Window coverings haven’t changed as much as we expect, with some of the styles of blinds invented in ancient Egypt and Rome persisting as popular options today. Old-fashioned blinds have been modified and updated to better fit contemporary spaces and improve their functionality. However, there are still distinct style differences. One isn’t necessarily better than the other, it’s about finding what best suits your personal tastes.
Roman Blinds
First appearing in the Roman Coliseum, aptly named Roman blinds have remained popular centuries later due to their unique style, flexibility and practicality. Modern versions of Roman blinds provide a clean look and come in a wide variety of colour options. They are popular in older period homes as well as in contemporary homes for a striking visual element to your windows.
A typical Roman blind has battens and a pulley system attached to the rear of the blind. This allows you to pull a cord at the top, elevating the blind in structured folds where it sits like a pelmet. Roman blinds are available in a wide range of fabric styles and patterns, making them a popular choice for homeowners who want to showcase their personal style and flair.
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Venetian Blinds
Venetian blinds are thought to have originated from Persia (modern day Iran) and remain popular today. Venice had a thriving slave trade between 1100 and 1500, where merchants from the city travelled to the Middle East and returned with blinds and Persian slaves to replicate and sell these goods.
Today, these blinds remain popular for their functionality, durability and elegant style. While traditional Venetian blinds were made from wide cloth tapes, modern-day options are made from premium quality timber or heavy-duty aluminium slats. Their unique style of horizontal slats makes them a timeless option, allowing you to rotate the slats to filter the amount of light that enters a room, or close them completely for privacy.
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Roller Blinds
Roller blinds are a more contemporary window covering option, having only been around for the past few decades. Consisting of a single piece of fabric that rolls up onto a tube, they offer a simple, elegant and highly functional solution. Roller blinds suit modern, minimalist homes, coming in a wide variety of colours and fabric thicknesses depending on the amount of light you want to let through.
It’s common to have two roller blinds on each window — one that gently filters light and another that completely blocks it — allowing you to filter the privacy and light. Roller blinds can be custom measured to fit your window, making them the perfect window covering solution.
Traditional and Contemporary Window Coverings in Auckland
At Lahood, we pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality curtains and blinds in Auckland including a wide selection of traditional and contemporary blinds. To find out more about our products or to book a free consultation, call our team today on 09 638 8463 or contact us online.
