Fabric Blinds

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If you love the practicality of blinds but want something a little more stylish, try cloth blinds. These window treatments have a soft texture and luxurious look. Just like regular blinds, fabric blinds have slats you can raise, lower, or angle to adjust your light levels. In addition to giving you customized light control, these blinds provide great style. Browse a variety of colorful fabrics to find the ones that perfectly accent your home. Fabric blinds come in tasteful neutrals, fun brights, or bold jewel tones.

When you decorate your home with cloth blinds, you can choose from a variety of light-control levels. Some blinds consist of pale, sheer fabrics that let plenty of light stream in. These are ideal for places where you want to block glare while still getting natural light. For bedrooms or other areas where you want complete darkness, try blinds that use dark, opaque fabrics. These drastically dim the room when you close them.

Discover the Benefits of Cloth Blinds

These blinds are popular for a variety of reasons:

• Versatile style: The simple design of these blinds lets them complement a variety of decor types. Since they come in so many colors, they can match any room's color scheme. They even look great when you layer them underneath curtains or drapes.
• Sturdy yet flexible: Fabric is a particularly durable material for blinds. Unlike aluminum, it won't crease, and unlike wood, it won't warp. Instead, these blinds can gently bend and then spring back into shape. This feature marks them ideal for high-traffic areas or children's rooms.
• Easy to clean: Cloth blinds use special types of fabric that resist dust and water. You can clean them quickly, and they don't attract dirt and grime.
• Improved privacy: Being able to angle the slats on these blinds is extremely useful. You can adjust them to let in light while still preserving your privacy.

Upgrade Options for Fabric Blinds

Try a few of these optional features if you want your blinds to be even better.

• Routeless blinds: Routeless styles remove the visible holes that guide cords usually travel through. The hidden cord system looks a little cleaner, and the lack of holes provides extra privacy.
• Cloth tape: Accent the cloth of your blinds with decorative fabric tape that covers the cords on the blind. In addition to looking stylish, this upgrade covers the holes in the slats, so you get less light leakage.
• Continuous cord loop: Instead of dangling cords, upgrade to a single loop that mounts on the frame next to the window. It's safer for kids and can make it a bit easier to adjust the window.
• Motorization: Adjust your blinds without even having to stand up. This upgrade allows you to use a remote to raise, lower, or tilt blinds.
• Split headrail: This upgrade lets you mount two panels on a single headrail, so you can adjust the two halves independently. You can do things like let light in through one side while keeping the other half covered for privacy.

Considerations for Choosing Fabric Blinds

Knowing what to expect will help you choose the ideal window treatment for your home. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you select your blinds.

• The fabric of these blinds can absorb odors. Therefore, you might not want to install them right by a stove, oven, or fireplace.
• Unlike traditional blinds, light can filter through the weave of certain types of cloth. Make sure to pick a dark, tightly woven fabric if you need the room to be dark.
• Carefully consider the position of your blinds before selecting your control style. It might make more sense to have the tilt and lift controls on one side rather than the other. For hard-to-reach windows, you might want to invest in motorization as well.

Measuring and Installing Cloth Blinds

To get the best possible results, you'll need to carefully measure your windows before ordering. Check the fabric blinds' product description to see how to measure your window and find the right mounting depth. When you receive your blinds, if you're feeling handy, you can install them yourself. All you have to do is follow the easy instruction guide that comes with your order.

If you have any questions about measuring and installing cloth blinds, remember that our team is here to help. You can call 800-575-8016 to get measuring and ordering advice from the design consultants at American Blinds. In no time at all, you can be enjoying the gorgeous style of fabric blinds in your own home.