How blinds can transform a room
- Amber Savill
- Consultant
In short
Blinds are not just light-cancelling and warmth-keeping necessities, they are decor in their own right and can transform a room without a costly makeover. Embrace natural or transformed woods (warm grain, light wood, white-coated or grey for a modern look); play with colour (soothing neutrals or bold greens, blues, reds); and use pattern (florals, stripes, geometrics, even printed art) as an eye-popping feature. Custom-made blinds take a little time and investment but guarantee the look, fit and function.
Light-cancelling and warmth-keeping, blinds need not be a mere necessity, they are also decor delights, blank canvases with the power to transform your space. Think big, think bold, and a new set of blinds could change the look of your room without a costly makeover. Here is some inspiration.
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Embrace natural and faux woods
Wood is a versatile material and a common choice for window blinds. It works in a contemporary setting yet is also perfect for those wanting a little natural beauty. Venetian blinds in warm, rich wood grain or calming light-coloured wood give a traditional twist to a contemporary space and a fresh, elegant look in more conventional rooms. Alternatively, go ultra-modern with transformed wood: white-coated wood or a stellar grey are strikingly clean colours that make a statement of every window.
Embracing colours
Bright and bold, or pale and soothing, whatever your preference there is a blind for you. Choose coloured Venetians for a layered look, or a solidly coloured roman blind that pops. For calm, there is natural white, cream or grey; for a deep, elegant feel, emerald greens, vibrant blues or deep violet hues; and to really stand out, a vibrant red, popping orange or glowing yellow for that point of difference.
Embracing patterns
Patterned blinds in a house of otherwise solid colours or plain cream-white walls can be the perfect eye-popping addition. Choose from elegant patterned styles or something more modern and funky, think pretty florals, bold stripes, funky geometrics, or even an image of your favourite artwork printed onto a roman blind.
Custom-made to achieve your dream theme
Custom-made blinds are not a quick fix, nor always the cheapest option, but like most good things they take a little time and investment. The payoff is feature blinds that look great, fit well and work exactly as they should. From consultation to installation, once your deposit is paid you are typically looking at around three to four weeks, no time at all to get the room you want and the blinds you deserve.
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Choosing the right blinds for your home
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Frequently asked questions
Can blinds really change the look of a room?
Absolutely. Beyond cancelling light and keeping warmth in, blinds are decor delights, blank canvases with the power to transform a space. Think big and bold and a fresh set of blinds can change a room's whole look without resorting to a costly makeover.
How do wood blinds change a space?
Wood is versatile. Venetian blinds in warm, rich wood grain or calming light-coloured wood bring natural beauty and a traditional twist to a contemporary room. For an ultra-modern look, transformed wood in white-coated or stellar grey finishes makes a clean, striking statement of every window.
How can I use colour and pattern in blinds?
Coloured Venetians create a layered look and a solid-coloured roman blind really pops; soothing whites, creams and greys calm a room, while emerald greens, vibrant blues or deep violets feel elegant, and reds, oranges or yellows stand out. Patterned blinds, florals, stripes, geometrics or even printed art, are an eye-popping addition in a home of otherwise solid colours or plain walls.
Are custom-made blinds worth it?
Custom-made blinds are not the quickest or cheapest option, but they ensure your feature blinds look great, fit well and work exactly as they should. From consultation to installation you are typically looking at around three to four weeks once your deposit is paid.
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