Getting to Know Six Types of Window Blinds for Your Home

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Nowadays, window blinds are commonly used as modern-looking window curtains that are not only functional but also serve as a beautiful interior design element. Window blinds, as we know, have varied translucency, from the ones that allow minimal sunlight to those totally blocking any light.

Before getting to know the shapes of window blinds according to their functions, it is good to know the blind materials in advance and how they filter the light that passes through them.

Solar Screen

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Solar screen blinds are designed to filter the heat of sun light while allowing people to see through them. This type of screen is usually installed in offices.

Dim-out

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Dim out blinds refract incoming sunlight while maintaining privacy in the room. Light can still penetrate the blinds, but the view through the blinds is restricted. This model is commonly used in studies, dining rooms or other rooms that require lower light intensity.

Blackout

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Blackout blinds block incoming sunlight and provide maximum privacy. Usually, this kind of blind is equipped with rails on both sides to make the blinds to function efficiently without folding them on each sides. This type is usually installed in meeting rooms, bedrooms or theaters.

After getting familiar with several types of blinds based on their basic material, here are nine types of window blinds and their application in designing interior or architecture.

Roller Blinds

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Roller blinds are practical, affordable, and versatile window coverings; and can be divided into two types depending on their functions, namely indoor and outdoor. Indoor roller blinds combine aesthetics and light control, making them one of the most preferred products for modern and contemporary designs.

Outdoor roller blinds are designed to withstand mild to moderate wind and rain, while maintaining a cleaner and expansive look for the building. This type is also equipped with a strong sling to resist wind gusts.

You can see the examples of such indoor blind application in offices or apartments, and outdoor blind application in villas or restaurants.

Roman Blinds

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Roman blinds are elegant and classic window curtain product with a modern look. There are also two types of Roman blinds based on its function: indoor and outdoor.

Indoor roman blinds create a warm atmosphere and a subtle touch of elegance to the room. The difference between this type of window blinds and the others is that it folds when it is pulled. For rooms that need a warmer design, roman blinds will be the right choice.

Outdoor roman blinds are designed and equipped with braces to hold stronger wind blows. Slings are also added to help pull the blinds up and hold the blinds from strong gusts when the window blinds are opened or operated.

Examples of indoor blind application are those in apartments, hotels, and in residences, while the outdoor examples are those in cafes and restaurants.

Sheer Blinds

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Sheer blinds provide innovation and functional design with its unique three-dimensional structure that protect rooms from UV light. To be more specific, sheer blinds consist of two layers of screen and sometimes come with horizontal stripes between the screens. The intensity of the incoming light can be controlled easily by adjusting the angle of the horizontal stripes so that there will be less light to pass through. Sheer blinds could also perform as a good acoustic element in a room as it has an internal gap within the window blinds. The screen of this type of window blinds also have varied materials such as solar screens, dimouts and blackouts. They are usually used in apartments and hotels.

Venetian Blinds

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Venetian blinds are one of the most common and popular choices of blinds to get a modern interior look. This blinds usually come in PVC or wooden material and can be adjusted to control the intensity of the light via chains on the right or left side.

Vertical Blinds

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Vertical blinds can easily control the incoming light intensity or privacy by rotating the vertical slats and can be either retracted or arranged neatly on both sides to maximize openings. Vertical window blinds are commonly used in offices or residential buildings.

Roll up Blinds

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Roll up blinds are operated by pulling the slings to the left or right side of the blinds. This type is suitable for limited space and gives a natural impression, especially when made of natural material like bamboo.

All in all, those are some types of window blinds and curtains based on screen material to control how much light could penetrate, the shape, and the function. You can choose any of these types and apply it in your home or project. Head to Archify to see a wide selection of quality blinds for you to choose from.