Many Types of Window Blinds

There is a long history to the use of blinds in windows to provide privacy and prevent light from entering.

No one is really sure about the exact history of blinds, but if the name of the most popular type of blind is any indication they have their beginnings in Venice.

While blinds do an excellent job of blocking out unwanted light, they are also great at providing privacy. In the hot summer months blocking out sunlight also means blocking some of the heat. Venetian blinds are by far the most popular types of blinds, although there are several other types on the market.

Varieties of Window Blinds
As stated above, there are many different types of blinds. It is easiest to distinguish them by their construction and the types of materials that they use. Below we will discuss some of the most popular types of blinds.

Venetian Blinds
These are what most people think of when they hear the word blind. These blinds are constructed with slats, most often made from metal or plastic. When bamboo or wooden slats are used they are called either bamboo or wooden blinds instead of Venetian blinds. The widths of the slats can vary, but they are most commonly about 50mm. Wider slats look better on larger windows. There are a couple of variants to the Venetian blind which have become very popular – mini blinds and vertical blinds.

Mini Blinds
The slats of these blinds are never more than 19mm. They get their name from their very narrow slats.

Vertical Blinds
The slats of these blinds hang vertically instead of horizontally, as their name implies. The slats of these blinds are often constructed from stiffened fabric.

Any blind that has slats opens and closes using a rotator attachment which controls the strings running through the blinds.

Solid Blinds
These blind open and close by pushing and pulling. These types of blinds have a solid piece of material instead of slats.

Holland Blinds
These are blinds constructed using woven wood. They open and close by being rolled up using the attached strings. These are great at controlling sunlight and thus very popular in tropical locations. They provide a tropical ambience wherever they are used.

Pleated Blinds
These blinds are constructed using pleated fabrics. They can be pulled up to open and usually contain a recess at the top to hold the material.

Honeycomb Blinds
These blinds feature a cellular construction with at least two layers of fabric. The cellular design gives them greater insulating properties.

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