Which blinds are best for an apartment?

by Elliot Dean Health Guru and Web Specialist

Living in an apartment is common for many Australian’s in all the major cities. With high density housing becoming more popular because of rising prices, it is normal for whole families to live in an apartment, rather than just single people or couples. Choosing suitable blinds depending on your needs is crucial when furnishing your home. 

ADVANTAGE OF HAVING BLINDS

Blinds not only control of the amount of light that enters the apartment but also provide privacy. This is particularly important in high density housing as each dwelling will likely be close together. You don’t really want your neighbour being able to peer in during the evening and see you eating peanut butter on the couch in your underpants!

Another great advantage of placing blinds in windows is that you can customise the volume of light that enters the apartment. By mounting blinds on windows, you also safeguard your home from the UV rays which are harmful to your skin and can fade furniture. Many blinds can be easily cleaned and are economical to take care of. Most importantly, they are very easy to use. 

TYPES OF BLINDS

Blinds come in different shapes and styles.  Depending on the space you have the option of choosing formal or casual blinds. You can place casual blinds in the family area in your apartment. If you have an office space inside your apartment, you might opt for blinds which are used in the professional setting giving an official look to that area.

If your windows are directly facing the sun, you might consider block-out blinds or thick window coverings to help provide insulation and keep the apartment cooler.

The type of blinds available in the market – Vertical blinds, Roller blinds, Wooden blinds, Pleated blinds, Roman blinds, Fauxwood blind, and Venetian blinds.

MATERIAL USED TO BUILD BLINDS

Blinds are made from the following materials – Aluminium, Plastic, Wood, Faux wood and Bamboo. They also come in a range of colours. 

THE BEST BLINDS FOR AN APARTMENT 

Blinds come in a wide variety of patterns, styles and colours and designs. It depends on the type of apartment you have, that you will have to select the type of blinds to mount. If you are overwhelmed by choice, here’s an article on choosing the ideal colour for your blinds. 

Selecting the types of blinds also depends on apartment size and design. One has the option of selecting manually operated blinds or those controlled by motorisation. You need to select the most appropriate blind according to the features of the overall area to give the best visual effect for that room. 

Further, we mention some advice on what type of blinds you should select for your apartment. – 

-        Vertical blinds are best suited for larger windows and sliding glass doors. They can highlight the height of the room. They really are a perfect choice if you are eyeing privacy and getting a bit of sunlight in that are at the same time.

-        If you have a skylight window, you can opt for roller or pleated blinds.

-        For a bay window, you can choose from Venetian, Vertical, Roller or Roman blinds. It is preferable to have a single blind to each pane in this type of window.

-        If you have wooden furniture in a particular area of your apartment, you can opt for wooden blinds in that area.

-        To lighten up a room which is dark, you can use Venetian blinds.

-        In the kitchen area, avoid using wooden blinds as they can crack up due to moisture. If you want a wooden feel in the kitchen, they you can opt for faux wood blinds instead of wooden ones.

-        In the balcony area, bamboo blinds will be better looking and a good option.

-        In the bathroom, always opt for waterproof blinds. You can choose from fauxwood blinds as they are moisture resistant. Among, the design you can choose from vertical or roller blinds for the bathroom.

-        For the children room, you can opt for Venetian blinds as they come in bright colors which children like.

-        For the bedroom, Roman blinds make a good choice. They come in a variety of choices in terms of fabrics, colours and textures. 

You can select the blinds according to the budget you have for them. 

Wooden blinds will be more expensive than blinds made of other materials. 

You also have the choice on the  area of the window that you wish to cover with blind. If you do not want any light to enter from a particular window, you can cover the entire window tightly with the blind. 

CONCLUSION 

Mounting blinds in the house is advantageous and a necessity too especially in places which have strong summer temperatures. Traditionally, they come in light colours, neutral shades or whites but currently, they come in a variety of colours too.  

Blinds give a contemporary look to the place.  Do your research and look at all the options available. If needed, contact a professional too for being able to get the right advice.

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