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Window Blinds Review and Style Guide:Are you building a custom home? Maybe you are in the middle of remodeling your home? Most people think of furniture, art, flooring, carpeting, and paint color when they envision decorating their house. One of the most important fixtures in a house (to give it nice detail) are the window blinds (cover, treatments, shutters) that you select. Nowadays they make so many types like bamboo, aluminum, wooden, motorized, that it becomes quite confusing to choose one style. I just bought some Bali Blinds yesterday at Home Depot for under $40, not bad for a 72" x 72" version. Some of the big name brands like Hunter Douglas were almost double the price and since the blinds are for my rental property I went with the cheaper product. If I were to put window blinds in my own house I would probably go with the bamboo blinds because I love the way they look. You should consider climate and cost also when deciding on what window blinds to choose, but most importantly you have to like they way they hang in your house. I live in Las Vegas where summer temperatures reach 118 degrees and the air conditioning is running 24 hours a day. If you live in a warm climate like Vegas you definitely want to buy blinds that will help insulate your house and keep the heat out. We reviewed many of the top selling window blinds on the market and hopefully our research will save you some money!
Wood Window Blinds - Bamboo Window Blinds:Do you like the look of wooden window blinds? Wood and bamboo can make any house look elegant if you take the time to design everything accordingly. There are many options when it comes to selecting quality bamboo window blinds, so we have reviewed and listed some of the best selling brands we found online. 1. JC Penney 2" Bamboo Blinds - natural bamboo blinds that allow light while providing privacy, tilt wand to adjust light and can be mounted inside or outside the window with mounting hardware - $50 - $110. 2. Sunrise "Roman Style" Bamboo Shades - provide great insulation against the cold and heat, headrail is 1.5" x 0.625" and made from premium clear pine. Standard valance drop is 7", good looking blind at a fair price - $96.00 for the 60w x 60L. 3. Faux Wood Blinds - 60W x 60L blinds that add comfort to any house, 100% PVC with UV protection and Flame Retardant, control light and privacy like wood blinds, are more durable and stain resistant - $70.99. 4. Hunter Douglas 2" Country Woods Genuine Woods - warm and an inviting look whether they are stained or painted, made from the finest wood; Ash, Oak, Cherry, and Brazilian Cherry, their most popular selling wood blind - $415.00 for the 36W x 60H design. 5. Bali Northern Heights 2" Wood - slats are both stronger and lighter than other types of wood, much cheaper than other national brands, wooden Bali blinds come in 18 popular finishes, including paints and stains, and come with all the hardware like ladders, tassel, cords - $114.00 for the 36W x 60L. 6. Natural Woods Woven Wood Sliding Panels - sliding panel shades are popular for large windows or big glass walls, great for patio sliders and sliding doors while blending in with the house - $174.00 for the 48W x 60L. For these wooden and bamboo window blinds check out blinds.com or nationalblinds.com. Prices and availability change so be sure to check out their current specials.Cheap Window Blinds - Discount Window Blinds:Do you want to buy window blinds at a discounted price? Are you hoping to find some cheap window blinds? Window blinds and treatments can be very expensive, but we searched the internet and found some great deals on some high quality window blinds. We consider any window blind that is priced under $50 to be on the cheaper side, so hopefully we will find a good deal here. Check out all the brands we reviewed here and if you need more options you can always try a store like Cost Plus or JC Penney. 1. Levolor PVC Faux Wood Blinds 2 1/2 Inch Slats - value leader in environmentally friendly wood like blind and come in white or wood tone, Will not fade, warp or crack, even in hot or humid conditions, and a lifetime limited warranty - $52.00 for the 24 x 36 model. 2. Faux Wood Blind - these look expensive but these classic 2" slat blinds are easy-care PVC and a great value, widths are 64" long, wipe clean and hardware included - 48W x 48L is $45.00. 3. Graber Lake Forest Faux Wood Blinds 2 Inch Slats - durable and moisture proof, simulate the look of real wood at a fraction of the price, steel headrail prevents light leakage at the side of the blinds, clean easily with soap and water - $24.00 for the 24W x 24L. 4. Comfortex Woodwinds Composite Wood 2 Inch Reed - Original Whites - made from a patented blend of real American hardwood and advanced thermal polymers for a great finish, resist damage from heat, humidity and ultraviolet light and can easily be washed, won't crack or tear - $48.00 for the 24W x 48L model. There are countless websites that offer cheap window blinds and accessories, but we recommend you try nextag.com for the best results. You can search their website for all the current discounts and specials on any window treatment or product.
Metal / Aluminum Window Blinds - Arch Tops - Roller Shades:If you are looking for a custom, arch top, or a metal type window treatment then check out the products we reviewed below. If you have a home that was custom built (4, 5, 6 bedroom), or if you are remodeling and looking for that certain finishing touch then maybe a unique window blind (cover) is what you need. 1. Magnetic Blinds - simply snap into magnetic brackets then adhere securely to any metal door or window, remove easily for window or blind cleaning - $25.00 for the 25 x 68 version. 2. Prestige Window Fashions Aluminum Blinds - 60W x 60L comes in variety of colors and easy to install, lightweight, durable and affordable for any window in any townhouse or home - $62.00. 3. Hunter Douglas Celebrity 1 Inch 6-Gauge Aluminum Special Finishes - "bounce-back" slats which resist the roughest treatment, array of colors, textures and finishes in the 48W x 60L - $70.00. 4. Arch Perfection Perfect Faux Arches - inside mount only and movable slats for complete privacy, moisture, heat and fade resistant with a 5 year limited warranty, sleek frame allows installation within minutes - $55.00. If you want to buy these window blinds online then check out nationblinds.com.
Window Blinds Dealer & Company:Would you like to find a reputable window blinds dealer? Trying to find a good window blind company? Americans today are spending a lot of money remodeling their homes (at record levels) and one of the common finishing touches are window blinds. Putting window blinds in the entire house can be expensive, so you should try to find the best company to do the job for you (correctly that is). A good website that allows you to search for local businesses is yellowpages.com. Their website is free to use (it's basically your phone book on the internet) and will allow you to find window blind companies in your city (tampa bay, las vegas, los angeles, etc.) I think the safest way to select your window blinds is to get a referral. Have you seen window blinds (shutters, rollers, covers, etc.) in a friends house recently that you liked? If you have friends or family that have similar taste to you then ask them where they bought their blinds.
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