Choosing the Best Blinds for Your Windows
Posted on Aug 13, 2015 7:15am PDT
If you’re picking out new
blinds in Chicago for the windows in your home, you have a lot of exciting options to choose
from, such as Venetian blinds, automated blinds, and motorized blinds.
The best window blinds will make your home more energy-efficient, afford
you privacy, and fit in well with your lifestyle and home décor.
Here is some information on a few different types of blinds that might
help you choose the perfect new window blinds for your home.
Venetian Blinds
Venetian blinds are classic, sophisticated, and elegant. These traditional
blinds control light and privacy via slats made of wood, aluminum, and
composite materials. The slats come in different widths, and you can control
the amount of natural light that enters a room by adjusting the blind’s
slats. Venetian blinds afford your home a high level of privacy, as when
they are completely lowered and the slats are closed, it is impossible
to see into the home through the windows.
Automated Blinds
Automated blinds are an amazing, high tech window treatment that can save
you money on your energy bill, and make it easier to protect the security
of your home. Automated blinds can be controlled via sensors that operate
on a software program. These sensors automatically adjust the blinds according
to the position of the sun, allowing your home to retain natural light
during the cooler parts of the day, and block out heat during the warmer
parts of the day. This will make your home’s cooling system operate
more efficiently, and will decrease your electric bill.
Motorized Blinds
Motorized blinds are the perfect option for a household that includes
children, or anyone with mobility issues. Many children find it difficult
to operate the cord and pulley system of traditional venetian blinds,
or they may be too rough with the components and break them. People with
mobility issues may not be able to get up easily to adjust blinds as necessary.
Motorized blinds allow you to operate and adjust your blinds via remote
control, without ever having to leave your seat.