The great thing about vinyl blinds, and the one thing that most people say first up when you ask what they think of vinyl blinds is that they’re certainly a good deal cheaper than many other types of blinds, including the now very popular wood or faux wood blinds.  Their ability to shade the room from excess sunlight and provide adequate privacy for your home is the same as with the more expensive types of blinds also.  They are every bit as functional as wood blinds and are great for example if you are considering bathroom blinds ideas or looking for french blinds. Just be sure to match your bathroom blinds and  shower curtains if installing in the bathroom.

Slatted vinyl  blinds are a very welcome replacement to the much older styled metal venetian blinds, for example, which were brittle, difficult to clean and downright dangerous at times with their sharp metal edges.  They are also great for hanging in rooms that aren’t suitable for wooden blinds, due to their being very humid making them perfect to hang in kitchens and to use as bathroom window blinds.

Vinyl blinds is really quite a large category, and within that category you can find almost any type of blind made from vinyl.  Commonly you can find slatted vinyl blinds — venetian blinds or mini blinds–in most blinds stores and they are easily brought online as well.  Many traditional venetian blinds are made from aluminium, however the vinyl venetian blinds which look very similar to the aluminium kind are a good deal more lightweight.  This has its advantage when you are having to lift them all the way up or down, though it does make them blow around more than the already lightweight aluminium blinds, and they can really billow out into the room if there’s an open window with a breeze blowing through.

Vertical vinyl blinds are also available online, in a variety of shades and colors.  PVC vertical blinds are great for hanging in sliding patio doors or large ceiling to floor windows. As with other blinds, vertical vinyl blinds are lightweight and very easy to care for. They are a bit more flexible than either wood or aluminium blinds, and suit better in areas where there is a lot of moisture and humidity in the air.

The great thing about vinyl blinds, aside from their cost, is that they are really durable and will last a good while if treated properly and cared for.  They don’t rust, nor do they warp or become misshapen.  If you are looking for a cost effective window treatment, that looks great and comes in a wide array of colors I would suggest you take a look at the different types of vinyl blinds currently available.

Small, compact mini blinds are great for spicing up a room’s appearance, and for adding a splash of color to a room and are definitely worth considering if you are looking for bathroom blinds ideas or french blinds, for example.  While you can buy mini blinds in the traditional white or cream colors, they are also available in a wide array of brilliant colors.  You can even find some blinds with a graded color appearance, where the darker shade is at either the top or the bottom of the mini blind.

While mini blinds are not quite as popular as they were twenty five years ago, they are still frequently bought and installed in homes.  The decrease in their popularity has meant that you can’t always find quite as many colors available as you may have in the past, but there is still a huge variety of blinds to choose from, and a quick search online will turn up many different types of mini blinds.

Aluminium is still the material of choice for many when buying mini blinds, although it is possible to find both wood and faux wood mini blinds. Aluminium mini blinds are perfect for kitchens and to use as bathroom window blinds, and the cheerful colors that are available would match any décor.

Although you can buy mini blinds with different slat sizes, preferential size and the one that seems to work the best is one inch slats, at .008 inch thickness.  Thinner slats are much more temperamental to use, and do tend to bend or brake easily.  Slats of this size are more sturdy, yet still thin enough to be lightweight and easy to use. When checking out the slats on a mini blind, it is highly recommended to ask whether or not the slats are spring tempered and scratch resistant–both ideal, if you want your mini blind to last.

Ideas for Decorating with Mini Blinds

Sometimes you just need blinds to cover windows in a room, and aside from making sure they don’t clash with the décor of your room, you aren’t really fussy what you put up.  Mini blinds are great in a situation like this. You can even just go ahead and buy cream or white colored blinds and not worry about what shade fits best with your current room décor.

Alternatively you can choose a color that fits with your room, and buy your blinds accordingly. One tip that I have found in decorating, when deciding on what color blinds to put up, is to choose one of the less used colors in the room and match your blinds to that. This really helps accent the room, and brings out colors and shades that are often more subdued. If installing in a bathroom, you will want to match your bathroom blinds and shower curtains for a more complete look.

If you want to draw attention to your windows, then choose a bold color or an unusually designed and patterned mini blind.  If you want your blinds to melt into the overall appearance of the room, then choose either a neutral color, or a light shade of the predominant color your room is decorated with.

Finally, you’re not sure what to do with your old mini-blinds?  One interesting article I read suggested you cut them up and make free plant labels from them, though it would most likely only work with old vinyl mini blinds.