How to choose the perfect blinds for your home
Both practical and decorative, well-chosen blinds can be a cost effective way to transform a room. Oliver Hudson, director at online blinds retailer BlindsbyPost, shares four top tips on how to choose the perfect blinds for any home.
Which blinds are best for kitchens and bathrooms?
There are certain types of blinds that are extremely practical, particularly in rooms such as kitchens and bathrooms.
See our range of PVC blinds that are not only sleek and stylish, but block out any unwanted light and are completely waterproof which is handy for a window that is next to a shower or sink. They are also wipe clean, even from cooking substances such as oil, and are resistant to humidity which can reduce bacteria and mould growth.
Some blinds can also be made of fire retardant properties. Blinds also offer complete privacy both day and night, and with various options, they can be completely customisable.
What blinds are best for rental properties?
Blinds are a great solution for updating rental properties, as they are cost effective and can do little to no damage to the walls and windows if the right type of blind is chosen
Perfect fit blinds, which have been designed to simply clip into UPVC windows and doors, rather than being screwed in, are perfect for updating a rental property. When a window is opened or closed, perfect fit blinds move freely with the window itself and prevent damage to external walls.
It’s not just about the type of blind. While neutral tones continue to be very popular in rental houses, patterned blinds are a great way of adding visual interest to a room in a rental property and allow you to easily make stylistic touches without damaging the walls.
How can we integrate blinds into a smart home?
The use of smart technology in homes is increasing and is set to grow a further 16.7% by 20231. Smart home technology can be expensive but electric roller blinds are a cost effective investment that will make any home smarter.
Motorised blinds are perfect for tech-savvy homes and are a real talking point. They can be raised and closed at the touch of a button on a remote, or voice activated through a home assistant, including Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Our range of Electric roller blinds use the latest Somfy technology, and unlike traditional blinds, no wires or cords are on show, making them child safe and perfect for families.
Can blinds help insulate windows?
When considering the room that a blind will be fitted in, it is important to think of the blind’s functionality. Tightly installed blinds can effectively reduce heat loss through windows by 40% in winter, equating to around 10% savings in heating bills2.
Fitted blinds can be an energy efficient way to keep the heat in and the cold out, as they trap a layer of air between the fabric and glass. See from our range of thermal blinds which are a great solution for keeping a family home warm.
Blackout blinds also offer effective insulation in homes and are much more affordable than blackout curtains. These blinds block and reflect the sunlight away from a room, rather than absorbing it, and also offer the potential of keeping heat in during the colder winter months.
For more information and to shop the full range of blinds, please visit: www.blindsbypost.co.uk/
