Venetian Blinds

 

Despite the popular perception otherwise, Venetian blinds actually initially were not crafted and created in the Venice, Italy, but Venetian blinds were discovered (some would say stolen) by Venetian merchants travelling in the countries of the Far East.

In no time at all, the use of Venetian blinds spread through Venice, Italy and across other European nations. Of course, today Venetian blinds can be found in households and in workplaces across the world.

The design of the Venetian blind is simple and effective. The blind itself consists of slats of horizontal and overlapping material. The slats are multi-directional and can be used in a number of fine fashions. For example, in the completely closed position, Venetian blinds effectively can eliminate all external light from entering into a room. Otherwise, the slats of the Venetian blinds can be adjusted to allow varying degrees of light into the room. The angle can be changed to allow light in, but not prying eyes or if required, the blind can be rolled right up to allow light to stream in unchecked through the now unprotected glass pane.

In the modern world of soft furnishings, there are generally three different types of Venetian blinds on the market. From the wooden Venetian blinds crafted from various types of woods. Some of these versions of the Venetian blind are so intricately crafted that they add a truly elegant dimension to any residential or even commercial window treatment. Wooden blinds are also the most expensive version of this type of blind. The demand for more intricate and highly crafted wooden Venetian blinds has increased in recent years.

Midway, in price and construction, one can find Venetian blinds made from lightweight aluminium. These blinds come in a wide array of colours to suit different kinds of rooms and windows. The thinly slated, colourful, Venetian blinds gained a significant foothold in the window treatment market during the late twentieth century in the United Kingdom and abroad. They are now common features in both domestic and commercial premises.

In recent years, uPVC Venetian blinds have gained acceptance in the UK market. These are relatively inexpensive blinds and are very durable and practical, which makes them ideal as kitchen blinds and bathroom blinds. Designers of these types of plastic Venetian blinds contend that the uPVC type is within the price reach of most budgets.

Finally, when it comes to the Venetian blind, there truly is something for all budgets and tastes available on the market today. From styling to a wide price range, the variability of Venetian blinds on the marketplace today is extraordinary.

Garry John manages and contributes to http://www.window-blinds.org.uk.