Popular Alternatives To Classic Smart Roller Blinds
Whilst there are a number of different types of blinds on the market nowadays, when installing smart blinds, lots of homeowners will opt for roller blinds. It is fair to say that this is one of the most popular window coverings available and roller blinds tend to be the first choice for many mainly because they are one of the most cost-effective solutions.
However, just because roller blinds are well-known doesn’t mean that you should automatically choose them over the other types of blinds. In fact, you may find that there is another blind that is better suited to your home and your individual needs. If you’re interested in replacing your existing blinds with a smart solution and you’re intrigued to learn more about the different types of blinds available, keep reading today. Below we have looked into some of the commonly chosen alternatives to traditional roller blinds.
Zebra blinds
Commonly referred to as twist, vision or day and night blinds, zebra blinds are unique in the fact that they’re made with alternating stripes of sheer and opaque material. These stylish blinds provide increased control over the amount of natural light that floods into your home and you can change the alignment of the stripes to meet your preferences. Like smart roller blinds, zebra blinds can also be fully opened if you’re wanting an unobstructed view out of your window.
Honeycomb blinds
You may also hear honeycomb blinds referred to as duette blinds and they have a hexagonal design. This type of blind is known for its ability to reduce energy bills and the structure of the blind traps heat in the summer and cold in the winter. Not to mention, honeycomb blinds also help to reduce external noise levels too. Unlike other smart blinds that solely operate from a top-down basis, duette blinds can also operate from a bottom-up basis if privacy is an issue.
Venetian blinds
This is another classic window covering and Venetian blinds are instantly recognisable. Made from horizontal slats that tilt up and down, Venetian blinds enable you to control both light and privacy with ease. When opting for motorised blinds, it will be incredibly straightforward to program your Venetian blinds to meet your varying needs throughout the day. Again, this type of blind can be pulled up in the same way smart roller blinds can to uncover the window.
Roman blinds
Made from a single piece of fabric, Roman blinds are very elegant in appearance and they aren’t ribbed or stripey like all of the other types of blinds above. When Roman blinds are closed, they will look similar to roller blinds, but when they open, the fabric folds rather than rolls. Roman blinds are available in a range of fabrics, from sheer to opaque, and as well as stopping in the open and closed positions, they can also stop at varying heights too.
Perfect fit blinds
Whilst perfect fit blinds tend to be made with roller blinds, they’re still worth mentioning as they’re slightly different. This type of blind is fitted directly to the window and it is made to cover the glass area only. You can still motorise perfect fit blinds and they are a brilliant alternative to blackout blinds as they also prevent light from bleeding around the side of the blind. When you’re wanting to cover both windows and doors, perfect fit blinds are a very convenient option.
Deciding which type of smart blinds to install
When you’re interested in upgrading to smart blinds, whether you’re looking at app-controlled blinds or voice-controlled blinds, hopefully the information above will be useful. Now that you know a little bit more about the different types of blinds available, you should find it easier to decide whether you’d like to stick with classic roller blinds or if you’d like to install something slightly more unique.
No matter which type of blind/s you’d like for your home, be sure to contact us here at The Smart Blind Co. for your smart blinds. We provide a brilliant range of battery-powered and hardwired blinds, and you can rely on us to supply you with blinds that are perfect for your home. You can learn more about the types of blinds that we supply and the control options that we offer on our website, but if you have any questions at all, feel free to contact us today. We will gladly provide you with any impartial advice you need relating to your new smart blinds.