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Ready to update the blinds in your home, but aren’t quite sure what to choose? Our Best Blinds in Kitchener guide will help you learn more about the types of blinds available and which one may be best for your home. Click on the following links to learn more.
Continue reading below to see examples of each type of blind and whether each style is a good choice for you. If you want to learn more from the pros, contact the window treatment experts at Graham’s today.
Wood Blinds
Wood blinds offer a beautiful, natural look to any room in your home. Real wood blinds can make any room feel warm and cozy, with their natural red, brown, yellow, and orange tones. Many homeowners love the look and feel of wood blinds because it does provide a natural element to their home.
Wood Blinds Are Best For...
- Homeowners who don’t mind a bit of added maintenance to keep wooden blinds looking great for years to come
- Homeowners who want a strong and sturdy window covering solution
- Homeowners looking for ways to add natural elements to their home
- Homeowners with older children (wood blinds are sturdy but may be accidentally damaged or scratched)
- Homeowners with no pets or pets that do not have access to windows (as they may get scratched or damaged)
- Wood blinds with cords should not be used around children; cordless options are safest!
Are Wood Blinds A Good Choice For Kitchener Homes?
- Wood blinds can last a very long time when taken care of and are a great choice for Kitchener homes!
- Due to high humidity, wood blinds may not be the best choice for kitchens or bathrooms (moisture can get worse due to condensation around windows in the summer and winters especially)
Faux Wood Blinds
Faux wood blinds are a popular alternative to wooden blinds. Faux wood offers a similar look and feel of wooden blinds but without the added maintenance. Faux wood is a great choice for high-moisture areas of your home, such as kitchens, bathrooms, and basement windows, as faux wood is moisture-resistant.
Faux Wood Blinds Are Best For...
- Homeowners who like the look of wood but won’t want the maintenance
- Homeowners who don’t mind foregoing a true ‘natural’ look for their window treatments
- Homeowners who need moisture-resistant window treatments
- Homeowners with need stronger window treatments for higher traffic areas of the home
- Faux wood blinds with cords should not be used around children; cordless options are safest!
Are Faux Wood Blinds A Good Choice For Kitchener Homes?
- Faux wood blinds can last a long time and require little maintenance; they are a great choice for Kitchener homes.
- Faux wood blinds are and excellent choice for homes in Southern Ontario, as they will not be damaged by moisture that may be produced by condensation on windows due to extreme temperatures, such as our freezing winters!
Cellular Blinds (Shades)
Cellular blinds (or also known as cellular shades) offer a somewhat similar look to traditional blinds, but operate differently. Cellular blinds are made of different fabric and plastic materials. They offer a soft and cozy feel and are often used in bedrooms and living spaces, as they come in blackout and light blocking options. Cellular blinds do not have slats, so they must be lifted or drawn in order to let light into the room.
Cellular Blinds Are Best For...
- Homeowners who want a low-no maintenance window covering option
- Homeowners who want a warm and cozy look and feel for their blinds
- Homeowners who need or prefer light-blocking or blackout blind options
- Homeowners with young children, as many cellular blinds come with cordless options
- Homeowners with pets, as they cannot get tangled in cellular blinds
- Cellular blinds with cords should not be used around children; cordless options are safest!
Are Cellular Blinds A Good Choice For Kitchener Homes?
- Cellular blinds are an excellent choice for Kitchener homes, as they will not typically be damaged by high moisture or heat/cold.
- Cellular blinds can have great insulating properties, which will help keep heat out on hot summer days and keep the cold out on freezing winter days. This can even help lower your energy bills!
Roman Blinds
Roman blinds (also known as Roman shades) are a popular window treatment choice. Roman blinds are made from soft fabrics, but are also often lines with plastic materials to help provide additional sun-blocking and insulation. Roman blinds can be found in nearly endless patterns, colours, and designs, so they are popular choices for children’s rooms and high traffic areas in the home where they can be shown off!
Roman Blinds Are Best For...
- Homeowners who want their window treatments to add aesthetic appeal to their home
- Homeowners who want a highly customizable window treatment options
- Homeowners who need or prefer light-blocking or blackout blind options
- Homeowners with young children, as many Roman blinds come with cordless options
- Homeowners with pets, as they cannot get tangled in Roman blinds
- Roman blinds with cords should not be used around children; cordless options are safest!
Are Roman Blinds A Good Choice For Kitchener Homes?
- Similar to cellular blinds, Roman blinds are a great choice for Kitchener homes. They will not typically be damaged by moisture or heat/cold.
- When insulation materials are added to Roman blinds, they can help keep out out heat and the cold during more extreme weather. This can help lower your energy bills!
Vertical Blinds
Vertical blinds are a timeless window treatment option. They are often the top choice for very large windows (for example, floor – ceiling length windows) and sliding doors. They allow quite a lot of flexibility when it comes to how much light you let into the room, as you can easily adjust the slats to let a little or a lot of light through or slide them to the side.
Vertical Blinds Are Best For...
- Homeowners who need window treatments for sliding doorways or very large windows
- Homeowners who need moisture-resistant window treatments
- Homeowners who do not have young children or pets (vertical blinds are easily accessible and can be damaged if pets or children run into them, could get tangled or hurt)
- Homeowners who want low maintenance window treatments
- Vertical blinds with cords should not be used around children; cordless options are safest!
Are Vertical Blinds A Good Choice For Kitchener Homes?
- Vertical blinds are often made from plastic or vinyl, making them a great moisture-resistant option for Kitchener homes.
- Vertical blinds can be easily adjusted to let in a lot or a little bit of light, which is a great option depending on the time of the year when you may want more or less heat in your home.
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