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Exploded diagram of white vertical blind components and fabric
Vertical blinds are made of both synthetic and inorganic compounds; essentially, different types of plastics and metals! There are several materials that vertical blinds can be made from, depending on...
Closeup of beige vertical striped roman blinds in a window
This depends on the benchmark you’re using to define “worth it!” If you’re looking for a really eye-catching blind to make a feature out of your window and that will...
Closeup of patterned PVC waterproof roller blind fabric
No, assuming that you buy truly waterproof blinds made of a good quality materials. Modern waterproof blinds are made of either PVC or vinyl soft fabrics in the case of...
Closeup of wooden Venetian blinds in direct sunlight
This depends on what sort of relationship you’re hoping to enable between blind and sun; blocking it, filtering it, diffusing it, or maximising it! Having a lot of direct sunlight...
Pink roller blinds in a children’s attic bedroom
This sort of depends what type of windows you’re dealing with and what you use your attic for, and I’m heavily assuming from the get-go that your attic is a...
Yellow and white willow patterned roller blinds in a country kitchen
In the majority of situations, this is a matter of personal choice and simply down to what sort of look or finished impact you’re trying to achieve. However, functionally, roller...
Luxury green and red floral curtains in traditional bedroom
There’s no right or wrong here, and the answer usually comes down to personal choice. If you prefer the appearance of curtains, that’s probably the best choice for you; that...
Black vertical blinds in tall traditional sitting room window
This really just comes down to your own personal preference in most cases. The colour of a blind doesn’t dictate its performance in any way, and neither dark blinds nor...