Which type of blinds are best for your home

One of the best things about blinds is that they are varied and flexible, so there's an option for you regardless of the style of your home or what you're trying to achieve. However, there's often so much choice and so many things to consider that someone who has never had blinds before can be left baffled and unsure. To help you make an informed choice, let's look at things you should think about and how your choice of blind can help.

One of the key reasons to want to cover your window up at all is privacy, and whether you're concerned about security or just the comfort of knowing you've got your house to yourself, there are lots of reasons to install blinds.

Most curtains and blinds tend to be pretty binary in how they work, being either open or closed, but Venetian blinds allow you a little more control.

Even if they're closed, you can still adjust the louvres on your blinds to let light in, but with the benefit of your room being mostly obscured from the outside - giving you privacy without blocking out all that lovely sun.

While most people are keen to let as much light into their home as possible, in Australia, light means heat, so you'll need to decide what kind of balance you want to strike.

Roller blinds can come in a number of finishes and thicknesses that will allow you to customise the amount of light and heat they let in, so if you live in a cool house and just want a little shade, you can pick a thinner material. However, if you want to use your blinds to reduce the temperature inside, you can choose colours and materials that will reflect heat while blocking out most of the light as well. It's totally your choice!

So far we have talked about practical reasons for choosing blinds, but one other great reason is that many types of blinds simply look great! You can choose the type and style of fabric for most blinds, but Roman blinds are particularly versatile, and you can choose any colour and pattern you like to adorn these elegant and stylish options.

You can even match the colour, pattern or fabric to your existing furniture, creating a coordinated and trendy look throughout your whole room or house.

In busy households, blinds might see a lot of use, and it's no good having something that is delicate or fiddly when you just want your blinds to work and stay working for as long as possible. If that's a concern, choosing vertical blinds could be your answer.

Hard-wearing and easy to use, vertical blinds hang in place and block the sun, but are quick and easy to open and close while also being tough, so they can stand up to the rigours of a busy house.

Whatever you need, Deluxe Shutters and Blinds can help.

We have years of experience helping happy customers find exactly what they're looking for, and surprising them with great options they have never considered before.

Give us a call today on (07) 4951 1559 or contact us online to start the search for your perfect blind!