Different Types Of Blinds By First Choice Blinds
Windows are such an important part of the home. They let in light, provide us with a view upon the wider world and deliver a space for us to add a decorative edge to our interior design. More than mere panes of glass, they are the beating heart of a room. Finding the ideal window furnishing is, therefore, a vitally important component in a room’s décor – but what options are there? This blog will explore the different types of blinds available to you, and the myriad qualities they bring to a home!
What are blinds?
Simply put blinds are a window furnishing which – in many cases – you can move along different axis to allow light into a room, or to block it out. They come in different shapes, forms and materials with each option offering something different to the previous or next. Whether they simply move up and down – or have the option the tilt forward and backward horizontally – blinds add a range of benefits to a space and can make a real statement to your décor.
What are the most common types of blinds?
Wooden blinds
First Choice Blinds wooden Venetian blinds – are an elegant and charming choice. These blinds offer superb functionality, durability, and the timeless beauty of natural wood. Additionally, wooden blinds give buyers the flexibility to enjoy accurate light control and privacy. To ensure we limit our impact upon nature, we use woods sourced only from responsibly managed forests to protect local communities and the global environment.
First Choice Blinds Faux wooden blinds
When a space is prone to high levels of moisture, real wood can sometimes warp or crack. To avoid this happening in kitchens or bathrooms, look to faux wooden blinds. Faux wooden blinds provide water resistance, stain resistance and are as easy to clean as real wooden blinds. Faux wooden blinds don’t compromise on style either, they’re just as fashionable, and functional, as their real wood counterparts.
Best rooms for faux wooden blinds – bathrooms and kitchens.
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First Choice Blinds Aluminium venetian blinds
Venetian blinds aren’t limited to real or faux wood.Aluminium are built using high quality aluminium which is tough against moisture and wear and tear. The horizontal slats not only make them stylish and sleek, but like their wooden counterparts, they are equally functional too. The slats can be accurately angled to allow for the perfect balance between privacy and light.
Best rooms for metal Venetian blinds – kitchens, bathrooms, and home offices.
First Choice Blinds Roller blinds
All our roller blinds are the most popular styles of blinds, enjoyed in thousands of homes across the UK. Their uncomplicated aesthetic makes them a great canvas for colour and pattern, letting style conscious decorators add a touch of their own personalities to their décor with minimal fuss. These blinds contribute a great blend of privacy, light control, and thermal efficiency with blackout, thermal and moisture proof fabrics available to make the most out of your blinds
Best rooms for roller blinds – bedrooms, bathrooms and living rooms.
First Choice Blinds Roman blinds
Few blinds can compete with the beauty and sophistication of quality. Buy fitting one into your window, you can instantly add a feeling of refinement into a space. They are a classy window furnishing and a more compact alternative to curtains available in a wide range of colours, patterns, finishes and materials. These include eco-friendly recycled fabrics which will help you to minimise the impact of your home on the environment. Moreover, the design of Roman blinds allows you to enjoy options including thermal and blackout linings.
Best rooms for Roman blinds – bedrooms, living rooms and dining rooms.
First Choice Blinds Vertical blinds
Popular around the world first choice blinds are a classic choice. The long, sleek slats have been used to great effect in homes and offices alike where flexibility of light control is paramount. In addition to the striking look of these blinds is their functionality. The arrangement and mobility of the slats – sometimes called louvres – provides buyers with excellent levels of light control from total light saturation, through various levels of light filtration to total blackout. Beyond windows, vertical blinds are also an exceptional option for patio doors – just ensure there is enough room at the end of your patio door for the blind to stack neatly!
Best rooms for vertical blinds – kitchens, living rooms and dining rooms.
First Choice Blinds Day and night blinds
Few blinds offer as much flexibility as Day & Night. These unique blinds, also known as ‘Zebra blinds, feature alternating strips of material that glide against each other, allowing customers to switch between a block colour – for full closure and privacy – and stripes that gently filter the light and views from outside. These stripes also make a space feel contemporary and fashionable in a more subtle way than other alternatives.
Best rooms for Day & Night blinds – living rooms, dining rooms, and home offices.