Window Blinds from SelectBlinds.com are made to last a very long time. In fact, our window blinds come with a lifetime warranty. But wear and tear is not the only reason to replace your window blinds. If you are thinking about a new look for any room in your home, new wood blinds, faux wood blinds, mini blinds, or vertical blinds, can be one of the easiest and cost effective ways to do a home makeover.
Window blinds as a choice for your window coverings, as compared to window shades, depends on a few key factors. The term “window blinds" generally refers to horizontal or vertical blinds that are made of wood, faux wood, aluminum, or vinyl slats, versus window shades, which are normally made of a fabric, or other material that can be woven into a roller or foldable window covering. Energy efficiency and insulation are additional factors to consider when deciding if window blinds are the right choice for your window coverings. Window shades will generally provide better insulation than window blinds. Beyond these factors, it really is just a personal preference on the look and feel that you want for your window coverings.
Window blinds can be customized in a variety of ways. Wood blinds and faux wood blinds can be accessorized with decorative cloth tapes. The cloth tapes make a nice fashion statement, and also serve to soften the look of the solid material that makes up the slats of both wood window blinds and faux wood blinds. The SelectBlinds 2" Premium Aluminum Mini Blinds also have the option of adding decorative cloth tape. Vertical blinds, a natural choice for sliding glass doors, have the option of stacking the slats when opened, right side, left side, center, or opposite, depending on the way your door lines up. Window blinds from SelectBlinds.com, a perfect fit, always!