Horizontal Or Vertical? Window Blinds For Your Home



Posted: Monday, August 13, 2007

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The only real difference between vertical and horizontal window blinds is the way that they attach to a window, although they both can be manually operated. They are quite similar to one another while both are practical and popular choices of window treatments, which offer the necessary privacy desired to any area quite effectively.

Verticals normally have a manual rotating function with the ability to have light come through a little or a lot.  When completely closed, the slats overlap to provide total light block out.  Attached to the window frame at the top and bottom, they commonly have a chain to ensure they stay in order and in place.  More expensive, modern varieties are weighted down at the bottom and do not need a chain.

Vertical blinds come in a wide variety of thicknesses and materials.  Some are embossed with patterns, and a whole pallet of colors is available to chose from.  The more block-out they provide, usually, the more expensive they will be.  Some vertical blinds are very wide so you require fewer individual slats to cover the window, where others are narrower and the blind will have more slats.

Horizontal blinds are available with cords that attach to the right and left sides of a window. These blinds feature a plastic or wooden rod that sets in motion the cords operation of turning the slats. The slats hold a horizontal position and normally attach to the top of a window. This allows you to filter the light that is allowed into the room by opening or closing the slats, as you prefer.

Blinds are fantastic for kitchens and bathrooms, and any place in the home where you use water.  Where curtains and fabric window coverings can be ruined and stained from splashing and steam, blinds are easy to wipe over and are often waterproof.  Verticals can be easier to clean of the two types, and offer the added bonus of not holding the dust like horizontal blinds do.
 
There is a variety of vertical and horizontal window blinds to choose from.  Many of these window blinds have endearing features, such as those that are operated by remote control. These offer special safety features that keep children or pets from pulling at the blinds or their cords while they hang in the window. However, you should keep in mind that slats normally have sharp edges, as well as spaces between the slats that can possibly create safety issues in a child getting its head stuck in a window blind. The use of vertical blinds may not offer this safeguard, so you may want to consider an alternative form of window treatment if blinds are not suitable to your needs.

There are various opinions on whether blinds are an effective and practical way of presenting your windows.  With a lot of standard colors and textures available, you are bound to be able to find one to suit your decor. Some people are looking for something that is more stylish and today the custom made variety is more expensive and more diverse in the range available. They are considered to be excellent for the office and for people who like a contemporary modern feel. 

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