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Best Type of Blinds for Living Rooms (And How To Choose Them)
Mar 13 2023
The living room is the comfy, welcoming heart of the home. Whether you like to settle down in front of the television with your partner, sharing a bottle of wine or use the room to keep the family entertained and connected, it needs to be a warm, inviting space. While there are many features in a living room that should combine to create that atmosphere, there are few more important than your choice of window dressing. At Your Blinds Direct, we believe that blinds are the perfect answer, with an option to suit any home. From luxury blinds that help set the mood to blinds able to withstand the rigours of family life, here’s our complete guide to the best type of blinds for the living room.![Best blinds for living room](https://www.yourblindsdirect.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/best-blinds-for-living-room.jpeg)
Blinds vs curtains for the living room
For several centuries, curtains were the dominant feature in living rooms, but as more and more styles of blinds became available, their popularity waned. That’s all due to the versatility of blinds and also thanks to their ability to save on space, making any room feel larger whether it’s in a modern or traditional home. Curtains still have their place of course, but they’re often paired with blinds as a secondary layer nowadays. Blinds are the essential aspect of any living room, with varied materials and functionality available that you’re otherwise not able to get when choosing curtains.Vertical blinds for your living room
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Roller blinds for your living room
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Wooden blinds for your living room
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Allusion blinds for your living room
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Roman blinds for your living room
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Living Room Blind Ideas
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- For a vertical blind that gives you flexibility and control in your living room, as well as a touch of subtle, neutral colour, try the Banlight Duo FR stone grey vertical blind.
- For a roller blind that adds both easy functionality along with a timeless pattern design, try the Herons Mulberry roller blind from Louvolite.
- For a wooden Venetian blind that delivers beautiful wood grain for a traditional look to your living room, try the Valiant Traditional Oak wooden blind.
- For an Allusion blind that filters the bright daylight and floats elegantly over your more oversized windows and doors, try the Horizon Chalk Allusion blind.
- For a Roman blind that keeps your living room comfortable and makes a statement through a shimmering pattern, try the Shibuya Pebble Roman blind.
How to choose the right blinds for your living room
Choosing the right blinds for your living room comes down to a number of factors, some of them related to the physical restrictions, others related to your own personal preferences. Here are five things to think about as you browse our stunning collection of blinds:- Do you need a large or small blind? Think about how your room will look and whether you’re trying to create the illusion of space.
- What is your theme and your core colour scheme? This will allow you to either match or accent with the right colours and patterns to complete the look.
- Do you want to filter light into the room or keep it out altogether? This comes down to how you use your living room throughout the day.
- Does your property face into the street? This will inform your choices regarding options that help with privacy.
- Are you pairing blinds with curtains? Think about how the two can combine and whether you need to affix your blinds outside or inside of the window recess.