Thursday, November 27, 2008

The Advantages of Choosing Wooden Venetian Blinds

By James Anthony

There are plenty of different types of window dressings one can use these days to create varied atmospheres within a home. One style of window covering that is proving very popular these days is wooden venetian blinds. Not only can they stop sunlight from getting into a room, but if you want to you can open them up so that light can access and help to warm a room up.

There are many reasons why people prefer to get their interior designers to install wooden venetian blinds rather than other sorts of window coverings and below we take a look at what these are.

1. Blinds made from wood are able to create an atmosphere which is much more warm and inviting than some other types of window dressings. But you need to make sure that you care for the correctly if you want them to last and below we explain how to do this.

2. If you would like to you can match the wood trim and furniture in your home to the blinds that you have chosen to have installed. This again will help to create a more uniformed look to each room where they have been installed.

3. Although readymade wooden Venetian blinds are great if you have windows of an unusual size then you may well have to spend more on getting some custom made blinds instead. Although they cost more, they are far more functional and you will have wider array of styles and designs to select from. Plus with custom made blinds you will able to find a color that is the same or as similar to the color of the other items made from wood you have in your home.

Above we have provided you with some reasons why people are choosing to get wooden Venetian blinds rather than curtains or other types of window covers. However, after having them installed it is important that you care for them properly if you want them to remain looking good.

First off you should make sure that the blinds are cleaned regular to prevent any dust or dirt building up on them. You can do this very easily using either a soft brush or a soft duster, both of which must be clean. The other way of cleaning wooden Venetian blinds is by putting the brush attachment on to your vacuum cleaner.

You can use water to help clean these types of blinds, but you should never fully immerse them in water. If you do this will affect the sealant that they are coated with to protect them to deteriorate and will eventually cause the slats in your wooden Venetian blinds to warp. The best way to remove stubborn marks on these kinds of blinds is to wipe them over with a damp not water logged cloth and a small amount of detergent.

If you want a window covering that will not only allow light in but provide good levels of privacy from the outside world. Isn't it about time you considered having some wooden Venetian blinds installed. - 15252

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