They are attractive, extremely versatile, and available in room darkening or light filtering styles. Blinds are easy to install, and are available in a wide range of sizes, materials and colors. Horizontal blinds are available in the traditional two inch blinds, one inch mini blinds, or half inch micro blinds. They can be constructed of wood, aluminum, vinyl, or other synthetic materials made to look like stained or painted wood. Blinds look great alone or when combined with other window treatments, like valances or cornices.
Vertical blinds are an especially good choice for sliding glass doors or long expanses of glass.
They can be traversed like draperies to reveal all the glass with the stack back completely off the window. Vanes can be made of aluminum, vinyl, fabric, or vinyl with fabric inserts to coordinate with other fabrics in your room. They are available in a wide variety of solid colors, patterns and textures in sheer, translucent and opaque fabrics. Shades Shades come in many styles and materials ranging from purely functional to beautifully decorative. They can offer complete privacy or filtered light and are easy to install.