When searching for a set of pleated blinds, you will find many options including choices for color, fabric, thickness, lined or not, price-point, and corded and not corded. Often times, the cordless shades are pricier than the sets that come with cords. There are a couple reasons for this, all of which should be taken into consideration prior to making your purchase.
One great thing about going with the cordless set of pleated blinds is that you will not have the annoyance of dangling cords that not only look like an eyesore, but can also be hazardous if children are around the house. Many years ago, blinds were regulated and required to have safety strings with special no-choke type cords, or they are unattached at the bottom. Danger can still occur if the cords get tangled, so a great option to consider if this is a concern (which it should be around children) is to go with the types of blinds that have no cords.
All of this paired with the clean look of having no cords makes cordless blinds the right choice for almost anyone. They will look sleeker and cleaner than having the corded pleated blinds. The ease of a push and pull operation will make your blinds or shades not only attractive, but also extremely convenient for quick shade or a dapple of morning sun whenever you feel like it!
When blinds or shades have cords, it may seem to look okay when the blinds are let down, but when they are raised the string will become longer and will dangle below the window. If you ever raise corded blinds up, you know what an eyesore this can be. Sure, you can wrap the cord around the top of the window and shade brackets, but talk about unsightly. This is just another reason why you should buy your pleated blinds cordless!
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By Bessy
– February 17, 2010
As with all things we buy, you can go with a lower grade and lower price point, or you can dent the wallet and go for all out expensive luxury. The same goes for those of us going to make a window covering purchase for our homes. You can pick up cheap plastic blinds for five dollars a window, but you can also go to the custom sew shop and spend a thousand dollars dressing the same window. Most homeowners opt to go somewhere on the lower end of that spectrum. You can also do price comparison by shopping the best online shopping websites to find deals.
Pleated blinds can be a great alternative. They are not crazy expensive, but they are also not cheap. They can range anywhere from fifty to a few hundred dollars per window. The great thing about them is their look can play two roles, it can be the covering that provides privacy, but can also provide complimentary style to the space in which they are located. They come in many different colors, patterns, and even textures so there is defiantly a design that will be well suited for your home. If the budget allows, you can even have your pleated blinds customized with the material of your liking. If you have the options, you can go with a thermal lined backing to be places on the backside of your blinds. This will add an extra layer of insulation to your windows which can help to keep the power bill lower.
You will have other options as well. You can choose from corded pleated blinds, or you may opt for the cordless kind. Although it may seem like a big investment at first, especially if you are covering multiple windows, you will be glad you went with pleated blinds. You can even find these available for conservatories ! They will be the only think your window needs for a covering, or you can always add curtains on top to make the room even more design specific.
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By Bessy
– January 4, 2010
