Tuesday 3 November 2009

Window Blinds, Curtains Or Shutters?

Finding the right window treatments for a particular room is not as easy as it sounds. You have many different options as window blinds, curtains and shutters, and in some cases you can combine these all to get the best possible effect. For something like that you would have to have big windows or just a bit of creative mind.


For people who want to have practical solutions in their home, I would have to suggest to get window blinds that are adjustable. They could either be vertical, or horizontal, but for the reason that horizontal blinds are easier to take care of, and simpler to use, I would have to recommend getting them. You can easily control the amount of light that is passed between them.


Curtains have been around for as long as windows, and they have become more of a decorative element than something that you want to use to cover the windows. They are usually always open except during the night, and in warm countries during the day. They have great insulating proprieties, and for that reason alone you should have curtains even thought you don't care about decorating. You can easily block the heat of the sun and keep the warmth inside during the window.


Shutters are something that are widely used in the mediterranean houses. Today they are more of an architectural detail to a house, but before they would be used to boost up the security of a house. Also they would provide a great barrier to sunlight.

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