Blinds Buying Guide

Blinds Basics

If you're looking for an attractive way to control sunlight and maintain privacy, consider blinds. This popular window treatment comes in a wide variety of types - aluminum, real wood, faux wood, vertical and vinyl - and in styles and colors to suit every type of décor.

While some window treatments only open or close, blinds offer you the utmost control over privacy and light. You can open or close blinds all the way. You can angle the slats to direct light straight into a room, bounce light off the ceiling or walls or reflect it back outside.

Blinds are durable and easy to maintain. Use them alone as a window treatment or pair them with drapes.