Covering The Bases With Aluminum Blinds

Filed Under (Window Blinds) by Chris Stanley on 25-05-2010

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Looking for a classic window covering product that provides for all the basic needs of privacy and light blocking? That’s what many are doing it the current market. During any time of recession and/or depression consumers alter their shopping methods to accommodate the changes in their spending habits. This is definitely happening in the current economical situation. In the window covering industry reaching for the classic that covers all the bases means reaching for aluminum blinds.

Consumers are often just looking for a product that will provide for the basic needs. Most often these basic needs are privacy and light blocking. These individuals often find themselves looking at aluminum blinds.

No one is arguing that aluminum blinds are classic. And this alone makes them a choice, but they are a good choice for other reasons as well. They’ve been around a long time. They offer ease of use and durability and ease of maintenance. This alone makes them advantageous. Some find the additional versatility surprising. They come in a variety of sizes. And they even come up to 95% recycled.

Another advantage is the availability of head rail options. Some head rail options negate the need for an additional valance. They can make it quite easy to pair aluminum blinds with other window covering products like drapes or curtains, etc. The pair can be the perfect accent for interior design schemes.

Some consumers find pinpointing aluminum blinds confusing because not all distributors call them by the same name. They are often referred to as mini blinds. The most common mini blinds or aluminum blinds size is smaller than that of the most common size for other horizontal blinds products. But aluminum blinds are available in a variety of sizes just like other products in the industry. This is something that many consumers find surprising as they assumed the aluminum blinds came in one size only.

While aluminum blinds are an indisputable classic in the industry…they have benefited from change as the industry experienced advances benefiting their products. Updates in any industry will result in some general changes that benefit the classic products. But aluminum blinds still offer that classic look, that classic feel and their classic ability to cover all the bases of providing the necessary privacy and light blocking needs with ease.

Chris Stanley is a window treatments expert at Blinds Chalet. Blinds Chalet has over 25 years of experience in the window coverings industry and strives to educate consumers about purchasing and installing window blinds before they buy. Focusing on high quality, company tested and approved window treatments at affordable prices, Blinds Chalet is a resource for all things window blinds related.

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Naturally Benefiting From Wood Window Blinds

Filed Under (Window Blinds) by Chris Stanley on 24-05-2010

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Wood window blinds draw a pretty big crowd of consumers consistently. What is it about wood window blinds that makes them stand out so much in the window coverings industry? They definitely aren’t the only option. There are other popular choices like roman shades and bamboo blinds and cell shades. But the most popular in the market is always wood window blinds.

Why do they tend to enjoy unending popularity? Wood window blinds provide a unique beauty. While it’s not unique in the world at large…it’s definitely unique in the window coverings industry. They’ve got the natural beauty of wood that no one can quite replicate. It’s a definite advantage. They exhibit the beauty of stain better than any man made material on the market. They also provide a natural wood grain that adds so much to the visual of the room.

Wood window blinds are both strong and light. They are the strongest window covering product on the market. They are also the lightest window covering product on the market. And that’s a combination that is hard to find.

A variety of stains make wood window blinds a more versatile design option. They can fit in with almost any room decor depending upon the stain/color choice. They offer a unique look and feel that makes them a favorite amongst designers and consumers alike. Many describe the “feel” they add to a room as a natural “warmth” from the natural nature of the design element.

The warmth available from the installation of wood window blinds is just one of the unique possibilities that wood window blinds offer an interior design space. Some most appreciate the wood grain. Some most appreciate the strength. Some most appreciate the light weight nature of the product. Some most appreciate the stain options. But everyone enjoys having a choice. And design advantages aren’t even the only plus that come with wood window blinds.

The basics are fully covered by the purchase of wood window blinds. They provide adequate privacy. They provide adequate security. They control the view in and out of any home or office window. They provide the needed light blocking features and have the added advantage of being easy to use.

Chris Stanley is a window treatments expert at Blinds Chalet. Blinds Chalet has over 25 years of experience in the window coverings industry and strives to educate consumers about purchasing and installing window blinds before they buy. Focusing on high quality, company tested and approved window treatments at affordable prices, Blinds Chalet is a resource for all things window blinds related.

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Beyond Mini Blinds

Filed Under (Window Blinds) by Chris Stanley on 03-05-2010

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Many consumers are under the mistaken impression that the possibilities when it comes to window coverings is a bit limited. They immediately think of one, maybe two products and think those are the only options they have to work with. These consumers haven’t looked around to see what’s offered on the market in a while. Mini blinds are a classic and still popular option, but they are nowhere near the only option. There are a lot of additional options that are available on the market that may suit the needs of shoppers just as well or better.

Mini blinds are a good first option. They do a good job of light blocking and they’re affordable. They provide the privacy that people are looking for when they purchase window coverings. They are typically available for immediate installation. They don’t typically require any sort of wait time for custom design, etc. But they’re just the first option. To ensure they’re the best option consider all the other products, options and features before making a decision.

When consumers move on to consider horizontal wood or faux blinds they find a popular upgrade in the cornice style valance (not available for mini blinds). It adds a bit of elegance to the basic horizontal blind design. Not every horizontal blind product offers the upgrade; it depends upon the manufacturer. But most do offer it and most offer it at no additional cost. The basic, interior mount valance leaves valance clips visible. Since a majority of consumers see the visible valance clips as negative to the overall “look” of the window covering the cornice style valance will continue to be a popular option.

Also popular are the decorative tapes that cover visible cords on horizontal blinds (again…not available for mini blinds). The decorative tapes block light as it attempts to leak through the route holes. So this particular option benefits the consumer in two ways: by increasing the function of the product and by elevating the aesthetic appeal.

Additional features that many consumers find advantageous include: edge binding, 5 inch valances, cassette headrails, routless ladders, etc. The most popular choices when it comes to additional options/features are those that enhance both aesthetics and function.

Again…mini blinds are a great first option. They’re the perfect place to start. And they’re often a great final choice. But making the best final choice means considering all the options starting at the first and moving forward. So never make the mistake of thinking you’ve found the perfect choice without ever considering the competition. Considering all the options makes for a much higher success rate.

Chris Stanley is a window treatments expert at Blinds Chalet. Blinds Chalet has over 25 years of experience in the window coverings industry and strives to educate consumers about purchasing and installing window blinds before they buy. Focusing on high quality, company tested and approved window treatments at affordable prices, Blinds Chalet is a resource for all things window blinds related.

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Window Shades Can Make Any House Seem Like Home

Filed Under (Window Blinds) by Chris Stanley on 01-05-2010

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Consumers looking to create a sense of warmth in a home for sale should turn to window shades. It’s a perfect solution that encourages potential buyers to see the possibilities when they are searching for a home to purchase. Classic window shades installed create a very positive ambience in comparison to bare, stark windows in many vacant properties. The easiest way to separate a home for sale from the herd is to make it look like a home to buyers.

Appropriate window shades installed in a vacant home always make a difference. It’s always a good idea. But in a rough housing market it’s vital. A good agent is aware of this and will guide homeowners with homes for sale through the process with appropriate advice.

Window shades are an advantage available to home sellers. But purchasing the right window shades is important. Stick to conservative designs and colors. Never attempt to make a home “stand out” from the crowd with outlandish, garish, or even colorful window shades. Classic and conservative is the name of the game when it comes to selling a home. Never aim to please an individual; you’ll miss your mark. Aim to please the masses and you’ll hit a few.

A few good options when aiming for classic and conservative, but pleasant and homey are: classic wood blinds, faux wood blinds and/or roman shades. For the wood or faux blinds stick to very neutral colors. If installing window shades in a small space avoid darker stains. They will give the impression that the space is even smaller than it is. If roman shades are being installed the color is very important. Make it neutral: tan, cream, white, off white, etc.

You can also take into consideration the other permanent color choices in the room: walls and woodworking. But don’t feel as if matching the stain on the woodworking is a requirement. Sometimes darker stains can be overwhelming and adding more dark stain would be the wrong choice.

Never assume that potential buyers are going to be able to see the possibilities; many lack that sort of imagination. Home sellers are responsible for selling their own home. And one way to make the possibilities apparent is through the purchase and installation of good window shades.

Chris Stanley is a window treatments expert at Blinds Chalet. Blinds Chalet has more than 25 years of experience in the window coverings industry and strives to educate consumers about purchasing and installing window blinds before they buy. Focusing on high quality, company tested and approved window treatments at affordable prices, Blinds Chalet is a resource for all things window blinds related.

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Roman Shades’ Most Popular Features

Filed Under (Window Blinds) by Chris Stanley on 01-05-2010

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The installation of high quality, conservative window coverings is often seen as a valuable addition to a home or office. While there are almost countless options available when it comes to the style of window coverings, one of the most popular on today’s market are roman shades. Roman shades are quick and easy. They’re affordable and they’re accommodating when it comes to room design and style. This makes them a great choice for a large portion of designers and consumers alike. Some of the characteristics of the roman shades that make them a great choice are:

1. Simplicity: The roman shade can suit almost any style. But possibly most telling is its ability to suit the minimalist style that has become so popular in today’s interior decorating world. Roman shades provide a simple, elegant accent to almost any decor starting from the most “minimal” to the elaborate.

2. Easy incorporation into room design. Many window coverings fulfill their main function, but they also overshadow the room decor. This is not an issue with roman shades. Roman shades fulfill the function of the window covering and add the perfect accent to design/decor without drawing undue attention that ruins the cohesiveness of the design.

3. Proper Function: Roman shades are easy and they’re quick and they fulfill all the basic functions of privacy and light control that created the need for the entire window covering industry.

4. Custom Possibilities. Roman shades offer the easiest customization options in the industry. Most window coverings offer custom options and features. But roman shades offer the possibility to incorporate an amazingly wide range of color and pattern options. It’s one of the most versatile window coverings on the market when it comes to accommodating design elements already present in the room.

Fulfilling the basic function of the window covering without disrupting current decor/design of a room is made simple with the roman shades. When it comes right down to it the very simplistic nature of the product makes it the option for many. They offer privacy, light blocking/control, easy installation, streamlined elegance, easy customization, etc. Why wouldn’t they be one of the most popular options in the industry?

Chris Stanley is a window treatments expert at Blinds Chalet. Blinds Chalet has more than 25 years of experience in the window coverings industry and strives to educate consumers about purchasing and installing window blinds before they buy.

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