Adding Texture with Mini Blinds

When people think of blinds the image that most often comes to mind is the tangled cord coming from the plastic slatted Venetian blind. Not only are these blinds always tangled and crooked, they are almost impossible to keep clean.

Modern interior design almost never uses blinds with plastic slats anymore. Nowadays they get a minimalist effect through the use of anodized aluminum and silver slats. The Venetian blinds of today come in a variety of styles, colors, and textures. New color and design options have been created by manufacturers through various techniques including painting, coating, and anodizing the slats. You no longer have the limited choice between black and a selection of neutral beige tones. Using these tones in a room just makes it boring and impersonal, unless you are willing to add other interesting effects in the room such as special bulbs, dimmers, and other specialized lighting treatments.

Choosing the right blinds for your room is probably a much better option than spending a lot of money of specialized light treatments. If you are trying to create the retro look of the 60s and 70s try pairing some of the new bright colored blinds with other nostalgic memorabilia from the time. If you are looking for glamour and glitz why not use some of the new metallic colors such as bronze, gold, or silver? A room with a lot of rich wood tones with look so much better with rich wine and burgundy colors than it would with the standard black or white. Those who prefer to design with earth tones will love the olive and brown toned blinds. Use celadon or cherry red to give an industrial space an updated appearance.

Those who love to experiment but are not comfortable with bold colors might like to look at the various textures available for blinds these days. Those with rooms that get their inspiration from Asia or the bohemian lifestyle may like the look of wood slats. Rich office spaces can be pulled together with leather covered slats. Those who are going with a retro look might appreciate the old style of plastic slats.

Another outdated style of blind is the floor length vertical blind. These blinds are outdated, impersonal, and incredibly unfashionable. Get rid of these blinds as soon as possible, even if you have not saved up enough money yet to get vertical blinds. Cover your windows with sheer curtains or drapes in the meantime. While mini blinds are still effective at filtering out sunlight on small windows they are very outdated as well. If you want to use mini blind without creating an old fashioned look try using some of the new vibrant colors that are available.

These days it is also possible to find Venetian blinds with hand painted art. These blinds are the ultimate in style, forming a picture with the slats when they are shut. Your best bet for finding these blinds in independent shops and Chinatowns. Adding these to any room gives it great surprise element and accent piece. Changing your blinds using these tips can really help bring your home to life.

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