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Which types of blinds are in style for 2019?
Inspiration
Posted 06/02/2019
There are such a wide variety of blind styles it can be hard to know what to choose when you feel like sprucing up your interiors. To make things that little bit easier for you, we’ve put our thinking caps on and created a quick and easy buyer’s guide. Perfect for adding the ideal finishing touch to your home.
What different types of blinds are available?
- Roller blinds
- Wooden blinds
- Venetian blinds
- Vertical blinds
- Roman blinds
- Day Night blinds
- Blackout blinds
- Plantation shutters
- Conservatory blinds
- Skylight blinds
Roller Blinds
Simple and stylish design that allows you to make a feature of your windows by unrolling virtually any fabric you take a shine to.
Wooden Blinds
Add a flourish of natural textures and colours to your home with a set of wooden blinds. Made from a series of slats, they allow you to combine your favourite material with a classic venetian design.
Venetian Blinds
One of the most popular styles of 2019, venetian blinds are made from horizontal slats joined together with premium quality fabric known as tapes.
Vertical Blinds
Commonly found in offices, vertical blinds are typically made from fabric and can be easily used to control the light levels in your chosen space. Ideal for adding privacy control to your home in a matter of seconds.
Roman Blinds
A sophisticated style that allows you to make a real feature of your window spaces. The cascading fabric is cut to neatly fold back on itself as you raise and lower your blind.
Day Night Blinds
A new concept that gives you control of the light levels in the day, and plenty of privacy in the evening. Ideal when you want the best of both worlds.
Blackout Blinds
Blackout blinds are made with a great night’s sleep in mind. By using special opaque fabrics they prevent ambient light getting into your room — ideal for bedrooms and multi media rooms.
Plantation Shutters
Plantation shutters are best suited in large window spaces where you want to be able to maximise your control of the light. A stylish addition to any home that is available in a variety of different finishes.
Conservatory Blinds
Saving energy is what conservatory blinds do best. They’re made from a special thermal range of fabrics so that they’re able to keep your conservatory cooler in the summer, and warmer in the winter.
Skylight Blinds
Skylight blinds are specially designed to work with certain window systems, and allow you to have full control over the light levels even when your windows aren’t vertically mounted.
5 Stylish Materials to Take a Look at
Wood
A classic and timeless material that’s still alive and well. Some of the most stylish blinds of 2019 are made from it, and it allows you to add a natural texture and colour to any room in the house.
Plastic
Plastic blinds are lightweight, contemporary, and come in any colour you like. Perfect if you want to add something bright and vibrant to your home.
Metal
Metal blinds offer a sleek and minimalist finish that is great everywhere from the master bedroom to the home office. An inspired choice if you want something a little different.
Fabric
Fabric blinds come in every colour, pattern, and design that you can think of. With a choice of styles that includes the ever-popular Roman and Roller varieties, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from.
Specialist Textiles
Conservatory blinds and blackout blinds are commonly made from specially formulated materials that offer additional benefits. Whether it be energy saving through increased thermal efficiency, or total blackout due to the high levels of opacity, blinds made using specialist textiles can add something amazing to any room in the house.
Features That Will Make a Difference to Your Home
Energy Saving
Increasing the energy efficiency of your home is a great way to keep it warm in the winter, and cooler in the summer. By making a stylish addition to your home you can save money on the dreaded monthly energy bill and have plenty left over for your next home decor project.
Contemporary Designs
Finding the most popular blinds in 2019 is a matter of exploring the latest designs and patterns. By taking a look at the newest collections you’ll be able to find a spark of inspiration that brings your room back to life.
Made to Measure Blinds
By having your blinds made to measure by the experts you can ensure a perfect fit every time. That means all you need to do is measure up and then stand back and admire the new stylish addition to your home.
What to Consider Before Buying Blinds
- Set a Budget
- Measure Up
- Create a Colour Scheme
By setting a budget you can ensure that you’re not forced to cut corners when it comes to the quality of your decor. Ideal if want to have a room you fall in love with the moment you come through the door.
Getting you measurements right is crucial if you want to enjoy the benefits of made to measure blinds. Watch a quick video tutorial, take your measurements, and then take them again just to be sure.
If you’re making big changes to your decor it never hurts to come up with a colour scheme before you start ordering stuff. That way you’ll be able to see your new room come together in perfect harmony.
