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Wood Blinds Can Complete Your “Look”.

Posted on: August 8th, 2013 by blindsetc No Comments

Wood blinds can be just the finishing touch you need to complete the look of your Los Angeles home.

Wood blinds business and residential window treatment needs in all of Southern California including: Los Angeles, Riverside, Ontario, Pasadena, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana and Redlands.There are, of course, several options you need to decide on when in reference to the cords.  As we already discussed cordless options create a safer environment for children and pets while traditional corded blinds are a great option if you do not have pets or children.

There are several considerations to take into account when choosing your wood blinds; style, slat size, wood type and the finish.

Style

Blinds in general come as horizontal or vertical with horizontal being the most popular.  There are also blinds known as top down / bottom up blinds that can create a feeling of privacy while letting in light from above.

Slat Size

Slat sizes for wood blinds can range from 1 to 3 inches in width.  Choosing from within this range is largely a personal preference however smaller windows will tend to look better with smaller slats while larger window areas will want to have the wider with slats.

Wood Types

There are also a wide range of types of wood that can be used for blinds .

Genuine wood such as pine, maple or basswood, create an elegant feeling and create a sense of quality wherever they are placed. They are generally a little more expensive than wood blinds but are unequalled in quality and appearance.  They can also be finished to match exactly with the decor of your room giving you greater flexibility.

Finish

We have a range of finishes for your natural wood blinds however if you buy blinds that are unfinished you can create your own distinctive look by combining paints and stains with texture to create any faux or vintage finish you can think of.  The choice is up to you and the possibilities are endless.

Wood blinds can be just the finishing touch you need to complete the look of your home in Los Angeles, Riverside, Pasadena or Rancho Cucamonga. 

Blinds Etc provides free in home consultations for your business and residential window treatment needs in all of Southern California including: Los Angeles, Riverside, Ontario, Pasadena, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana and Redlands.

What Blinds Are Safe For Children?

Posted on: August 8th, 2013 by blindsetc No Comments

When discussing adding new blinds to a child’s room for a family that moved to Rancho Cucamonga, the subject of window covering safety came up.

safe blinds for children and pets in Los Angeles, Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Fontana, PasadenaSo I wanted to make sure that you are aware of the dangers of hanging cords and how to reduce or eliminate those dangers.

There are many options for selecting shades or blinds for a child’s room.  There are many styles and colors to choose from such as vertical blinds, mini blinds or roman shades.  There is a wide variety of colors and textures to choose from to match the items already in the child room.  However, where children and pets are concerned safety is of utmost importance.

It should be common knowledge that children and pets can play with and become entangled with hanging chords.  This does not have to happen as we have cordless options for most of our blinds and shades.  Using blinds that do not have a cord is both attractive and safer for homes and rooms with pets and animals.

They work easily and efficiently and provide a clean look to the window.  Many people prefer to use the cordless option even when they do not have children or pets.  When viewing blinds on our site make sure you check to see if the cordless option is available for you on the blinds you’re interested in and let us know when you speak with us on the phone that you would like this safety option.  Here is a video that explains how to keep your children and pets safe when installing blinds in your home.

Superbaby Works Out for Safety from Window Covering Safety Council on Vimeo.

Blinds Etc provides free in home consultations for your business and residential window treatment needs in all of Southern California including: Los Angeles, Riverside, Ontario, Pasadena, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana and Redlands.