If you prefer to let in more natural light, it's best to opt for blinds with bigger vanes or slat width. When open or tilted, blinds with big slats allow more light to enter a room. In contrast, smaller slats have less space between the slats so there's less room for the sun to shine through.
Down (Rounded Side Facing In)
In terms of practicality, it also allows more sunlight to stream in, as blinds turned in the down position have larger gaps.
Pick smaller slats for medium or small windows such a ½ to 1” wide slats. It is important that the blinds not overwhelm the space. Larger slats like 2 or 2 1/2” slats are better for larger windows. The next consideration will be the amount of light you want in your room when the blinds are closed.
Blinds Too Big? Trim Them To Fit. Many blinds are constructed without internal mechanisms or ladder cords in the outer few inches of the blind. This allows window coverings that are too large for the window to be trimmed to fit new measurements.
If you prefer to let in more natural light, it's best to opt for blinds with bigger vanes or slat width. When open or tilted, blinds with big slats allow more light to enter a room. In contrast, smaller slats have less space between the slats so there's less room for the sun to shine through.
Yes, if you choose the right type of blinds and hang them in a way designed to achieve the appearance of more space and less clutter.
The most common slat size (slat = the individual blind piece) is 2 inches - which fits the majority of windows. But if you have a small window, you will want to go with the smaller slat options so the blinds don't seen disproportionate to the frame.
We recommend going at least 2" wider than the opening on either side, so 4" total. For the height, go about 3 inches above the window trim (to allow for the mounting brackets) and measure from that point down to the window sill.
Measure both the width of the window and the height of the window. Consider adding an extra 3 inches to the width and height for optimum light control and privacy. Extending the blinds outside the window will also provide the space needed for the mounts and help the window appear larger than it actually is.
Blinds can be lighter or darker than your walls, but there are a few things to keep in mind before choosing a color. To ensure that everything blends well together, the blinds and walls should be at least one shade lighter or darker than each other, but most importantly, they should also be a similar tone.
Pleated, roller and vertical blinds can be supplied in a very open voile type fabric, which keeps the room light. In general, the more sheer the fabric, the more you can maximise any opportunities to let natural light into a room.
The simpler the style, the brighter a room will look, so opting for venetian, roller blind styles or traditional shutters is the perfect way to brighten up your darker rooms.
Dimout roller blinds are a thinner type of material that will help to filter out the sunlight, whilst still allowing enough in that you can see what you're doing. These blinds are great for living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms etc.
Yes, for your blinds to work to greatest effect and to achieve the right visual finish, window blinds should rest on the windowsill. The only exception to this is vertical blinds which require a small amount of clearance to prevent the louvres from dragging on the windowsill when operated.
Add an overlap of 3” on each side of the window (6” total) to allow for more privacy and light blockage. Please note: Factory Deductions: Inside mounted products have a light gap between 1/8” and 1/4” on either side of the window – this gap is required in order for the product to operate properly.
A: The actual width of the 35" blinds are 34.5" (half inch narrower) to comfortably fit inside a 35" opening. So if your frame is exactly 34.5 inches, I would go with the 35" blinds. But first check that the width is the same through the whole length of the frame.
Top choice for extra wide windows
If you have a window that goes all the way up to the ceiling or patio doors, vertical blinds are likely to be a perfect option. They can be ordered to fit neatly within the window recess opening and can be pulled to the side without taking up too much space.
Generally, we (and most folk) would agree that smaller, narrower slats like the 25mm's look best in small windows, medium slats in the 35mm realm look best in medium-sized windows, and 50mm slats look best in larger windows.
If you want more privacy, then choose venetian blinds or honeycomb shades. Venetian blinds let you control how much light comes into your room. You can rotate the slats to open or close off the light. Honeycomb shades have panels that you can tilt to control how much light comes in.
To make a room feel larger, factor in blinds in minimalistic styles and with plainer designs rather than those with a lot going on, and a sheen or gloss finish rather than a matte or textured finish.
Opt for light colors when choosing your blinds or shades.
Light colors, on the other hand, are perfect for making the most of your room's square footage. In fact, for the best results, consider choosing shades with white or off-white fabric to maximize this effect.
With faux wooden blinds, the maximum we can go to is 260cm wide. We can't make them any wider due to the weight and stress on the mechanisms and brackets. A 260cm wide blind does weigh a fair bit (we don't have the exact calculation to hand) but it's more than a regular person can comfortably lift.