Plantation Blinds

One of the most stylish window coverings you can choose for your home is plantation blinds. Not only will they enhance the décor of any room in which they are installed, but they also have great blackout capabilities. The slats on plantation blinds can be used to block all light that enters a room, giving you the option for total darkness in the middle of a sunny day. Imagine being able to sleep as late as you want on a weekend without a ray of sunlight to threaten your repose? What about a completely dark and cool room that your toddler can take his or her afternoon nap in? How about a dark room for your television or computer so that you do not have to deal with glare? The superior blackout qualities of plantation blinds are reason enough to run out and buy them.

You can find plantation blinds in a variety of styles. Solid wood plantation blinds are the most classic look. They hold excellent resale value and will enhance the value of your home. You can paint or stain your wood plantation blinds as you wish. You may also wish to explore purchasing custom plantation blinds. They are made to measure and will fit like a glove. This means that no light will infiltrate past the blinds at all. And they will look like the elite window treatments they are, getting you innumerable compliments from friends and neighbors. There are a number of high quality hardwoods used in wooden plantation blinds. Woven wood blinds and basswood blinds are in particular demand.

Faux wood blinds are also quite popular. Faux wood plantation blinds can give you all of the benefits and aesthetic value of solid wood plantation blinds at a much lower price. Find discount wood blinds or cheap faux wood blinds on the Internet. Before you take out your credit card for faux wood blinds, make sure you are intimately familiar with the returns policy and the warranty on your new blinds.

Vinyl plantation blinds may be a good option for some consumers. They are significantly cheaper than solid wood plantation blinds. They are also easier to clean and maintain.

Routless plantation blinds are the best option for most consumers. Routed blinds have holes drilled in the center of each slat through which a string loops to hold the blinds together. But light also infiltrates through these holes. If you must have routed plantation blinds because you love how they look, you need to pair your plantation blinds with nice decorative tapes. The tapes will cover the holes in your slats and reduce light infiltration. If you choose routless plantation blinds, you will not have the same problems with light infiltration. This is because they do not have any holes in the slats. Instead the slats are laddered. Routless plantation blinds are unmatched in their blackout ability.

One other decision point is what kind of operation configuration you want for your plantation blinds. Traditional plantation blinds are corded. Dangling cords are a hazard for children and pets. You may want to look for cordless plantation blinds as instead if you have children or pets. There are also automatic plantation blinds that you can operate with a remote control. Consider this option if you are into that sort of thing.

Not only do plantation blinds have excellent blackout qualities, but, like all thermal blinds, they also provide insulation and energy efficiency. Plantation blinds can substantially reduce unwanted energy transfer through your windows and therefore reduce your energy bills. Qualifying blinds may also be entitled to the federal tax credit for energy efficient home improvements and may also be entitled to incentives from your local utility company. Slats on plantation blinds are typically 1” or 2”, but can be even larger. The larger the slats, the better the insulation quality of the plantation blinds. This is because the slats trap insulating air between them.

In short, plantation blinds can be among the finest and most luxurious window coverings you can have in your home. They are also superlative at light control and energy efficiency. You cannot go wrong with plantation blinds.