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When looking for window coverings for privacy, you don’t have to ignore style.

Perhaps the only people who don’t look for privacy in window treatments are those who live far away from prying eyes—-like on a deserted island. However, for the rest of us, privacy can be a major issue.

When we first moved into our home, our bathroom window looked directly into a heavily wooded area, which stayed that way for many years until the property sold. Now, our bathroom window looks into our neighbor’s treeless backyard. Needless to say, I love my shades. When you have a window, which looks directly into your neighbor’s home, onto a busy sidewalk, street corner, or other busy area you need and want privacy.

However, having your privacy doesn’t mean you have to forsake style. Below is a list of options to consider:

1. Consider window treatments that provide complete opaque coverings such as fabric or roller shades. These generally cover the window completely.
2. Curtains and draperies that close will block off the view of prying eyes.
3. Pleated and non-sheer cellular shades provide full glass coverage and complete privacy. You can even purchase several styles that have the ?top down? feature, so that you can lower the upper part of the shade, permitting in light while blocking the view of those who pass by.
4. Sheer curtains and draperies provide somewhat of privacy during the daytime, however at night they become nearly transparent. If you want sheers, and your privacy
at night too, then consider using shades underneath, which will provide you with privacy at night.
5. All blinds and shutters will provide you with nearly complete privacy. However, if the slates are tilted at a certain angles, it is possible for the outside world to see into your home.
6. Non-sheer fabric cellular shades will provide you with a certain amount of privacy. In addition, they also provide insulation as an added benefit.

So you see, you can have style and privacy too, all you need to do is decide which window treatment is the best choice for you.

Light control is more than keeping glare down or when watching television or working at a desk near a window…

Light control is more than keeping glare down or when watching television or working at a desk near a window, though these maybe important issues for some. Light control has to do with reducing the amount of harmful UV rays from bright sunlight, which will harm fabrics, furnishings, and artwork in your home. Bright full sunlight will quickly fade your upholstery, rugs, discolor you hardwood floors and over time will breakdown some fibers causing them to rot. Window coverings can successfully be used to control light.

When shopping for window coverings to control light, consider these options:

1. Any opaque window treatment can help control light, however, since sunlight will eventually break down many fabrics, it will be helpful to use a non-fabric shade next to the glass. When purchasing custom made draperies consider using special linings, which have been treated to help reduce UV damage.
2. If you need a room, such as a bedroom fully darkened, then consider light-blocking treatments. You can purchase room darkening roller shades, blinds, and shade blinds
as well as draperies.
3. All vertical blinds can be tilted to keep out direct sunlight from your room, while permitting some view and light.
4. Bamboo, matchstick and other natural blinds will filter out light while cutting down on glare. Many styles can also be ordered with an exterior lining for privacy.
5. Non-sheer cellular shades will cut down on light.
6. For rooms with extremely strong sunlight, consider window tinting. This is where a film is attached directly to the window, reducing harmful UV rays and is available
in several degrees of tint.

There are times when the window that you want use blinds on is excessively large.

If you have a window that is wider or longer than standard blinds, then you will have to work with a manufacturer to make custom size blinds. Before you give the
manufacturer your special order, ensure assure that the blinds they manufacture are sturdy, made from the finest material possible to prevent warping.

You will be able to find and get the custom size blinds you need for your home and at a great price through online vendor. Through the Internet, you can compare prices for several companies without leaving the comfort of your home and find the best deal. However, don’t settle for a very low price, ensure that the company uses the finest material in making their blinds.

When your large custom blinds arrive, their installation is critical. You may want to consider using services of a professional installer who guarantees his work.  If you install the blinds, yourself you want to ensure that the bracing is sufficient to hold the blind securely in place without sagging. With proper installation, you’ll enjoy your large custom blind for a long time to come.

Another way to help keep your large custom blinds in shape is to ensure the slats are horizontal before you raise them. Large custom blinds also require more bracing than standard blinds, it doesn’t matter if they are horizontal or vertical. Also, you should be aware that it can be very difficult to raise large custom blinds, therefore, you should do so rarely in order to preserve your blinds.

We have used window coverings for nearly as long as we have had windows, but it wasn’t until 1770 when Venetian blinds were introduced. The exact country or origin is unknown, however it is known that the Venetians imported them to Venice and then to Paris. In the 1800′s, Venetian blinds were depicted in paintings of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

They offer elegance, convenience, and flexibility. They can create several environments in numerous rooms of your home. To give your bathroom an exciting look consider using bright colored blinds, which would provide a point of interest
and also privacy. For your family room, you may consider using rich wooden window blinds. The warm wood will give your room a soft, cozy, and welcoming appeal.

They can be used in formal dinning or living rooms, any room in your home can benefit from window blinds. In the bedrooms, they’re great for providing privacy. Window blinds can change the look in any room, creating and enhancing the atmosphere as you choose.