As flexibility continues to provide interior designers with creative ideas of window treatments, curtains are speedily paving way to uniquely designed blinds, writes Penninah KIMANI.
POPULARITY OF ROMAN BLINDS is steadily replacing curtains in a great way. They have provided interior designers with creative ideas on how to decorate the windows. They not only filter the glare but they also add pattern, texture and colour, and when creatively used, they can be a source of enviable interiors theme.
Owing to flexibility in decorating, Roman Blinds captures the warmth as well as desired appeal in rooms. The classic drapery effect is confined in the elegant lines of the blinds.
Initially the blinds were too formal and therefore deterred most home-users from making it a star-pick for window treatment. Today, theyâre a status symbol. Its decorative aspects have given it a chance to spice-up the beauty of homes, offices as well as hotels.
Versatile materials
With the integration of technology, fabric manufacturers have been able to provide the market with exciting versatile blinds. They are flexible and can withstand harsh weather conditions. This aspect makes them very ideal for any room where natural daylight is very essential. In case of strong direct sunlight that is harmful to your furniture, the blinds can be pulled down in order to protect the furnishings from the harmful ultra violet rays.
Cost benefit
Roman Blinds compared to ordinary curtains turn out to be cheaper in terms of the initial cost and the maintenance cost. They come as a complete package, ready with their components and an installation guide which when followed would enable one to install the blind with ease alone. They require very little maintenance and do not call for frequent cleaning.
Roman Blinds come in a variety of colours and thickness. They range from sheer sunscreen, jute or linen, bamboo to blackout fabrics. Any of the material can be chosen to either harmonize or contrast with the existing materials in the interior furnishings.
Fittings
They can be used as a standalone window treatment fitted outside the window or fitted inside the window recess and combine with curtains and top treatments for a layered look. The Roman blinds have evolved and nowadays, they can be opened and closed using strings or remote control.
Alongside Roman blinds, there are Roller blinds, vertical blinds, Wood and Aluminum Venetian blinds, Panel blinds and Cellular blinds which grant spaces the same advantages that Roman Blinds offer.
At Marvel Lifestyle Ltd you will be able to get all these type of blinds which are customized to suit your needs. Equally available are technicians who can help install the blinds for free within Nairobi area.
Penninah is the marketing director at Marvel Lifestyle, located in Nairobi.
