Monday 1 March 2010

Window Blinds Instead of Curtains

More and more you notice homeowners opting for decorative and stylish window blinds and not adding curtains as a decorative accent to their windows. Long gone are the days when blinds where all ugly and pretty much one design. There are so many choices now, so many materials that blinds are made from, and so many styles that finding the right window blinds is easy and painless.


A major difference between curtains and blinds is the upkeep required. Blinds simply need to be dusted and wiped down to remove dust and dirt. Curtains needs additional cleaning, often need to be washed. What's more is if certain materials that curtains are made from require you to hand wash them! Who has that kind of time anymore!


When you factor in maintenance and the fact that blinds provide more much needed insulation and privacy, it is easy to see why people are jumping on the bandwagon. Installation is very straight forward as well and doesn't require mounting hardware outside of the window box.


There are blinds made to suit all styles, shapes, and sizes of windows in your home. Some are roll up, which enables it to roll up to the top of the window by simply pulling a string. Of course, this feature is available on all styles, but some are more compact that others.


There are also horizontal and vertical styles. And there are plenty of materials from plastic, to wood, to eco friendly materials such as bamboo. Choosing the right material can make your home look more stylish than outdated window curtains!

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