Window blinds color choices

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Window treatments by the use of window blinds and curtains are found virtually in every home nowadays and the window treatment industry is quite an enormous sector of the home improvement and home decoration segment of the decorating industry. In addition to the actual physical sale and installation of window blinds for windows in residences, there is a huge segment of home decorators who make their living in recommending the proper choice of window blinds and other window treatments to home owners everywhere. While there are several aspects of proper choice of window treatments, in this article we will concentrate only on the aspect of color coordination when choosing window blinds.

When choosing the proper color for your window blinds, the first aspect to consider is the color matching of the window blinds to the color of the walls adjacent to the window. While most homes have all four walls of a room to have one color, there are instances where the wall with the window installed may have a color different than the other three walls. In such cases, you want to match the color of the window blind to match the color of the wall where the window is installed. Next, most windows may have curtains and valences that are put on in addition to the blinds themselves. In such cases, the color of the blinds must also be coordinated with the color of the added curtain or valence. Without such coordination, the window blind may seem out of place. Thirdly, ensure that the color of the blinds matches the color of the furniture and the general decor of the room. Stark contrasts in color are not recommended; rather the color of the window blinds need to blend in with the colors of the room in order to keep it pleasing to the eye.

A common practice that is emerging nowadays is to change the window blinds twice a year. This is done primarily to enhance the mood of the occupants. In this case, a set of colors for the window blinds and curtains is used for the winter months and a set of colors for the window blinds and curtains is used for the summer months. Slightly darker coordinated blinds and curtains are recommended for the winter and lighter colors are recommended for the summer months. In addition to the fundamental functionality that window blinds, curtains and such window treatments offer by way of protecting your privacy and conserving energy, the aesthetic contributions that they offer to your home decor cannot be ignored and hence color coordination techniques cannot be overlooked.