Discover the different kinds of blinds, how to select the best window blinds for your needs and where to find them.

There are a few varieties of blinds for wood windows to select from, depending on the measurement and structure of the window, as well as the room and its general decorating style. Window blinds serve a number of uses, besides insulation and privacy, they also add visual appeal to our living area.

Wooden windows can fit into practically any type of window treatment, including genuine wooden blinds, faux wood, those with metal slats, fabric and vertical blinds.

For larger windows, patio and sliding doors, vertical blinds are wonderful for maintaining your privacy as well as for allowing in light. They can also be installed within the frame, or over top of the window glass.

For wood windows that face the sun, purchase blinds that are fade-resistant, or room-darkening blinds. Authentic wood blinds are an alternative that provide warmth and comfort, with some having a cloth tape option to add additional color.

Although it is popular for most styles of decorating, one of the downsides of blinds for wood windows is that many types of blinds are troublesome and require drilling a few holes into the wood for the brackets. If you redecorate regularly or may be changing window treatments again in the near future, the extra holes may be a problem. Besides running out of room on the wood for other brackets for blinds as well as any sheers or drapes that are also being hung, the wood may split from the extra pressure of the blinds.

The general cost of blinds for wood windows will depend on the type of blind used, the size of the window and how many windows will need covering. Of course the larger the window, the higher the price. However, for one extra wide window, consider using two blinds of equal size as opposed to one, along with additional window treatments such as sheers or drapes so it will appear as if only one blind is hung.

For the budget minded, faux wood blinds work well with any size or style of wooden window, as do mini blinds, which are usually made from metal alloy, or a durable vinyl blend. Metal mini blinds are more expensive than those created from heavy plastics and vinyl, although they fare well in high traffic areas and are usually made from spring-tempered aluminum.

Aluminum blinds for wood windows come in different thickness gauges and a rainbow of colors. The one inch size is a in demand choice for aluminum mini blinds, or even the half inch micro blind that’s commonly used in bathrooms or kitchens, while the two inch Venetian style is used most often in living and dining spaces.

John Roberts is the author WindowBlindsArchive.com. Visit his web site for more free tips on selecting the right type of windows blinds for your home.

By John Roberts    Published: 11/22/2007

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Discount window blinds are widely available on the Internet and also offline at furniture stores and dcor outlets. Of course the price of window coverings greatly varies depending on where you buy them.

Probably the best place to buy inexpensive window shades is in your local Chinatown. This especially true if you are looking for blinds made of rice paper. These transparent types of blinds come in just about every color of the rainbow. You can also buy rice paper blinds that have been hand painted or decorated with symbols or motifs. Buying blinds in an ethnic market is usually a lot cheaper than trying to buy them in a specialty boutique. You can also find these types of rice paper blinds for sale on the Internet. They are a mainstay of almost every type of discount window blinds outlet.

 
You can also buy window shades made out of specialty paper that is embedded with glitter or threads. Once again your best bet for finding these is in China Town or in a Japanese paper store. They are much more expensive in the retail chain markets. You can also find these types of window shades on the Internet in online specialty Japanese paper boutiques or on any of the big auction sites.

It is hard to find Venetian blinds that are really cheap so if you want discount window blinds you might have to shop for these at antique stores, second hand stores or at content sales. Of course it will be mainly the big, bulky corporate looking Venetian blinds with large plastic slats that will mainly be found at this type of sale. Another drawback of buying used Venetian blinds is that you don’t exactly have a choice of dimensions. Also a lot of them hang crooked and are quite dirty. No matter how stylish your Venetian blinds are they are not beautiful if they don’t work properly and trying to fix broken used ones can be a real hassle. You can also buy used, new and discount Venetian blinds on the big auction sites as well.

Fortunately the newer, lighter aluminum blinds are often offered up for sale at discount window covering outlets. If you can find these at a bargain they are a good deal because they are light, easy to clean and look just right with some of the more modern styles of interior decor. Anodized aluminum blinds also tend to harbor less dirt and dust. Sometimes you can only find these discount window coverings in off beat or undesirable shades. If this is the case remember that you can always take them home and spray paint them another color. However painting Venetian blinds can be a lot of work so make sure they are cheap enough to be worth your trouble!

Manufacturers are now creating Venetian blinds in all kinds of interesting colors and textures by painting, coating or anodizing the slats. The dullest Venetian blinds that you could buy would be the nineties style black kind with narrow slats or the seventies style heavy cream colored ones with wide slats. However these are always the styles that seem to be on sale!

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By Osmundo Bernabe     Published: 11/13/2006

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