The Virtues of Vertical Blinds
The clever, functional and practical concept of the Vertical blind has been around for decades; but sadly, so has their undeserved reputation for being unattractive and devoid of any style, colour choice or sophistication; and being reserved only for offices or commercial work spaces!
Happily, that is no longer the case today and the vertical blind now holds its own as a trendy and undeniably stylish as well as practical solution for dressing windows.
All too often in the past, the vertical blind has been dismissed as an option for adding any amount of style, colour, texture or softness to our home interiors. But the varied and versatile array of fabrics, colours and finishes now available for these much-maligned shade-saviours, means that there are now no barriers when it comes to effective and attractive window dressing regardless of style, period or personal taste when it comes to our homes.
From just a purely practical point of view, the distinctive and unique construction of verticals offers the convenience and versatility of blinds, combined with the effectiveness of curtains. In addition, the tilt and turn action of the slats offers variable light and privacy control.
Verticals are suitable for most sizes and styles of windows, but their unique construction makes them particularly effective and practical for large windows, both wide and long, such as patio doors or panoramic picture windows.
Vertical blinds are cost effective, easy to use and low maintenance too. They can look modern, sleek and stylish on their own, or can complement dress curtains as the practical, working part of a layered window treatment. Vertical blinds are also known to be a good home security investment as they often serve as a complication and therefore a deterrent to burglars or intruders.
Massive advances in manufacturing techniques also mean that vertical blind fabrics have changed dramatically over the years too; and there is now an array of specialised fabrics and finishes available which have specific purposes. Wipeable or water-resistant finishes for example, for bathrooms and kitchens, sun reflective coatings for conservatories or computer rooms; and blackout fabrics for a better night’s sleep for bedrooms.
Colour choice is no longer an issue either as the once limited option of either only cream or white is a dim and distant memory. It is probably fair to say that the entire colour spectrum is now well and truly catered for; and not only have vertical blind fabrics undergone somewhat of a colour revolution, but a pattern and texture one too, making the vertical blind an undeniably stylish contender for dressing our windows today.
We have an extensive catalogue of vertical product in-store and the free and enthusiastic advice of our fully trained staff to assist you in making your selection is always available.
So, we hope by now that you’re convinced of the virtues of vertical blinds and if you’re not, then here’s some more visual inspiration which extols the virtues of vertical blinds and demonstrates just how stunning, stylish and impressive they can be…..
