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Dress up your windows with stripes, linen looks, bamboo, and more.
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But bowing plaster walls and inconveniently placed radiators swiftly put a wrench in those plans.
Sets of the best blinds and shades.
Designers tap this particularwindow treatmentjust as often (if not more!)
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as draperyand they often cost far less, even when going the fully customizable route.
Despite the traditional design, these are still an aesthetic upgrade in our opinion.
Another reason these stand out among a sea of options is the range of color choice and sizing.
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Luckily, the brand sells2-inch slats, too (albeit for a bit more in price).
Look no further than Everhem.
The L.A.-based company has earned a reputation as a designer source for quality window treatments.
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But we like it that way.
The company also offers complimentary, 30-minute consultation sessions to steer you in the right design direction.
you’re able to also set your favorite position.
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These can be inside or outside mounted, offering up installation versatility.
You wont have to worry about these cracking or warping over timea necessity, since these are pretty pricey.
The largest size wont run you more than $64.
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Look no further than The Shade Store.
If you arent familiar, its a species of tree native to the eastern part of North America.
Its low density and malleable characteristics make it ideal for use as 2-inch slats.
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The latter is our favorite for filtering light.
The 206-gram weight, however, even likens it to paper.
For minimalists who cant stand visual clutter, even honeycomb cellular shades, these are a better bet.
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The clean, streamlined cut can come with or without the matching valence.
Another cordless design (of course!
Most blackout blinds and shades are constructed with dark materials and lack style, but not these darkening shades.
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The one thing wed be mindful of, however, is the listed privacy level.
While each of the options listed comes with a privacy liner, some are stronger than others.
Instead of fabric, these shades are compiled with stacked reed rods that are peeled and polished.
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Whats the Difference Between Drapes, Curtains, Blinds, and Shades?
Not sure what the exact difference is between the most popular window treatments?
The latter is often made with more rigid materials, like vinyl or real wood.
Are you looking to block out as much light as possible to catch up on beauty rest?
Blackout blinds would be best.
Look for products with liners or extra layers of fabric.
Woven materials like bamboo will let too much light through.
Stylistically, be mindful of the size of the slats themselves.
Be mindful of the proportions of your window, though, too.
Larger slats in a small window may look out of place (and could cause an installation headache.)
Fabric blinds are actually shades.
Inside vs. Outside Mounting
Shoppers can opt for either inside or outside mounting when installing their blinds.
So confirm everything is in your cart before checking out!
One More Thing
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