What Are The Most Popular Type of Window Blinds?

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BLINDS

Vertical Blind Alternatives

Arch Tops and Skylights

SHADES

Honeycomb/Cell Shades

Woven Wood & Bamboo

Horizontal Shadings

Roman Shades

Roller & Solar Shades

SHUTTERS

DRAPERY/VALANCES

ALL ABOUT WINDOW BLINDS

The Difference Between Window Blinds & Window Shades:

Window blinds are different than window shades: blinds have slats than can be tilted to control light (whereas shades can be raised or lowered, but not tilted in a vertical or horizontal dimension like window blinds).

The most popular window blinds are wood blinds, fauxwood blinds, aluminum blinds and vertical blinds.

Which window blinds are best for YOU? Use the guide below to find out:
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FAUXWOOD BLIND Pros:
The look of real wood, but less expensive
Durable (good for bathrooms, kitchens, kid's rooms)
Moisture resistant and easy to clean

Cons:
Fauxwood is the heaviest horizontal window blind
» See more fauxwood blinds

Price:

36 x 60

$52.00

REAL WOOD BLIND Pros:
Warm and natural look with many color options
Excellent ability to block or vary incoming light
Lighter in weight than 2" Fauxwood blinds

Cons:
When raised, stack height can obstruct view on larger windows
» See more wood blinds

Price:

36 x 60

$65.00

ALUMINUM BLIND Pros:
Inexpensive and lightweight
Many colors to choose from
Good at blocking and varying amount of light

Cons:
Poor insulators; less visually appealing
» See more aluminum blinds

Price:

36 x 60

$36.00

VERTICAL BLIND Pros:
Perfect for sliding doors and large windows
Easy to clean; gather very little dust
Beautifully textured and patterned vinyl vanes

Cons:
Tend to be more contemporary
» See more vertical blinds

Price:

36 x 60

$37.00