BLINDS

Blinds are one of the most popular ways that homeowners choose to control the amount of light entering a room. While other types of window treatments either block natural light out completely or provide an open view into a room, blinds have the ability to allow some natural light into a space while also providing privacy. Of the styles widely available today, 2" white or natural wood blinds are among the most versatile and are applicable to environments ranging from traditional to contemporary. Due to their popularity and relatively high cost, faux white and natural "wood" blinds have become available for a portion of the cost of the real wood item. This style of blind is also available in other slat sizes to suit individual taste and are easy to use in conjunction with other types of window treatments such as panels. Other current styles have taken advantage of the bamboo as a readily available and renewable resource. Although bamboo blinds have been popular in the past, newer styles sport a cleaner line, are of higher quality while managing to be affordable. Metal blinds and vertical style blinds, while still available, have yet to come back in fashion and often appear dated even when newly installed.