If you've been considering buying window coverings, our team has put together a list of 5 questions to ask to get you started...
When it comes to buying window coverings, it's important to know exactly what you're buying. While many homeowners use the term "blinds" interchangeably, when you're considering a purchase, it's helpful to get the wording correct.
Window Blinds are vertical slats that can be tilted to bring in light or close it out. The same goes for privacy. Often made of wood, composite materials, metal or vinyl, window blinds are a widely used type of window treatment.
Window Shades are typically made of fabrics or materials that either roll or fold–bringing in light or blocking light. Custom shades can have various features to improve the atmosphere of your home.
Plantation Shutters are framed in the window, with horizontal louvers that can adjust for lighting and privacy needs. Shutters are often made of wood, composite materials or vinyl.
Custom Drapery describes curtains–often customized with luxury fabrics to create the ideal environment and design of the room. While curtains can be found at most home retailers, custom drapery can fit the exact height, fabric needs and designer styling. Many homeowners look for drapery when they want stunning design, thermal protection and room darkening.
Vertical Blinds and Shades is a category similar to the main types of window treatments, but they run vertically down the windows or doors, often adjusting sideways to match the movement of sliding doors.
Have you seen the latest innovations in window treatments? We all love room darkening and the ability to keep out the heat. But, today's most popular features deliver those favorites and much, much more.
Automated Blinds allow your window coverings to adjust in various ways, from the tap on a remote or phone, to a simple voice command to your smart home device. This includes Smart Blinds, Shades, Shutters and Drapery.
Dual Shades creates the widest range of light control at the window. It's been named "Duolite," and the basic concept is that it adds a secondary shade to the window, so you can go from view-through light filtering to blackout shades with a simple adjustment.
Energy Efficient Choices are available with numerous collections. When buying window coverings, it's important to consider features like this in the long run, since the energy savings will benefit your family with comfort and energy bills.
Specialty Windows are customized with window treatments that can cover Skylight Windows, Custom Shapes and French Doors.
Once upon a time, it might have only been the old fashioned "roller shades" that rolled. But today? Rolling window shades are one of the most popular–and beautifully designed–types of window treatments on the market. The roller shades we offer come in a wide selection of contemporary fabrics. From there, we have additional collections of window shades that have multiple settings and fabrics that fold. But, when you want them up and out of the way? They roll up and disappear.
This is a frequently asked question, and when you're buying window coverings, it's definitely a feature to explore. Automation is available for blinds, shades, shutters and drapes. What started out more pricey years ago has become more affordable as the technology is standardized and part of everyday life. If you're interested in window treatment automation, please ask. We have a number of ways to add automation to your window coverings that will fit your budget.
We believe there is. Each and every home is going to need different things. Not only that, but the rooms in your home can vary based on layout, functional purpose and window location. That's where it's helpful to have a window covering specialist available to listen to your challenges and recommend products and features. While your South-facing windows might get too much light and heat, your North-facing windows could need privacy without blocking all the light. When it comes down to it, lighting and temperature are both important parts of creating comfort in each room of your home. It's easy to get overwhelmed with the choices available, so when buying window coverings, it's nice to have a professional to guide you.
Visit our Seeview Blinds and Shutters showroom in Bedford to see everything up close and in-person. Chat with our helpful staff, and then schedule your FREE in-home consultation to get started with a window covering designer.
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Gotcha Covered Seeview Blinds and Shutters is dedicated to helping you with all of your window treatment needs. If you need blinds, shutters, shades, sheers, drapes, curtains, and more, Gotcha Covered Seeview Blinds and Shutters has the expert help you need. We have a showroom conveniently located in Bedford and proudly serve the entire Halifax region and surrounding areas.