How To Choose The Best Blinds For Your Home

Are you considering giving your windows a makeover? The right blinds not only bring plenty of functional benefits, but they can also transform your window dressing, providing an attractive accent to any interior. With so many different types of blinds on the market, narrowing down a short list of your preferred designs, styles and colours can be a challenge. To help, we've listed the factors to be aware of when making your choice. Read on to discover how to choose the best blinds for your home. 

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Contemporary blinds are hi-tech, sophisticated products that include features such as remote operation, operation from your smartphone and fabrics that are highly functional at the same time as looking fantastic. If it's been a while since you invested in blinds, it's worth taking a look at the various styles and features you can choose from. Take a look at our gallery to see what's possible when you install modern blinds.

Blinds can perform a variety of different functions, including controlling light, ventilation and privacy. You may need blinds that are waterproof, or that can withstand high levels of humidity or temperature fluctuations. Blinds may need to be resistant to UV light, salt water or wind. You may wish to have blinds that can be operated manually or powered blinds. Material weight may be a consideration if you are considering a larger blind.
 
Once you've decided what type of blind you need to operate effectively in your home, you can select an option that meets your criteria. If you're not sure of all the options available, our team is happy to offer recommendations, based on our extensive knowledge of the market.

As with many other things, when it comes to blinds, you get what you pay for. Most people will look at, and operate, their blinds every day. In addition, blinds are subject to daily wear and stress from their environment. This means that your blinds need to look good, work well and keep providing the high level of performance you deserve for many years to come.
 
If you possibly can, we recommend opting for high-grade blinds, made using premium materials and expert workmanship. A high-end blind will hang beautifully, fit perfectly and add comfort and aesthetic appeal to your home. Good-quality blinds will also last for many years without fading, cracking or otherwise deteriorating.

If choosing blinds is a challenge, why struggle alone? A professional blinds installer has the specialist knowledge to provide good advice and product recommendations that are tailored to your needs. From recommending materials that would work well, to accurate measuring, flawless installation and aftercare if needed, using a professional makes the process much easier.
 
The team at New Blinds and Shutters provide premium custom blinds to customers across Newcastle, Hunter Valley and surrounding areas. Ask us for a free measure and quote today.