Congratulations, you’ve found the home of your dreams, and you’re ready to move into the perfect little Texas neighborhood. Now, all that’s left to do is move over your belongings, and make your property look and feel like your home.
Turning a house into a home is a process that takes a lot of careful consideration and planning. Although you’ll have the right bones ready when you choose a property with care, you’ll still need to do a little bit of decorating and sprucing before you really unlock the true potential of your new real estate. One of the first and most important components to start with, is your window coverings. Not only do the right blinds add life to a room, they also give you the privacy you need.
Here are the 3 main things to consider when you’re choosing the right blinds for your home.
1. Style
The first thing you need to do is figure out what “style” of blind is right for your needs. You’ll need a style that not only looks great on the inside, but also helps you to draw attention to your freshly purchased, freshly-washed new home too.
Some blinds can help you to save money on energy bills by keeping your rooms at the right temperature, while others simply add to the aesthetic appeal of your home. Some of the most common options include:
· Venetian blinds
· Roller blinds
· Shutter-style blinds
2. Material
Interior blinds can come in a range of different materials to suit both your sense of style, and other requirements too. For instance, you can get black-out blinds that help you to get a better night’s rest in your bedroom. Alternatively, you could look into blinds that help to protect your furniture from the sun after your moving company has moved it over for you.
Wet zone rooms like bathrooms and kitchens will need special blinds that will not soak up too much moisture. Aluminum and PVC venetian blinds can be perfect for moisture-prone spaces. If you’re not sure which option is right for you, you can always ask the experts for a little guidance.
3. Privacy and Light Control
Finally, think about how much control over light and privacy you need from your blinds. While your blinds should give you a great view into the outside world when you want it, you don’t want them to allow other people to look inside – particularly when it comes to the blinds on your bedroom or bathroom windows.
Think carefully about how the style, covering and material of the blinds will impact the level of privacy you can achieve for each home. For some, roller blinds will offer the best possible degree of privacy. However, it can be difficult to get the coverage you need when you want to peer outside. Alternatively, venetian blinds can give you a good balance of coverage and access. Speak to your blind and window covering specialist about the options best suited to your needs as you begin to settle into your new home.