Every so often, it’s nice to take down the old, and start with something fresh and new. Considering taking down vertical blinds in your home? Whether you moved into a space with verticals you didn’t choose, (Send help!) or chose to redo them yourself (Send pros!), there is help out there. Let’s look at your options…
Bare Necessities
One challenge of taking down vertical blinds is what to put in their place. Or, do you? With a beautiful view, you can capture the landscape and leave larger windows open. The “barely there” approach looks and sounds amazing, but it also offers bare-bones privacy and control. Not a fan? Read on to find out how to cover up direct sunlight in your space, which provides no protection from glare or UV rays, and offer windows while still enjoying the view.
Slide Into View
Want to enjoy the view without blinds? Fabrics offer a chic way to make those sliding glass door uber fancy. Sliding door shades offer privacy control and light-blocking options, but don’t get in the way when you want to enjoy the great outdoors. Hunter Douglas Luminette privacy sheers offer rotating veins for visibility; they function like flowing drapery, but provide a modern look and feel to sliding glass doors or large windows. Enjoy the view both inside and outside!
Modern Design
Even if those vertical blinds came with the space, there’s no shame in switching them up. Removing vertical blinds allows you to put a personal touch on your home. As you look at options, you may realize that today’s verticals–in new fabrics and materials–are excatly what you want. Everything from top to bottom on custom verticals can reflect ‘you’ and make the space shine.
Smooth Operator
A great alternative to traditional vertical blinds is a smooth-operating line of Skyline® panel track blinds designed to be beautiful and functional for large windows and doors. The smooth glide technology lets them stack neatly and smoothly while providing maximum UV protection and privacy. Pairing with Designer Roller Shades can offer many design options to enhance your space while protecting it from harsh light.
Lighten Up (or Down)
Not sure how much light to let into your space? Sunshine can warm a space, but also be hot at different times of day, increasing the space’s room temperature and hitting those beautiful interiors with light that can fade fabric over time. The best option for this depends on how much sun comes in and what blinds you want. Look into vertical honeycomb shades for energy efficiency, UV protection, and more control of your space’s light, any time of day. Coordinate these beautiful vertical shades with sheers or other window treatments.
Touch of Beauty
Want to match decor and furniture to the window treatments? Why not? Make the space feel more personal with custom drapes in all colors and textures. Custom drapes are just the right option for a personal touch of beauty that matches your interiors and style. Pick from an array of drapery fabrics to make the space your own. Create a style from the top of the blinds, to the bottom, with customizable features such as grommets or ripple fold.
Let’s Go!
Each piece of furniture and window treatment reflects your personal style. Let us help you find the right vertical blinds to enhance the look of your home. Schedule a free design consultation with our team to discuss ways to enhance your home’s style.
