If your windows are standard sizes, then it makes sense to buy already ready-made curtains. These curtains are available in different patterns, colours, designs and materials. They are less expensive than custom-made ones. When choosing, get the curtains that make your rooms look more beautiful and elegant. Make sure the color and design blend well with the wallpaper, flooring, and other features of your space.
Blinds are classified as follows:
* Roller blinds are made of reinforced fabric that works with a spring mechanism. Some come in straight ends and other styles. There are patterns that you can cut width to size. There is also a blackout roller blind if you want to block daylight from entering your room. If desired, they can be placed behind the curtains. So if you are a light sleeper, you can opt for this type of roller blind which is very easy to install.
* Roman blinds or fabric blinds are usually made of silk, cotton, faux faux leather, suede, linen or hemp fabrics. It can be raised and lowered by means of a rope mechanism attached to the slats or rods at the back of the curtain. The fabric forms into a neat pleated effect when lifted. Roman blinds are printed in flat, herringbone, balloon and relief roman blinds.
The most common type is the classic flat roman blind which folds flat when opened. Its appearance is hot, stretchy and pleasing to the eye. If you want an artistic and elegant look, then the herringbone type of Roman blinds can be for you. Its edges tend outward when it is open.
Cozy roman blind offers a sporty, casual look. Its folds are slightly rounded and the fabrics are made of lightweight materials. Finally there is a Roman curtain balloon ready. These curtains are also made of lightweight materials such as herringbone curtains. They are called balloon blinds because they look very airy.
* Venetian blinds are the blinds most people are familiar with. It can have metal, wooden or plastic horizontal slats of different widths. It’s so versatile you can do whatever you want to put it on or pull it down to control the light entering the room. Venetian blinds are also classified into ready-made wood venetian blinds that are made from many types of wood. If you want an exotic or tropical look, venetian blinds made of driftwood, bamboo, oak, etc. can work for you especially if your floors are also wooden. This blind is more expensive than others. There are also lightweight aluminum venetian blinds in different colors and PVC venetian blinds that are becoming popular. A final option is venetian mini blinds that come in narrower slats and a more casual look.
* Vertical blinds – These blinds have vertical panels made of metal, wood, vinyl, or fabric. It is very effective in blocking or letting in enough sunlight. Types of vertical blinds are permanently pleated paper blinds. They are elegant and modern with curtains and their prices are low. Another type is all-bamboo or bamboo vertical blinds if you want to see through the muffled light. They come rolled or pleated. Cane blinds have an exotic, Mediterranean appeal.
If you want low-priced curtains that are easy to install and maintain, are durable, beautiful, stylish, modern, and practical, choose from the wide range of ready-made curtain options and styles detailed above. It is a wise and realistic decision