Don’t Love Vertical Blinds? Try These Vertical Blind Alternatives Instead
We get it — some window coverings aren’t for everyone. That’s why we at Budget Blinds of Tempe and Central Phoenix have a huge selection for you to browse. For instance, if you’re not a fan of vertical blinds, then we have vertical blind alternatives that you’ll fall in love with.
Let’s take a look at some of your options!
Curtain Panels
If you love the classics, then curtain panels should be the first place you look. Customized curtain panels and drapes are tailored to your style to perfectly fit into your home. They add softness to any room, without compromising on privacy and light control.
And the best part? Curtains and panels are about as far away from vertical blinds as you can be. Our impressive range of colors, elegant prints, and textures will make you fall in love with this vertical blind alternative.
Choose from patterns, prints, and solids in hundreds of colors to coordinate perfectly with your existing decor.
They’re great for both windows and doors, though if you’ve ever tried to cover a sliding glass door with draperies, you’ll know you need at least four panels to get a full look. The key to keeping things simple is to find double-wide versions. We always recommended lining them to extend their life as well.
With our wide selection at Budget Blinds of Tempe and Central Phoenix, you can accent any room with colorful window panels at a price that will make you smile. Our design experts will help you find the perfect style to transform your home, instantly.
Cellular Shades
If you need to control the temperature in your room, cellular shades are the perfect choice for you. The honeycomb-shaped fabric construction creates air pockets that insulate your windows to keep you cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. For a more finished look, you can add a valance to cover the exposed track at the top of the shade.
They’re lightweight and perfect for large windows and patio or balcony doors. This clean-lined style will give you a more modern look than vertical blinds and will provide better insulation than any other shade or blind on the market.
Drape them down a glass door or long window for the best look. We don’t recommend putting them over sliding glass doors. French doors are okay, though!
Go for a Layered Look
We always love mixing and matching styles to create the perfect layered look. For example, draperies and cellular shades go amazingly well together! The draperies added a pop of color that accentuates the soft glow of light coming through the cellular shades. Not only that, the mix of textures creates a uniform and stylish look that can’t be beaten.
But how do you create the perfect layered look? Don’t worry, Budget Blinds of Tempe and Central Phoenix has you covered.
Step One: Find the Right Shade
If your room is small, you might want a shade with a cleaner look, paired with light and neutral drapes.
If your room is larger, you can choose a more dramatic shade or a more dramatic drape. Choose one of the other, because you don’t want to overwhelm one area with too much color or texture.
If your walls have semi-bright colors, you could choose a neutral shade and drapes in a contrasting color to make it pop. If you have lots of patterns and prints in your room, think about a more simple style of shade and drapes.
Step Two: Find the Right Drapes
If you have a smaller room, avoid larger or heavier drapes. You’ll want to pick a lighter or airier material.
Secondly, think about how much privacy and insulation you need. The heavier the drape and the less sheer it is, the more insulation and privacy you’ll get.
Thirdly, do you want something that’s neutral or more bold? If you want your window to be a statement, go bold. If you want it to blend in and just be a natural feature of your home, then neutral is the way to go.
Step Three: Put Them Together!
If you’ve done your homework right, then the completed look will not only provide optimal privacy and light protection, but will ooze style as well!
Vertical Blind Alternatives to Avoid
Vertical blinds are typically only used over sliding doors and large/wide windows. Because of that, you should avoid choosing shutters as a vertical blind alternative. Shutters are wonderful for traditional windows, but they are some of the heaviest window treatments on the market. This can make installing them for larger windows a nightmare. To protect your home, we recommend a more lightweight option.
Need help finding the right vertical blind alternative for you? Give us a call! We’ll set you up with a free consultation with our design specialists. It’s as simple as that! We’ll be happy to help you.
