Your Starting Guide To Architectural Window Shades

1. Your Starting Guide To Architectural Window Shades

2. Window shades are not just a fashion statement. They serve many purposes. • From transforming the light in your home to energy efficiency, there’s an entire range of functional purpose that architectural window shades fulfill. • When chosen correctly, architectural window blinds can completely transform the mood of your home. • For those of us who are just starting to explore this subject, here’s your starting guide to the world of architectural window shades. Understanding the types of architectural window shades • Today, architectural window shades are available in many types. • Each has a unique advantage and your choice of the type of fabric can depend on many factors such as utility, and the style you want the window blind to lend to your room.

3. To begin with all architectural window shades can be classified into one of the following categories. • Horizontal Window Blinds • These window blinds can be raised up or lowered along a vertical axis. • These are ideal for window spaces that are narrow and tall. Additionally, they are also suitable for sliding doors & windows. • Roller Blinds, Roman Blinds, Venetian Blinds, Cellular Shades are some of the most common types of horizontal window blinds. • Vertical Window Blinds • These window blinds can be moved from left to right or vice versa. • Vertical window blinds are suspended from a single horizontal axis at the top. • Certain types of cellular shades and drapery styles window shades are the most common types of vertical window blinds available. • Vertical window blinds are perfect for very large facade windows.

4. Some of the most common types of window shades are: • Designer Roller Blinds • These are made up of a plain single fabric and as the name suggests, the fabric rolls up or down on a shaft. • These are among the most simple types of architectural window shades. • Roman Window Blinds • These are made from fabric that is designed to pleat when raised up. The blinds are made up of slats, which are attached to the cord and give the pleated effect. • Venetian Window Blinds • Venetian blinds are made up of aluminium or wooden slats and don’t have a fabric. • Unlike the roller blinds or roman blinds, the slats in the venetian blinds can be rotated to partly allow some sunlight to come in. • Cellular Window Blinds • These are the most modern in window blinds. They are made up of a unique honeycomb structure that acts as an insulation layer by preventing energy loss at the window.

5. Conclusion : • Modern architectural window shades can be either manually controlled or can be motorised. • Motorised window blinds come with the option of remote control and also a mobile app. • The added advantage of motorised window blinds is that you can also program them to operate at a definite time. • We hope that this starting guide would have helped you in understanding the basics of architectural window shades. • For more information, we suggest you to visit the nearest gallery of the world’s best window blinds brand and experience the different aspects of architectural window shades.