Window Treatments That Won't Block Your View

Privacy is very important to a family, you need to feel secure and safe in your home, as well as have the comfort of being free. Nobody likes outsiders snooping into their business, which is why we get window treatments to cover up our windows so that no one on the outside can look in.

Of course, having privacy doesn’t mean that you should compromise on your view of the outside. You should still be able to enjoy the beautiful outdoors during the spring and summer months, while protecting your privacy. Having a good view of the outside is also a stress reliever, especially if you are working from home and need a break from time to time. It helps your eyes and your mind to relax, helping you to cope with your workload and the stresses of everyday life in a better way.

So, what type of window treatments will provide you a good view and still preserve your privacy and freedom inside your own home?

Venetian Blinds – Venetian Blinds are a very popular type of window treatment due to their versatility and great light and privacy control options, while still giving you a good view of the outside world. If you live in an area that doesn’t really get hammered by extreme sunlight, then these blinds are the best. Extreme heat and sunlight however may be difficult to control with these simple blinds.

Roman Blinds – Roman Blinds are fabric-based blinds, and hence you can select the type of fabric it is made from. Thinner fabrics are great at providing good privacy while still letting you see the outside view. Roman Blinds are versatile, relatively low cost and very stylish, and they are great at reducing the glare inside the room. Hence these types of window coverings can be used in both residences and offices.

Dual Shades – Dual Shades are also known as Day & Night Roller Blinds in Sydney, and consists of single or dual layers of fabric with alternating strips of sheer and opaque fabric. They are highly adjustable and thus provides great control of light and privacy and doesn’t block your view of the outside when you want to have a look outside. These blinds are great for bedrooms, the home office and so many other areas of the home. These can be motorized for easy operation, and provides a very stylish, clean and modern look to the home.

Woven Wood Shades – These Bohemian style shades can be paired with a sheer fabric curtain to provide maximum benefit with regard to light and privacy control, and still give you a great view of the outside.

Drapes – Curtains and drapes are a very traditional type of window treatment that offers a classic elegant style to the room, and the options available in terms of fabrics, colours and combinations is endless. Drapes are ideal for large windows because you can cover the entire window from top to bottom and end to end, which also helps to insulate the room by not allowing hot air to come in or the cool air inside to travel out, and vice versa depending on the season. Combining fabrics such as sheers and opaques can help protect your privacy while still letting in natural light into the home and giving you an excellent view of the outside. You can keep the opaque part of the drapes open while keeping the sheer fabric closed and get a good view while protecting yourself from snooping eyes and the harsh glare.

Cellular Shades – Cellular shades can be made as a combination, with the usual energy efficient, insulating shade on the bottom and a sheer shade on the top, which lets in enough light into the room, and still controls your privacy. The sheer half of the shades provide you with a good view of the outside, without letting you worry about who can see the inside of your home. The only downside is that these shades a slightly more expensive than others.

Don’t forget to select an experienced and professional vendor of blinds and shutters in Sydney, who can provide you with the best possible options available for your requirements, as well as give you expert advice on what is best for you.