The Pros and Cons of Vertical Blind Window Treatments

Vertical blinds

One advantage to a vertical blind is that they can be manufactured to fit nearly any width window. Most mini-blinds have a maximum width at which they will be efficient. When custom ordering vertical blinds, you have the widest array of choices in both design and style. Vertical blinds are textured in both colored vinyl and fabric covered. Regarding functionality choices, you have to consider the split, stack and draw. “Split” is the option to have the vertical blinds open in the center or simply be drawn open to the left or right side. A center split will allow your vertical blinds to be opened like drapes.

The “Stack” refers to which side of the window your blinds will open. Left stack means all the slats can be drawn to the left side, right stack is the opposite. You can even choose to have the draw cord placed on the right or the left side, depending on the configuration and placement of the window in the room.

One other option with vertical blinds is to house a remote controlled unit in the mechanics. This means you do not have to manually open or adjust the blinds, but rather you can use the remote control.

There are very different price ranges for vertical blinds, ranging from the inexpensive, discount and cheap to the premium, with styles and designs available for all budgets, be they low priced or high end. In fact, many vertical blinds with decorative head rails are handsome enough that they can serve as window shades without added expense of drapes. Though you can purchase vertical blinds in standard sizes, such as for a patio door, bedroom, kitchen or den, custom ordered vertical blinds are not much more expensive.