Window treatments can serve different purposes and fill different functional needs in your home. To those who are not well versed in home design, it may seem very easy to determine what window treatment that you need. If you want to block out light or add privacy, what else is there besides a window blind or shade? There is another option that will give you aesthetic beauty and great style for your windows and your home.
Dressing your windows helps to give them a complete look and feel. This also helps to enhance the rest of your room's d'cor, so that you get the most from your decorating and style. You can use some of the same decorative elements with window shutters that you can use with curtains, including valances to make the most of your window's style.
Interior shutters can give you both aesthetics and function. They can help to block out light and give you privacy, while looking great on your windows. This can give you the best of both worlds, so that you make the most of your windows and your room's style and d'cor.
Exterior shutters have a much different purpose than those that are used inside the home. Exterior shutters were once used to protect the home, while interior shutters are more decorative.
Shutter Installation
Most homeowners will find that they can install shutters on their own pretty easily. This is a DIY project that most any homeowner can do with very little effort and with only basic tools. This can save you money by installing them yourself.
If your interior shutters are going to be installed inside the window, you will want to be sure that you attach them to the 2x4 studs to keep them secure. Hanging them outside of the window frame will entail drywall anchor or very carefully attach them to a stud. The hinges are normally screwed into the wall and then the shutter simply clips into the grooves of the hinges.
Interior Shutters Care
Before you install the shutters, you may want to prime and paint them. This makes it much easier to install them without having to worry about getting paint on your home. To keep the shutters clean, you can use a soft rag or duster to remove the dirt and grime. A good cleaning with soap and water can keep them looking beautiful for many years to come.
Adding interior shutters can add just the right touch of style and class to your home. They will give your room and windows a new look and feel that will give you years of enjoyment and satisfaction. Adding them to your home can give you the same look and feel of window coverings with much more style and class.
Wooden venetian blinds are probably the most popular and practical kind of wood blind available at the moment. They consist of a number of horizontal slats (or louvers) that are connected together using a ladder tape which allows the slats to be rotated through about 170 degrees, giving great control over the amount of light entering the room. This control over the slats is not only a good way of filtering the sunlight but means you can have as much or as little privacy at the window as you require. They can also be raised or lowered as desired using the lift cord.
They are generally made from basswood which is an ideal wood for manufacturing blinds as it is a lightweight yet durable wood. It also lends itself very well to being stained in a number of attractive colours due to its natural grainy texture.
These blinds are available in a wide range of colours and sizes. The most common slat widths are 1" (25mm), 1.5" (35mm) and 2" (50mm). Some of the more popular colours include pine, beech, tawny, honey, chestnut, auburn, hazel and white.
When deciding on which size of slat to choose, the obvious thing to bear in mind is that a blind with 1" wide slats will have twice as many slats as a blind with 2" slats, and it's purely a matter of opinion as to which looks better.
The fitting of these blinds is a fairly easy job, particularly for someone with DIY experience. They should come with all the necessary instructions,mountings and matching valance. The tools you will need are a drill, a pencil, a screwdriver, a saw to cut the valance to size and a spirit level.
Cleaning the blinds is again an easy process. The best thing to do is dust them on a regular basis, and then once every couple of weeks give them a wipe over with a damp cloth.
In conclusion wooden venetian blinds are a great way to enhance the d'cor of any room and will give an elegant, luxurious look and feel to your home for many years to come.
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