Suzette looked around at the home she and David had bought that winter. She noticed the glare of the spring sun against the windowpanes of the living room. It seemed like a blinding light, even from the distance of the kitchen and hallway entrance.
“I think we should start looking for some better shades for those windows honey. The sunlight blazes through the living room.”
David looked up from where he was reading the newspaper at the kitchen table. “Yes, I guess you’re right. It’ll just get hotter and be worse once summer comes around.”
When choosing proper coverings for your windows, everyone yearns for something that will serve the purpose of their desired room, while being able to fit within their available budget.
Blinds are a terrific alternative to curtains/drapes, which can look heavy and, in order to block out glare, usually want closing most of the time.
Therefore, here are my top blind styles to ward off the harsh summer sun.
Shade Blinds:
When choosing blind styles, shade blinds can be a wonderful choice for a room with a large, expansive window.
Those such as the new Veri shades are perfect. They have all the appeal of curtains while giving you the option to adjust for varying levels of light, with the aid of a wand.
This can also be good in a shade blind, giving you access to set your own level of privacy as well.
Plantation Shutters:
Another style to go with is plantation shutters. These are overwhelmingly popular, as they help to let in the right amount of air, light and privacy with their louvre motion.
These are an excellent style for a bedroom, with the ability to provide a swing motion with the shutters, allowing for a nice summer breeze when the possibility arises.
Venetian Blinds:
This style of blind is among the most popular of any blind on the market.
According to Impact Interiors UK, they are among the best at controlling heat in a room and can come in different materials, as well as various slat sizes.
A recommendation for particularly hot areas is that aluminium is the wiser option, as “wood could warp with excessive heat.”
Roller Blinds:
When choosing blinds for your windows, roller blinds are an excellent choice for the warmer months. They provide a means of privacy while blocking out extreme heat from the harsh summer sun.
These days, roller blinds are also easily effective by being able to be motor operated, which, by being cordless, helps the safety of children and pets.
Wynstan Blinds tells how many roller blinds “can fit to exact window measurements.”
This helps to shut out the heat and light from the given room, as well as deflect the heat, helping to keep the room cooler.
Block out Blinds:
As the name suggests, this style of blind is perfect for privacy and for shutting out the summer heat.
This, as a result, helps to also reduce glare and they are an ideal choice for those areas in the home where quiet is required, such as an entertainment room or bedroom, as they are highly suitable for noise reduction.
Now, when you are deciding on the best blinds for you this summer, I hope you will feel more informed on how to pick out the most appropriate style to protect your windows and your home.
By choosing the most suitable style, each area of your place will remain comfortable in the heat and I hope it looks awesome! Happy decorating.