How to navigate among the wide range of modern and popular options
Horizontal venetian blinds and its options
For decades, horizontal blinds have been one of the most popular types of blinds. Over time they have evolved to provide an optimal experience for users. Let's explore the different options that horizontal blinds offer in order to appreciate them better.
Slats without holes: Although this option gives the window covering a sleek designer look, aesthetic is not its primary function. Slats without holes are often chosen by people who want to install their blinds in a place requiring darkness. The control cords that usually pass through the slats, pass on the outside the slats. Since no holes are in the blind slats, the opacity is greatly increased.
Anti-warping slats: Not known by many because they are relatively new on the market, anti-warping slats provides additional protection against warping and premature aging of your custom-made blinds caused by heat, sunlight, temperature variations or humidity. The drying process of the slats is much longer, which results in better quality and more resistant slats. By shopping for your horizontal venetian blinds in a reputable store such as Zebra Blinds online that only sells quality window treatments that designers use, you don't have pay more for this option since it's standard for all of our horizontal wood and faux wood blinds.
Decorative Tape: Decorative Tape has a dual function. The first is to camouflage the control cords that lift your window covering and adding a touch of contemporary elegance to give the product a more refined look. The second is to reduce the amount of brightness that can seep through the slat holes for increased darkness in the room.
2 blinds on 1 headrail: This option is ideal for patio doors and large windows since it gives you the opportunity to control each blind independently from the other, all on one single headrail.
Cordless Lift System: The Cordless Lift System is very appealing and provides a modern look, however its primary function is to help eliminate the risk of strangulation for children in accordance with Health Canada’s Corded Window Covering Products Regulations. The process is simple, to raise the blind, you press lightly on from the bottom to the top with your hand and the will maintain its raised position until you pull it down. To tilt the slats, just turn the control rod to the left or right.
Now that you know all about the options for wood and faux wood horizontal venetian blinds and their numerous advantageous, shop and customize your horizontal blinds directly online from our simple and easy online ordering platform.