Blinds
Eyes wide shut. Time to purchase blinds for your windows? Aren’t sure where to start or what the different types are? Start at Macy’s! For window style that’s easy to see—in daylight and dim light—shop our selection of various blinds and shades.
What is a window blind?
•A window blind is a hard window covering that is usually made of many horizontal or vertical slats that descend down the blind.
•It is comprised of different types of hard materials like wood, plastic or metal that are held together by cords that run through the blind slats.
•Blinds can be manually controlled by rotating them with a pull cord from an open position—the slats spaced out—or to a closed position where the slats overlap each other to block out the light.
What are some different types of blinds?
•Vertical. Vertical blinds have solo slats that run along the track at the top of the blind and hang straight down. They can open from side to side, or by parting in the middle.
•Horizonal. AKA venetian blinds. They feature horizontal slats attached with cords. As they are raised, the bottom slat is pressed into the slat above it.
•Cordless. Cordless blinds still have cords running through (or inside) the slats to operate them. However, to lower the blinds, instead of using a pull cord you would simply pull down on the bottom slat and tilt back and forth. To raise the blinds, you would just raise the bottom slat. No pull cord, no problem!
What is the difference between blinds and shades?
•Often times these words are used interchangeably. No shade thrown on shades…but blinds and shades are in fact two very different window treatments.
•Window shades are made of soft materials—like cotton or linen—on a continuous roll and have no slats, which creates a smooth look.
•Although you cannot adjust the light filter, you can choose different levels of opacity of the fabric. Roman, cellular and roller shades are the most popular types of window shades.
Pro Tip: Before purchasing, be sure to properly measure the window surface area to ensure you have the correct size blinds!
Blinded by the light…. #Never! Head over to Macy’s for an awesome selection of window blinds.