Roller Shades Are Back And Better Than Ever
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Times have changed and so has roller shades. Years ago they were used in almost all households and the main function was to block out the light. This they were very successful at doing. The window shades were very plain white vinyl with a very basic bottom trim that consisted of a long stick rolled into the last two inches of the sheet to hold it down from being blown around in the wind. They were practical, functional and to the point, they did their job.
Lately the window fixture that has been the most popular has been the vertical blinds. They of course have nothing on the roller shades except the trend factor. Vertical blinds are extremely nice to look at but they do not block out an serious amount of light. They really just dim the room and take most of the light not making it dark. A big downfall to the vertical blind is that they get very dusty and in order to clean them you must go blind by blind with a cloth, very inconvenient and time consuming.
Until now that is, roller shades are making a fashion come back! They come in many different types of solid linens, sheer linens, choices of suede and burn-out fabrics. Many shades are inspired by nature and come in many different textures that give very unique looks and are pleasant to touch.
The colors that are out there are seemingly unlimited, if someone can dream it up they can put it out. There seems to be a focus on very natural colors at this point in time. Very soothing light beige, sandstones and sages, nothing to bold or loud. There is also a way to layer the window shades with colors so that if it is wanted you can actually coordinate them to your furniture with out having the blind a whole solid color.
If there are light issues to be considered then the roll down shades can be layered to allow for more or less light given with what is desired. The window shades can also be made with different levels of thickness for the same considerations.
Solar shading is a new concept that has been combined with roller shades so that the light, heat and glare can still all be completely blocked with out sacrificing the view you may enjoy from that room.
Even the smallest details right down to the bottom trim of the window shades has been upgraded. The trim can now come in trendy cuts rather than the plain straight cut. A pull cord on the side is also and option that has been added to help avoid stains and marks from getting on the material.
Roller shades have proven once again that they are here to stay and that they can be relevant in every decade. Taking the time to learn the trends and become current is what will keep them staying relevant for another few decades. While the old shades did the job and did it well it is nice to finally have a shade that can still do the same good job and look great while doing it.
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