Home decorating starts with the windows. Given that there are a lot of choices out there, why not think about having roller blinds for a change? If you have been using curtains and drapes for a long time, then you might want to change into something new and fun. The roller blinds.
Roller blinds have been around since the 1700’s. The first of these was called ‘Scotch Holland Roller Blinds’. They were made from Holland linen, which came from the Netherlands. The fabric was first produced in Glasgow, Scotland, by James Louis Robertson and John King, hence the name ‘Scotch Holland.’ Then in the 1800’s, the ‘Spring Roller Window Shade” was invented in the USA. The original design was patented by the father, uncle and brother of Stewart Hartshorn, who, together with his father, started the Stewart Hartshorn Company. This company initially manufactured the ‘spring roller window shades’ in New York, moving production to East Newark, New Jersey in 1872.
Roller blinds are becoming more popular these days. They are more preferred because they look trendy and modern. They are also available in various designs and they’re easy to fit in terms of design with your existing home décor.
If your window covering has simple lines, roller blinds are a great choice since they can be made to fit very closely to the window. And since they come in a wide range of fabrics, you can treat your room accordingly with either the translucent fabrics, sunscreen fabrics and block out fabrics. All depending on your room requirement. Moreover, roller blind fabrics comes in a huge range of colors and patterns so you can easily choose which one that matches your home best.
Aside from its versatility in style, roller blinds are also flexible. You can fit with them fabrics of your choice, whether you like to block out the sun or let the sunshine in.
Roller Blinds are also easy to operate. They can be spring assisted, operated by a chain drive or fully motorized. Each has its own benefits.
The durability of these roller blinds are also praiseworthy. Roller blinds are usually made with durable steel tubes, strong, high quality fabrics and top of the line operating systems. With proper care and maintenance, you can be sure that your installed roller blinds will be with your home for many years to come.
