Vertical Blinds
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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.
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...
Vertical blinds are simple to operate, easy to maintain, and relatively cheap.
The cons? They can be downright boring. They don’t age well and lack privacy and insulation.
But there are plenty of great alternatives to replace those fusty vertical blinds, and they don’t have to cost a king’s ransom.
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...
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...