MAKE A HOUSE A HOME
A blind to dress a window
A DECORATIVE WAY TO MASK LIGHT AND PROVIDE PRIVACY, A WINDOW BLIND IS ALSO A STYLISH WAY TO ADD CHARACTER TO A CASEMENT WINDOW. WHETHER FIXED, FREE-FLOWING, ORNATE, OR NEAT, BLINDS ARE THE PERFECT TREATMENT TO INJECT COLOUR, PATTERN, TEXTURE AND INTEREST, AND CAN BE DRAWN UP TO MAKE THE MOST OF GARDEN VIEWS.
what’s THE story Types and looks differ depending on the material, but popular fabric blinds include Roman, roller, festoon and Austrian. The latter two feature loose gathers of fabric, while roller and Roman employ flat fabric sections. Roman styles also have neat folds of fabric measured into equal horizontal pleats. Rollers are wound around a dowel, making them the most flexible for light control. In a small window, a simple roll-down blind with decorative ribbon can be an attractive choice.
which style To choose Match blind treatments to the size of the window they are being installed into. Festoon and Austrian styles need space to allow the fabric to drape, but they do obscure outside views more, which may be a benefit, depending on your outlook. Roller blinds and Roman versions can be fitted into narrow spaces or used in multiples across wider windows, and as they use the least amount of fabric, they tend to be cheaper.
style IT Up Simple Roman or roller blinds are perfect for patterned or large-scale designs. Here, the honeysuckle trail of this fabric echoes the view beyond. Make use of the underside of a blind, which can be seen when rolled up. And for maximum pattern reveal, fit a blind outside the window casement.