Blinds or shades can be a good choice for a home that is somewhat small, as they take up less space than most curtains and won't get in the way of foot traffic or your furniture. They offer a sleek and simple look that is good for any décor and offer some other features that you may not realise until you begin to shop, such as a remote opener or noise insulation. Note a few tips you'll want to keep in mind when you are ready to choose roller blinds and shades for your home.

1. Material

You may like the look of wood blinds or shutters, but note that wood doesn't hold up well in high humidity so it's not the best choice for bathrooms, laundry rooms, and kitchens. Wood may also tend to bow when exposed to high heat, so you might opt for a different material for windows in direct, bright sunlight.

Fabric blinds and shades can soften the look of any room and may provide more noise insulation, so they can be good for bedrooms. However, they can also be difficult to clean as the fabric may hold dust, hair, oil from your fingertips, and the like.

2. Opacity and light filtering

When you shop for blinds, you may notice a percent of light filtering or opacity. This refers to how much light can pass through the material, and you want to note this number rather than just the color of blinds. Dark blinds can still allow in light because of having a very loose weave to the fabric. If you want absolute privacy and light blockage, choose 0% opacity; this means zero light will get through the blinds. If you like some light coming through your blinds, you may choose 20% as these will be very sheer. Choose the number that bests suits your needs for privacy and light control.

3. Inside or outside mount

When choosing blinds, you'll need to choose if you want them mounted inside the window frame or outside. Inside mounted will give you the sleekest look as the blinds will appear to be part of the window frame itself. Outside mounted blinds will be larger and take up more space, but if you want a more eye-catching look for your blinds, you might choose an outside mount. The larger size can allow for complete coverage of the windows and make the blinds stand out more against the windows, making a stronger visual statement in the space.

For more information and options, talk with window finishing companies, such as Tip Top Blinds.

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