Take a closer look at Venetian and Blackout blinds

Take a closer look at Venetian and Blackout blinds
Venetian blinds have been around for around 250 years and traditionally were white or grey. Now you
can get them in all kinds of colours and can get DIY Venetian blinds too. They consist of slates that go
across the window horizontally and strings referred to as ladders run through the slats so when you
open them up the cords lift. The nice thing about this kind of blind is you can still maintain some
privacy as you adjust the slant of the slats.
Benefits of having Venetian blinds - There are some very good reasons to enjoy and put up Venetian
blinds in your home. They come in a large range of colours so can suit any room and style of home and
you can get them in different materials too. You can fit them to windows small less than 30 cm wide, or
you can get them for windows larger than 3 metres. You can also get varying slat width options from 15
mm to 50 mm, though the most popular among those who choose these blinds are the 25 mm option.
They are an easy project you can handle yourself at home with DIY Venetian blinds.
They are inexpensive, easy to clean and durable too. When you grow tired of the way they look they are
also easy to give a facelift yourself rather than replace them if you are on a budget. They are a great
way to control the light and heat you want coming into a room, and then you can get the privacy you
want when the sun goes down.
Blackout blinds - Another type of blind option is blackout blinds. These are great when you are
looking to completely block out light during the day. Perhaps it is for a movie-watching room, a nursery
where a baby has to nap in the day, or you work shifts and need them to sleep in the day in your
bedroom. There is a range of types and that includes DIY blackout blinds. You can also explore the
option of portable blackout blinds.
The benefits of portable blackout blinds - If you need a completely dark room to sleep, so struggle
when you travel, whether for a vacation or work, you can look at having portable blackout shades or
blinds. Have some real privacy and much better sleep. Ensure your child still sticks to their sleep
schedule no matter where you are. With them, you get something that is quick and easy to set up so you
can achieve darkness in just minutes, and you can do it by yourself. No special tools are needed and no
damage or staining is caused.
Conclusion - Whether looking at Venetian blinds or DIY blackout blinds or buy roller blinds there are
advantages to both options and they can look great. It will come down to whether you need a
completely darkened room in which case go for the blackout blinds, or whether regular blinds will do
fine.