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Consumers who think that there are only a few choices available when it comes to window coverings haven't been out much recently. They tend to think of one or two options that they've had experience with in the past and they think that's what they have to work with. One option that many see as one of the few available are Mini Blinds. They're still available and they're still a popular choice. But there are countless other possibilities in today's market.

Mini blinds are a good first option. They do a good job of light blocking and they're affordable. They provide the privacy that people are looking for when they purchase window coverings. They are typically available for immediate installation. They don't typically require any sort of wait time for custom design, etc. But they're just the first option. To ensure they're the best option consider all the other products, options and features before making a decision.

The cornice style valance is a very popular feature that sells many consumers on horizontal blinds. The cornice style valance adds elegance to the basic horizontal blind design (excepting mini blinds). Availability depends upon the manufacturer and style, but many provide the option at no additional charge. The cornice style valance replaces the basic, interior mount valance that leaves valance clips visible. And many see the visible valance clips as a negative addition to the overall aesthetics of the blinds.

Another feature that should be considered is decorative tape. They are appealing because they cover the visible cords that run through horizontal blinds (although they aren't available on mini blinds). They also block additional light from leaking through the window covering. Light is typically able to leak through the route holes in the horizontal blinds.

Other popular features include: 5 inch valances on horizontal blinds, cassette headrails, edge binding, routless ladders, and more. The features that have come to be widely appreciated are often both aesthetically pleasing and functional. Many potential buyers have difficulty separating and prioritizing which is more important during their search for products. So the combination is a vital aspect of the best products on the market.

Mini blinds are a classic that will never be replaced. They're that effective, that accessible and that convenient. But considering additional products brings an entire new world to light when attempting to create a decorating style with your window coverings. Whether you choose the classic mini blinds or the roman shades or the faux wood horizontal blinds or the honeycomb shades...is just a personal choice. There are advantages and disadvantages to every product; be aware and you'll be ahead of the game.

Chris Stanley is a window treatments expert at Blinds Chalet. Blinds Chalet has over 25 years of experience in the window coverings industry and strives to educate consumers about purchasing and installing window blinds before they buy. Focusing on high quality, company tested and approved window treatments at affordable prices, Blinds Chalet is a resource for all things window blinds related.

Bamboo has been a staple element in interior design for years. The material is a basic in Asian design and art as well as being one of the mainstays in the modern minimalist design many covet. It has a unique ability to add elegance to any room. And one of the easiest ways to incorporate the popular material is through window coverings.

Bamboo blinds offer many unique design benefits. They lend elegance to almost any room decor. Their durability makes them reliable as they fulfill the functions of the traditional blind with little to no maintenance.

In addition, Bamboo blinds are eco-friendly. Many agree this is a big part of the natural ambience that bamboo blinds lend to a room. Green tendencies are growing in every industry, but in the window coverings industry it is more heavily valued than most since one of the main purposes of the window covering in general is to control light (and therefore heat) in and out of a home. The environmentally friendly are looking not only for products to decrease their energy use, but eco-friendly products made of natural materials.

The delicate look of bamboo blinds make them an appropriate accent for almost any design style. There are many aspects of the bamboo blind that make them one of the most popular choices in today's industry. Bamboo blinds are not only durable and versatile, but they are eco friendly and economically priced. Bamboo blinds meet the requirements of a large portion of blinds shoppers because of the wide variety of benefits and advantages that come with the products.

Since bamboo is such an eco-friendly material it's perfect for manufacturer's of window coverings. It is amazingly durable considering the delicacy of it general aesthetic look. It's also surprisingly resilient. It's able to endure lengthy exposure to sunlight (as is evidenced in its natural environment). And it provides the "natural" addition to the room that often requires live plants. With bamboo there's no watering or other care required. The natural element is almost maintenance free.

More and more bamboo based window covering products are added to popular window covering and blinds outlets' inventories. The popularity of bamboo blinds only serves as the demand manufacturer's need to incorporate the popular material into more and more product offerings. And the unique advantages and qualities will continue to lend force to the increased demand for bamboo window covering products.

Chris Stanley is a window treatments expert at Blinds Chalet. Blinds Chalet has more than 25 years of experience in the window coverings industry and strives to educate consumers about purchasing and installing window blinds before they buy. Focusing on high quality, company tested and approved window treatments at affordable prices, Blinds Chalet is a resource for all things window blinds related.