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Size – Bamboo Window Shades Tip 2

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

DSC_3937smallLocating the right size blinds won’t be a big deal as blind manufacturers make a wide variety of sizes, but measuring properly for the shades is a completely different story.

TIP 1: When measuring the height of the window and comparing it to available sizes, going one size up is always a good idea.  The reason is if you measured a little off and got the exact length, it might be a bit short which defeats the purpose, but shades that are a little to long hide nicely stacked at the bottom.  This leads us to tip number 2.

TIP 2: The same rules apply for measuring the width of the window for the window shades.  If you measure just the width from edge to edge of the glass and don’t include any of the actual window trim you will end up with blinds that are to narrow and not wide enough.  A good rule of thumb is to include the width of the glass and window trim in the overall width measurement.  It will still fit nicely between the window casings.

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Top Down Bottom Up Blinds

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

Introduction

Top down bottom up blinds are a unique type of blind that can be opened or closed from both the top and bottom of the blind, hence where the name comes from.  The number one advantage of this type of blind is its ability to let a large amount of light in while maintaining the privacy that a lot of people like for rooms such as a bathroom or bedroom.

Material

Popular materials for top down bottom up blinds include lace, various fabrics and even woven bamboo.  If you can find top down bottom up blinds made from woven bamboo they are a great choice.  Not only are they very green for the environment, but they also create a great conversation piece.

Sizes

Top down bottom up blinds come in a very large array of sizes.  The wide choice of sizes makes these blinds a great choice for almost any room.  They come as small as 12 inches x 12 inches all the way up to 144 iches x 144 inches.  Below are a few common sizes.

Cost

Cost ranges greatly for these type of blinds.  Quality and size are the two biggest factors in the cost of these blinds.  Below is a list of the highest and lowest price I could find for top down bottom up blinds.

  • Low Price: $14.99
  • High Price:  $545.00

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Outdoor Roll Up Blinds

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

Outdoor roll up blinds works great on patios, decks, or sun rooms.  They do a great job of blocking the strong sunlight which is great when you are trying to keep the sun room or patio cool in the afternoon.  Outdoor roll up blinds can help reduce energy costs in this way.  They are perfect for keeping the area cool and in turn helping the air conditioning run less in the summer.

In the cooler Fall and Winter months you can simply roll them up to let as much sun in as possible to help warm a room to keep heating costs down.

They come in many sizes to fit a wide variety of windows.  Sizes range from 23 inches all the way up to over 60 inches.

The ability to roll them up and have a bright open view or lowering them and completely blocking the sun is one of the best advantages of outdoor roll up blinds.

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Bamboo Window Shades – Advantages

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

Bamboo window shades have a ton of advantages, from being extremely environmentally friendly, helping keep light out of the windows, and being very trendy.

  1. Environmentally Friendly – Bamboo is a renewable resource
  2. Trendy – Bamboo window blinds are very popular and are great for decorating any room in your home
  3. Easy to Install – Most come with instructions and require only basic hand tools to install
  4. Versatile – They aren’t just for inside the home.  Outdoor bamboo shades are a great way to decorate the patio, deck, or backyard area
  5. Choices – They come in many different styles including; bamboo roller shades, bamboo roman shades,  and even cordless and woven styles making it easy to incorporate them into any window design

These are just a few of the advantages of bamboo window shades.

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