Ventian Blinds - A Must Have For A Royal Look

Everything that’s ‘royal’ has a rich history and legacy. And, this is true for venetian blinds as well. Have you ever wondered why the blinds with horizontal flaps are called venetian blinds? We’ll answer that for you.

According to some experts, the blinds are called so because:

• They were first developed in the city of Venice, Italy
• They were developed way back in 1794.
• The blinds developed were used instead of the fabric curtains or shutters on windows
• Soon they became very popular across Europe.

In their 200+ year old history, venetian blinds have undergone many innovations, but from their birth till date, they have been lending a rich royal look to your homes. While there are many modern types, styles and varieties of blinds that are available in India today, ventian blinds still remain one of the most popular choices.

Let’s know more about venetian blinds:

Material - What are venetian blinds made of?

• Though venetian blinds are available in a variety of materials, modern venetian blinds are made of high grade aluminium.
• The high grade aluminium ensures the slats are highly resilient and retain their shape for a long time.

Design & style - What are the designs & styles available in venetian blinds?

• Venetian blinds are available in a wide array of colours & styles, you can be certain of finding your ideal choice.

Features - What are the USPs of venetian blinds?

• Venetian blinds offer good light control and privacy.
• But there are some companies that have pioneered new design in venetian blinds. For example, the leading window blinds company of the world has patented a new pull mechanism in which the slats of the blinds get pulled together in pairs. This allows for much greater light to penetrate the room and also gives an unobstructed view of the outside. If you wish to have privacy, these modern venetian blinds fully close like traditional blinds.

Operating system - How can venetian blinds be operated?

• Venetian blinds can be operated by the traditional chords that allow you to lower and raise the blinds or tilt the slats of the blinds.
• Apart from the traditional chords which you can also opt for a motorised mechanism that automatically moves the blinds.
• These motorised venetian blinds can then be controlled through the remote control or through the app in your android phone or iphone.
• Additionally, such modern motorised venetian blinds also allow you to preset your blinds for specific times of the day. So you can program your blinds to open at exactly 7am everyday or lower & rotate at 45 degrees during the noon and then be completely raised during the evenings.

There’s no doubt that venetian window blinds are a great choice for homes as well as commercial spaces. If venetian blinds are on your mind, then go ahead and take a demo right now. Click here to visit the nearest gallery near you.