Getting Exactly What You Want With Custom Blinds
bwsit • May 15, 2017

Windows are a very important part of any home. Whether you live in an apartment or a stand-alone home, windows obviously function to let in light and air. However, you can’t leave them uncovered, and need to have some control over that function.

But what happens if you simply cannot find the right fit or style for your windows? That’s when you go custom.

The Countless Benefits of Blinds

Blinds are a great window covering option. They tend to give you significant measure of control over the amount of privacy you have, and the amount of light that passes through your window.

For example, if you have large windows in your living room, the direction of those windows may cause the setting sun shining too bright into your room. Blinds allow you to control that light through closing or angling them to disperse the sunlight. Then, at nighttime you can shut them entirely, giving you and your family the amount of privacy that you need.

Additionally, window coverings are very important in a home because of the potential damage they can do to your interior. If the sun can shine into your rooms with no control or barrier, it can actually begin to discolor items in the room like carpets and furniture.

Custom blinds take that concept to a new level. You are able to get coverings tailored specifically to fit your windows, which is especially important if you have windows that aren’t standard sizes.

In that case, you almost need to go custom, because you need the perfect fit in order to improve both the look and the amount of control you have. Otherwise, the positive effects mentioned above are minimized.

Options For Custom Blinds

Once you have determined that blinds are perfect for your windows, it’s time to consider what rooms actually need custom blinds – and what style would be a good fit. For example, anyone with children or pets that could run into the blinds or throw toys at them can benefit from custom faux wood blinds. This option is especially robust; if the slats get hit, they will simply bounce right back. Faux wood blinds by themselves, of course, come in a variety of finishes and styles.

Another potential choice could be wooden blinds, which offer a beautiful and elegant look to any window they cover. Generally speaking, they tend to add character and warmth to the room in which they’re used. And if you want the look of wooden blinds but increase their ease of cleaning, then faux wood blinds are a perfect fit.

Lastly, if you have a large section of windows or even a sliding door you want to cover, vertical blinds are an ideal choice. You can use this option either with itself, or in combination with another covering or valance. Regardless of the size of the window you have, a vertical blind will look beautiful and function perfectly for you.

By going custom, you will get exactly the blinds that you want and your windows need. But if you want to take your customization one step further, you can even consider getting motorized blinds. This option will give you the next level of convenience by controlling your custom blinds with the touch of a button.

Blinds are a very practical and beautiful choice as a window covering. But that can only be true if you find blinds who fit your style and your window’s size perfectly. Window blinds last for a very long time, so you want to be happy with what you have done–and customized blinds will do that for you. Additionally, if you have any other questions, installation professionals can guide you through the entire process. To get started with your custom blinds, please contact us.

By Autumn Hooper 07 Feb, 2024
Each year, styles in window treatments come and go. Trends that were hot last year may carry over to the new interior decor season or may be replaced by something new. In 2024, we are looking at a delightful set of trends in blinds, shades, and curtains that embrace the developing attitudes and popular colors that are already giving the year a unique stylistic personality. At Just Blinds, we are delighted to keep up with the trends, helping homeowners, designers, and property managers to create stunning spaces that align with the latest in window treatment trends. The Hot Trends of 2023 Blinds and Shades Last year in 2023, we saw a great collection of trends, many of which have evolved and strengthened with the new year. 2023 explored the innovations of cell shades and honeycomb shades for the benefits of insulation and light control. Motorization gained a prominant place in both home and office design, and decorators discovered the dynamic possibilities of shades that operate from both the bottom and the top on floor-to-ceiling tracks. Texture saw a real debut with natural colors like wood finishes, linen, dusty rose, and moss green. Though bold patterns also had their day in the sun. The Trending 2024 Window Treatments In 2024, you may recognize a few trends still going strong from the year before, which is good news for those who decorated last year because your style is likely still right on-trend. But we are also seeing new trends developing with elegant enthusiasm. Smart Home Blinds The trend for motorized shades has naturally evolved to favor smart home controls. With a simple voice command, you can take control of all the motorized shades in a room, in your entire home, or set each shade to exactly the height and opacity you desire. Warm Neutrals and Bold Natural Colors Color trends favor a more natural palette. Neutral colors are warmer, even the grays and charcoals have a honey undertone, while natural colors like mossy and forest green are growing stronger in hue paired with a jewelbox of flower petal colors. If you're following the Colors of the Year, you may have also noticed an adoration of ocean blues, and you can match those blues with slightly darker or lighter blinds for beautiful effect. Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Materials Natural materials and textures were popular in 2023, and 2024 takes this trend even further. Blinds made out of recycled materials are now on the rise alongside the growing popularity of blinds made from super-sustainable plants like bamboo, hemp, jute, and grass cloth. These offer natural colors, dynamic textures, and the delight of eco-friendly design. Gauzy Sheer Elegance Sheer curtains and semi-sheer blinds are also in fashion; a classic style that has been floating near the top of popularity for literal centuries. Sheer curtains and blinds maintain privacy while allowing sunlight into the room in a gently diffused glow. They also layer excellently with more robust window treatments. Creative Window Treatment Layering Speaking of layering, we are seeing an enthusiastic embrace of creatively layered styles. Wooden shutters, gauzy curtains, and black-out blinds are among the most popular layers, but decorators are getting creative with how they choose to to layer their window treatments, using both multiple fabrics and structures at the same time. Find the Blinds that Best Suit Your Needs How can you choose fantastic and on-trend blinds that perfectly suit your design needs? Fortunately, the diversity of this year's trends leave room for almost any personal sense of style and the individual needs of each room's windows. Start with the size of your windows and your room's existing color palette. Decide if you want to match, accent, or contrast the colors of the room. Then choose the opacity, privacy, and level of motorized control you desire. This should guide you toward a specific selection that will work well for your room. From there, it's a matter of specific features and your personal sense of style. Reach Out for Expert and On-Trend Advice If you are getting ready to decorate a room and want the perfect window treatments for 2024, we are only a phonecall or a visit away. Give us a call for expert advice in the right blinds or shades for each window in your home. Our on-trend window treatment experts will be glad to help tailor your window treatment design to your personal tastes, the latest trends, and the style of each of your rooms.
20 Jul, 2023
Is your AC bill keeping you down this summer? Is your home too hot? Window treatments can help cool your home, but you need to choose the right ones and use them correctly. Not all window coverings are made equal. Here are some of the best options to help keep your home comfortable and reduce costs this summer: Cellular or honeycomb shades. These are specifically designed to provide a high level of insulation that keeps the heat out of your home. They also don't block the view when completely drawn. As a bonus, you can get them in a wide variety of colors and patterns to match your home and in both top-down and bottom-up configurations. Drapery. Old-fashioned curtains can be surprisingly effective. Choose a medium color and have us add a white plastic backing to reflect heat out of your home. You can also use drapes to block some of the heat without excluding much light, allowing you to enjoy natural light flowing through your drapes. Fabric Roman shades. These are a distinctive option that really dresses up a room, and if you choose the kind with several layers they will definitely help keep the heat out. We have light filtering and blackout options and everything in between. Why Should You Use These Types of Shades or Blinds? The two reasons are to save money and help protect the environment. Good shades keep your home cooler and this means your air conditioning systems don't have to work as hard and use as much energy. In the northern hemisphere, it's most important to have heat-reducing treatments on your southern windows and you can allow more light in through windows that face north. Both cellular and Roman shades can also be motorized and even put on timers to close the shades when you are not there and then let light in when you return. The small amount of energy used by motorized shades is much less than that lost through naked windows. All of these shades can also add to the aesthetics of your room. Cellular shades are great to add a pop of color or a subtle pattern. Both drapery and Roman shades give a soft feel to your windows that then spreads to the rest of your room. What is the Best Choice? The best choice of the three depends on your personal aesthetics. Our designers can help you make the right choice. If you want motorized shades, cellular shades are the lightest and thus use the least energy, and can roll all the way up and down, leaving your windows completely unrestricted. Roman shades are more visible, but can be used to add fabric and color to a room. Many people still love the look of traditional window drapes. Note that you can also combine shades and drapes for the effect you want, both in terms of reducing heat loss and in terms of aesthetics. How Much Can I Actually Save? The amount you save depends on the kind of window covering you use and how much thermal gain your house typically experiences. The larger your windows, in general, the larger the benefit, especially south-facing windows. For example, medium-colored draperies with a white plastic backing can reduce heat gain by as much as 33% for that window. Most window treatments, though, reduce overall heat gain by about 10%. This can significantly reduce your bills, by $100 to $200 a month during the summer. Using the right window treatment can make your home more comfortable in the summer and save money while preserving the environment. For advise on which window treatments to choose for your home and to see our selection of blinds and shades, contact Just Blinds today.
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