Exploring the Functionality of Vertical vs Horizontal Blinds
As you consider the functionality and style options of vertical versus horizontal blinds, you might be surprised by your choice of window treatment for different areas in your home. Both blind styles offer excellent light control, privacy, and functionality. It just matters what you like and how you want to use your blinds.
At Divine Interiors Group in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, we carry Hunter Douglas vertical and horizontal blinds so you can find what you need for your home.
How Custom Vertical Blinds Work
Custom vertical blinds glide across the top of your window and hang down as vertical panels. The individual panels twist so you can adjust the amount of light that comes through them, and it allows you to shut them for privacy. Custom vertical blinds pair well with long, high, or wide windows because they attract your eye. They also provide a good view, and you won't have to deal with glare and UV rays.
Some vertical blinds are also a type of sheer shade that uses one or more layers of sheer fabric alongside more opaque fabric panels that twist to adjust. This sheer fabric provides you with constant coverage for filtered light or privacy.
Additionally, you can automate custom vertical blinds with Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation or use a wand to manipulate and twist them. Custom vertical blinds don't use cords, so they're pet- and child-friendly. They're made from various combinations of fabric, aluminum, and vinyl. Consider Hunter Douglas vertical blinds like:
- Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds.
- Luminette® Sheer Panels.
- Somner® Vertical Blinds.
- Vertical Solutions® Vertical Blinds.
How Custom Horizontal Blinds Work
Custom horizontal blinds have panels that go horizontally across your window. You can pull the blinds up for a clear, unobstructed view or lower them for light control and privacy. Twist the slats to direct light toward the ceiling or into your home as needed. By twisting them so they're a thin line, you can have a clear view of the outside of your home or shut the panels entirely for privacy. By manipulating the slats, you can reduce UV exposure and glare in your home.
Hunter Douglas carries three styles of custom horizontal blinds. Automation can't raise or lower them, but you can use motorization to adjust the slats. Consider these selections:
- Parkland® Wood Blinds consist of genuine hardwood, adding warmth and elegance to a room.
- EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds use a wood composite to mimic the appearance of hardwood, offering more durability.
- Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds feature durable aluminum alloy that can bounce back into shape.
Comparing vertical versus horizontal blinds provides you with options you might not have previously considered. Whether you crave lots of light, privacy, a view, or flexibility, you'll find that both vertical and horizontal blinds can be a good fit. At Divine Interiors Group, we help you narrow down the style you like best and help you choose the colors and fabric or materials you want to use. We'll work with you to complement your existing style.
To get started, visit our showroom at 8205 Natures Way, Suite 101, Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34202, call (941) 907-9759, or complete our online contact form. We proudly serve Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Bradenton, FL, and the surrounding areas.
