Problem windows

Wouldn’t it be nice if every window were “picture perfect”? One common problem is “A room with NO View” (ha, just played off a movie title). If you have a window with nothing to see but another building on the other side, or worse, a two inch wood blind is the perfect answer. Slightly angle the slats, you’ll allow light through, but the eye will stop at the window, without paying much attention to what’s beyond.

When I say “wood blind”, I really mean “faux wood”. These blinds are made of a PVC plastic, but are stamped with a wood design. It’s almost impossible to tell the difference. Do you need custom built? In most cases, no. Any home improvement store or section will carry ready-made blinds. Don’t feel like it has to fit inside the window well. In fact, in many cases where there is no wood trim around the window, I often prefer blinds that sit on the wall, a little beyond the window. Most of these blinds can be shortened.

What should you mount with the blind? In many cases they still need fabric to soften the look. Even with a short window, a beautiful rod with floor length side panels looks fantastic!

Note: sometimes a dumpy little bathroom window can really be jazzed up with a blind like this!