Blind types explainedExtra knowhow is handy when you’re choosing a new blind. You’ll find all the info needed to make the perfect choice right on this page.In the infographic below, you can read an in-depth breakdown of every blind type. There’s an explanation of each blind, what it is best at, how it works, the accessorising options available and how to keep it clean.Importantly, you’ll also see which blind is best for which room in your home. So that’s all the essentials about choosing blinds in one place. If there’s anything else you’d like to check, head over to our FAQs.Vertical blinds offer privacy with light control and have a modern simplistic look. In addition, a vertical blind provides a great alternative to net curtains as they just wipe clean. They will also protect your furniture and furnishings from fading due to the sun's harmful UV rays. Vertical blinds are easy to control - rotate the louvres through 180 degrees and draw left, right or split. We have four price bands within this range and fabrics include polyester, jacquard, plains, stitchbond and patterned, with matching fabrics to roller blinds.

Watch our vertical blind 43sec product video.Please note we only supply one set of the appropriate brackets per blind dependant on your order request.Vertical Blind 3.5" louvres. Colour featured (Florence Green). Aluminium powder coated headrail. With white weights and chains.As a leading UK vertical blind company, ordering from Made to Measure Blinds couldn't be easier - simply follow the steps here. Don't forget, our blinds are delivered free to UK mainland if you spend over £149.00 and come with a comprehensive 12-month guarantee. All items are packaged to a high standard to ensure quality of goods upon delivery.Our pockets are stitched or heat welded:    This is dependent on the fabric selected, fabrics marked with an* asterisk will be stitched. We do not glue our pockets.Depth of blind in open position with top fix or face fix bracket Top fix 89mm + handle depth or clearance  for free rotation Face fix bracket 89mm louvres 13cm & provides 4.2cm clearance for handles Top fix 127mm + handle depth or clearance given for free rotation Face fix 127mm louvres 14.8cm & provides 2cm clearance for handles For conservatories we would recommend 89mm louvres on face fix brackets

, to clear handlesOrdered as BLIND SIZE (EXACT): blind made to your exact width. Drop will be less 1cm and will include brackets. Ordered as RECESS (INSIDE MOUNT): we deduct 10mm from the width and drop given, will include brackets. White control cords, weights and chains with white and brown trackQ) What size will the bunch be at the side when the Verticals are drawn back? A) We have provided a chart for all the widths below for 89mm and 127mm width.Allow 1cm for each louvre. So a patio door width of 190cm with 89mm louvers = (25 louvers) = 25cm bunch.Q) What deductions do you make when manufacturing our blind?A) For vertical blinds we deduct 10mm from the width and drop of your blind if you order as recess. If you order as exact then the width will be your exact size provided but we will still deduct 10mm from the drop of the louvres this ensures that they hang free from the window sill or floor. All other blinds drops will be the drop size you supply. If you order your blind as exact then that is how your blind will be made, the exact size you provide (width and drop), with the exception of a vertical blind as explained above.

Fabrics Polyester Polyester fabrics do not stretch and have a high resistance to abrasion. The fibre does not absorb moisture readily.Stitchbond Stitchbonds are non-woven, the warp and weft are simply laid on each other and bonded and secured with a running stitch.Jacquard Jacquards are constructed on special looms creating intricate woven fabrics allowing for the option of combining different coloured yarns. Imperial Point Largo Fl Homes For SaleGenerally more expensive than simple woven fabrics.Recliner Slipcovers CamoPosted on Nov 14, 2013 in Blog, Design & Fashion Trends, Energy Efficient Products, Innovative New Products, ResidentialPekingese Puppies For Sale Hawaii In this blog post we will walk you through the range of options for light-filtering and room darkening shades from sheer to blackout, and then introduce you to a number of innovative new window treatment products & design ideas that give you optimal performance day or night!

Depending on location & exposure of your home, and the effect you are trying to achieve within a particular room; privacy and light control options can be the most important factor when deciding which new window treatments to purchase. Whether you are looking to add privacy without sacrificing a view, or you work at night and need to sleep during the day, 3 Blind Mice can help you find a stylish and functional window treatment. While all window coverings implicitly offer some level of privacy and light-control by covering the window, the degree to which a particular window treatment will block light and prevent prying eyes can vary greatly between different types of window coverings, as well as style & fabric options for the same type of window covering. However, there are three main options for privacy & light-control including: blackout, light filtering, and room darkening shades. Light Filtering Shades & Sheers At the sheerest end of the spectrum, light filtering window treatments are perfect for rooms where you want to add some privacy while keeping the decor light and airy, such as your den, kitchen, and/or living room.

Light filtering shades and sheers are not only good for setting the mood, these treatments come in a variety of fabrics, patterns, colors, shapes, and sizes, making them a great way to compliment existing curtains & draperies. Different types of light filtering window treatments include sheer shades, horizontal blinds, solar roller shades & screens, woven woods, cellular shades and some Roman shades. If you are keen on the cellular shades, they are available with either light-filtering or room-darkening fabric as well. Room Darkening Shades & Drapes If you are looking for something a little more subtle than blackout curtains there are many options to help darken your room enough for a good nights’ sleep or to watch a movie. Room darkening shades (and blinds) are most commonly used for bedrooms or living areas where light control is important, and are typically a safer option to blackout curtains & shades because the halo of ambient light from the sides of the shades provide enough light to help you see your surroundings when navigating around the dark room.

Options include room darkening cellular shades, room darkening sheer shades, woven woods with room darkening privacy liners, curtains with a blackout lining, modern Roman shades, and vertical blinds. A true blackout window treatment blocks 100% of outside light and is most often used for rooms such as nurseries, bedrooms, photographer’s dark rooms, and movie/media rooms. While many shades & window treatments tout themselves as blackout, the term is frequently misused in place of room darkening shades because there is still a “halo” of light around the edges of the window treatment (see below). If you desire a true 100% blackout, we recommend the following window treatments: Using roller shades with side channels is just one option to help you achieve a completely dark room. The side channel which can come in aluminum, bronze, or white, depending how you want to match them to your home. These designer roller shades come in many different colors, fabrics and patterns, and can either come motorized or manual depending on your preference for ease of use.

Watch two video demonstrations of these motorized blackout roller shades with side channels in action. If you’re looking to completely darken your room but maintain elegance in your decor, using motorized curtains with drapery tracks is a good option.  Newer drapery tracks can curve around your curtains for an optimally dark room. And you have many options when it comes motorizing these treatments or setting up a manual pull system. View our gallery of blackout curtains & shades or watch this video (even though the fabric shown is not blackout) to learn more about the options available to you . One final way to eliminate the “halo” around the edges of an otherwise blackout window treatment is to create a multi-layer treatment that combines side panels and a valance or cornice box to stop the light at the edges and take your room’s decor to the next level. Multi-layer treatments can take your windows from ordinary to extraordinary, while eliminating all light from your room.

Combining a roller shade, with a patterned valance/top treatment, and patterned side panels is one of the many combinations you use. As shown in this video, beading is used to add extra elegance to your window coverings. As we have discussed, the options for adding privacy or darkening your room are nearly limitless, but what about window treatments that do both? 3 Blind Mice offers stylish 2-in-1 window treatments from brands including Hunter Douglas, Levolor and the hottest new product on the market by Coulisse. In the video below, you can see Coulisse’s Dual Roller Shade allows you to control light similar to a wood blind or sheer shade while giving you the clean look of a roller shade. As you will notice the bottom rail and head rail are finished with a nice nickel finish and square lines. This product can be motorized or it does come in a manual operation. If you are seeking something on the sheer side of things, Hunter Douglas’ Silhouettes and Luminette Privacy Sheers are a soft beautiful drapery that has an innovative design that rotates 180 degrees for light control and privacy.