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Advice when shopping for blinds...
Have you ever looked for window coverings and were confused by
all the choices? Below are a few suggestions when you are shopping for
window and door coverings.
First, what are your needs for privacy?
This is a most important question because your safety and
security is directly related to what is at the window. Hunter Douglas has
products that range from sheer to privacy as well as many degrees in between.
It’s a very individual process. Also your needs for privacy in the
bedroom probably will be different from your needs in the dining room.
Second, What direction does the window face?
Is it a warm sunny window? If it’s facing south or west,
the room may heat up, in addition to carpets and furniture fading from sun
exposure. Your furniture or carpet might be fading as we
speak. If this is your problem, Hunter Douglas has energy efficient products
that are not only gorgeous, but they will keep your room
cooler and filter harsh sunlight. This means saving on your cooling bill and enjoying your investment
in your
furniture and carpet for a longer time. Consider pleated shades or Duettes.
Third, What are my needs for light control?
Some blinds only go up and down. Roller shades are a good example. You can stop a roller shade
anywhere you want but you can’t really control the light. If light control is
the issue we recommend a product that has a louver. It can be a louver that is
either horizontal or vertical. With louvers you can redirect the light and completely change the complexion of a room by rotating or tilting the louvers.
Mini blinds, Wood
blinds, Silhouettes, Nantucket or Verticals or Luminettes are examples of blinds with
louvers.
Finally, How do my windows open, and do I open them often?
Some windows open up, some out and some in, while some go
side to side. There is no standard window. This is an important question to ask
yourself because you might design a beautiful window covering, but if it
doesn’t fit the function, it will be useless. For windows and doors which are opened often, it is recommended to
use the following types of
coverings... Luminette Privacy Sheers, Duette Vertiglide or vertical blinds.
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