Blinds are a nice alternative to Drapes for Window Coverings
I am thinking about redoing my windows. It has been awhile and while what I have up is serviceable, they hardly scream HGTV. I am hoping one day to redo the entire livingroom in either an Asian motive or a mixed American Style. I like the simplicity that the Asian feel will bring to the room, not exactly sparse but not over done with things. Clutter drives me nuts.
While looking over the draperies that are available today, and there are literally hundreds of styles to work with; I began to think maybe blinds would be a better way to go. There are styles to fit almost every design choice and the cost is about the same as nice drapes. The best part about blinds is the ease they represent in cleaning and use. No more washing the drapes each month because they are dusty, instead I can simply take a damp cloth and wipe the blinds down and then apply a bit of polish to them for a nice shine.
I wanted to see what types of blinds I could find that would fit the Asian theme I have in mind and was a bit surprised to find they are not a regular choice at dealers, hopefully in the future they will be. I did find a few styles I did feel would fit such as the Roman Shades and the Venetian Blinds. They both offer a simple look that wont interfere too much with either one of the styles I like. So if you are about to redo your rooms for a fresh look, why not considerwooden blindsas a nice alternative to drapes? You never know where that look will take you next.I know they have been featured quiet a bit lately on the home improvement and design shows on HGTV, and what ever they do always becomes top notch for the rest of the design industry.
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