Are you looking for an alternative for the cheap-looking vinyl blinds? Then you should look for aluminum blinds. Available in many colors, they are sturdier than the vinyl ones and much more stylish. They do cost more, but they will last longer and give a modern feel to any room.

Sizes range ½” (micro-blinds),  1” and 1 3/8” (mini blinds), and 2” (blinds, or macro blinds). The main difference in daily use is that mini blinds give you more control over light, while macro blinds give you a better view once you open them.

Aluminum blinds come in many colors, so they fit most decoration styles. You can combine colors if you want, or use simpler colors such as silver, bronze and black for a contemporary room. Read the rest of this entry

When doing an upgrade in your kitchen, we often have big ideas, but a small budget that can’t support it. If you are in this position, you can always do small changes that create a big impact. One of these changes would be to upgrade your kitchen blinds.

Many people have the standard 2 inch white aluminum kitchen blinds, and those are fine, but there are so many different choices to select from. There are the faux wood kitchen blinds that come in many different colors; they’re made to look like the real thing. A benefit of these would be that you can have the look of real wood without paying the high cost.

Choosing to update your kitchen blinds can give you a variety of different looks for your kitchen -whether your style is traditional, country, or contemporary modern. If you feel like splurging, there are even kitchen blinds that are powered by a remote control! Read the rest of this entry