Vertical blinds are a wonderful way to add beauty to any window. They are most preferred on larger windows when it comes to design because they are made from wider planks of materials than a lot of vertical blind styles.

They provide better light control than horizontal blinds because they stack differently and are commonly made from different material than horizontal blinds.

They can be made of aluminum as well, but also come in vinyl, faux wood, fabric, or fun materials such as wood and bamboo.

The thicker fabrics can help you with energy costs by blocking out solar energy during the summer time. In the winter time, they open easily during the day to allow the warmth of the sun in.

There are other steps you can take to save energy costs with your windows:

• Make sure any cracks or crevices around your windows are sealed off.

• Clean your windows so that they give you the maximum reflective surface.

• Use window treatments to act as protective barriers for heat transference.

• Install storm windows or solar screens.

• Replace old single-pane windows with more energy efficient windows.

At ShutterLuxe Inc., we serve our clients with many different options for window coverings. Vertical blinds are a favorite for fun, beautiful window coverings.

They are an especially good choice for sliding glass doors or large, fixed pane windows because they can easily cover a lot of area or be pulled completely to the side and hidden with drapes.

Some of the manufacturers we work with are:

• Graber

• Norman

• Skandia

• Horizons Window Fashions

• Sundown Window Fashions

If you want expert in-home service to help you choose your window coverings or you need design advice, give our expert window treatment services a call. We can assist you with everything from measuring, to swatch choices, to ideas, to installation.

Your happiness is our number one priority at ShutterLuxe, Inc. We service the Shelby, Limestone, Madison Counties of Alabama and offer free in-home consultations. You will love our lifetime guarantee!

If you would like to learn more about Roman Shades installation, call ShutterLuxe, Inc at 205-239-4302 or complete our online request form.