A hallmark of growing up is developing your taste and appreciating the finer things in life. For example: when you were a college student or a young bachelor, you probably didn’t think twice about what sort of blinds were on your windows. You might not even have cleaned or dusted your blinds; maybe you didn’t even have blinds and sun just poured unfiltered through your windows. As you start getting older and think about settling down, you want to live a nice environment, appreciate your surroundings and attract a suitable mate. First, you get some nice furniture and learn how to cook, develop a taste for fine wines and homemade pasta, then you start thinking about interior design and window treatments. The next thing you know – boom – you find yourself reading a blog about how to create a desirable vibe with window treatments.
If this is, in fact, your objective, then you’ve come to the right place. Affordable Blinds offers design advice and our experts come to your home and consult with you to determine what is going to best complement the space and meet your needs. If your home is a modern, minimalist space then we can work with that – likely we’d recommend elegant aluminum blinds with thin slats. Alternately, if you have a woodsy cottage-like house – a type of house that’s common in the Beaches neighbourhood of Toronto – then you’ll probably want something warm like cellular Honeycomb shades to filter the warmth of the sun’s light into your home. These blanket-statement recommendations, however, might not capture the specific mood that you’re trying to create. You may have a very particular vision in mind and talking through these ideas with a specialist is always the best way to help them come to life.
For the remainder of this post, we’ll explore a couple of basic ideas that may point you in the right direction. You can also browse our site in order to check out our huge selection of Hunter Douglas shades and start making a plan to transform your space into a sophisticated pad!
Cellular Warmth
As we mentioned above, cellular shades are often the best way to shield yourself from harsh UV rays and prying eyes, while simultaneously creating a sense of warmth and friendliness. An added benefit is that honeycomb fabric traps air in tiny pockets, creating an extra layer of insulation and saving you money on your utility bill! These shades are available in a wide variety of pleat sizes, fabrics, colours, opacities, and textures and can fit traditional windows, skylights, bay windows, sliding doors, etc., etc.
All Roads Lead To Rome
When it comes to stylish, casual shades, we believe that all roads lead to Rome – Roman shades, that is. Hunter Douglas’ “Vignette” style Roman shades are uncluttered and unfussy, composed of textiles with intermittent folds that create a relaxed atmosphere. Vignette shades are a customer favourite for living rooms and especially for vacation houses. If you’re looking for a more formal, professional energy, check out part one of this two-part post on nailing the vibe. If you’re looking to split the difference, check out pleated shades with top-down/ bottom-up flexibility for a classy but laid back-vibe.