Horizontal blinds consist of slats that can be tilted to efficiently control light and provide protection from ultra violet rays. Horizontal blinds are ideal for windows that are taller than they are wide and are raised and lowered. When the slats are open they can reduce the sun's glare but not your view. Horizontal blinds are extremely popular and come in many different materials, colors and finishes. Horizontal blinds are offered in real hard wood, alternative-wood, sometimes called faux-wood, and aluminum.
There are four main types of shades today honeycomb shades, Roman shades, woven wood shades and the traditional window shades. With the vast array of fabrics and materials to choose from, there is a window shade to suit almost any room in the home. The privacy and light control needs for the room will dictate which of the many fabrics you can choose from. The more sheer fabric can filter light and the opaque can darken the room. Fabric texture options with window shades can accommodate formal looks to casual looks and anything in between, making these products popular for any room and its decor.
The most popular and growing category of window covering options include window shadings and sheers. All these products are made from fabric and offer the ultimate in light control. Their versatility can provide complete privacy without complete darkness by simply adjusting the vanes for the desired amount of light. Shadings and sheers are made with a wide selection of soft fabrics, including opaque and translucent materials. Both window shadings and sheers consist of soft fabric vanes that are suspended between two sheet fabric facings.
Interior window shutters have long been a traditional and beautiful addition to any home and are also considered an investment that will add lasting value to a home. The timeless elegance of shutters adds an enduring touch to traditional, contemporary, city or country surroundings. Most shutters are offered in multiple configurations to cover all types of windows including bow, bay, French doors, patio doors and specialty shapes. Most shutters offer varying louver sizes and front tilt or hidden tilt bars for unobstructed views.
When it comes to designing your kitchen and bathroom one of the most important elements are the countertops. Countertops see a lot of action; in the kitchen they take some abuse from hot pans, chopping knives, and spilled liquids and in the bathroom they are the resting place for hot curling irons, hair dryers, spilled make-up and much more. Countertops are functional but they also offer an aesthetic value to every space. They provide the perfect opportunity to enhance the visual appeal of your kitchen and bath.