Venetian BlindsVenetian blinds
are one of the most common types of window blinds. They come
with slats that vary in widths from very narrow to several
inches wide. The materials used for Venetian blinds can
include aluminum, wood and vinyl. Venetian blinds are
horizontal blinds and may have originated in Venice, Italy in
the late 1700s. These blinds have been popularized in many
movies. There are many famous scenes showing shadows from
Venetian blinds cast onto the actors. |
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Venetian blinds can work for almost any room. Typically
windows that are taller than wider work the best as the blinds are
horizontal and can be rolled up if needed. Before you decide which
blinds to get determine what kind of function you will need. For
example, for large window doors that you need to frequently open and
walk through, you may want to consider vertical blinds or curtains
that can be drawn away from the window for easy entry and exit
access. However, if you have windows on a 2nd story house or higher,
Venetian blinds may offer an extra feature of privacy. If you turn
the blinds such that they face upwards, you can block someone from
looking up at the window from below while letting in light from
above. On the reversal, if you live on a bottom floor, you can turn
the blinds such that someone from up above wonĄŻt be able to see you
while you still get light into the room.
Venetian blinds,
similar to other types of blinds, fit a contemporary style room
better because of the smooth lines. However, there are ways to make
Venetian blinds fit a softer look. One way is to include sheer
curtains or drapes over the blinds. Try to choose blinds that are of
a very light color so that that they can blend in with the window
and contrast from the curtains or drapes. Another method is to use
valances that hang above to create a country or classic look. Before
you put these two window treatments together, make sure that you
take your time to decide the colors and types of curtains or
valances will fit the Venetian blinds. You want to avoid clashing
colors and creating a window covering combination that seems overly
decorated.
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