July 16th, 2010
Roman Blinds are a style of blind which harks back to coverings used in ancient times. The style works particularly well in the kitchen and bathroom. They are made from a piece of material which has a wooden weighted bottom and a string to regulate how it is lowered.
Venetian Blinds are made from a series of wooden slats tied together at both ends. The lowering is regulated with a cord at one corner which is tied to the top at both sides and controls all the slats from top to bottom. The Venetian Blind can also be adjusted to let more light through whilst it is in the lowered position by twisting a control rod.
Roller Blinds are constructed from a long piece of thick material, sometimes canvas, sometimes it is plasticated. Lowering the blind is controlled with a roller fixed to the top of the window. It is pulled down with a cord affixed to the bottom weight. The roller is spring-loaded in order to raise the blind by means of a quick jerk to the cord on the bottom weight.
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April 22nd, 2010
Pleated Blinds are similar to Roman blinds and Venetian blinds in the way that they are controlled. The difference is that they are made from one piece of material which is pleated.
Wooden Blinds come in a range of styles. These vary from the Venetian to the French style blinds which are a kind of shutter
Blackout Blinds are made from a heavy dark material and often constructed as either a roller or Roman blind. The purpose is to exclude as much light as possible. They are particularly useful in bedrooms if someone works night shifts and has problems sleeping in the middle of the day. They can also be used in living rooms to improve daytime viewing of television. A blackout blind can also be of benefit if you have paintings hanging on the walls. A blackout blind will allow you to stop strong daylight getting through and ruining artwork. Sometimes, doctors also recommend the use of a blackout when a patient is suffering from an eye condition.
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