Venetian Blinds

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A luxurious living room with an ocean view and smart window treatments

How Smart Window Treatments Can Elevate Your Home’s Aesthetic & Functionality

March 10th, 2025

Blinds, Cellular Shades, Motorization, Roller Shades, Roman Shades, Shades, Venetian Blinds, Window Tinting

Statement furniture and bold wall art are the stars of interior design, commanding most of the attention.

Window treatments assume a supporting role, yet done with imagination and style, they can be transformative.

A man measures the width of a window frame

How to Measure Your Windows for Blinds

November 11th, 2024

Blinds, Installation & DIY Guides, Venetian Blinds, Vertical Blinds

Every great window treatment starts with a precise height, width, and depth assessment.

Without accurate measurements, you risk ordering window covers that don’t fit, look good, or provide the privacy and light control you need. You could waste considerable time and cash on your “cost-cutting” DIY effort.

A modern living room with vertical blinds

Comparing Types of Blinds: Which Is Right for You?

October 14th, 2024

Blinds, Styles & Designs, Venetian Blinds, Vertical Blinds

John Webster, an upholsterer from London, introduced Venetian blinds as we know them today to the New World in 1767. But while Webster’s blinds invariably featured wide wooden slats, you now have a broad choice of style and material. In this post, we’ll explore the world of window blinds, comparing...

12 Minimalist Window Treatments for a Modern Living Room

September 12th, 2024

Blinds, Cellular Shades, Energy Efficiency, Motorization, Pleated Shades, Roman Shades, Room-Specific Coverings, Shutters, Venetian Blinds

Some minimalist homes can feel sterile and industrial, almost like prison cells, but in the hands of a talented designer, they have a serene, zen-like simplicity. A clunky, gaudy, or thoughtless window treatment ruins that aesthetic. The treatments you choose are as critical to the aesthetics of your contemporary living...

The 4 Best Arched Window Treatments for Fashion & Function

December 31st, 2023

Comparisons & Buying Guides, Curtains, Roller Shades, Room-Specific Coverings, Shutters, Venetian Blinds

Arched windows are architectural gems.

They’re also an architectural nuisance if you can’t find the right window treatments.

No one wants an uncovered eye-level window, but so many coverings detract from that graceful arched form. What’s a homeowner to do?

A dollhouse with a kitchen, living room, and bedrooms

Small Room Window Treatments to Amplify Your Space

December 12th, 2023

Cellular Shades, Curtains, Decor & Design, Roller Shades, Roman Shades, Styles & Designs, Venetian Blinds

Small rooms often feel cramped and dark. The right window treatments can transform them into cozy, bright, inviting havens. Window coverings aren’t just about aesthetics — they significantly impact a room’s atmosphere. The wrong window treatments can make a small room seem even smaller, while the right choices will open...

Cleaning Wood Blinds Vs. Metal: What’s the Difference?

November 28th, 2023

Maintenance & Cleaning, Styles & Designs, Venetian Blinds

Cleaning blinds can seem a chore, but as Mary Poppins said, “In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun.” Okay, so maybe it’s never as fun as taking a cruise or binge-watching your favorite show, but mastering the right cleaning methods for different materials can...

A kitten steps through the slats of Venetian blinds

6 Easy Steps to Untangle Venetian Blinds: A Hassle-Free Guide

April 5th, 2020

Blinds, Styles & Designs, Venetian Blinds

Venetian blinds are among the most popular window treatments, and it’s easy to see why. They’re stylish, modern, affordable, and offer great control over privacy and light filtering. But one of the most common issues with Venetian blinds is tangling, which may reach a point where it seems impossible to...

An old window with cracked wooden shutters

What to Do with Old Blinds: Recycling, Reusing & Upcycling

June 18th, 2018

Blinds, Environmental Impact, Venetian Blinds, Vertical Blinds

But now comes the sticky problem: what to do with the old blinds. Do you toss the old blinds in the trash? The thought may rankle you if you save every scrap for recycling. Aluminum and vinyl blinds are recyclable (with caveats), but what about wood? Faux wood? Fabric? You...

Vertical Vs. Horizontal Blinds: Which Is a Better Fit for Your Home?

August 1st, 2017

Blinds, Comparisons & Buying Guides, Styles & Designs, Venetian Blinds, Vertical Blinds

Choosing window treatments can feel like a dizzying maze of options. Blinds or shades? Curtains or drapes? Solid color or patterned? Motorized or manual? Even within the blinds family, there’s room for debate. Wide slats or narrow? What material? And then there’s the most significant point of contention — do...

A man cleaning blinds with a vacuum cleaner

Caring for Your Horizontal Blinds: A Window Treatment Love Story

April 10th, 2015

Blinds, Maintenance & Cleaning, Venetian Blinds

Your window blinds take care of you. They filter harsh sunlight, insulate against the heat and cold, and block prying eyes. But do you take care of them in return? Like everything else in the house, horizontal blinds need maintenance and cleaning — not as much as your finicky dishwasher,...