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WINDOW BLINDS 

• Window Blind Types: Window blinds come in a variety of windows blind styles. Though each type of blind will offer a different function and look that will introduce a new look to your window coverings. Generally window blinds are neater and an easier way in which you can dress your window treatments. Blinds will use less fabric especially if you're going to compare them to floor length window coverings. Blinds come in a different range of materials and will have vertical or horizontal slats. The linear style will complement contemporary settings but will also enhance traditional rooms if you pair them with draperies and curtain window treatments. 



• Cleaning and Repairs of Window Blinds : Cleaning window blinds should be done on a regular basis as part of your window blind maintenance schedule. If you find your window blinds a little dirtier, then that you can use a damp sponge to clean the blind slats. If your blinds are more severe than a regular dusting or blind cleaning would handle, than a possible suggestion would be to remove them and use the shower to wash them off. The trick to window blind shade cleaning is a frequent blind cleaning schedule. When you buy your blinds new and keep regular maintenance of cleaning your blinds, you will give your blinds whether they are aluminum, fabric, wood, years of service with very little major cleanings. You should always refer to the manufactures cleaning instructions before cleaning your blinds.



• Wood Blinds :Wood blinds are known as the natural wooden blind and encompasses the hardwood window treatment composed of movable slats blinds which can be raised and lowered. Most wood blind styles can be closed and opened to permit different degrees of light into the room. Wood window blinds have a linear quality and are compatible with contemporary interiors. Wood blinds can be combined with drape and curtain treatments for softening the effect. Wood blinds are the number one choice for window treatments since they will bring the feeling of nature to your rooms.



• Mini-blinds | Aluminum blinds :Mini blinds are a great alternative for small blind areas and come in a very wide range of materials like aluminum, vinyl, wood and PVC. Popular micro Mini blind manufacturers will include Hunter Douglas, Graber, and Bali. Properly installed aluminum mini blinds will give you more energy efficiency, UV protection, and good sound absorption. There are several benefits to aluminum blinds. They are crafted so that the appearance is attractive and durable. Aluminum mini blinds have a long life span and will last for many years. The aluminum blind comes in a large variety of colors so you can find the perfect window blind that will suit your homes style. Colored aluminum window blinds will give you beautiful and intriguing style editions that can give overall life to the decor.


• Vertical | Horizontal Blinds  : Vertical blinds are a great addition to any room. Their linear vertical quality will complement any contemporary style of decor. The vertical blinds are mostly installed in hot climates to help filter the sunlight but still allowing for air circulation. Offering privacy and not losing a lot of light, they are very useful in the urban areas. Horizontal blinds are usually a convex horizontal slat that will vary in width from ½ to 3 inches. You have the ability to lower and raise the slats with the use of a cord or you can keep it in the lowered position and then adjust the light through the slats. Most commonly the horizontal and even vertical blinds are made of wood vinyl and aluminum. Horizontal blinds come in a variety of different colors.

WINDOW SHUTTERS  

• Window Shutter Types : Window Shutters give you the feel of cozy interiors and will wrap around you with warmth and comfort. Window shutter treatments have different ways of being installed depending on the window treatment design that you are looking for. You can choose to install them inside the window frame, maybe a mounting strip, or like most shutters installed outside of the window opening



• Interior | Indoor window shutters  :A few guidelines to keep in mind when you are choosing your interior shutters or even the exterior window shutters is to make sure the shutter has the right louver tension. Window shutters should have a smooth operation and stay within a selected position.
  

• Exterior | Outdoor window shutters :Exterior window shutters will be the perfect finishing touch. Though you dont need to live in the tropics to realize how important an outdoor window shutter really is theres no doubt youll make the most out of it when facing a scorching sun outside.

•  Wood Window Shutters  :Usually made of pine but can come in any wood you would like from Oak shutters to cherry wood shutters. The unfinished wood shutters allow you to stain or paint them to any color. Some of the shutter styles can come pre-painted in the basic colors or a custom one that you would like. Wood window shutters are a great and durable window treatment.      

WINDOW SHADES

• Window shade Types :With all the shade choices that you have you should sit back and understand your options and your needs for window shades. With all the shade choices that you have you should sit back and understand your options and your needs for window shades. The overall design appeal of the inside window shade is that the whole window frame is surrounded by the window treatment giving you more visual emphasis. The other side of this is if you're trying to conceal the window frame than your best option would be for an outside mounting window shade.