No matter the new products or trends on the market, indoor blinds continue to be a trendy window covering in Australia. Not only are blinds a very affordable style, but they are also easy to customise to suit your chosen fabric, colour scheme and design aesthetic to suit any room. So, if you are looking for shutters or blinds and want tips on choosing the best option, read on.

1. Choose the Correct Blind Type

When you start shopping for blinds in Townsville, you will quickly notice several types to choose from for your home. Picking out the correct type will affect your home’s look and feel and how efficiently they can combat the sweltering summers and cyclone season in Townsville. Popular blind types include:

• Cellular blinds – These blinds are also called honeycomb blinds, and they have excellent insulating properties to block heat by trapping air inside the cells and slowing down how quickly hot air transfers. They also have sound absorbing qualities to keep it quieter.
• Internal shutters – Better known as plantation shutters, this option features clean lines with sleek shapes. You can adjust them to allow sunlight without compromising privacy, and they are incredibly durable.
• Panel glide blinds – If you have bi-fold or sliding doors, panel glide blinds are a great fit. They are an excellent way to block the sun in a larger window, and you use wand control to open or close them.
• Roller blinds – Roller blinds are immensely popular in Townsville as they are very affordable and sleek. They work well for media rooms, and you can choose from blackout, sunscreen, and light-filtering translucent options.
• Venetian blinds – These blinds use a cord and wand to operate, and you can adjust the slats to let more or less light in or raise and lower the blinds as you see fit.
• Veri-Shade Blinds – Veri-Shade Blinds are a charming mix of a sheer curtain and a traditional blind. You can leave them open to allow filtered light in or close them to shield your room from the scorching sun.

Along with these blinds, you should consider smart home automation options. Motorised blinds from Ede Shade Solutions allow you to adjust and control your blinds from your smartphone quickly and easily. 

2. Insulation Properties

A large percentage of the heat or cold you feel in your home comes from air seeping through the windows. If you have the right blind type that fits correctly to your window, it will prevent air from seeping in. You also get to block out unnecessary light to keep your home cooler during the summer.

However, the insulating properties of your blinds do not just pertain to the temperature. For example, it can be very noisy if you live in a place with lots of traffic. Blinds can help minimise the exterior noise to allow you to sleep or relax indoors all year round.

3. Automation Options

It makes sense that there would be smart blinds in a world with smartphones, smart homes, and smart cars. Automating these blinds makes them quick and convenient to open, close or adjust them from your phone. For example, roller blinds can be motorised or chain-operated, and both choices are 100% safe options to have around children. We can set your automated blinds to connect to your smartphone through an app, or you can control them by your voice.

4. Design Aesthetics

Finally, your blinds should complement your home’s decor. You have many options available when picking out prints, patterns and textures for your custom blinds, and according to Houzz, sheer window treatments are in. From single-colour blackout styles that are more rugged to bubbly and bright hues, there is an endless range. We can help you choose the best pattern or colour to ensure you get a timeless look.

Allow Ede Shade Solutions to Create Your Custom Indoor Blinds

Do not let another scorching summer or wild cyclone season pass with subpar blinds. Instead, allow our professional team to draw on our long history and experience with creating and installing custom awnings and blinds throughout Townsville to help you make the perfect selection. We understand the climate and can recommend the best window treatments for your space. Contact us by filling out our form for a free measure and quote or call us on 1300 495 953.