When it comes to filtering light, blocking out intense heat, and keeping your style intact, there are a ton of possibilities here at Budget Blinds of Scottsdale! Some of the most popular are vertical window blinds and other alternatives. They are a tried and true variety of window coverings for a number of reasons! Without further ado let’s get into it!

Vertical Window Blinds

Vertical window blinds are pretty self-explanatory. Blinds made of fabric, PVC, faux woods, metal, woods, or other materials that are hung upright from a carrier system running above the top of the window or glass door. Using a chain and pulley system or wand control, the blinds are opened and closed by moving them horizontally instead of the up and down of traditional blinds. There are plenty of reasons to go for vertical window blinds as opposed to other window covering solutions:

When to Use Vertical Blinds

Not every situation calls for vertical blinds of course, but certain window and door situations are just begging for a good vertical blind. Here’s the most logical places to use them:

Large French doors
Sliding doors
Wide windows
Bay windows
Uniquely large-sized window
Patio doors
Large windows or doors in a sunroom

All of these have one thing in common, larger glass windows and surfaces.

Benefits of Vertical Blinds

Less Dust

Unlike horizontal blinds, vertical blinds are less likely to collect dust because they stand vertically. If you have no interest in staying on top of maintenance, these might be the option for you.

Easier to Operate (In Some Cases)

Since they draw to the side rather than lifting and lowering, they are easier and faster to operate in some scenarios. Specifically, they operate better on doors and windows that also slide from side to side, like all of our sliding glass doors here in Scottsdale!

Variety of Materials

As we already mentioned, they come in a wide variety of materials from fabric, embossed PVC, faux wood materials to wood and metal. This gives you a range of different styles to work from when it comes to designing your home.

Durable

Vertical blinds are durable, able to withstand the high heat of Arizona summers and power of direct sunlight and high humidity doesn’t mean anything to them!

Vertical Alternatives

Vertical window blinds aren’t the only option out there of course. Depending on why you’re looking for them in the first place, there may be an alternative that suits your needs better. There are sheer vertical blinds, vertical cellular shades with a wide variety of different cell sizes, sliding panel track blinds or roller shades. All of these have different strengths from stronger UV protection, better lighting control, and enhanced energy efficiency.

From sheer vertical blinds, to the array of cell sizes, fabrics, colors, and opacities of vertical cellular shades, your style points add up quickly when you consider all of the possibilities. We even offer sliding panel track blinds and roller shades on panel tracks for lighting control, UV protection, and enhanced energy efficiency.

Cellular shades are some of the most energy-efficient window covers and their vertical kin aren’t any different! They have all the same cell sizes, fabrics, color options, and opacities as their horizontal counterparts so you know we have the right style, as well as power, for you.

If you’re interested in a more eco-friendly option for your window coverings, woven wood blinds can be installed on panel tracks. Like all of our options, there are a variety of patterns, tones, and materials available.

Sliding panel track blinds are another alternative to standard vertical blinds. They bring a modern and structured appeal to your home. They feature oversized panels in varying widths for consistent overlapping, creating excellent lighting and temperature control. And of course, they are available in a wide assortment of trendy fabrics.

If you’re not as interested in completely blocking out the incoming light, think about sheer vertical blinds. These create a softer, delicate light and an inviting ambiance.

Ready to see what vertical window coverings, whether blinds or another alternative, can do for your home? Give us a call and Larry or Steve will help you in no time! No matter your choice, when you work with Budget Blinds of Scottsdale you get great style, function, and professional installation. No matter how unique the size and shape of your window or sliding doors, we have you covered.