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Blinds: tips for choosing

Modern blinds look great both in office and home settings

Blinds consist mainly of various kinds of slats. There are also exclusive ones that feature silver jewelry. That's what the strips connected into one structure are called. Materials vary: wood, metal, plastic, fabric.

Blinds come in horizontal and vertical. Horizontal ones are a more conservative option. They protect well from light and guard your personal space. They can be stretched over the window or in the inter-frame space.

Vertical blinds are still a more optimal option for home interiors. In appearance, they are close to curtains, so they look more cozy and attractive in the living room or bedroom. The design of such blinds allows the slats to rotate around an axis or move from the edge to the center and vice versa. The structure itself consists of a cornice, a connecting chain, runners, weights, and a control cord.

There are also roller blinds, quite simple in design. The fabric is wound onto a roller, a remote control sends commands, and a specially built drum mechanism unrolls and rolls up the fabric. They can be combined with lightweight curtains and drapes. The materials of roller blinds are more exotic: reed, bamboo, cane, or just fabric.

There are also roller blinds. They are mounted near the windowsill and roll up from bottom to top.

The height of fashion today is multi-textured blinds. They alternate several materials in their structure and have unusual decor. Such blinds can be bought in designer salons, or you can find a craftsman who will make them to order.

Blinds require simple care. Plastic and metal can be wiped with a damp cloth, wood can even be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. In fabric blinds, the slats are removed, the bottom chain, runners and weights are disconnected, the slats themselves are rolled up, and the rolls are washed in soapy water. They should be hung back while damp.

By the way, today's fashion recommends choosing blinds made of natural materials.

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