovely and delicate but they will not keep out those prying eyes.


3. Insulation:

As so much heat escapes through your windows, this can in some ways be reduced by your choice of window covering. Conversely, you may want lots of fresh air flowing through. Especially if you have a small kitchen where the only escape for food smells is through the window.

So you see it is important to take a little time before you get out the measuring tape, to understand what you are trying to accomplish when choosing your new shades or blinds. Always check the measuring guides that are available on all the manufacturer websites to make sure you are measuring correctly for their product, and if in any doubt just give them a call.