Hyderabad, November 02: If you want to give your home a mini-makeover, then the new window trim store Hunter Douglas Window Fashion Gallery in the city is certainly worth a visit. Expresso tells how you can bring in natural light and energy, abundantly available from the golden sun, and up your home’s style quotient at the same time.
From curtains and tiebacks in a host of materials to the array of blinds now in the market, there are more ways to dress up your windows than ever before. And benefit: Whether you are snugly relaxing with a book or knotted up in bed you don’t need to get up.
If you’re willing to loosen the purse strings, then you can simple get a set of motorised curtains or blinds with a remote control option!
Blinds To Choose From
Aside from traditional curtains and drapes, you could try using other window coverings for practical purposes as well as to create a distinctive look.
Slatted Blinds
These need not be the unattractive kind you usually see in offices.
Attractive wood options can create a warm and inviting look and also offer complete privacy.
If wood doesn’t suit your look, then you can pick up something in faux-wood, or vinyl. Venetian blinds are usually horizontal and can be opened or closed by working the cording system or they can be raised entirely to completely uncover the window.
Vertical blinds, unlike Venetian blinds, are arranged side by side rather than one on top of another and can be opened, shut or moved aside as required.
Sliding Panel Blinds
These are an excellent option for French windows, larger windows or patio doors. These are usually made from fabric so that you can have a great array of choice, in terms of colours, patterns and prints.
Sheer blinds can also be used if you want to create a whimsical, romantic look (if privacy is not an issue of course). You can even create room dividers using these kinds of blinds.
Roman Blinds
These blinds, which are also made from fabric, fold up from below into soft pleats offering an attractive rippling look when folded up. When Roman blinds are lowered they lie flat, without the pleats or folds.
Bamboo Blinds
These are very attractive and a chic choice these days, given the trend to go green. Since bamboo is a fast growing and sustainable choice of material, is so good looking and requires little maintenance, it is an excellent choice for blinds. Bamboo blinds have a warm and inviting look, are also low cost and easy to clean.
–Agencies