Window blind refers to various, and yet specific varieties of window coverings. Traditionally Blinds ( Houten Jalozieen) were slatted, a horizontally adjustable, kind of, step ladder design.. Today, this slatted style continues to be one of the most popular choices. More commonly used materials for horizontals, is metal and vinyl. The term ‘Venetian Blind’, in reference to these horizontal blinds, was patented way back in 1769. By a man named Edward Beran, but they were actually something the Japanese had already, long before invented. Hence, wooden Blinds( Houten Jalozieen) , as designed by the Japanese are the most original. Today, these are simply referred to as wooden, or bamboo Blinds ( Houten Jalozieen). With metal and plastic modern styles being referred to under ’Beran’s’ patented name, of ‘Venetian’. Regardless of material, each horizontal slat of the blind is interconnected by a string system, which allows the slats to be rotated, around 170degrees. Therefore, the slats can be opened and shut to give more, or less, privacy and shade to any room. Operation is simple, and being easily adjustable, they are perfect for humid rooms, for instance, bathrooms. Venetians are a highly popular and a manufactured in an amazing array of colours.
Venetian Blinds ( Houten Jalozieen) are the traditional choice, but vertical slat styles, known as ’Persians’, are also available, and popular. Vertical blinds also have an interconnected string system, allowing the slats to be rotated up to ninety degrees. Meaning, like the Venetians, they’re very ‘controllable’, therefore, very practical. Like horizontals, you will also find theses easily available in plastic and metal, often aluminium. Vertical Blinds( Houten Jalozieen) are manufactured in wood, but they are also available in a very durable, stiffened, coated fabric. Both horizontal and verticals can be gathered away from the window, leaving the entire window clear, and allowing full sunlight into the room. Verticals usually have the added feature of being able to be drawn and gathered into several sections also. As with horizontals, the slats themselves can be adjusted, using a very easy rod and track system. Between the two, vertical Blinds ( Houten Jalozieen), Persians, do tend to be just that touch more efficient. Primarily, because the slats on a vertical blind are wider, they also overlap, whereas on a horizontal they do not.
If privacy is an issue for you, vertical blinds might well be the better option. Although a ‘mini’ or ‘micro’ horizontal blind, is a solution for bathrooms, or any rooms where privacy is important. A micro blind can have a slat as small as 12mm, a mini blind being around double that, 25mm. You will find the words ‘window blind’ being used somewhat generically these days. But the main two ’categories’ are slat and solid, which simply refers to the way the blind is opened. Solid designs - often referred to as ‘Shades’, can only be raised and lowered, they have no slats, therefore adjusting the light and vision is not so controllable. Whichever you choose, Blinds ( Houten Jalozieen) are a window dressing which not only add style to the home, they are also extremely practical.
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