Decorate Your Homes With Venetian Blinds

Curtains are a beautiful for your home's interiors but they are expensive and needs a lot of work when it comes to maintenance and cleaning. A solution for this is to use blinds which are easy to clean and maintain. Venetian blinds originated from Persian, reached Europe through France in the 1800's, and became popular in the U.S. in the 20^th century. It is now a common fixture in many homes. The vertical blinds are made of hard plastic and come in plain solid colors. The horizontal blinds are usually made out of metal, bamboo or wood. If you are looking for more rustic shading for a hobby shed or holiday home, you might want to consider wooden horizontal Venetian blinds that also add to the security of your homes. Another thing you will have to decide on is if you are installing an inside mount or outside mount Venetian blinds. 

In case you do not know what I am talking about, the inside mount is installed within the window frame but does at least need three inches in recess to accommodate the pulley for the blind. An outside mount blind is installed outside the window frame. It is a convenient solution to cover several smaller windows with one blind. The biggest upside to this type of window draping is not only it’s minimalist style but its cleaning and maintenance. Venetian blinds can just be wiped down with a dust cloth or for an even more convenient sweep, you can always use a special Venetian blinds comb cleaner available at any mall. Window dresser experts do say that horizontal Venetians blind last longer and are sturdier than the vertical ones.

Another thing that has recently added more fun to horizontal blinds is the newer editions with graphic patterns and alternative design. They have been produced and sold by interior designers and window decorators. So if you are looking to update your house or room, you might want consider how to integrate a funkier window blind. Venetian blinds can provide a more natural interior for your homes and let you control the amount of light inside your room. In this way, you can create the right ambiance for any occasion. With summer fast approaching, it is time to think about installing Venetian blinds in your home or office. You can be sure that you will find your home more cozy when you use Venetian blinds as your window treatment.