If you are looking for cheap blinds, it’s important to buy from a reputable dealer. You might be able to save a few bucks by going with some poorly made, off-brand blinds, but the quality is going to be very low and you’ll probably end up regretting it. Besides, it’s entirely possible to find cheap window blinds that are well made, and that will look great and last you for years. Let’s take a look at some of the different options available when you’re looking for window blinds.

Venetian Blinds

The most common style of window blinds are the full-length, horizontal slat blinds that are usually made out of plastic or metal. These blinds are called venetian blinds, and can also be made out of wood, or a faux wood substance (generally metal that has been finished to look like wood). An example of a venetian blind is to the right.

It’s very easy to find cheap venetian blinds if you’re looking to save money. Generally, metal and plastic (PVC) are good options to look for when you’re decorating on a budget. Wood blinds tend to cost a bit more, but you may be able to find some inexpensive faux wood blinds.

Vertical Blinds

Vertical blinds are another popular choice for decorating windows, and are often used in larger applications, such as bay windows and sliding glass doors. Vertical blinds are exactly what they sound like, and have slats that go up and down instead of horizontally.

If you’re looking for cheap blinds, and like the look of the vertical style, you’ll probably want to look for plastic and metal blinds. There are some examples of wooden vertical blinds, but they are much less common and generally more expensive.

A wonderful selection at great pricing can usually be found at Amazon.

In our next section, we’ll take a good look at some more options for cheap blinds.

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1. The Kitchen: Even the best housekeeper is going to have to deal with the grime that can build up in a kitchen just from normal cooking. That grime tends to settle on your blinds and it is nearly impossible to get off. Scrubbing and washing blinds is tedious work involving lots of bending over a large bathtub full of water. Since that’s not my idea of a fun time, I’d rather use cheap blinds in the kitchen and then throw them away when they get nasty.

2. The Play Room: Kids can be really rough on blinds. Since the cords on blinds can be a choking hazard the pull cord should always be out of the child’s reach. That means that when the kids want to look out of the window, they’re going to pull the blinds slats open and look out. Before long this rough treatment is going to result in broken blinds slats. Instead of yelling at the kids every time they do this, just use cheap blinds and throw them away when they break. Since replacements can be purchased for under twenty dollars, it’s really nothing to get worked up over.

3. The Bathroom: If you think that you’re the only living thing that occupies your bathroom, you’d be wrong. Mold, mildew, and humidity can wreak havoc on fabric window treatments. However, you still need privacy for bathroom windows so roller blinds are a great option. If you have windows near the shower, roller blinds
will offer better water protection than venetian blinds, and they will also be easier to clean. The mildew is bound to make inroads on them at some point though, so throw them away when that happens.

4. The Living Room: Roller Blinds are also a great option for living rooms. The most expensive furniture, fabrics, and carpet are probably in your living room and you don’t want those items to fade. A roller blind can provide protection from the sunlight that causes fading, but can be quickly hidden from sight as needed. Window treatments for living rooms tend to be expensive, so a cheap roller blind will give you the protection that you need, without the added dusting and cleaning that comes with venetian blinds.

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1. Scour your favorite magazine. The first step is all about inspiration. Visit the mega-bookstore or your local library and grab a bunch of home decorating and lifestyle magazines. Look for pictures of window treatments that you really love. Pick treatments that reflect your style and the way you live. If you’re home is very formal, stay away from plain venetian blinds. If your style is casual, don’t pick anything with silk. You get the idea! Buy the magazines or make copies of all the window treatments that you like and take them home with you.

2. Choose a window treatment. Once you get home, take all of the pictures into the room that you want to start in. Find pictures of window treatments that you think will work well in the room, and then hold them up towards a window. Try to visualize what the window will look like with that treatment. Question how it will work for your family. If you have young children or dogs then you’ll probably want to stay away from drapes that are hard to wash and anything that can entangle young heads.

3. Make a list of materials. After choosing a window treatment, make a list of the materials that you will need in order to copy the magazine picture. If you’ll be using blinds, note what type and finish you want them to have. If you’re using drapes, jot down the style and color that you want. Many window treatments, like roman blinds and drapes, can be handmade if you’re crafty. If you want to do all the sewing yourself, then jot down the lengths of fabric and other materials that you’ll need. Don’t forget curtain rods, nails, screws, a hammer and screwdrivers.

4. Go on a scavenger hunt. This is where the cheap aspect of the decorating comes in. Now that you know what you need, start hitting yard sales and thrift stores to gather it. Take you time and find the cheap blinds, cheap fabrics, and cheap hardware that you need to make the perfect window treatment. Be creative and flexible. I bet that once you’re done, your window treatment will look 10x better than anything that you could have purchased!