How to Buy Blinds for Your Home – Watch Out for These 3 Things!

Shopping for blinds can be boring, here’s how to get the job done right the first time!

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Trying to buy the perfect fit blinds and shades for your home is not an easy task, and can consume a ton of time and patience. With so many functional, and stylish models available, choosing the right type of window treatments can be tough. Not only choosing the style, but also measuring out how big you wide you need them to be and how long is even more difficult! Here are 3 quick steps to get this process done right, the first time:

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Measure The Right Size

The first thing you have to worry about when trying to get the right blinds for your home is the size you need. There are a number of different sizes in the world of windows and the only way to find the right blinds is by doing thorough measurements. Especially if you are buying custom made electric blinds, the more you are able to know about the size you need, the easier it is to get them made and fitted right. You also may want to think about how you will clean your matching shutters on the exterior of your home. The plantation shutters cleaning guide by Shutter Me Beautiful is a great place to learn how to clean your shutters the right way.

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Finding a Supplier

Once you have found out the size you need, you will need to find a supplier in your area. There are custom shades at affordable blinds online which makes purchasing easy and budget friendly. Generally, you will have a number of different suppliers in your area to choose from. This means you will need to do some research to find the right one. Ideally, you want to find a supplier that has a good bit of experience in the industry. The more experience the supplier you choose has, the easier you will find it to get what you need for your home.

Style and Color

The next thing you want to consider when trying to choose the right blinds for your home is the style and color you need. In order to get the right color and style, you need to take a look at the preexisting décor you already have. You want to find blinds that can be easily incorporated into your design. Maybe you love custom bamboo shades, but in your current home they just wouldn’t work with the decor. You can always change your decor to match the shades, but everything should be matching when you choose a style for your home. Be sure to get some advice from the professionals you are using. They will be able to give you an objective opinion on what will be the best fit for the needs you have. By getting their professional opinion, you will be able to get what you need for your home.

Photo: Martha O’Hara Interiors