They carry all types of window blinds including wood and faux wood a popular trend in window fashion. Select Blinds carries wood blinds that are made of 100% basswood, select hardwoods and wood composites. They are available in three sizes of slats including 1 inch, 2 inch and 2 1/2 inch.  Faux wood blinds are warp resistant and available in the same sizes.

Select Blinds also carries a variety of aluminum mini blinds. Their premium aluminum, one inch mini blind is available in 25 colors so it is easy to find something to match your room’s décor and they are only $18.55 each.  They come with a headrail to provide a finished look to the mini blind and a clear plastic wand.

They also carry a one inch Levelor aluminum mini blind that sells for $35.00 each. If you’re looking for an environmentally friendly mini blind, this is the one for you. It’s made from 90% recycled aluminum with 8-guage slats and a dust guard coating. Select Blinds offers mini blinds with slats ranging in size from ½ inch to 2 inches.

If you’re looking for vertical blinds for your large windows or sliding glass doors, you will find plenty to choose from at Select Blinds. They come in a variety of colors and you can send for a free color sample to make sure you like the color. You can purchase them with a smooth finish or an embossed finish and select between a right stack, left stack, or center split design at no extra charge.

When it comes to window shades, Select Blinds also has plenty to choose from. If you are interested in extra insulation on your windows, honeycomb blinds are the perfect option.  Their 3/8 inch double cell light filter shade sells for $42.35 and their 3/8 inch double cell black out shade sells for $56.94.  Available in 24 colors they have a neutral color on the street side to create a uniform look from the outside. They are easy to install and come with snap in place brackets. Made of 100% polyester they carry a limited lifetime warranty.

Woven bamboo shades have become a popular option for the conservation minded home owners. A wide variety of weaves and sizes are available through Select Blinds. In addition you will find roman shades, pleated shades, in any size option you need.

Shopping for blinds for your home is easy to do when you stop by Select Blinds. You will find additional savings by visiting DealTaker.com and search for Select Blinds coupons.

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Hunter Douglas is the company that invented the honeycomb shade, or Duette as they named it. It has become one of the most popular window blind options to replace the original wooden venetian blinds used for decades.  Honeycomb styled Hunter Douglas blinds were designed when the last energy crisis in 1970′s nudged people into conservation and cutting back on their energy consumption.

The Duette shade is an exceptionally energy efficient product that insulates windows in both summer and winter. The honeycomb design can reduce energy loss by as much as 50% and is an ideal mini blind choice for older homes that do not have double pane windows.

Since Hunter Douglas blinds first introduced the Duette they have added a vast selection of custom honeycomb designed window shades to their line. Homeowners can choose the Duette Architella fabric shade which features a honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb design offering maximum energy efficiency. The Alustra Duette in a similar design offers a more dramatic pleat that is 1 ¼ inches deep. The Applause line of Hunter Douglas blinds offers the budget conscious a blind that is attractive and energy efficient but without the extras. All of the honeycomb shades are available in a variety of colors, a wide range of custom sizes and added features.

Traditional Hunter Douglas blinds are also available in the traditional slat design. Available in wood, vinyl and metal these blinds are all exceptionally well made and extremely functional. Choose from horizontal blinds that are perfect for most windows or vertical blinds that are idea for sliding glass doors and large picture windows.

The wooden slat blinds are available in hardwoods, bamboo, reeds and grasses for a natural look. Their aluminum mini blinds are made from spring-tempered alloy that helps them keep their shape and hold up under the wear and tear of normal use. They are also treated to repel dust and reduce static electricity. Colors include solids, pearls and opalescences in a variety of finishes. Hunter Douglas Blinds also include a line made of manmade materials. They are less expensive than some of the other options but have been designed to hold up well regardless of heat and humidity.

Hunter Douglas blinds also provide the homeowner with limitless options for controlling light. Whether you want to allow maximum natural light while maintaining privacy or block light completely, there is a mini blind that will meet your lighting needs. The adjustable louvers allow you to adjust the light throughout the day and Hunter Douglas blinds can be purchased that can be raised and lowered from the top as well as the bottom. On a tall window this allows you to let in natural light while maintaining privacy.

When it comes to energy efficient window blinds for your home, Hunter Douglas is undoubtedly the best known name in the business.  Quality made and exceptionally reliable Hunter Douglas blinds are worth considering when it comes time to buy window blinds for your home.

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Choosing the type of wood window blinds for your home will take some planning and consideration. It is often helpful to take plenty of time to look through decorating and design magazines to get an idea of the look you would like to create. Seeing pictures of rooms and window shapes and sizes that are similar to yours with window treatments in place helps you visualize your options.

Wood Window Blinds

Begin by taking photos of your windows and clipping pictures of magazine designs that appeal to you. One of the best ways to plan a decorating scheme is to keep a notebook and include samples and photos you find that you like. Add paint chips, wallpaper samples, photos and over time the design you are looking for will emerge. Apply this technique when you are looking for wood window blinds, particularly if this is the first time you have purchased them.

Wood window blinds are available in the mini blind style in varying slat widths. A 2 inch slat is a popular choice, particularly for larger windows. They are also available painted or stained. When measuring for wood mini blinds, measure the distance from between the moldings on the inside edge. Inside mounting provides a flush installation that blends well with the window.

If you like a heavier look, shutter style wood window blinds are a good choice. They provide a casual, warm look to a den or living area and the slats are 2 ½ inches in size. They can also be purchased in a variety of paints and stain colors.

Wood window blinds are available in both horizontal mini blinds and vertical styled blinds for sliding glass doors and large windows. The rule of thumb when choosing between horizontal and vertical is to choose vertical when the window is wider than it is tall. There are exceptions to this rule of course.

High end wood window blinds are scratch resistant and treated to repel dust. Cleaning is easy. Just dust them with a louver dust brush or a damp cloth. Composite wood blinds have been designed to prevent warping and sun damage. They hold up very well under almost any conditions.

Bamboo is being used more and more often in decorating and home interior design. It is an environmentally friendly product as it is actually a renewable resource. Bamboo grows so fast that it does not require the time regular wood requires growing more. It is a hard, durable wood and is a great product for wood window blinds of all types and varieties.

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Plantation shutters are interior shutters designed to look similar to those used on plantations years ago. In the warmer climates of the South where plantations were most commonly found, shutters were used to block the light and provide privacy while still allowing the air to flow through an open window to keep the room cool.

Plantation Shutters

Originally made out of wood, you can now find plantation shutters made from plastic, medium density fiberboard, and wood. A combination of materials is often used to help prevent warping and create a heat and sun resistant product that will maintain its appearance for a long period of time. Plastic shutters tend to warp in the heat of the sun and do not provide the warm feel that a natural wood product can provide.

Plantation shutters are designed with wood framed panels and louvers. Many have a vertical rod that is used to move the louvers on the shutters.  The shutters themselves fold back to completely uncover the window if desired.

Wood plantation shutters can be purchased in various wood stain colors or painted in a color to suit your decor. To purchase custom fit shutters, measure your windows carefully or hire a professional who can both measure and install the shutters for you. It is important to have an accurate fit. You will find shutters in most home improvement stores, online and anywhere where quality shades and mini blinds are sold.

Caring for plantation shutters is as simple as dusting the louvers with a louver dust brush or damp cloth. They can be refinished or repainted as needed but generally require little maintenance.

Plantation shutters look particularly good in older homes or for home interiors with a southern style of decor. They are used in dens, living rooms, kitchens and even bathrooms. Choose from full coverage or half window coverage for a more casual, café look. If you want to allow more light into the room but maintain privacy, half shutters work well. This is a popular choice for bathrooms.

Sometimes people add drapes or window treatments to their windows in addition to shutters, but they are most often used alone. They create their own unique look and adding another layer often just makes the room look cluttered and overdone. This is mostly a matter of taste.

Quality plantation shutters can be expensive but they can last a lifetime. They are therefore usually left with the house when the house is sold and may even raise the value of your home. The long life of these quality made shutters more than makes up for the initial cost.

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Mini blinds provide the perfect starting point when it comes to decorating the windows in your home. They instantly provide privacy and flexible lighting options that you cannot easily get with drapes and curtains. Since they first appeared in the late 1700′s as wooden venetian blinds, mini blinds have evolved into a plethora of styling options.

Now you not only have wooden mini blinds, but you have vinyl and metal as well. All come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors. Choose from one inch slat or larger depending on your taste and coverage needs. Mini blinds allow you to tilt the slats to allow as much or as little light as you prefer into a room while still maintaining privacy, but there are room darkening mini blinds that will block the light more completely. All of these options are available in discount blinds.

Shopping for discount blinds has never been easier. The internet provides access to an enormous number of options and price comparison shopping is easy to do. It doesn’t matter what quality or type of mini blind you are looking for, chances are you will find somewhere that it is being sold at a discounted price.

When shopping for discount blinds be sure and measure your windows carefully. Decide whether you want to place the blind on the inside of the window molding or on the window molding. This will determine not only how the blind looks when it is installed but the size of blind you will need and the hardware type. Inside mounted blinds lie flush with the molding for a smoother look.

Be sure you know the quality and material of the discount blinds you are considering. If you can find name brand mini blinds, such as Levelor or Hunter Douglas, it is more likely you will receive a higher quality of blind.

Vinyl mini blinds are usually the cheapest although they are available in different qualities and prices as well. Aluminum mini blinds are heavier and a little more sturdy but also more expensive. Wooden mini blinds are usually the most expensive option but can be found wherever discounts blinds are sold. Honeycomb blinds are another option. They do not have the slats but are constructed of fabric folded accordion style. They offer insulation in addition to lighting flexibility and privacy.

Regardless of what type of blind you are looking for, choosing the one that is right for you will be based on finding a balance between price and quality, the better the quality, the higher the price. Higher end mini blinds will hold up better over time and provide more options in styling and materials. Discount blinds give shoppers the ability to buy better quality mini blinds for less.

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Honeycomb shades are constructed of fabric and designed like honeycomb that creates air pockets to insulate windows while covering them. They raise and lower like other mini blinds but rather than individual slats they are one continuous piece that folds accordion style when it is raised. They do not have the option of opening and closing slats but can be raised and lowered. More expensive honeycomb shades like those offered by Hunter Douglas can be purchased with an option that allows you to lower them from the top down as well as from the bottom up.

Honeycomb Shades

The honeycomb design is so effective in providing insulation to exterior windows that it can reduce energy loss by as much as 50%. This adds up and you may even notice a substantial decrease in your power bill each month. They work especially well if you do not have double pane windows in your home and the insulation that these provide.

Installing honeycomb shades in all the windows in your home will not only keep your home warmer and draft free in the winter, they will keep the heat of the sun from driving up your air conditioning bill in the summer. They are extremely beneficial in very cold and very warm locations.

Honeycomb shades offer the perfect foundation for any window treatment. They can be used by themselves or with valences or drapes. They are available in a wide range of colors, sizes and shapes and can be purchased with extra darkening qualities. For difficult to fit windows you can purchase them custom sized and the higher end manufacturers sell them to fit palladium windows, skylights, sidelights and almost any other shape you may need.

If you want to save money on honeycomb shades be sure and search online for discount options. It is still a good idea to purchase a quality shade as they last longer and work better. Don’t confuse the pleated shade with the honeycomb shade. They look similar but the pleated shade is only one layer and does not provide the honeycomb insulation.

When choosing the size of shade for your windows make sure you measure each window carefully. Decide whether you want to mount the shades on the inside of the window frame or on top of the window frame. An inside mount will give you a flush, custom fit look. You need a different type of hardware for each type of mount so be aware of that when you order or purchase hardware.

Honeycomb shades are a perfect way to cut your energy costs. Even if you pay a little more for them than you would for a regular mini blind, you will make up the difference in cost over time on lower energy consumption. You will also be doing your part to save our environment and eliminate our dependency on non-renewable resources.

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Buying mini blinds or roll up blinds can last through multiple changes in your decor when you purchase them with this in mind. Choose a neutral color and style that will stand the test of time while providing the privacy and sun filtering quality you desire for each room.

Using Roll Up Blinds

Window blinds have come a long way since the first wooden venetian blinds were introduced in the late 1700′s as means of blocking light and insulating windows against the elements. Now they are available in vinyl, aluminum, synthetics, wood and fabric. Some blinds are made with small horizontal slats that can be opened and closed in addition to being raised and lowered. Low end varieties are made of vinyl, mid range of aluminum and high end of wood.

Traditional roll up blinds were originally made of vinyl coated fabric that rolled up onto a spool when they were raised. You can still purchase this type of blind but they are now made from a wide array of materials and fabrics. If you are looking for something to block out light almost completely you will readily find room darkening roll up blinds to do this for you.

Honeycomb or cellular blinds are the newest variety of window blinds and were introduced in the early 80′s after the last gas shortage as a way to insulate windows and save on home energy consumption. They quickly became a staple in window coverings as they are not only energy efficient, they provide an attractive alternative to regular roll up blinds and slated mini blinds.

The honeycomb style of roll up blinds are made of two layers of fabric that provide exceptional insulation for windows. The pockets of air they create can reduce heat loss by up to 50%. When raised they fold up accordion style out of the way. Some manufacturers have designed them to be lowered from the top as well as the bottom providing flexibility in lighting and privacy.

Most shades and roll up blinds can be ordered in custom sizes to fit windows that are not a typical size. For ordinary windows measure carefully before purchasing blinds to make sure they fit well and install easily. Window blinds are usually mounted on the inside of the window frame so that when they are closed they lay flush with the molding. Measure the window from inside to inside of the frame for this type of mounting. Different hardware is used for an inside mount than when mounted on the window trim.

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Vinyl Blinds

Vinyl blinds give you all the features that more expensive aluminum and wood blinds give you but without the extra cost. They are a perfect choice for any room in your house where you want to be in control of privacy and lighting. They are a great choice for kitchen and bathroom windows as they are unaffected by moisture. Mini blinds provide the function while valences, drapes and such add a decorative element to the room.

Vinyl blinds are less expensive than metal blinds but you will also find vinyl blinds in a range of prices and quality.  If you can afford to pay a little more for better quality vinyl blinds they will undoubtedly hold up better for a longer period of time. If not, even the least expensive vinyl blinds will give you the privacy and light adjusting features you need for the short term.

Using vinyl blinds in addition to window treatments will give you the privacy you need when you need it but you can lift them out of the way when you want to be able to see out of your windows or increase the lighting in a room.  Choose a one inch slat for a more delicate look. They are a great choice for back door windows, bathroom and kitchen windows. Two inch slats work well on larger windows.

If you have a lot of windows to cover and you are on a budget vinyl blinds may be the perfect solution for you. Aluminum mini blinds are a little more expensive but can give you the same coverage and styling options with a heavier and more durable quality. Wooden mini blinds are among the most expensive option and an increasingly popular choice.

When it comes to cleaning vinyl and aluminum blinds it’s a breeze. Dust them off with a mini blind brush on a regular basis, but when you want to deep clean them all you have to do is put them in the shower and wash them off.

Mini blinds are the perfect foundation upon which to add decorative window treatments. Just because you are on a budget doesn’t mean you can’t have beautiful windows that enhance your home’s decor. Before you buy vinyl mini blinds for your windows be sure and measure the size of each window. Also decide whether you want to mount them on the inside of the window frame or on the surface. This will affect the size, hardware needed and the look. Inside mounted mini blinds is usually the preferred option when possible.

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Adding door blinds to your home decor is the perfect way to tone down natural light when necessary and add privacy when desired. Sliding glass doors that lead out into your yard or patio provide a functional picture window that opens up the look and feel of a room. But installing vertical blinds will let you control the amount of light that comes through these doors when they are not in use. Vertical blinds provide the perfect solution for sliding glass doors as they can be opened and closed as needed giving you plenty of flexibility.

When choosing door blinds for a patio door you have more options. On a full length glass door you can still opt for vertical blinds but horizontal ones may work better. Many horizontal mini blinds and honeycomb shades provide the option of lowering from the top of the door down as well as from the bottom of the door up.

Honeycomb door blinds provide insulation in addition to privacy and lighting adjustment. The multilayer design of honeycomb window shades can save you up to 50% in energy costs and eliminates cold drafts in the winter and heat in the summer.

Door blinds are made from a variety of materials.  On a backdoor that is half glass you might choose a vinyl mini blind with tiny slats. They are easy to keep clean, light weight and affordable. If you have double pane windows in your door you don’t have to worry as much about insulation. A simple mini blind will give you privacy and block some natural light. Wood door blinds are becoming increasingly popular. You will find blinds made of natural wood products that include hard woods, bamboo and synthetic wood products.

More and more home improvement products are being made from bamboo as it is a relatively inexpensive wood and both durable and hard.  It is a renewable resource and if you’re earth friendly this is the way to go. They do not warp or fade from the sun and can be adjusted to filter light as desired.

The door blinds you choose for your home will depend on your budget and the purpose for which you are choosing the blinds. Custom made blinds such as you will find manufactured by Hunter Douglas are the most expensive option in door blinds. Vinyl and metal mini blinds are the cheapest. There are a variety of choices when it comes to room darkening features so you can choose a blind that will give you as much or as little light as you would like.

Before purchasing door blinds be sure and measure the area you wish to cover carefully. You will want to determine whether an inside or outside mount is desired or required before measuring. The mounting hardware you need will depend upon where the blind is to be mounted.

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