When considering window treatments for your condominium, you might want to make your first consideration be that of vertical blinds. These types of window treatments are the most popular of choice, particularly for condominiums.
Condominium homeowners associations generally like these great window treatments because they create a uniform, clean look to the building from outside. Another reason why they are also popular with this sect is that they offer privacy and noise reduction to the owners of the unit. The condo unit owners like them to better control lighting while enhancing the decor of the unit.
Most condominiums usually have a large sliding glass door, which leads out onto a balcony or patio. Because of this large window-type door, vertical blinds make the best choice. These blinds can be opened full and pulled out of the way to either both sides or to one side. When entertaining, such as a cocktail party or dinner party, guest can flow freely in and out without the annoyance of other types of window treatments. The mechanism to operate these is located at one end of the vertical blind, thus making it easy to reach and operate. During the day these vertical blinds and be fully closed to block direct sunlight and heat from coming into the unit, or fully opened for maximum light, or anywhere in between.
For the other windows in the unit, vertical blinds are the same great choice. Like the large ones used for the large glass sliding door, vertical window blinds offer the same use and design for the unit owner. The control of light, privacy, and style are all the same. Vertical blinds and vertical window blinds come in a variety of choices including thickness, and design. They can be covered in fabric, faux finishes, or any other decorating features that you can dream up. When choosing vertical blinds be sure to look for quality construction. Nylon or delrin are the features you need to look for in and window blinds. This will ensure that your blinds will last a long time.
Installation of vertical blinds is truly a “do it yourself” project. You will need to decide if you want your window blinds to be outside mounted (which means they attach to the outside of the window box), or inside mount (going inside the window box.) Measure the inside of the window box to see how large of a vertical blind or vertical window you will need. Most any hardware store or your local home improvement store will have a window treatment center with a special vertical blind and vertical window blind section. These vertical blinds and window blinds can be cut to fit right in the store. The blinds come with a complete set of instructions on how to install them quickly and easily.
Because vertical blinds and vertical window blinds hang vertically, cleaning is a snap. Dirt and debris falls off them and so just a quick wipe with a damp cloth or using a vacuum cleaner with attachments makes up-keep very easy.
One of the most important features of vertical blinds and vertical window blinds is that should you ever decide to change your decor or need replacement blinds, the blinds themselves can be purchased separately. Holding each blind is a “clip” if you will, which allows the owner to snap the blinds out to replace the new ones. Having this sort of convenience and versatility makes vertical blinds and vertical window blinds one of the best, inexpensive ways to make your condominium a home for years of enjoyment.