SELECTING THE PERFECT WINDOW COVERING FOR YOU

 

It can be both exciting and daunting to look at a blank slate. That might be your experience if you’re reconsidering your window covering options. When you can choose anything, and you’re looking for perfection, you might get overwhelmed.

 

In this quick guide, we hope to walk you through your basic window covering options so you can quickly start narrowing down which of the three biggest window dressing options might work for you and your home in Milton, the GTA, and the surrounding areas. Or if you want to see what works for you right away, you can contact us to schedule an in-home consultation with one of our expert design professionals to see exactly what your options will look like in your space.

What Makes Blinds Perfect?

Blinds are window dressing options with horizontal slats. Those slats can be made of a wide range of materials. They are also available in different thicknesses. Blinds may be more challenging to clean, but they also tend to be more durable. Plus, they offer more combinations for light and privacy control, which may be important to you.

In general, choose blinds if you like the look, want something durable, and think it’s important to have partial privacy options, like having the blinds drawn down but the slats a bit open.

What Makes Shades Perfect?

Shades are window coverings that are made out of one or more pieces of fabric. That fabric can be almost any material. We have a very large selection of fabric colors and styles, ranging from simple white to complex and bright patterns which might enhance a specific interior design style in your home.

Shades don’t have the same number of options as blinds: they are either open or closed. But, with sheer fabrics, you can let some light in without allowing the neighbors any view of your home. Or, you can choose thick black-out shades which block all of your light. Plus, as they are made of one sheet of fabric, they are simpler to clean.

In general, choose shades if you love the look of a specific fabric, care about ease of cleaning for your window coverings, and don’t need as many light-control and privacy options as blinds offer.

 

What Makes Shutters Perfect?

Shutters are your third option. They are made of sturdy materials, fitted to your windows, and offer either open or closed functionality for your windows. You can also change how much light they’re letting in at any given moment for when you need that sunlight but don’t want its full force. They are best when you love the style, want to be able to customize how much light you let into your space, and want something that will stay in your home for years.

Get Professional Advice from Milton Blinds

Which is the perfect window covering option for your home in Milton? We can help you sort it out and make the best choice. Try a free in-home consultation from us and reach out today.

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AFFORDABLE WINDOW BLINDS: CHOOSING THE RIGHT WINDOW TREATMENT

 

When you’re improving your Milton home, you’re working on a budget—who isn’t? In order to make the most of it, you want to keep your improvements as affordable as possible, while getting the kind of quality that you need. When it comes to choosing affordable, but valuable, window blinds, you have a few options. Most of the cost of your blinds will be determined by material type, after all, you can’t just skimp on getting smaller blinds than you need like you can with some other products. If you don’t want to wait, but still want to see how it will all look in your space, contact us to speak to one of our skilled designers about an in-home consultation. If you’re wanting to learn more first, here is a quick guide on the affordability of different blind products.

 

Wooden Window Blinds

There is always something so charming and natural about adding real wood to your home, isn’t there? However, when it comes to affordability, wooden blinds are not exactly your best option. Real wood can be expensive, although it does depend on what variety of wood you’re after. Further, wood might not last as long as you expect, because it swells and shrinks based on the humidity of your home.

If you love the real-wood look but you want something more affordable, you can compromise on the faux wood. It doesn’t quite capture the same charm, but it is still a lovely option.

 

Vinyl or PVC Blinds

Plastic-like materials, including vinyl and PVC, are the more affordable window blind option. These materials are cheaper to make and manufacture into blinds. Plus, they also provide a great deal of durability and aren’t as impacted by moisture changes as wood is. That means you can also delay replacing them for a longer period of time, which saves you money too. We offer a few options in this range and can point you to the most valuable option for you.

 

Vertical Blinds

Vertical blinds are known as an affordable way to cover things like your patio door and the windows next to it. Vertical blinds tend to be thicker than horizontal ones, but they are still made out of the same materials. Vinyl and PVC options will be affordable, faux wood are a little less so, and real wood will be the highest-priced item of them all, but is often worth it for those who want it.

 

More Blind Options from Milton Blinds

If you’re in Milton, the GTA, and the surrounding areas, it’s worthwhile to give our team a call to discuss how to make your blinds more affordable. We offer free in-home consultations where you can get familiar with your options right in your space.

Reach out to us to schedule one today with one of our amazing design professionals.

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INSTALLING COMMERCIAL WINDOW SHADES FOR YOUR BUSINESS

 

The process of getting commercial window shades installed in your Milton business may seem a bit more complex than an installation at your home. You need to consider style and function, but also your business goals. And, there may be other stakeholders you need to bring in on the decision between commercial blinds and shades, or other key decisions in the process. The team at Milton Blinds can make it simple for you in two ways:

1. Contact us to speak with one of our design experts to book an in-office consultation to take out any guesswork about if your choice will look right in your
2. Or, if you want to learn more and take a slower approach, just follow this step-by-step guide.

 

Identify Where You Need Window Coverings

Where in your business environment do you need coverings? Most of the windows in your property will likely need some kind of commercial shade. Especially considering those windows that might put glare onto a computer screen or someone’s workspace. Also, pay special attention to the windows right next to where you will seat customers or where they will wait. Those are the spots light and privacy control matter most.

 

Consider a Consultation

Any window expert with experience working on commercial properties can help you make better decisions for your commercial window shades. They can help you choose which windows need coverings and, most importantly, which type. At your front windows, you may need something which doesn’t block onlookers’ views of your business at all, to help bring them in. Or, for privacy reasons, you might want to entirely block out the view from these windows. Commercial window covering experts can help you.

 

Which Style and Color Works?

Once you’ve narrowed down on your type of window covering you also have options for styles and colors. The catalog can be quite large, so take your time looking through it but also focus on your priorities. Your window coverings need to do more than just function, they also need to contribute to the atmosphere you need to cultivate. Your atmosphere might be relaxed, modern, energizing, or something else entirely.

 

Consider Motorization

Motorization is one of the most important advances in commercial motorized shades. Your staff may not have time to constantly adjust the blinds or shades based on the height of the sun. It may even disturb dining customers to adjust them. Motorization can do it automatically, potentially from anywhere in your business, depending on the size of your space and the sophistication of the blinds you choose.

 

Get Professional Installation

Commercial shades look better and last longer when installed by professionals. There’s no getting around that fact. But you’re in luck, we can help.

 

Choose Milton Blinds

The team at Milton Blinds can make the process of getting commercial blinds and shades simple for you. Reach out to us today to discuss your needs and get the professional guidance you need.

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3 REASONS TO CHOOSE PATIO DOOR BLINDS

Is your patio door looking a little bare? Do you find it gets too hot when the sun beats down during the summer months? Maybe you want a window dressing to add color and style to space. Or, perhaps you want more privacy. There are many reasons to choose sliding patio door blinds to fill this spot in your home. If you’re not sure what will work for you, you can contact us or book an in-home consultation.

Here are three of our top reasons to select sliding panels for your patio door in Oakville.

1. Superior Convenience

Have you ever tried opening a closing a door with a curtain on it? Especially on exterior doors, sudden gusts of wind and normal air movement blow many window dressings into the door. It becomes a hassle to open or close the door because the fabric is always getting in the way. Sliding panel blinds are rigid, so they don’t succumb to the wind. They stay out of the way when you open and close the door, making them the right choice for this use.

Plus, blinds are simpler to clean than drapes and other options. All you have to do is close them and run your duster over them. Drapes need to be removed from the door and run through your washing machine, potentially even ironed!

2. Privacy without Darkness

When you’re inside, do you feel like someone could be peeking in your glass patio door? If you have a small or permeable fence, or the neighbors behind you have a two-story house, you may be concerned about privacy. Sliding panels are great options to get some privacy without necessarily limiting the natural light that the door brings into your space. Sliding patio door blinds can be made of thin but opaque material that allows in a lot of light but blocks the entire view. Compare that to vertical blinds, which block a lot of light unless they are at least open a bit.

3. Modern Style & Options

Panel blinds are one of the most stylish, modern options for your patio door. They’ve come into vogue because they’re simple and can have a plentiful range of styles. They can also add texture to your space. Plus, the natural light is a huge benefit for modern interior décor. Who doesn’t love to let the light into their space a little and enjoy the sun?

Even the simple way that sliding panel blinds opens is stylish. No more fumbling with cords. Instead, pull back the whole panel when you want to get some light or walk outside.

Get Inspired with Milton Blinds

No space is complete without blinds because they contribute so much to an area. If you’re in Oakville, you can discover your options for patio door blinds by exploring our gallery or contacting us today, or if you prefer an in-person consultation, we’re happy to stop by and be your personal home design professional!

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