by Paul De Vizard
When deciding to re-decorate your entire home, or just one room, one of the most important things to think about is the covering for the windows. The right covering can portray the overall look that you want for one window or several. Many people who are changing the appearance of a room, or the entire home, have found that vertical window blinds are an excellent selection.
Standing on the snow-covered plain ... I cut my way first through a foot of snow, and then a foot of ice, and open a window under my feet, where, kneeling to drink, I look down into the quiet parlor of the fishes, pervaded by a softened light as through a window of ground glass, with its bright sanded floor the same as in summer; there a perennial waveless serenity reigns as in the amber twilight sky, corresponding to the cool and even temperament of the inhabitants. Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
This type of blind is very easy to clean which means you will not have to worry about taking them down and putting them back up on a regular basis, as often happens with other types of window coverings. In addition, they will not sag or fade but retain their original appearance at all times. There are a number of different types available which offers a chance to let your imagination picture the overall effect, of the area being done, and make an excellent selection.
Since they come in a vast array of sizes, it is possible to have them on every window which will compliment the surroundings. Whether in slats, vanes, large or small, they are very simple to open and close. This allows you to let in as much sunshine as desired during the day and close them at night for privacy.
Life is beautiful. He who reads that
As in the window of some distant, speeding train
Knows what he wants, and what will befall.
—John Ashbery (b. 1927)
These blinds have a number of different ways to open and close, which is convenient if the window is in an unusual location. They can be drawn left or right or can be drawn and opened in the center. This is called a split draw. Having all the windows in the room with these blinds reflects your unique taste and ability to show coordinating skills.
It is possible for you to find virtually any type of blind to match your decor on the market today. Designers have outdone themselves with the various colors and prints and fabrics. These blinds can have narrow or wide slats, or vanes, and are excellent for carrying out any decorating plan, giving a professional and all over finished look. This is especially true when you select wood vertical window shades. Learn more about the many advantages of wood vertical window blinds now in our complete guide to fab Fabric Vertical Blind options.