How to Choose the Best Bathroom Blinds
The bathroom is a space that you use every day, whether that be to get ready for work or take a relaxing bath. Since we use our bathrooms on a regular basis, it’s usually a space where we want to ensure sunlight can flood the room but also give us privacy when we require it. When it comes to choosing the best bathroom blinds, it’s also important find a solution that is not only resistant to water but also aesthetically pleasing.
Deciding on a blind for your bathroom doesn’t have to be tricky. Finding a solution that is water resistant, durable and easy to maintain, whilst giving you control over lighting and privacy is doable. Here are the best bathroom blinds for your home.
Best Bathroom Blinds
Timber Look Venetian Blinds
Timber Look also known as PVC Venetian Blinds are water resistant and durable as they won’t dent, scratch, twist, warp, or fade. This makes them a great bathroom blind solution as they can withstand moisture, humidity, and the harsh Australian climate. Timber Look Venetian Blinds also offer superior control over light and privacy with the patented ‘Smart Privacy’ slats snug closure with no slots on the slats.
Timber Look Venetian Blinds suit any interior décor with both paint and stained slat styles. They are also easy to clean and maintain with a soft vacuum brush head or a damp cloth.
Roller Blinds
Roller Blinds also known as Holland Blinds, are a classic choice for Australian bathrooms. Easy to clean and maintain with a simple wipe over with a damp cloth. The Australian made Roller Blinds are manufactured using high quality fabrics and components to ensure longevity of the blind.
Roller Blinds are a quintessential Australian blind and suitable for any room in the home, especially the bathroom. Offering control over light and privacy with the option of sunscreen, light filter and blockout fabric or a combination of two.
Aluminium Venetian Blinds
Aluminium Blinds are a budget friendly window covering option for the bathroom. As they are part of the Venetian Blind family, Aluminium Blinds offer control over light and privacy allowing you to tilt the slats or raise the blind for a complete open view. Aluminium Venetian Blinds are simple to maintain with regular dusting and the occasional wipe over with a damp cloth. With a wide range of colour options available, there is an Aluminium Venetian to suit any décor style, whether that be a pop of colour or a neutral colour to blend in with the space.
Aluminium Venetian Blinds are highly durable and great for those with small children and pets.
Honeycomb Blinds
If you have a well ventilated bathroom then Honeycomb Blinds can be a great choice. Available in a range of different model options, Honeycomb Blinds allow for the best of both worlds when it come to light and privacy control. Honeycomb Blinds come in both light filtering and blockout fabrics, in a wide range of colours to suit any bathroom decor styling. They are easy to clean with a feather duster, the soft vacuum brush head to remove dust and spot cleaning with a damp cloth.
Ready Made vs. Custom Made Bathroom Blinds
When it comes to buying blinds for your bathroom, there are a few important factors to consider.
- Privacy – the ability to protect the bathroom from prying eyes
- Durability – the ability to withstand heat and moisture
- Design – the ability to work within the space both in looks and functionality
The difference between ready made and custom made blinds for the bathroom, is quite significant. For a room where privacy is essential and the need to withstand moisture is high, finding blinds that suit those needs is a must. Ready made blinds are manufactured to a range of standard sizes, are limited in their colour range and types of blinds available. Compared to custom made blinds which are made to the exact specifications you order (size, colour, blind type, etc.) which will ensure the blind fits perfectly within your window frame and suit your bathroom blind needs.
How much do bathroom blinds cost?
There are many factors that affect the price of bathroom blinds. Some of these factors include the type of bathroom blind, the size and the customisations made. If you are on a budget and looking for a durable bathroom blind then Aluminium Blinds or Roller Blinds are a suitable option. For a bathroom blind that will withstand the bathroom environment and meet all your needs, try Timber Look Venetian Blinds or Honeycomb Blinds for a more contemporary look and feel.
Buying blinds for your bathroom is simple with these options at hand. Whether you are on a budget, wanting to upgrade old blinds or want to tackle your next DIY project, there is a bathroom blind for every home and interior décor style.
