Vertical Window Blinds

If you want to add a touch of sophistication to your home, vertical blinds will do the trick. Vertical blinds consist of a series of vertical slats, or 'vanes', which may be made from various materials. The angle of the vanes can be adjusted to control the amount of light entering the room, and the blinds can also be drawn back completely. Since they can be precisely positioned, vertical blinds can help to prevent sun damage to your carpets and furnishings. Vertical blinds can be used alone, or combined with curtains for an attractive look and greater light reduction.

The stylish appearance of vertical blinds makes them popular in living rooms, and they are also very effective at combating glare from televisions and computer monitors. They are a great choice for bedrooms too; dark-colored vanes will block out light quite well, or you could combine paler vertical blinds with curtains.

Vertical blinds can also be a good option for smaller rooms. They are normally available with vanes of two widths, so you could opt for the smaller size if space is limited. If your windows are non-standard sizes, they can easily be adjusted if necessary. Vinyl vertical blinds are perfect for kitchens, bathrooms and conservatories as this type of material is easy to wipe clean and can be safely exposed to moisture.

Fabric vertical blinds are practical alternatives to drapes. They offer a soft, luxurious, light filtering fabric to make a more desirable window and door appearance. Sewn-in weights are standard. However, PVC backing can be optional to increase insulation and privacy.

The wood vertical blinds, on the other hand, are made of fine wood that can give a more enhanced look to your sliding door or to your large picture window. These come in a variety of colors, designs and styles to give you lots of options for your home interior.

Whatever your taste or requirements, there is plenty of choice. Blinds are traditionally available in white and pale, neutral colors, and these will blend well with almost any color scheme. But if you are feeling more adventurous, they can be found in a variety of other colors too, as well as in a range of fabrics and finishes.