Increase Your AirBnB Profits with Custom Blinds
bwsit • November 14, 2017

While the term sharing economy accurately reflects the founding of AirBnB, there are a lot of property owners who are doing much more than offering a clean spare bedroom. ‘Whole unit’ booking has become a financially viable and quite popular alternative to renting investment properties. The amount you can make on your property contributes to important things like paying mortgage and your cleaning service. Ony after these expenses are made can you make a profit. Of course, everyone wants to make a bigger profit whether you’re booking your renovated basement or an entire suburban home. Because you are in the hospitality industry, the best way to increase your profits is to make the space more appealing.

A Personalized Experience

With AirBnB properties, part of the appeal of each location is the personal touch. Every listing is fully furnished and ready to be vacationed in, but this also shows the taste and style of the homeowner who decorated it. This creates a charming and much more personal effect than industrial-sized hotels with floors and floors of nearly identical rooms. When an AirBnB client is choosing a venue, they are looking not just for number of beds and privacy, but also for the quality and consideration put into the decor.

The Power of Blinds

The way the windows are covered says a lot about a space. Most people don’t live with uncovered windows, so a lack of blinds depicts vacancy. Plain white mini blinds are only one step above this. There is nothing less personal and cozy than default white mini blinds, and if your AirBnB photos feature them front-and-center this could be damaging your sales and pay rate. When we look at a room, the blinds mentally fall into part of the ‘background’ but we still see them and they influence the appearance of a space. Elegant, color-coordinated blinds show that the room was thoughtfully decorated to be both convenient and appealing. They are that extra touch demonstrating that you care about your clients and their experience as your guest.

Choosing New Custom Blinds

While throwing up any old curtains you have lying around is better than nothing, why not put some real consideration into the task? Ask yourself where the sun comes in and how much light your guests might want to allow in or block. The size of the windows and the way you’ve chosen to decorate the room should influence your decisions about the style, function, and colors of your custom blinds. Bedrooms tend to benefit from long, sweeping drapes unless you’ve got a short and tidy decorating style, in which case fabric or rolling shades might be a better option. With a few subtle accents like valances and cornices, you can tie the design of the entire house together by calling on secondary colors and patterns. If you don’t feel like dealing with fabric at all, wood blinds add a touch of class to any room and bring an elegant dark contrast to bright or pale decor.

Blinds have an amazing way of making an entire environment feel more appealing. Properly coordinated with your interior design, custom window treatments can enhance the ambiance of your AirBnB. Whether you are decorating for your spare bedroom down the hall or five different whole-unit investment properties, Just Blinds is ready to fulfill all your needs for custom blinds and window treatments. We pride ourselves in dedication to each unique project and will work closely with you to achieve the interior effect you’d like to achieve. When you have a high-quality set of blinds for every window that beautifully compliments your rooms, guests will both be more eager to stay in your listings and happy to pay you for the privilege. For more information about custom blinds or to order custom blinds for your property,  contact us  today!

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What Your Window Treatment Says About You: A Personality-Based Guide

April 23, 2025
Your selection of window treatment products and services is not merely about getting a job done. Rather, if you look hard enough, you can find direct correlations between the type of person that you are and the window treatment that you select. We have created this personality-based guide to help you best discover what kind of window treatment truly matches your spirit. The Dependable Type: Wooden Blinds You are the person that all of your friends can count on. You are the type of person who truly sticks to your plans when you make them, and you are the type of person who will choose wooden blinds for your home. Privacy is important to you when selecting your blinds, and that is why you find yourself pulled into the idea of putting up wooden blinds. Besides that, they happen to be highly functional, and that's not something that you are willing to pass up either. The Planner: Blackout Curtains Those who value truly getting the most value out of their blinds or anything else that they install in their homes will think very carefully about their options. For those people, going with blackout curtains makes a lot of sense. They want to gain as much value as possible out of their options, and they know that they can significantly improve their quality of sleep and so much more when they opt for blackout curtains. These also happen to be a great option for those who work night shifts or other odd hours and yet still want to enjoy their sleep. They need blackout curtains to help increase the quality of that sleep and allow themselves to get their day started right. The Tech Enthusiast: Smart Shades They roam among us: The type of people who are quick to adopt any new technology and get to work figuring out how it can improve their lives. These people are great because they are not afraid to take a risk and because they help to move our society forward. They simply want to get more out of each day, and they often do so by adopting and using the latest technologies. These individuals will gravitate towards smart shades for the following attributes: Innovation - Who wants to stick with the boring old ways of shading one's house? Smarter options are now available, and you better believe that the tech enthusiasts among us are willing to latch on to them. Efficiency - These shades are a more efficient option for those who care about that kind of thing. They can be easily activated and set up to open or close automatically (how cool is that?!). Progressive - The "cool" factor is a big deal for people who fall into this category as well. They might not admit to it right off the bat, but they care deeply about what others think about them. As such, they want window shades that have that cool factor attached to them. The Dreamer: Sheer Curtains Finally, we land upon the dreamer. This is the person who views every day for the possibilities that it can bring. They are not scared off by those with a negative attitude. If anything, they believe that they can change those people! Instead, the dreamer wants sheer curtains because they bring in soft light, open spaces, and bring about a feeling of possibility all throughout the house. Sheer curtains are the ideal option for someone who classifies themselves in this way. They will receive plenty of compliments on their curtains, and they will appreciate how open they are to the world.  Which kind of person are you and which window treatment option makes the most sense for your personality? For more inspiration and ideas, reach out and contact us today.

5 Unexpected Places Homeowners Are Installing Outdoor Shades

March 13, 2025
We all know and understand the concept of installing outdoor shades on a patio. It is the classic way to create a cool and comfortable space for yourself and your friends to spend some quality time together outdoors. There is nothing wrong with that, but it is limiting to think that the patio is the only part of one's property where outdoor shades are appropriate. There are some surprising and unexpected places where homeowners have taken to installing outdoor shades recently. We want to take a look at some of these to provide you with ideas for your next home improvement project. 1) Balconies Some homes are built quite close together, and some homeowners naturally feel like they would like to do more to protect their privacy. Although their neighbors might not intentionally be looking through their balconies, it is easy for the human eye to drift. Thus, some city-dwelling homeowners have made the choice to install outdoor shades in this area. On top of keeping prying eyes off of your property, outdoor shades also block the sun rays from your balcony as well creating a more comfortable space to spend some time. 2) Outdoor Kitchens One of the most delightful social experiences that someone can have is to invite over a large group of friends for a meal cooked outside. It gives everyone the opportunity to share stories, laughes, and a bit of food all at the same time. Of course, this is best done in an outdoor kitchen. Your outdoor kitchen is a space where you should feel comfortable and have the ability to entertain a large group of people all at the same time. This means looking at installing outdoor shades to provide an extra layer of protection from the heat of the sun. Thus, this has become another area where homeowners are quickly installing outdoor shades. 3) Poolside Lounges Now we are really talking! Who doesn't love to kick back with their favorite cold beverage and spend some time relaxing next to the pool? That is what you can enjoy more completely when you set up a poolside lounge with outdoor shades. Poolside lounges are meant to be a place where you can spend several hours at a time. However, it can get pretty hot while doing so if you don't put some outdoor shades in place. Get those shades up so you can let all of your worries melt away as you take in the smell of pool water and sunscreen. 4) Garden Areas Do you enjoy a little gardening in your downtime? You might like it even more after setting up outdoor shades that protect you from the excessive heat of the sun. Gardening is labor-intensive work and can take several hours of diligent labor to do it properly. However, you don't want to overextend yourself and end up getting physically overworked. Keeping some of the sun away is an excellent way to ensure that you don't overdo it. Just make sure that you check up on the sunlight needs of the various plants that you intend to put into your garden before installing outdoor shades. 5) Exterior Windows Did you know that it is possible to reduce your energy bills by installing outdoor shades? It's true! If you place outdoor shades on the exterior windows of your home, you can reduce the strain placed on your air conditioning by naturally reducing the overall temperature within your living space. This means less money out of your pocket and more money for working on your next project.  There are many interesting places where homeowners are installing outdoor shades these days. For more creative ideas on what you can do with yours, reach out and contact us now.