The Benefits of Fabric Choices: How to Select the Ideal Material for Your Vertical Blinds

 When it comes to covering sliding glass doors or windows with style, Vertical Blinds are an excellent option. Often thought of as outdated apartment-style window coverings, today's high-quality textured fabrics, faux woods, designer colors and trendy wider widths (can you say panel track vertical blinds?) give this multifunctional window treatment a contemporary edge. And with the introduction of many child safety options, Vertical Blinds have also become a practical choice for homes with children and pets.

Most common and recognizable vertical blinds

The most common and recognizable vertical blinds feature fabric or vinyl slats that hang on a metal rod, giving the room privacy and light control. These versatile window treatments can be hung inside or outside the recessed window frame, and they can also be mounted on the wall.

Wide variety of materials are available to create vertical blinds

A wide variety of materials are available to create vertical blinds, and each fabric has its own unique texture, color and style. Some of the most popular choices include fabric vertical blinds, faux wood vertical blinds and traditional PVC vertical blinds. Budget-friendly, long-lasting and moisture-resistant, these economical window treatments stand up well to everyday use.

Woven and twill fabrics are designed

Textured fabrics such as silks and velvets add a touch of elegance to your space. Woven and twill fabrics are designed to block out harsh UV rays, so they're a great choice for keeping your furnishings from fading over time. Sheer and voile verticals have a soft glow, and they also allow filtered light to enter the room. If you want a more opaque option that offers light-filtering, room darkening or even blackout capabilities, consider Duette(r) Vertglide window blinds that are stylish, energy efficient and come in a range of fabric choices.

Vertical blinds to ensure they look beautiful for years to come

When choosing a fabric, be sure to choose one that will be easy to clean. This will make it easier to remove dust and dirt buildup from the slats. Also consider fabric care and cleaning tips when purchasing your Vertical Blinds to ensure they look beautiful for years to come.

Conclusion

The way you mount your vertical blinds will also impact how easy they are to use. An inside-mount style sits within the recessed window frame so it is flush with the wall, while an outside mount style covers a larger area and hangs on the side of the wall. To determine which option is best for your space, carefully measure the width of the window frame from top to bottom, as well as from left to right and depth. If your verticals will be an outside mount, we recommend using the curved slats of Vignette(r) Modern Roman Shades and coordinating valances for enhanced Child Safety.