Choosing window treatments can be confusing today, as the market is somewhat more complicated than it used to be.
A report by Million Insights states that back in 2018, the window treatment market was worth around $27.6 billion. It is projected that by 2030 it will be worth over $60 billion.
The reason for this growth could be due to trends changing, more homes being built, or homeowners are changing their decor more frequently. Home makeovers are happening far more often than they did in the past, and homeowners appear to be taking much more interest in different fashions and trends now.
Window coverings can make an enormous difference to a room, and choosing the wrong ones can ruin the tone. While selecting correctly can make all the difference with contrast and light.
How do you select the proper window treatments for your home?
Although there are more than two options, your first choice will largely come down to whether you want to install curtains and blinds in your rooms. Then you need to decide which rooms suit curtains, and which ones would work better with blinds.
Aesthetically, you will need to look at contrasts with your upholstery and other features in the room. You need to consider color, and material also. But with blinds, there are other practical aspects to look at, and there are numerous kinds of blinds available today.
What are all the various types of blinds available?
When it comes to installing blinds, you will need to consider what purpose they are there for. Are you looking to have better light control, or are they purely decorative?
There are a number of different types of blinds on the market now, and they can suit many different areas of a home, for different reasons. Listed below are the more common window blinds.
- Blackout blinds – these are becoming more popular with the recent worries about light pollution in cities and towns.
- Vertical blinds – these blinds can be very stylish and can suit tall windows in apartments, and offices.
- Venetian blinds – these can come in different materials, and some such as metal are ideal for easy cleaning. They, therefore, can suit workshops, or bathrooms.
- Panel blinds – again, as vertical blinds do, these can suit high windows or patio doors.
- Motorized blinds – for those that like smart technology, some of these can be programmed to open and close at preset times.
- Custom blinds – these are blinds that are designed and cut to fit arches or irregularly shaped windows. They can work especially well with real wooden blinds in custom shaped windows.
How to choose the correct blind for each room?
There are many reasons why you should choose window blinds, but there are also reasons why you should choose the right ones for the job intended.
Wood blinds may look nice, but in a bathroom, there could be a risk of mold. So, therefore, choosing a material that is easy to clean and can cope with damp conditions may be better.
A roller blind can work well in a kitchen, but again, the material should be taken into account. Kitchens are hot, and oil and other substances can splash.
Consider what you want from your blind in each room. If you have a sunny living room, then you might want to consider solar blinds. These help to cut out UV rays while still looking great.
Should all your blinds match?
If you have ever looked up at an office building or a townhouse and noticed that all the blinds matched, then you will know how aesthetically pleasing that can look. White slatted blinds on every window in a home may look very pleasing to the eye, but it isn’t always necessary.
Perhaps on the front of a home, you may prefer this, but as you already know, some rooms require different types of window treatments. You may not want to put blinds on every window in your home, and you may even want to install a combination of screwless blinds and curtains.
As you have seen, there are different types of blinds for your window treatments, and they have different purposes and looks. For a rather unique look, you could fit both curtains and blinds on one particular window.
This proves that not only do you not need to match every window, but you can really move your ideas outside of the box. Curtains and blinds together offer the aesthetics of one and the light control of the other.
Should you use professionals to install your blinds?
One way to choose your curtains or your blinds is to go to a professional window treatment company. They will help you to decide on designs and the correct treatments for your windows.
They can help select materials, and advise on many aspects of window treatments. They can also assist when it comes to irregular-sized, or shaped windows. It is at this time that you should seriously consider professional installation too.
If your main interest is in making over your home, then plowing your energies into this area will be time-consuming enough. Unless you particularly enjoy DIY work, the installation will be best left to the professionals.
Some window treatments such as smart blinds can be complicated to install. Use the professionals to help you with selection, and then let them carry out the installation work while you get to enjoy the fruits of your, and their labor.
Summary
Selecting blinds comes down to a few points. First, you need to decide what treatments you want in each room. Once you are sure it is window blinds you are after, you should consider what their purpose is exactly.
This will help narrow down the type of blinds you require. Then you can start to look at the materials, colors, and designs available.
The window treatment market is huge now, and anyone wanting to give a room a makeover has never had so much choice. Take your time, and have fun selecting your new window blinds, then sit back while someone else installs them.
