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As dressing styles change in accordance to what is in vogue, so does the change in the looks of exteriors as well as interiors of a home or any construction for that matter. To give a modern look to your interior you could use window blinds that suits your style and reflects your personal choice. Different kinds of blinds are available today, which includes blinds made of • Wood • Woven shades • Vertical blinds • Solar shades etc. The appeal of a home is what can be observed from the outside of it. The owner of a home can decide what to present and hide from an on looking stranger. The best choice here would be the use of blinds. Honeycomb style shades are popular today because of its advantages such as: • Natural insulating property • Insulation property imparted by its hexagonal shape. • Light weight. • It is temperature regulating. • These are economical and at the same time, have an attractive look. Wooden blinds and blinds having metallic shades are on the move these days. Rich paint can create an illusion i.e., blinds made by low cost material can be polished and painted to look like wood. This is a cost effective way to use blinds and the look is also not compromised on. Wooden blinds that are horizontal provide good light control. A little slant provides privacy too. Shades that are naturally woven and made of substances like bamboo and reeds increase the aesthetic appeal of the interiors. This also reduces glare and provides protection from UV rays. Some other types of blinds are leveler, mini vinyl blinds etc which are available in various colors and textures. Shades are easy to handle. There are two types of Blinds and Shades , versions with cords and cordless one's. There is a handle provided at the bottom with the help of which one can adjust the shade. Some shades have features like top down and bottom up. In roman and cellular shades, one can just drop down the shade by using a handle given at the top of the shade. These are easy to handle and provide a classy look to one's interior. There are shades like the roller shade and sunscreen shades which can be handled in a cordless manner. These work using a spring loaded function. These are of superior quality, convenient to handle and long lasting. Blinds have cords on the left side which helps in tilting the blind. This cord would be a multipurpose one as we can use this cord for lifting as well as bringing down the blind. Solar shades are special kind of shades that can block the sun and heat .This helps in reducing the use of air conditioning, thereby reducing your electricity bill. Furniture would not fade as it remains protected from the sun's glare .Natural shades are the ones with a special appeal that it would suit well with any kind of decor. Bamboo shades are popular as they are renewable and can be grown economically. Its fibers are durable and assure that it can be considered for long term use. Faux blinds or blinds made from artificial materials are used where budget is a major concern. It provides the look of natural wood, so it is a choice favored by many people. Faux blinds can be made of cent percent PVC. This would be heavier when compared to a natural wooden blind. It can also be manufactured using a wood and PVC blend. Here color is given by a baking process. It would be nearly fifteen percent lighter as compared to the pure PVC variant of faux wood blinds.
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