VERTICAL BLINDS: TODAY’S OPTION FOR WINDOW TREATMENTS

When you think of vertical blinds you may think of decades that have gone by. It’s true that vertical blinds were more popular in the past. However, they are making a resurgence, and for good reason. Unlike horizontal blinds, vertical blinds let you control the view out your window. They give you more light and privacy control, in two different dimensions to control how much they are drawn across the window and how much the blinds themselves are turned open or closed. If you’re looking for a more flexible option for your commercial blinds or home blinds, then you might want to look into vertical blinds. And if you’re ever having trouble figuring out what might work best for your space, feel free to reach out to us and ask about an in-person consultation.

 

History of Vertical Blinds

 

Vertical blinds were invented in the 50’s and reached greater popularity first in the 60’s. In the 70’s we got thicker, stiffer vertical blinds with a few more fabric options. However, many people found that there were still too few options.

 

These blinds were invented in Kansas City, Missouri, by Edward and Frederick Bopp. Perhaps it was the intense Missouri sun that inspired this very practical blind style. All we know is that the Bopp brothers sold their patent on the blinds and now a multitude of blind manufacturers produce them. We’re happy to say that we stock a wide variety of them so you can customize your space and have it serve you exactly how you need.

 

Advantages of Vertical Blinds  

 

There are many advantages to vertical blinds that you might be interested in:

• Easy-to-clean: While horizontal blinds collect dust quickly, vertical blinds do not. You’ll find that you have to clean them less often and when you do have to clean them it is significantly simpler. Your allergies will thank you.
• Light control: Vertical blinds can be drawn closed or open, and the slats themselves can move to allow in some light even when closed. Or they can be closed to block out all light or to keep your space cooler during the hot summer months. You have many more options to get just the right lighting when you own vertical blinds.
• Privacy control: Have you ever wanted more sunlight to come into your home, but still block the neighbour’s view? You can achieve this with vertical blinds. You can adjust the blinds to get the perfect amount of light and privacy for your needs.

 

Vertical Blinds in Milton

 

If you’re looking for blinds in Milton, then you have found the right people. The team at Milton Blinds is here to help you get the window dressing options you’re looking for. Contact us today to talk about vertical blinds, commercial blinds, or other options. And if you’d like to see your options in your space in-person, don’t hesitate to ask us about our in-person consultations.

SHOP AT HOME – FREE IN HOME CONSULTATION SERVICE – MOBILE SERVICE

 Serving the Oakville & Burlington Area

We have expanded our team to have window covering specialists in the Oakville, Burlington, Stoney Creek, Hamilton, and Grimsby areas.  As southern Ontario grows, so do we!

Our shop at home complimentary service has extended and is available to a larger geographical area now!

Our mobile, FREE in-home consultation service is the best way to shop for window coverings.  We guide and educate our customers to window covering solutions that will work best for them:

Some of the main decision factors to consider when shopping for blinds is:

• Décor presence
• Functionality
• Light Control
• Privacy

These considerations that help prioritize your checklist of needs when looking for blinds.  Often, there is a window treatment that can check off all boxes you are looking for. However, at times, there needs to be a comprise depending on the window size, placement, opening operation, etc.

Here is a list of a few blinds and shades that we carry:

1. Shutters
2. Roller Shades
3. Roman Shades
4. Zebra Blinds
5. Verticals
6. Horizontal Blinds
7. Motorized Blinds

Shutters are often our top seller offering:

• Waterproof window coverings
• Energy efficient window shutters
• 25-year warranty
• Room darkening feature
• Flexibility of top open and bottom closed
• Increased value to your home

To learn more about shutters go to: Shutters: California Shutters, Window Shutters | Milton Blinds

 

Roller Shades and Zebra blinds would be our next competitive type of blinds, available in an array of colours, textures, and intensities.  These blinds also have valance shape options and come with child safety locks when manual.

Motorization has come a long way in the last decade.  What makes automated blinds popular?

1. Added luxury
2. Can sync with home automation or can be operated from any device
3. Price point has decreased in the last few years
4. Easy to use
5. Rechargeable options compared to requiring electrical plug in

For more information regarding our motorization of blinds go to: Motorized Blinds | Motorized Shades By Milton Blinds

You can also follow us on Milton Blinds & Shutters | Facebook or Milton Blinds and Shutters (@miltonblinds) • Instagram photos and videos or check out our many photos on google at milton blinds – Google Search

We look forward to hearing from you!

To find out if we are servicing your area, fill out our online contact us form, where we can gather information about your home window covering projects to prepare for your in-home consultation.

Milton Blinds has been servicing the Southern Ontario region since 2006, servicing residential and commercial window covering blinds to thousands of clients.  For a list of a few of our commercial blind projects click here: Commercial Blinds & Window Coverings Oakville | Milton Blinds

To find out what our customers have to say, go to: Blinds Store in Milton & Oakville | Milton Blinds

Source: https://www.miltonblinds.com/shop-home-free-home-consultation-service-mobile-service/

WHAT TO KNOW WHEN SHOPPING FOR BLINDS

What To Know When Shopping For Blinds

Hire The Experts!

There are many things that homeowners can do themselves around their homes, such as painting, touching up holes in the wall, adding trim to the doorway or windows, or even changing out a toilet. However, when it comes to blinds, it can become complicated, and you will want a professional to help with this.

Why Are Blinds Tricky to Order On Your Own?

Here are a few things you may not consider while ordering blinds on your own:

1. Inside Mount vs. Outside Mount vs End Mount

There is a huge difference between all three of these mounting options, each requiring different measurements for production in terms of width and height, manufacturing deductions and brackets for installation on window trims verses wall mounts or end mount blind brackets.

2. Blinds Functioning Clearance

You need to look around the window to ensure there are no obstacles in the way of operating the blind or shutter.  For blinds, you will need to consider tilting, raising, or lowering. For Shutters, you will need to consider hinge style and opening panels. There may be a pendant light over a kitchen sink, molding from a cabinet, bulkhead, drywall, slanted ceilings in basements, window cranks or locks, European style windows, and more that you will need to consider when selecting your blinds/shutters.

3. Blind and Shutter Colours

It is imperative that colour choices are chosen in the home that the window coverings will be installed in, unless paint samples are provided, but even then, lighting can alter how a colour can appear. For example, white can look cooler or warmer when under fluorescent lighting or warm lighting. You really want the white in your window coverings to match your window trim, baseboards, or nearby cupboards so that everything in your home matches. Hues of blue, grey, and taupe can also differ from natural light verses artificial light and many fabrics will appear different in various homes as well.

 

The considerations listed above are just 3 reasons why you need to hire the experts for your window coverings, but I may write another blog sometime and share the expanded version of this topic.  I can’t go without mentioning the cost of a mistake. Trying to save yourself a few dollars can result in you ending up costing yourself more in the long run.

This can all be avoided by booking our free in-home consultation service where we bring our showroom to you. Our shop at home services allows our window covering specialists to make recommendations on site after seeing your windows and space.  We can truly learn more about your project, home reno, budget, and priorities this way.

Tell us about your window covering needs by filling out our online inquiry form and submitting your details Blinds Oakville | Blind Stores in Milton & Mississauga (miltonblinds.com)

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Milton Blinds has been proudly servicing the Milton, Oakville, Burlington and surrounding area for the past 15 years.  

Check out our pages:

Blinds and Shutters in Oakville

Blinds and Shutters in Burlington

California Shutters in Oakville

Eclipse Shutters in Oakville

Roller Shades in Oakville

Window Coverings in Oakville

Zebra Blinds in Oakville

Motorized Blinds

Window Treatment Solutions Oakville

Georgetown Blinds and Shutters

FAQ’s

Our website has many resources available to assist you with your blind and shutter needs: Videos, photos, blogs, testimonials…you name, we got you covered!

 Source: https://www.miltonblinds.com/what-to-know-when-shopping-for-blinds/

MILTON CONDO LIVING

 Milton Condo Living

In case you have not noticed, Milton is the new place for condo living!  With a vast variety of new development condominiums being built, they all provide options with different price points, floor plan sizes, and amenities to choose from.

Milton continues to have that small town community feel where you can enjoy visits to the farmers market, or seasonal parades and festivals, all the while enjoying condo living in a city. With a few condos already built, such as Art on Main, Connect Condos, GreenLife Condominiums and Jasper Apartments, there are great resources available such as in person opportunities, or photos to view and learn about spacing, layout, balcony options, etc.  However, there are always new preconstruction condos in the works as well!

Google > Milton Condo Living and you will see what we mean!

 

Mattamyhomes.ca

condonow.com

yourgreenhome.ca

condoshq.com

fernbrookhomes.com

themillhousecondos.ca

connecttcondosmilton.ca

westgatecondos.ca

 

We had the pleaser of working with many condo owners at 6Ten Condos on Farmstead Drive in Milton and Art on Main (1050 Main Street Milton) along with the 2 GreenLife Condos on Main Street and Whitmer Street.

At Milton Blinds we offer vertical blinds, roller shades, roman shades, vinyl shutters, wood shutters, zebra blinds, panel track blinds, and more. However, we find designer fabric roller blinds, solar screen shades, and blackout bedroom blinds are of the most popular choices for condo living.

Blackout Roller Shades offer complete privacy with one flat panel of fabric that rolls up and down by either a manual color coordinated chain operation or wireless technology motorization using a handheld remote or app device.

    

Source: https://www.miltonblinds.com/milton-condo-living/

BACK TO WORK?

Back to Work?

Is your workplace looking for an update? Do you have staff returning to work and want to update your work environment to welcome everyone back with a fresh look?  What a great way to show your appreciation and invite employees back to the office with new blinds!

Commercial Window Office Blinds

Milton Blinds have been servicing the Milton and surrounding areas: Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, Grimsby, Toronto, Vaughan, Mississauga, Brampton, Guelph, Kitchener/Waterloo, and Cambridge since 2006.

Contact us for a COMPLIMENTARY on site visit to review office window covering options, commercial blinds, colours, energy efficiency, and uv protection options.

Things to consider when purchasing Office Blinds:

1. Window Blind Colours
2. Window Treatment Finishes
3. Manual vs. Motorization Commercial Blinds
4. Glare Reduction and Heat Control Solar Shades
5. Visibility and Security Roller Shades
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Window Blind Colours: Many times, a designer is involved when a new construction office is being set up and designed. However, at Milton Blinds we have specialists that can help guide you through our office blind colour solutions to ensure that the blinds you choose will help compliment your floors, furniture, and even your company colours. Blind fabric colour swatches are available through our mobile on-site shopping experience.

Window Treatment Finishes:  At Milton Blinds, we will review the various options of valance shapes and materials, bottom rail colours and wrap options with you, as well as explain the difference between inside mounting blind installation verses outside mounting blind installation.

Manual vs. Motorized Commercial Blinds: Manual chain operated blinds can be available in different colour coordinating chains or stainless-steel chains. Motorized blinds come with a rechargeable or battery-operated options, allowing you to choose from a variety of remote-control choices such as: handheld, wall mounted, app controlled, and timers. To learn more about motorization visit: https://www.miltonblinds.com/motorized-blinds/

Glare Reduction and Heat Control Solar Shades: On a daily basis, many workplaces operate using multiple electronic devices that require UV protection, glare reduction, heat control, and light dimming for presentations. Commercial window blinds, in particular Solar Screen Shades, come in a variety of intensities ranging from 30% UV protection to 100% UV protection. Often times the location of the windows play the largest decision-making factor, as well as the placement of furniture, and the type of work that is being done.

 

Visibility and Security Roller Shades: Having a variety of roller shade fabric weaves allow us to guide you to the perfect window treatment solution.  We can direct you to commercial roller shade options that can help you choose between the types of shade you will want, such as a shade that you can see a lot out of, one that you can see minimally out of, or one that you cannot see out of at all.

When making commercial blind decisions you want to contact the experts at Milton Blinds.  FREE on site consultation, FREE measuring and experienced installation services.

For a list of some of our recent projects, click here: https://www.miltonblinds.com/commercial-window-coverings/

Attached below are a few photos of Milton Hearsay Office Blinds. They expanded their clientele in town and have grown their office location. We assisted them with none valance roller shades in neutral colors to gently filter the light for staff and employees.

We look forward to assisting you with your office window covering needs.

Source: https://www.miltonblinds.com/back-to-work/

CALIFORNIA SHUTTERS MAINTAIN YOUR PRIVACY AND SAFETY

Are you looking for a way to upgrade your home’s safety that also makes it more beautiful? California shutters in Milton are a great option to make your home feel more secure. Discover how they can help you improve your home’s security below.

What are California Shutters?

California shutters are wooden blinds with slats. They are differentiated from other shutters by their smaller slats. With a greater number of smaller slats, these shutters offer more privacy, which was ideal for the large southern California homes that they were designed for. We find that they are one of the most popular shutters in Milton. If you’d like to see what these attractive shutters in Milton would look like in your home, please contact us now to book your in-home consultation. If you want to learn more first, keep reading.

Privacy with California Shutters

Just like commercial blinds, California shutters can add privacy to your space, preventing outsiders from looking in. This will make your home feel safer, particularly at night. Would-be thieves will not be able to look into your home to see if there are any valuables they’d like to steal, which may encourage them to just leave you alone altogether. Criminals also prefer to target homes when no one is home, so if the shutters prevent them from checking if you’re not home, they are less likely to try to break in. If you want to see how much they block someone from outside seeing inside before you buy, you can ask a member of the design team to visit and demonstrate.

 Climate Control from California Shutters

California shutters in Milton are a great idea from a comfort perspective too. These smaller slats offer more coverage, which means there’s more shade in your home even when they are not closed. Closing them will add even more shade, and that can help reduce the heat in your home.

Other Home Safety Improvements

When you add in plantation shutters, it naturally makes sense to adjust your home in a few other ways. You’ll no longer need screens or thick bushes and other landscape features to get the privacy that you need. That means you can clear them out and make the property on your home more visible. This is great from a safety perspective because it makes would-be thieves feel more visible on the property, which they like to avoid. Add some safety lights (which your shutters will conveniently block out at night), and many criminals will feel too vulnerable to approach your home. Speak to a member of our team to fully explore the various ways California shutters can improve your home’s safety.

 Choose Shutters in Milton

We offer a wide range of window dressings in Milton, from plantation shutters to commercial blinds. Reach out to us today to discuss what would be best for you, or book an in-home consultation to see what our different California shutter options would look like in your home.

Source: https://www.miltonblinds.com/california-shutters-maintain-your-privacy-and-safety/

KEEP THINGS FRESH WITH INTERIOR WINDOW BLINDS

When was the last time your home had some new blinds? Like other home design elements, blind styles go in and out of vogue; new materials and technologies have changed them too. You can get motorized blinds or just a new style that will look more modern in your home. You can book an in-home consultation with one of our design team members to see what fits your space.

 

Few people realize the full impact a new set of blinds can have in their house. As a company that offers blinds in Milton, we can tell you or even show you. Read more to find out how they can increase both the value of and your enjoyment in your home.

 

Love Your Home Even More

 

New blinds can be a big improvement to your home in many different ways. Here’s how they can boost your enjoyment of the space:

• Style: One of the biggest impacts you’ll notice with new blinds is immediate visual impact. It’s like putting up a new kitchen backsplash or a new headboard for your bed. It can completely redefine a space even when it’s the only thing that has changed.
• Light control: Better blinds that keep more light out can make your home easier to cool in summer. They can also make it easier to use screens without glare, stop the light when you have a headache, or help you take a nap during the day.
• Privacy: Want a bit of light, but also want to block the view from the street or your neighbour’s property? Vertical blinds can give you much more flexibility in terms of privacy.

If you’re having a hard time visualizing what this could mean for your home, don’t worry. That’s why we offer free in-home consultations.

Sell Your Home for More

 

While we can’t promise you’ll recoup the full value of your new blinds when it comes time to sell your home, they certainly can contribute to getting a higher price and a faster sale.

• Good looks: Blinds can create a more harmonized design, add a modern flair to a slightly out-of-date space because they can take up so much visual space on your walls.
• Energy-efficiency: If your house has other energy-efficiency features, like a high-efficiency furnace, then adding quality blinds is another way to sweeten the pot. By blocking the sun in summer, they help reduce air conditioning costs.
• Accessibility: Marketing a house that is highly accessible? Targeting seniors who are downsizing? Motorized blinds can add considerable value for buyers who don’t want to have to worry about getting up every time they need to change their blinds.

 

Choose Home or Office Blinds from Us

 

You can improve any space with blinds from us at Milton Blinds. We offer a wide range of options in both residential and office blinds. Contact us to discuss the options that will get you the benefits you’re looking for, or book an appointment for an in-home consultation with one of our design team members. We also offer consultations for commercial blinds if you’re on the market for them.

Source: https://www.miltonblinds.com/keep-things-fresh-with-interior-window-blinds/