Faux is a good brand for wooden blinds. So is Hunter Douglas.
Window blinds usually come in pastel colors, but are available in nearly every imaginable color.
The most popular style continues to be the wide plantation type blinds usually in a white color. One of the newest trends is the windows that come with blinds installed between glass panes which is no maintenance for the blinds but they are expensive.
Velux window blinds come in over 35 different colors. If you want blue you get blue. You can also customize your blinds by putting in a special order.
This is a matter of personal preference,blinds should be long enough to cover the entire window.
All window blinds come with a lifetime warranty, typically. They will wear well and shouldn't need to be replaced.
It's much more expensive to have custom blinds made. However since windows come in a limited number of sizes you don't have to worry much about finding them to fit the size of the windows.
I valance is used on your window as a covering. They come in various syles and colours. They are a different alternatinve for window treatments to decorate your blinds.
Window shades and blinds come in all shapes and sizes. Some of them are horizontal in the how they close, and some are vertical. Vertical blinds are optimal in large rooms where the sun enters the room during the day. This allows the room to be heated naturally instead of keeping the lights on. Horizontal blinds are used more in bedrooms and some bathrooms if there is a window big enough to put blinds on.
Window blinds are beautiful design elements that are appropriate for every room of the house. They come in many kinds of material, compliment drapes, or can stand alone to lovely effect. Blinds made for the outside of a house as well, to use as privacy or sun shades. Prices for window blinds vary widely. Depending on the kind of blind desired, they can be custom built and made of beautiful fabrics or choice woods. These can be expensive, but well worth it when good looks and longevity are factored into the price. The less expensive blinds can be bought nearly everywhere. The cheapest are usually fabricated of plastic slats which can come in nearly every color and are quite long wearing. These kind of blinds are good in hard-wearing areas, such as a utility room window, or a child’s room. It is an important safety measure,for every room where they are used, to always place the blind’s draw strings above the child’s reach, to prevent serious accidents. Blinds made from bamboo have long been a favorite. usually there are color variegations from yellow to dark brown which look particularly attractive with curtains on the inside, and as blinds on a porch or patio. One of the most popular window treatments today are bamboo shades with sheer leopard print curtains. Window blinds can also function as climate control within the house, and saves money on heating and cooling bills. Open the blinds bottom edge open, and the blinds act as a sun shade. The windows can be open to let in cool morning air, and then closed as the warm day progresses. After the sun goes down, opening the blinds top edge open allows cool air through the window, but acts as a privacy screen so those outside can’t see in. In the wintertime, closed shades prevent warm air escaping the room, and the cold air seeping in. Window Blinds have deservedly become a very popular and practical choice for both sophisticated and casual home designs in hot and cold climates. People can spend decorating money on them confidently, knowing that window blinds will be fashionable for a long time to come.
Levelor makes many different models of blinds, and all of them have slightly different installation instructions. However, in a very general explanation, the most common method is to measure your window from jamb to jamb, buy or have the blinds cut to the size you need, screw in the mounting brackets that come with the blinds on either side of your window, and then snap the blind assembly into place.
Window blinds usually come in pastel colors, but are available in nearly every imaginable color.
"There are many companies that provide custom window treatments and coverings. These include 3dayblinds, blindsgalore, blinds, and blindschalet. These companies can also be found in the yellow pages."