How to Choose Between Vertical and Horizontal Blinds for Your Windows

 Blinds Abu Dhabi are window treatments that can be used to enhance or block light. They can be made of many different materials and fashioned in a variety of ways. Generally, blinds are not designed to make a decorative statement; rather they are intended to serve functional purposes such as providing privacy and blocking sunlight. They can be a good alternative to drapes and curtains in many circumstances. Blinds come in a wide variety of colors and styles to suit almost any decor. Some types of blinds are also available in motorized versions. These can be controlled by voice or an app on a mobile phone. This makes them well suited for people with limited mobility who can not operate corded blinds.

 Made of Natural materials such as wood

Historically, blinds have been made of natural materials such as wood, grass, bamboo and wetland reeds. More recently, manufacturers have begun to focus on using artificial fabrics such as polyester and vinyl for their products. However, many consumers still prefer the look of natural blinds made from bamboo and reeds, which are becoming more widely available and affordable than ever before.

 An effective way to control light and privacy

People who use blinds include all those who occupy structures that have windows and those who use them as a room divider or for cover storage space. Blinds are very popular in bedrooms and bathrooms, but they can be used almost anywhere. They are an effective way to control light and privacy without making a visual statement. Blinds also are often used to screen off views of aircraft or cars from the outside.

 A center hole on the slats

Blinds can be mounted on either the inside or the outside of a window frame. They are usually a little wider and taller than the window, but some are designed to be hung within a window's reveal. The slats of a blind are arranged in rows and held together with beaded or beaded cords that go through a center hole on the slats. There are a number of other features that can be added to blinds, depending on their intended use and the manufacturer's product line.

Safety features are available

Many blinds have a tilt wand that can be pulled to the left or right to tilt the slats open or closed. Some have a breakaway tassel that is designed to separate into two pieces if a child or pet becomes entangled in the cord. Other safety features are available that can be installed to prevent entanglement, such as continuous cord loops or anchors.

Conclusion

Blinds Abu Dhabi and shade makers target interior designers as an important audience, which they reach through professional trade shows and by advertising in magazines and on cable television networks devoted to home improvement and design. Builders and commercial property managers are another key group for whom manufacturers advertise, as they typically can control very large purchases. Levolor, for example, conducts product seminars through which it educates retailers and customers on how to install and use its products. It has also placed product videos in such stores as the EXPO Design Center, Home Depot and JCPenney.