Benefits of Choosing Shutters for Your Window Treatments

Shutters are one of the most common window treatments in the United Kingdom and the southern United States. If you have never lived in those areas, you may never have been exposed to the many wonders of shutters. Two of the primary benefits of choosing to use shutters as your home's window treatment are the ability to precisely control the amount of light that enters a room and the option to achieve total privacy whenever you want it.

Light

Shutters will allow as much or as little light in as you want. Some window treatments, such as plastic blinds, are so sheer that there will always be some amount of illumination coming through on a bright day while others, such as blackout curtains, create such total darkness that you may find yourself tripping over the rug while fumbling your way to find the light switch. Shutters, however, are completely adaptable to different situations, weather conditions, and times of day. Frustrated by a glare on the television screen? Prefer to let sunlight flood in to heat up a space rather than running the furnace? Want to keep your furniture and wall hangings from fading? Enjoy the comfort and convenience of a fully custom experience with high-quality shutters.

Privacy

Many of the common window treatments on the market tend to invite the entire neighborhood into your room along with the sunlight. Curtains, for example, offer a very all-or-nothing approach, either totally blocking out any sort of view to make you feel like a shut-in or opening up your living space for the whole world to see. Shutters, on the other hand, provide custom privacy options, with the ability to close completely or be opened to varying degrees. Note that whatever level of openness you choose to set your shutters at, the angle of their design will still make it challenging for anyone to see inside.

For custom shutter installation services in the Bronxville, Irvington, New Rochelle, and Pelham, NY area, contact the team here at Blinds Blinds Blinds today!

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Revive Family Pieces with Re-Upholstery

December 22, 2022

Is Re-upholstery the Right Choice For You? With the holiday season in full swing, the nostalgia of family traditions and memories often surrounds us. There’s always something that can remind us of our loved ones, whether it’s Grandma’s recipe book, a photo album of our parents from their younger years, or maybe even an heirloom chair or sofa, that has been passed from generation to generation. If you’re lucky enough to have inherited one of these beautiful heirloomed pieces, you may at some point come across needing to give this piece a little TLC, whether it is to revive the bounce of the cushions, or re-upholster the fabric. Should you find yourself in this position, Blinds Blinds Blinds is happy to help! Our skilled workroom can revitalize your cherished pieces, and make the best suggestions to maintain the integrity of your furniture, while refreshing the parts that have seen ware and tare. Our showroom houses a large selection of upholstery fabrics, with performance fabrics being the most popular option as of late. Performance fabrics have great wearability, are easy to clean, and also provide protection from most liquids soaking into the fabric. Velvets and chenille fabrics are also amongst those most popular, providing a classic and timeless look with their luxurious look and soft feel. When choosing to re-upholster your treasured piece, budget should be a consideration, as not all furniture pieces are great candidates. When making this decision, look at the construction of the piece, and consider the materials used in the frame of the furniture. Was this piece built to last? Often times if pieces are made with synthetic, plastic, or press board materials, they are not a good choice to re-upholster. Furniture constructed with real wood makes it a durable and long-lasting piece. Contact us today to learn more about our re-upholstery services!