Window Blinds Offer a Simple Solution to Sound in Apartments

There is a great kind of window coverings that are currently, and quickly, becoming more popular. Did you know that these excellent, vertically hanging window blinds are very useful in just about any home or dwelling place? Well, they are and they are inexpensive too. If you have ever seen vertical window blinds, they usually come in the color white. This is just a standard color. But, today's window shades are now available in as many colors as are in the rainbow. Another great advantage to purchasing these types of window treatments is, they are also fashionable.

If you like to entertain in your home or apartment, your new vertical blinds will be an excellent home décor choice. Window blinds slats can be covered in fabric or wood. It all depends on what material feels more comfortable to you. When inviting your family and friends over, they will inquire about your window blinds and want some for their home or apartment too. As you are the client who purchases window blinds, you can order pre-made fabric vertical blinds, or have the window treatments made to go with your home or rooms decor.

Because apartment complexes, for the most part are built off freeway exits, busy streets and each apartment is usually connected to their neighbor's apartment, noise becomes a big issue. In fact, the noise level usually increases living side by side with your neighbor. The majority of noises in apartment complexes can be eliminated with vertical blinds. For noise conscience people, it is best to purchase vertical blinds with fabric because they are quieter and better for insulating. When these window blinds are closed, they not only shut out the light, but they cut down on unnecessary noise too. This has something to do with the length of vertical blinds and how they are hung in or outside a window frame. Vertical blinds are known to be the best choice for tall or wide window frames too. This is because using other types of window blinds, roller shades for instance, will need to have more fabric added to the shades just to cover the 72 inch window frame.

Cutting down on noise in apartment complexes is a must; these window blinds come in various densities. This means, the homeowner can also use vertical blinds to control unnecessary light. Depending on where your apartment is situated, in a lot of sun perhaps, investing fabric covered vertical blinds would be a wise choice. Another good choice for vertical blinds would be to have them in a darker color. If you are environmentally conscience, then you will be happy to know vertical blinds provide wonderful insulation from the indoor and outdoor elements. This can become important if you live in an older apartment complex or home. Window blinds are also a must when you are trying to lower energy costs.

If you are not a fan of cleaning window shades, vertical shades included, you will be happy to know they are easy to clean. Vertical blinds are always easy to clean since they are vertical. This makes the dust or dirt simply fall off these window blinds. If privacy in your home is a big issue, these window shades offer just that, privacy. These vertical blinds are excellent window coverings when you live in close proximity to your neighbors. Close neighbors might be those living in apartment complexes. With such close neighbors, hanging vertical blinds in the living room or dining room would be a great way to preserve your privacy. Many apartment building now and days are built with tall windows. These tall windows might make them hard to 'dress' up. With vertical blinds, they can be cut to whatever length needed to cover the whole window frame.

Vertical blinds are an excellent design option for any apartment that lacks noise, light and privacy control. Forget the typical white vertical blinds, because you are the client, you can order window blinds to match your apartments décor. Choosing wisely will make for a great installation, and an attractive window.

Mini Blinds are Superior Window Coverings for Small Places

When it comes to covering your windows with window coverings, there is more to it than just putting up window blinds and hoping they will look good. You must consider an element of function when installing window coverings. Before beginning the project, consider your needs for wand options, fit, placement, window hardware, and even safety considerations before you make a purchase. Regardless of the size of window or problem you have, there is a solution for it. If you are equipping a baby's room with vertical blinds, will you need light-blocking shades. Will you need for controls on the left side of the window to avoid hanging the cord into the baby crib? Are your windows so small that you may need to mount the window coverings on the outside of the window frame?

Here are a few solutions to your questions. Some window treatments are now designed to be stationary, and for drapes that open, consider hardware that will open and close easily. There are many stationary treatments such as non-closing draperies with side panels and valances or cornices that can be permanently installed in place. To add form and function to these window decorations, add under-treatments to blinds, shades or sheers. For any irregular-shaped windows, you may want to consider mini blinds.Do you have very high windows in your foyer or other areas? Consider how you'll need to operate these blinds.

Remember that children love to play and long drapes can be a tempting plaything for them as well as pets. They will grab anything in sight and it may be better to go with wood blinds or shades that will stay off the floor or at least hang high enough out of a child's reach. When shopping, ask for a safety window cord as you will be installing blinds in a home with children. Consider top-down bottom-up shades as this will increase your privacy and let you control the height of your blinds from either direction. High-end window treatments can be ordered with many options, including light sensitive and remote control operation. If you decide on transparent shades remember that they offer no privacy, but will still cut the UV rays and glare considerably. They work like a regular roller shade and are made from polyester.

How to Install Vertical Window Blinds

Professional installation of vertical blinds for most is the ideal situation. This is particularly true if climbing up and down ladders while trying to juggle multiple tools, rods, strings, and blinds doesn’t sound like a fun way to spend an afternoon. Part of the reason that this is such an undertaking is that many vertical blind tracks are designed for windows that are quite large and often unwieldy (some may be as much as 16 feet long). This makes this project a bit difficult for one person to handle alone. For longer blind tracks there is another issue involved and that is trying to hang them levelly. This can be a particular challenge for one person to attempt alone. If you don’t hang them just right you run the risk of your blinds not closing.


If that weren’t complicated enough, the very slats on blinds can be problematically long and impossible to handle while balance on a ladder without assistance. You also run the risk of cutting your hands on the hooks that are used in order to support that blinds. If you decide you must hang the blinds yourself rather than opting for a professional installation you should at least take the precaution of wearing protective work gloves in order to protect your hands. You might also consider wearing goggles to protect your eyes as the edges of the blinds can offer projectile problems that could result in vision loss.


If you have custom ordered your vertical blinds, chances are that the company you ordered them from will offer installation services either as a courtesy at no charge or for a rather minor charge. If the blinds you’ve purchased are motorized you should definitely opt for professional help with the installation. It is quite possible to install the remote that controls the blinds yourself however. This part is as simple as connecting a telephone jack.


Vertical blinds offer an astonishing assortment of materials from which to select (wood, metal, and polyvinyl) so you should have no problem finding excellent vertical blinds to match your décor. You can use vertical blinds for both the purpose of making a small room appear much larger as well as making a vast room seem cozy. You should keep in mind that while vertical blinds are an elegant touch, they are not appropriate or even practical for all rooms. This is particularly true of rooms in which children and small pets congregate.