Vertical Blinds

We Sell Vertical Blinds

Vertical blinds are a great addition to any room with wide windows, patio doors, or sliding glass doors. Vertical windows, which are also known as verticals, offer privacy and sunlight protection during hot summers and will keep the heat in during those cold winter days. As the name suggests, these vertical blinds are blinds whose slats are arranged vertically and are all connected to a sliding head rail.

Oftentimes, vertical blinds will have wide, long slats with many loose gaps in-between them. They offer a graceful, but relaxed look that makes them perfect for wider windows, patio doors and covering sliding glass doors. One of the key features of vertical blinds is how they open from right to left rather than from top to bottom. Most vertical blinds have a wand or a cord that allows users to close and open these blinds, as well as adjust the angle of the slats. Most modern vertical blinds also have a motorized opening and closing mechanisms.

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When you reach out, we can go over the various options available in our inventory. Vertical blinds have become one of the most popular choices for window coverings on the market. They offer privacy and sunlight protection during the summer, while being able to keep heat in during those cold winter days. Most of them are multi-functional and will add to the aesthetic of your room at a lower budget when compared to other types of blinds.

Common Types of Vertical Blinds

In general, all vertical blinds have slats that will vertically drop down from the head rail. Many of the traditional vertical blind versions you see looked similar and allows for homeowners to simply adjust the amount of light that enters the room. However, these traditional versions have given way to different types of vertical blinds. Now you will see different types of vertical blinds in homes. Here is a rundown of some of the more common types of vertical blinds you see.

Vertical Blinds with Chain & Cord

These blinds work by pulling on a cord and chain hung from the side. Depending on how you pull the cord, you can either open or close the blinds or bring the panes to the side. These types of vertical blinds are often made from plastic.

Cordless Blinds

Oftentimes, cords can be a safety concern for pets and children, which has prompted designers to make vertical blinds with a small plastic wand attached to its control end. You can choose to open or close your vertical blinds by twisting the wand. However, you can also pull the wand along the track to move the vertical blinds from one side to the other. There are also motorized vertical blinds, which can be controlled using a remote. They also do not require wands or a chain/cord.

Sheer/Decorative Vertical Blinds

Typically, you will see vertical blinds made of materials that are fairly difficult to see through. This is to create some privacy with the blinds. However, due to the increase in the popularity of vertical blinds, decorative and sheer vertical blinds that you can see through have emerged in the marketplace.

7 Factors to Consider When Buying Vertical Blinds

Here are seven key factors to consider when deciding if vertical blinds are the right choice of window treatments for your home.

1) Its Purpose in the Home

What is the general purpose of these vertical blinds? Are they to add some elegance? Are they for some privacy? Do you want to boost the overall functionality of your room? Or do you want to control light in a given space? All these questions should guide you while searching for the right vertical blinds.

2) Budget And Cost

If you are working on an unlimited budget, then simply spend for motorized vertical blinds. However, if you have a limited budget, then it may be wise to opt for ready-made vinyl vertical blinds.

3) The Style

You should always choose a style that compliments your room or home decor and other curtains that you might already be hanging in your room. The experts at The Blind Spot can help you make the best decision for the style of your home.

4) The Material

There is a wide range of materials that you can choose from when selecting vertical blinds. Some common ones include vinyl, polyester, plastic, aluminum, and fabric. All of this means it is vital to go for vertical blinds made from quality material. Besides, the material should have durability and a level of coverage appropriate to your needs regardless. You want to purchase a high-quality material.

5) The Operating Mechanism

There are many ways to operate vertical blinds. For example, there are manual ways, remote control mechanisms, smartphone control mechanisms, and track operating mechanisms. Also, the placement of your vertical blinds (door or window) can influence the most appropriate operating mechanism. Therefore, it is important to consider the operating mechanism that you want to use on a room-by-room basis. And choosing the right vertical blinds is a step in that direction.

6) Light and Privacy

If you want window treatments that provide adequate privacy and block light, aluminum vertical blinds are the best in that area. However, if light control and privacy are less of a concern, then it may be wise to go for vertical blinds made of sheer fabric.

7) Safety

If you have pets and children in the home, then you should consider buying the safest vertical blinds possible. For example, vertical blinds that are cordless are the safest.