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Getting quotes from blinds suppliers
If it’s been awhile since you
needed blinds, take a few minutes to
learn about the new types of blinds
that are available today. You’ll be
amazed by the variety you have to
choose from. Your next challenge
will be in choosing the best blinds
for your needs and finding a blind
supplier. Brianns Curtains and Blinds
at Richmond.
There are four basic types of
blinds:
•Venetian blinds are one of the
types of blinds we think of first when
we think of blinds. The largest selling
Venetian blinds are made from
aluminium or plastic slats arranged
horizontally. The slats can easily
be adjusted to block out light or let
light in by either lifting the blinds
or adjusting the slats. Standard
Venetian blinds have relatively wide
slats, while “mini-blinds” have narrow
slats.
•Roller blinds are another popular
type of blind and rival Venetians in
sales. Basic roller blinds are simply
wide sheets of stiff cloth fitted to a
roller mechanism.
•Vertical blinds are designed for
wider spaces than Venetian blinds
can accommodate. Instead of having
slats arranged horizontally, they
hang vertically. Vertical blinds are
often chosen for areas such as sliding
glass doors, where horizontal blinds
would sag.
•Roman blinds operate with a cord
that draws them up or down as the
cord on Venetian blinds do, but this
is where their similarity ends. Roman
blinds consist of a single sheet of
cloth that is segmented. When raised
their segments fold neatly together.
All of these types of blinds have
been with us for generations and
most Australians are familiar with
them. However, blinds work so
efficiently and are so long-lasting,
many consumers think of them as
“old-fashioned” and don’t realise that
blind manufacturers have kept up
with the times.
Choosing Modern Blinds- In
many rooms, blinds take up more
wall space than anything except
the painted walls. For that reason
alone, they should be considered
an important element of
interior design. Instead,
many homeowners spend
a great deal of time
choosing paint colours and
curtains, but make do with
the blinds they have. This
is a big mistake, because
both aesthetically and
environmentally, the right
choice of blinds can make
a big difference in your
home.
Venetian blinds
enjoyed a surge in
popularity when mini-
blinds were introduced. Since
then, they have continued to
improve, with larger designer
colour ranges to choose from
even in budget brands and
popular timber Venetians
replacing standard blinds in
many homes.
Roller blinds, too, now come
in a range of designer colours
and even textures, but there is
even more reason to consider
replacing your outdated roller
blinds. Some brands now block
out up to 90 percent of light and
have been shown to be able to
reduce air conditioning costs
by up to 40 percent. If you’re
looking for energy efficient
roller blinds that are trendy
and stylish as well, look into
the ranges of semi-transparent
roller blinds on the market
today. They are the perfect
solution if you want to be able
to enjoy your view but want to
keep the harsh light of the sun
outside.
Vertical and Roman blinds, as
well, have kept up with the times.
They come in wider ranges of
designer colours and patterns; have
greatly improved mechanisms
(including remote control) and even
energy efficient styles. The latest
thing in Roman-style blinds, for
example, is a new type of blind called
the “honeycomb” blind. Honeycomb
blinds are made out of hexagonal
“cells” that provide superior
insulation from both heat and cold.
With so many modern styles
to choose from, getting quotes for
blinds can be a time consuming
and potentially exhausting process.
Brianns at Richmond give a
obligation free quote and always
strive to beat any written quote
you may have. Give them as much
information as you can and don’t
forget to mention whether the
windows or doors you need blinds for
are facing the sun or are in a shaded
area. This will help them recommend
the right type of blinds for every
room. It takes minutes to fill out the
form, is cost