There are two popular window treatments available in Pakistan, and most people usually choose one or the other to cover their windows. If you’ve already made a choice between blinds and curtains and decided to opt for blinds, you’ll obviously be eager to discover the variety available in the market for your perusal. Well, we’re here with an extensive list of the different types of window blinds you can choose for your home in Pakistan.
Types of Window Blinds Available in Pakistan
If you scour the markets, you’ll discover that there are five different varieties of blinds that you can find for your windows:
- Vertical Blinds
- Venetian Blinds
- Roller Blinds
- Roman Blinds
- Pleated Blinds
We’ll give you a brief overview of each style now as we move along and help you choose the best window blinds for your home.
Vertical Blinds
If you want blinds for floor-to-ceiling picture windows, vertical blinds will be the best choice among the various types of window blinds you can find in Pakistan. These blinds are made up of vertical slats, using fabric or vinyl that can be plain as well as textured, in a range of colours. The slats can tilt to both the left and the right, a full 180 degrees, to allow light to enter the interior while still offering privacy for residents.
Vertical blinds run along a track at the top of the blind, and individual slats might be threaded together at the lower end using a chain, cord, or rope. You can draw vertical blinds to one side to open them on a smaller window or part them down the middle if you have a larger window. A hanging chain or rod is generally used to tilt the slats while a cord is used to draw the blinds.
Venetian Blinds
While vertical blinds are ideal for full-length glass walls or windows, Venetian blinds are considered best window blinds for all other shapes and sizes. These horizontal blinds are generally made from wood or plastic and raise up to reveal the window. Individual slats press into one another as the blinds are opened while being connected together with a rope, string, or strips of cloth. A 180-degree tilt angle is provided for the slats, allowing you to let light filter in without offering views of the interior from the outside. Venetian blinds are also cost-efficient and extremely easy to clean with a damp cloth.
Roller Blinds
Made from natural or synthetic fabrics, roller blinds are often the preferred choice of homeowners while scouring the markets for the best window blinds available. These blinds are easy to open and close and often completely blackout properties that make them ideal for bedrooms. A thick rail is installed at the top of the window for these blinds, which are then rolled up onto the tube present inside the rail, thus giving it its name. Since roller blinds are made from fabric, there is a wide range of colours, patterns, and fabrics you can choose from. You can even get custom sceneries printed on the fabric of the blinds as per your preference.
Roman Blinds
If you want the look of Venetian blinds in fabric, jute, or other natural materials, you should consider roman blinds. While they’re less common than the other varieties of blinds, roman blinds fold into one another just like Venetian blinds. However, the slat size is usually much larger, and, therefore, the slats will bunch up at the top of the window when the blind is opened completely. Roman blinds are not recommended for smaller windows or windows that are placed high on the wall, as these blinds might block a portion of the glass panes upon being folded at the top. Like roller blinds, the use of fabric means a large variety of designs and colours being available for roman blinds.
Pleated Blinds
Pleated blinds are also among the many types of window blinds you can choose for your home’s décor in Pakistan. However, these are rarely used, because although they look a lot like Venetian blinds, they are often made with thin fabric or paper to create the pleats. This means that they’re usually a lot harder to maintain and are susceptible to wear and tear. On the plus side, these blinds will sit flat against the top of your window, hiding from sight almost entirely.
These are the top varieties of blinds from which you can take your pick to cover your windows as per your interior style. Choose the right window blinds for your house, keeping in mind the materials you want for your window treatments. However, the most critical concern is the placement of the window itself, which should be done right to give you access to the best views, fresh air, and plenty of sunlight.
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