Choosing if you need Custom Window Treatments

Why Do You Need Custom Window Blinds?

The choice and variety of readymade blinds that are available in regular supermarkets and home decoration shops can actually baffle many of those who are looking for them.  The companies which manufacture them claim that they can fit any type of standard windows and easy to mount.  These are also comparatively low priced than the tailor made window blinds.  However there are several advantages for opting for custom made blinds even though they may cost you slightly more.

Although readymade blinds are available over the counter, custom window treatments also can be made without much delay these days due to latest equipments.  Since custom made window blinds are produced after taking exact measurements, they fit perfectly and look much more elegant than the readymade ones.  You can also use exotic materials in custom made blinds.

In case you are taking measurements of your window for getting the blinds custom made, it is important to take great care in getting precise width and height.  A standard tape measure can be used for taking measurements.  Even if there are some variations in measurements of length, this can be adjusted, but width measurements should be exact as it cannot be rectified later.

Any readymade roller blinds   can serve the purpose of blocking harsh sunlight and blocking the view from outside. However being longer or shorter these can easily sully   the look of the window.  Having your window blinds made to measure can remove these problems and make them fit perfectly with the frame of the window.   

            

The sizes, types, colors and texture available in readymade blinds are usually limited.  For Custom made blinds, there are no such limitations and you can select the fabric materials according to your imagination and interior theme.   

                  

Custom made blinds appear to be more energy efficient too.  This is because, the readymade blinds often does not fit perfectly to the window and trap air between the window and the blinds, which can lead to heat loss, especially during winter.    Custom made blinds, on the other hand, fit perfectly with the window which increases the effect of insulation.  This would save you energy as well as energy charges.  

Due to their perfect fitting, custom made blinds operate smoothly without any effort.  Readymade blinds are often clumsy to operate especially when there is a problem with fitting.     

If you are willing to spend a little more to make your house presentable and interiors look elegant, it would be better to opt for custom made window blinds.