Vertical blinds
Vertical blinds can be shifted to the right, left or center, fully opening the window glass. The most convenient solution are the shutters with a shear angle that will not interfere with normal opening of the window sashes – for example, the model with slats going to the middle of the window from its edges. The width of the fabric or plastic slats of vertical blinds is 89 or 127 mm
The larger the window area, the greater width must have slats to the proportions of the room is fully preserved.
Vertical blinds can be rotated, thereby adjusting the illumination of a certain part of the room. They protect the room from the sun quite well, however, compared to horizontal blinds, their efficiency is still slightly lower. Aesthetic and design features of vertical blinds allow you to use them in any style and in conjunction with both wooden and plastic Windows. In the kitchen it is advisable to install washable model made from a special fiberglass cloth has water-repellent properties, while other rooms are ideal blinds made of bamboo or stylish elegant jacquard fabric.
Horizontal blinds
Horizontal aluminum blinds perfectly protect from the sun, reflecting its rays and without leaving the slightest slits for their entry to the premises. These blinds can be installed on top of the glass, and between the wooden window frames. Control with internal horizontal blinds outside of the window profile. They look great in the living room and the kitchen unit. In addition, horizontal blinds are often installed in business offices and industrial buildings.
The only disadvantage of horizontal blinds is a difficult management, which often breaks down under the influence of forces.
The width of the slats of this model blinds, ranges from 16 to 25 millimeters. To choose the most suitable option, focusing on the General area of the window to preserve the harmonious proportions of the room and considering the amount of light on the side of the building. Usually aluminum horizontal blinds light shades are installed in functional rooms, then as blinds with wooden slats more beneficial to look in living rooms, offices or classrooms, because they make them more cozy and habitable appearance.