What to Consider When Buying Blinds and Shades
                     WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN 
BUYING BLINDS AND SHADES?
The most common types of window treatments 
are blinds and shades. Their elegant appearance, 
ability to control the amount of light that enters 
your room, and ease of use make them 
worthwhile to install in any home. Consider 
certain factors before purchasing window blinds 
and shades that are appropriate for your specific 
needs and preferences and get the best help 
from blind & shade installers in Norcross.
With so many different types of blinds and 
shades to choose from, it's not always easy 
to find the right one for your needs. 
Continue reading to learn about the 
important factors to consider when 
selecting blinds and shades for your home.
LIGHT AND PRIVACY
Choose whether you want your room to be bright 
and airy or "buttoned up" and cozy. Blinds can be 
tilted to let the sun in or keep it out; when they are 
closed, light is lost. 
Shades can be made with either room-darkening or 
light-filtering fabric, giving you more control over 
the brightness. However, unless you choose the 
sheerest, they must be pulled up to allow light in or 
down to deter nosy neighbors.
BUDGET
Is it just one window or the entire house that 
needs to be outfitted? Consider increasing 
your spending on certain windows while 
decreasing your spending on others. 
Window treatments are priced according to 
size, so larger treatments will cost more. 
Custom sizes, as well as specialty fabrics, 
patterns, and features, increase the cost.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Although blinds do not require professional 
cleaning, they can be dust magnets. Swiffer's 360° 
Duster (a Seal holder) makes dusting them easier.
 
Shades made of textured fabrics and weaves hide 
dirt better but cleaning them is more difficult — 
you can lightly vacuum and spot-clean, but larger 
messes are best left to the professionals.
WINDOW MEASUREMENTS
Knowing the correct size of your windows simplifies the 
process of selecting the best window treatment. Measure 
from the top stitching line to the bottom of the panel. As 
header fabric is only for decoration, do not include it over 
the topstitching line of the rod pocket. If you are unsure 
about what to include or exclude during measurement, 
seek professional assistance. 
You are more likely to buy the wrong size blinds and shades 
if you do not take proper measurements. On the other 
hand, custom blinds and shades are a better option if you 
don't want to take the risk of purchasing ill-fitting window 
coverings.
Name: Georgia Window Fashions
Website: https://georgiashutters.com/
Phone: 1-888-465-9467
Local Office: 770-447-0330
Fax: 770-217-4570
Email: [email protected]
Address: 2909 Langford Rd Suite A-200 Norcross, GA 30071
Founded: 1996
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-shutters/about/