How to Select Good Blinds and Shutters

 There are plenty of things to think about when dressing windows before spending any of your hard earned cash.   For people that dismiss curtains as their go to option, blinds and shutters are all that are left.   Among homeowners, blinds and shutters have increased in popularity.    The increased popularity can be attributed to their affordability, durability and visual appeal wherever they get installed.    The vast range of materials and styles to choose from make selecting blinds and shutters very overwhelming.  

 The type of window you intend to dress and its size are the first factors should consider.   If the window in question is very large for example, bi-fold sliding doors or French doors, stylish duette blinds are often the most suitable and practical options available since they hardly get in the way of your window or door opening.   On the other hand, when dealing with windows that are unusually shaped, arched or round, some options you may consider are bespoke shutters since they enhance architectural beauty.    The standard Windows however, either blinds or shutters will look amazing on them.

 Also worth considering is the room you intend to put blinds or shutters and the purpose the room serves.    This factor has a huge impact in the kind of window dressing you choose.    When the windows in question are overlooked by neighbors or look out onto a busy street, you may consider elegant louvered shutters that provide both privacy and light.   For bathroom or kitchen windows, moisture resistant window treatments are crucial.   While there are plenty of waterproof blinds available, to achieve extra longevity, you should opt for vinyl shutters.   When the window in question is in the bedroom, you should go for window dressings with blackout properties.   While blinds are a good option for this, you may also wish to consider hybrid shutter blinds which do a great job as well.

 A huge part of the decision on which window treatment to go for lies in the cost of buying and installing your choice of window dressing.    Even before you begin your research on suitable window dressing, you should draft a budget to which you should stick to.   You often get what you pay for on matters of window dressing.    A general rule of thumb is spending as much as is affordable for high quality items.    Considering the material used, window shutters are often more expensive compared to blinds.    Blinds and shutters made to measure are always more expensive than off-the-shelf ones.