Deciding Which Type Of Electric Blinds To Install
For many homeowners, electric blinds will be their first choice when they’re wanting to replace the old curtains in their home and they are undeniably a brilliant window covering. There are so many unique advantages to electric blinds, whether they’re remote controlled or app controlled, and they couldn’t be more convenient to use. Simply being able to open and close these blinds at the touch of a button makes them incredibly desirable.
Nowadays, there is such a large selection of different types of blinds to choose from too, from roller blinds and zebra blinds to honeycomb blinds and perfect fit blinds, and there is a brilliant electric solution for all homeowners. Deciding which type of electric blinds to install isn’t always easy, but thankfully there are a few different things to think about which can make narrowing down the vast market much easier, including;
Whether you’re installing window or door blinds
Whilst commonly electric blinds are used on windows, they work brilliantly on doors too. When you have big French doors or bi-folding doors at the rear of your home, electric blinds will look amazing, but you may want to consider having different blinds on your doors to your windows. For example, perfect fit blinds are great on doors as they enable them to still conveniently open.
Where the blinds are being installed
Which room the electric blinds are being installed in will also influence the type of blinds you choose. Whilst most blind types are really versatile, some will offer solutions that others are unable to. Say, for example, you’re looking for increased privacy at the front of your home, electric honeycomb blinds can be operated from the bottom as well as the top, or if you require a blackout solution for your bedroom, roller blinds can provide this.
How much privacy and light control you require
Even though all blinds will let in plenty of natural light when they’re fully open, they won’t offer privacy in this position and this isn’t always convenient. If you’re looking to install electric blinds in a room where you require enhanced control over both privacy and light, like in a dressing room, some blind types will be more suitable than others. Zebra blinds are perfect for privacy and light control as the sheer and solid stripes can be moved to meet your needs.
The size of the window you’re covering
Generally speaking, all electric blind types can be made in various widths up to two meters and depending on the size of your window, or door, this width might be suitable. If you’re wanting to cover a wider space with one singular blind, you may need to explore specific types of blinds though. For example, roller blinds offer greater possibilities in terms of widths and they can sometimes be made up to four meters wide.
Which material colour and pattern you’d like
All blind types come in a range of different materials, varying in colour and opacities. However, both electric honeycomb blinds and zebra blinds will look slightly different in appearance to roller blinds. The unique design of these two blinds makes them less suitable if you’re wanting to have a patterned material and roller blinds tend to work better for this.
How much you have to spend on electric blinds
Different blinds will be more expensive than others and your budget will play a role when you’re choosing which type of blinds to install. You can usually expect electric roller blinds to be one of the most affordable options up-front, yet, electric honeycomb blinds can help you to reduce your energy bills making them really cost-effective in the long run. So there is a lot to consider in relation to price.
Choosing the right electric blinds for your home
Hopefully, thinking about everything mentioned above will help you to decide which type of electric blinds will be best for your home. It is fair to say that all blind types have their own pros and cons, and what’s right for one homeowner might not be suitable for another, so it ultimately all comes down to personal preference and individual requirements.
Whether you decide you’d like to have electric roller blinds or electric honeycomb blinds, be sure to contact us here at The Smart Blind Co. for assistance. We supply and fit such a huge range of electric blinds with different motorisation and control options, so you can guarantee that we will have the perfect combination for each and every room in your home. We work with the world’s leading blind manufacturers enabling us to provide the highest quality systems at the best possible price, so there is no better company to turn to for electric blinds.