Cordless Blinds: More Than a Safe Alternative
BWS Marketing • June 1, 2020

You’re probably already aware that cordless blinds are a safer alternative to traditional types if you have young children or bored pets. Cordless blinds do still contain internal strings to move the blinds up and down, but there’s no dangling cord. Depending on the style you have installed, instead of pulling a string to raise the blinds, you press a button, lift the bottom rail, or pull down to release the spring tension. You’ll be happy to know that safety is but one reason to choose cordless blinds. This versatile alternative has many benefits.

Easier When You Have Many Windows

If your home has plentiful windows, especially those in various shapes and sizes, cordless blinds are much easier to operate with only a simple push or pull. You can say goodbye to struggling with cords or making one end higher than the other and playing the see-saw game.

Great for Making Windows a Focal Point

When you’re seeking to highlight unconventional window shapes, custom nooks, or designer alcoves, cordless blinds keep the space uncomplicated and uncluttered. They provide a more stylish, uniform look from room to room. Loose cords dangling near frames detract from both the view and the style of the space itself. Cordless blinds keep focal windows aesthetically clean and attractive, so they can do their job of letting in the beauty and sunshine of the outdoors.

Highly Customizable to Design Themes

Cordless blinds are available in many different styles, colors, and textures.

  • Vertical blinds are great for adding height to a room and for controlling light and privacy on sliding glass doors.
  • Mini blinds are simple, functional, and suitable for irregularly shaped windows.
  • Faux wood blinds are more durable than real wood, less expensive, environmentally friendly, and beautiful.

Whether you’re going for modern (unlike its name suggests, “modern” decor reflects a past era, such as the mid-century modern of the 1950s), contemporary (all about the latest looks and future trends), or a traditional decorating theme, cordless blinds work well in each. You can even pair cordless blinds with customized draperies or window treatments to give a room a distinct character.

Comparable in Cost to Traditional Blinds

Just because cordless blinds are sleeker, safer, and more visually pleasing against your windows doesn’t mean they need to cost more! Cordless blinds and shades aren’t more expensive than other types, and they run the whole gamut in budget and style requirements.

Durable and Long-Lasting

Not only are cordless blinds less expensive to install and maintain, but they also last just as long as corded blinds — sometimes longer. If you dust and clean your blinds regularly and have them professionally cleaned when necessary, they can last ten years or longer. Cordless blinds are also easy to repair.

Child and Pet-Proof

Of course, we can’t overlook the benefit of cordless blinds being child and pet-proof. Dangling cords are dangerous for small children by posing a strangling hazard, and dogs and cats (or other critters) can get caught in them during a rambunctious moment. Rather than having to tie loose cords to knobs or hooks (which may not work since animals and kids can still pull them free), cordless blinds remove this hazard entirely.

The Just Blinds Difference

Redecorating helps you get the most out of your space and makes your home seem new again. However, all the choices out there can make it hard to choose a direction. That’s why Just Blinds offers a free, on-site consultation. We’ll help you select from our complete inventory of styles of cordless blinds, and our expert measuring service ensures your final choice is a perfect fit. When you contact us , we’ll show you how easy and affordable it is to fall in love with your home all over again!

Expert Advice by Just Blinds

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.