Bathrooms: Humid atmospheres in bath and shower rooms need to be taken into consideration when choosing which blind material to use. PVC and aluminium blinds are the most practical to use in this type of environment. These materials are less susceptible to warping and distorting over time.

PVC blinds are the least expensive however, the colour range is not as vast as the hundreds available in the aluminium ranges. PVC blinds are not typically available with different paint effects, highly glossed finishes or brushed finishes. There is a limited choice of style available. Classical colours of white, cream or black are the most popular PVC blind colours.

Aluminium blinds on the other hand are widely available in an assortment of colour palettes, tones, hues and finishes and are ideal for bathroom use. Traditional colours, pearlescent finishes, metal colours of silvers, greys, burnished bronze and gold are widely available. Some of the latest designs in aluminium blinds include vibrant stripes, perforated patterns and print effects. If the bath or shower room design includes natural wood, a wood effect aluminium blinds are extremely realistic and also available in colours of different woods and grain effects.

Lounges: A lounge or living space can look stunning with any style of Venetian blind made from any material. Natural wood provides a warmth to the room. The natural variations in the wood's colour and grains means that each blind would be slightly different. These natural differences can add some beautiful visual effects to the blind. The manufactures do try to keep the colour and grains a close a match as possible but cannot guarantee complete uniformity within each slat. It is this uniqueness which appeals to many people. Wooden blinds have special coatings applied to them to help prevent colour fading. Naturally faded blinds are ideal for using in ‘shabby chic' interior design styles.

Dining rooms: Dining rooms which have real wood tables, chairs and sideboards look striking when a wooden Venetian blind in the same natural wood is used. Mahogany blinds compliment a highly polished mahogany dining suite. Deep richly coloured walls in reds or greens can bring out the natural colours of the wood and create an elegant appearance.

The wide range of colours and finishes available in aluminium Venetian blinds ensure there is a colour to coordinate or compliment any lounge interior design style effectively. Faux leather blinds offer a modern alternative for contemporary lounges and living spaces. These are available in black or dark chocolate and come complete Farmhouse style dining areas look striking with classical pine blinds to coordinate with a chunky pine table and side. Salvage yards are great for finding pine dining furniture, matt finished pine blinds blend well with these worn pieces. Fitting the blind into the window recess and using checked fabric curtains is a typical window treatment for a farmhouse style dining area.