Blinds 4 You

Many people tend to look past vertical blinds and all the wonderful things they can bring to your living space. They are extremely underrated and you need to know about the advantages of choosing vertical blinds for your windows. Easy to clean. Unlike fabric curtains, vertical blinds are so easy to clean and because they run vertically, dust takes a lot longer to build up on them. When it is time to clean the blinds, all you need to do is use a duster or wipe them clean with a cloth. Keep cool in summer. When it heats up outside you no longer need to turn your aircon or your fan on! Control the amount of sunlight that enters your room by installing vertical window blinds – a darker room will always be cooler than one filled with light. Also remember that you’ll save a lot of money on your electricity bill. Read our blog to find out more about how blinds can keep your cool in the Keep warm in winter. Just as they keep you cool in the warmer months, vertical blinds w...

To put it into simple terms, Roman blinds are window treatments that are made from fabric and draw upwards in pleats. So these blinds may not be your first choice, but there are a range of pros when it comes to installing them in your home. Here are 6 of the most important pros about why you should be installing Romans blinds in your house… 1. Roman blinds come in a range of style options. Choose whichever fabric, colour, width and length pleases you – this is also great if you’re on a tight budget! 2. Because these blinds are so versatile, they can be customised for all of the different rooms in your house. You’ll won’t want the same look in your kitchen that you have in your bedroom or bathroom! 3. Keep up with the modern trends by installing Roman blinds in your house – they never really go out of fashion. 4. Save money and time by installing Roman blinds because of this! Meaning you don’t have to worry about getting new, more modern window fixtures ev...

Your windows are often forgotten and left as the last element to consider when it comes to decorating your home, however it can make a huge different to the rooms overall style as well as the ventilation and temperature. If you’re not a curtain person and would prefer a fashionable blind which offers control over sunlight, shade and privacy then consider that you first need to identify what your specific requirements are before you buy your blinds. Michael Sher from Blinds 4 You in Cape Town, South Africa, shares his expert 4 tips on selecting your window blinds… Are the blinds for your bedroom? If the blinds are for your bedroom, where you would prefer a darker room, than look at roller blinds which are available in darker colours and materials. These are also ideal because they have no slats to let light inside! Are you choosing window blinds for a humid room? If you’re choosing blinds for a humid room such as your kitchen or bathroom then avoid choosing a wi...

If you’re like most homeowners in Cape Town, throughout the hot, summer months, you use your window blinds to keep out the heat of the sun. However, did you know that your blinds can also be used to keep your house warm as the weather begins to grow colder in the Mother City? While updating your scatter cushions might be at the top of your list this month, you might want to invest in updating your window treatments. Believe it or not but the blinds of today can do wonders, keeping you both cool and warm throughout the year. We spoke to window solutions expert, Michael Sher, about how the window blinds of today keep you warm and cosy in your home… Most modern blinds will be able to trap the heat inside the material and release it inside, while other types of blinds will attract heat depending on their colour. However in order for your blinds to work to their full capacity they need to be installed properly – this is where Michael Sher from Blinds 4 You in Cape Town comes into...