As a homeowner making a window treatment or blinds purchase it's easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer number of options out there: promotional pricing, options, features, custom design choices, etc. Getting the details right is vital. If consumers aren't in the know they'll inadvertently miss details that will end up making a difference in the look and feel of their final product. Homeowners looking to improve the look of their home, increase the curb appeal or increase the value of their home should make window treatment purchasing high priority.
When purchasing window treatments homeowners should take into account the following list of 5 Design Considerations. Doing so will aid them in hitting the main points so they end up with window treatment products (blinds, shades, etc.) that suit their needs and fulfill their intended purpose. While there are many more details to consider during the window blind and/or shade purchase...this partial list will keep consumers on the right track.
1. Always remember that your blinds and other window treatments are going to be a part of the decor of your home. They will be one of the very few aspects of your home that will be visible from the inside and the outside. So don't forget that they need to accent the design scheme you currently have in place.
2. You've got your own set of priorities; don't let them get pushed aside during your search for blinds. If pricing is your most important factor...stick to your budget. If you are set on getting the very best energy efficiency products available then don't look at products that don't offer this advantage. Know what you're looking for and look for it.
3. Consider the long term price of the product. Don't take the price of every product and compare them equally. Some energy saving products offer long term savings that will quickly offset the initial cost of the products. Take these factors into consideration up front and you may find that you can afford a higher quality blind or window treatment than you at first assumed.
4. Consider you and your family's privacy and security. Some rooms/areas require higher levels of privacy and/or security. For instance, you'll want full coverage possible in bedrooms and bathrooms (especially those on the first floor). Consider the design of your home and how you utilize your interior space so you can appropriately decide which areas need to have low levels of "privacy" and which require complete "privacy." This will make a big difference in the type of window covering your choose: shades, blinds, etc.
5. Consider safety issues. The most vital safety issue when it comes to window treatments and/or blinds occur when homeowners have small children in the home (or small children in and out of the home). There is a very wide array of cordless window treatments that avoid the issue altogether and most professionals in the industry lean heavily towards cordless options for most available products.
Purchasing updated blinds or other quality window treatments is the quickest, easiest, and most affordable method to increase the value of your home. In addition it is also the quickest way to update the home decor without the expense of purchasing new home decor. And energy efficient products can decrease the household's monthly energy expense drastically.The benefits are there for the taking, consumers just need to know what to look for and then make sure they don't settle until they've found it. - 31366
When purchasing window treatments homeowners should take into account the following list of 5 Design Considerations. Doing so will aid them in hitting the main points so they end up with window treatment products (blinds, shades, etc.) that suit their needs and fulfill their intended purpose. While there are many more details to consider during the window blind and/or shade purchase...this partial list will keep consumers on the right track.
1. Always remember that your blinds and other window treatments are going to be a part of the decor of your home. They will be one of the very few aspects of your home that will be visible from the inside and the outside. So don't forget that they need to accent the design scheme you currently have in place.
2. You've got your own set of priorities; don't let them get pushed aside during your search for blinds. If pricing is your most important factor...stick to your budget. If you are set on getting the very best energy efficiency products available then don't look at products that don't offer this advantage. Know what you're looking for and look for it.
3. Consider the long term price of the product. Don't take the price of every product and compare them equally. Some energy saving products offer long term savings that will quickly offset the initial cost of the products. Take these factors into consideration up front and you may find that you can afford a higher quality blind or window treatment than you at first assumed.
4. Consider you and your family's privacy and security. Some rooms/areas require higher levels of privacy and/or security. For instance, you'll want full coverage possible in bedrooms and bathrooms (especially those on the first floor). Consider the design of your home and how you utilize your interior space so you can appropriately decide which areas need to have low levels of "privacy" and which require complete "privacy." This will make a big difference in the type of window covering your choose: shades, blinds, etc.
5. Consider safety issues. The most vital safety issue when it comes to window treatments and/or blinds occur when homeowners have small children in the home (or small children in and out of the home). There is a very wide array of cordless window treatments that avoid the issue altogether and most professionals in the industry lean heavily towards cordless options for most available products.
Purchasing updated blinds or other quality window treatments is the quickest, easiest, and most affordable method to increase the value of your home. In addition it is also the quickest way to update the home decor without the expense of purchasing new home decor. And energy efficient products can decrease the household's monthly energy expense drastically.The benefits are there for the taking, consumers just need to know what to look for and then make sure they don't settle until they've found it. - 31366
About the Author:
Chris Stanley is a window treatments expert at Blinds Chalet. Blinds Chalet has over 25 years of experience in the window coverings industry and strives to educate consumers about purchasing and installing window blinds before they buy. Focusing on high quality, company tested and approved window treatments at affordable prices, Blinds Chalet is a resource for all things window blinds related.
