Blind Solutions

Sunlight is a wonderful way to brighten your home, boost your mood, and showcase your decor. However, prolonged exposure to UV rays can cause fading, discoloration, and deterioration of your furniture, artwork, and flooring. The good news is that you can protect your furnishings without sacrificing natural light by choosing the right window shades. Use UV-Filtering Shades Opt for shades with built-in UV protection. Solar shades and roller shades made from specialized fabrics can block harmful UV rays while allowing diffused sunlight into your space. These shades help preserve the vibrant colors of your furnishings and extend their lifespan. Choose Adjustable Window Coverings Vertical blinds, Venetian blinds, or smart shades give you control over the amount of light entering your room. By adjusting these shades throughout the day, you can enjoy natural light when desired and pull them back during peak sunlight hours to reduce UV exposure. Opt for Light-Filtering Fabrics Sheer or semi-sh...

    The season of fall reminds us that chilly nights are ahead. Seldom do we consider how our window coverings can affect that heating/cooling bill and the overall comfort of our home. We have all seen the folks who duct tape plastic to their windows to address this problem (we know this is not you)! Heavy drapes have been used for years to also keep out the chill. Actually, even though it is cold outside, you want that warm daylight to flood your room. Honeycomb shades may be the answer.  Honeycomb shades are known for their insulation properties while allowing light to be diffused into the home. These shades are a real money-saving feature for your home! The shades also have a top-down and bottom-up feature available to customize the amount of light filtering into your room during the day! This shade type is not only stylish but also provide noise reduction for those street-facing rooms. There is also a cordless feature for homes with children and pets. Che...

        One may be very surprised to find that light is very influential with regard to our well-being. There is actually a heavy psychological impact upon our work and daily mood with relation to the amount and color of light we are exposed to at any given time. Light can make all the difference. Studies have shown that people who spend a considerable amount of time in windowless workplaces are more subject to depression and suffer more sleep disruptions than people who work in adequately lit spaces. And, did you know that inadequate lighting can affect your overall mood, creativity and cognitive functioning patterns? ( Medium Psychology, June 13, 2017 ) The color of the light also affects our sleep cycles and moods. For example, blue light stimulates us and will keep us up. We are bombarded with the blue light spectrum from our computers and cell phones. Some cell phones today have a night mode where the screen lighting changes from blue to amber...

     It's a well known fact that light and color have an effect on the way we feel. Traditionally, darker colors and diminished light can create a more closed-in feeling. For some, this is a feeling of coziness and security. For others, this atmosphere may seem heavy or even depressing. If you are not satisfied with the way a room makes you feel, there is a solution. Changing your window treatments can change your mood. Control Your Light The more versatile your blinds are in controlling light, the more choices you have as to how you want your room to feel. Studies have shown that lighting can affect your appetite, your ability to make decisions and sleep cycles. Our moods are also affected by the amount of natural light we receive each day. Natural light is a great motivator; however, too much light can affect our ability to focus. There are a wide variety of blinds available to fit every decor. Consider Color Window treatments occupy quite a bit of space on our walls....

         Vertical blinds were invented in 1950 by Eric and Frederick Bopp of Kansas. These blinds became the practical solution to blocking out the sun and adding privacy to larger windows, especially sliding glass doors. Vertical blinds are quite functional and durable; however, the look can be a bit impersonal. The good news is that there are creative alternatives to traditional vertical blinds.  Panel Track Blinds Panel Track blinds are a beautiful alternative to vertical blinds. These panels come in various colors to fit your home's decor as well as different opacities for desired view visibility and privacy. Have a large window or glass sliding door that provides inspiring views but the sun heats up the house, increasing your cooling energy bills? The Skyline Gliding Panels by Hunter Douglas are perfect. Skyline Panels come in various opacities according to your privacy needs. Sliding Shutters Does your home decor call for a more structu...

Summer is just right around the corner.  Temperatures are on the rise. Did you know that by adjusting your window coverings you can reduce the heat in your home by 40 percent or more? Of course, lowering the heat coming in through the windows means lowering your cooling bills. The window covering professionals at Blind Solutions can assist you with choosing the right window coverings to help you beat the summer heat. Here are a few tips on how to keep your home cool this summer. Trap In The Heat The best way to keep your home cool in the summer is to trap the heat coming in through the glass. It is important to install shades as close to the window as possible so as not to allow a large area of heat build-up between the window and the shade. Also installing a cornice at the top of the window will result in further trapping the rising heat. This is a cool solution especially for those south-facing windows. Use White Another way to reduce the temperature in your home during the summ...