Are you looking to purchase a new set of made to measure blinds for your home or office? If you are, its important that you select the right kind of blind, in terms of its functionality, style, and price. There are a variety of blinds available on the market, including; roller blinds, vertical blinds, venetian blinds, pleated blinds, and woven wooden blinds. In this article we’ll take a look at the different kinds of blinds, and their characteristics.

Vertical Blinds

Vertical blinds are characterised by a set of vertical material strips that hang from a rail, this material is usually particularly strong and sturdy. Each strip has its own gear system, allowing each blind to swivel individually, or in unison. Therefore, the user can open and close, and move the blinds to specific angles, depending on how much natural light they require. Vertical blinds are the strongest type of made to measure blinds, and look very smart in an office, or boardroom type set up.

Venetian Blinds

This type of made to measure blinds are incredibly similar to their vertical adversaries, apart from the fact that they’re stripes are horizontal. Again like vertical blinds, venetian window fittings also use a gear system that allows you to adjust the blades, and therefore the level of light entering your room. However, you are also given the lovely option of a pulley system, that allows users to pull the whole of blinds up for more light. Metal venetian blinds are particularly a great choice for kitchens and bathrooms, as they are really easy to clean, and are less likely to react to steam over material based blinds.

Wooden Blinds

Wooden blinds are great for any home or business that requires a natural and rustic look. Also the wood is extremely strong, particularly in relation to material based window fittings, and they last for a lot longer. Wooden blinds will add a simple and elegant edge to any room, and is great for anyone who is looking to create a farmhouse type look.

Pleated Blinds

Pleated made to measure blinds are often made of fabrics, they have a rope, or pulley system that allows you to pull the blinds up and down. Pleated blinds often look great in bedrooms, smaller living room windows, or conservatories, to give your home a softer look.

Roller Blinds

Roller made to measure blinds are created in such a manner that the blind can be rolled up and down. The blind material is placed around a tube and is connected via drawstring that runs around the cog, as you pull the string the material pulls up, but not the whole way up. Roller blinds are seen as the most popular kind of made to measure blinds for households. They’re extremely easy to operate, and also give your home a softer and more homely look.