Do You Choose Venetian Blinds Or Roller Blinds

There are many choices when it comes to selecting new blinds for the windows in your home, and it pays to consider all the options.

Two of the most popular types of blinds are Venetian and roller, so here we take a closer look at these styles and their pros and cons.

Venetian blinds

Venetian blinds are made from horizontal slats that sit across the width of the window.

These slats are usually made from aluminium or wood, but fabric ones are also available.

The angle of the slats can be varied by using a cord at the side, allowing more or less light in. The blind can also be pulled up partially or all the way for maximum illumination. This gives good control over privacy too.

Venetian blinds are stylish and practical and available in a wide range of colours and finishes. They can be used in many types of window, including skylights. Wider panes and bay windows can use two or more blinds.

However, they can be tricky to clean as the horizontal slats can collect dust easily. They will require careful wiping down with a cloth or sponge regularly. Also make sure that you get the sizes absolutely right and this will depend a lot on where in the world you live. For example, if you are looking for venetian blinds in the UK, then your windows may be a different size to those in a US home.

Venetian blinds may also be difficult to operate or suffer damage, so are not great for kids’ bedrooms.

Roller blinds

Roller blinds are made from a single sheet of material that lies flat against the window.

They are rolled up and down to let more or less light in by using a pulley on the side.

Roller blinds are easy to fit and use and available in a wide range of fabrics and colours, so there will be one to match any décor and design style.

However, one of the drawbacks is that they do not give as much fine control, with light blocked out from the top however far down the blind is released.

Depending on the material chosen, some light can still filter through, so bear this in mind if considering a roller blind for a room that gets a lot of sunshine. Again, make sure that you get the sizes right here as a product from a UK blinds manufacturer may only fit a UK window. Of course, this depends on whether you can cut the blind (of required) or why not go for a custom made option if this is within your price range.

Both Venetian blinds and roller blinds have their advantages and disadvantages, so choose wisely.

Rollers are best-suited to those who have difficulty operating blinds or who may be prone to break them, and are great for rooms where they will get a lot of use.

Venetians are ideal for rooms where a lot of control over the light level is needed, such as an office, but are not as well-suited to rooms that get dusty easily.

The materials available for both types of blind will also be a deciding factor, so think carefully about issues such as cleaning, keeping the blind in good condition and matching it to your style.