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Major purchases in every industry come with a unique set of priorities for every consumer. Consumers looking to buy window coverings often treat the buy as a major purchase. And they give it the careful consideration of any major purchase.

Potential window coverings buyers have expectations and to close a sale successfully the product needs to meet the expectations fully. Some consumers come to the table with their top requirement being for American blinds; meaning made in the USA.

American blinds are, of course, available. There are a wide variety of American made products of many styles. A wide variety of manufacturers offer American blinds and/or window coverings in many different styles. Looking into each manufacturer will provide consumers with the information they need regarding point of origin on the products of interest.

If time is an issue contacting each manufacturer may seem a little too wasteful. In this instance consumers can instead opt to get in touch with a reputable distributor to discuss point of origin on the products of interest even if they are offered by a variety of manufacturers. Point of origin info is available on any products being sold by a distributor, retailer or wholesaler.

Finding American blinds is just the first step. Consumers have to have further priorities. Once a list of American blinds have been identified consumers should continue on with further priorities to ensure that the product meets their other priorities. For instance some materials are more eco-friendly than others. Some products provide more energy savings than others. Some products are stronger. The most important thing is to make sure that the American blinds of choice compare favorably to other products in the industry.

Consumers looking to buy American blinds shouldn’t be nervous that they won’t find very many options. The options are out there. And there are American blinds that hold up against the best competition in the industry. The window coverings industry has very high standards. Make sure the American blinds chosen in the end meet the standards and long term satisfaction will be a given.

Chris Stanley is a window treatments expert at Blinds Chalet. Blinds Chalet has over 25 years of experience in the window coverings industry and strives to educate consumers about purchasing and installing window blinds before they buy. Focusing on high quality, company tested and approved window treatments at affordable prices, Blinds Chalet is a resource for all things window blinds related.

There aren’t many who would deny that horizontal wood blinds are a classic in the window coverings industry. They provide all the basics of standard window coverings. And they look absolutely fabulous in the home and/or office.

Horizontal wood blinds offer additional options in both aesthetics and function. Many consumers are unaware of the options or unaware of the benefits that they offer. The basic aesthetics of horizontal wood blinds can be adjusted by adding a Cornice Style Valance. The cornice style valance adds additional class to the design; a finishing touch that eliminates all visible valance clips.

The 5 inch valance option on horizontal wood blinds can also make a big difference. The standard valance measurement is 3 inches. The additional 2 inches is very noticeable and dresses up the look of the horizontal wood blinds considerably. n

Decorative tapes provide both aesthetic benefits and elevated function. The aesthetic benefit is that they block the view of the vertical cording that runs through the blinds vertically. The visual enhancement isn’t the only benefit, though. The decorative tapes also offer additional light blocking. They prevent light from leaking through the routing holes.

Routless ladders actually eliminate the route holes from the blind slats. Like the decorative tapes it also provides additional light blocking. Routless ladders mean that the lift cords run on the outside of the slats. Small notches on the edges keep them in place so that the blinds function just as easily.

Every additional option/feature has specific advantages and some have specific disadvantages. Awareness of both is a necessary part of the blinds purchase in order to ensure that the final product fulfills the needs of the buyer. Make sure to look into both prior to deciding upon any optional feature for a blinds product.

Chris Stanley is a window treatments expert at Blinds Chalet. Blinds Chalet has more than 25 years of experience in the window coverings industry and strives to educate consumers about purchasing and installing window blinds before they buy. Focusing on high quality, company tested and approved window treatments at affordable prices, Blinds Chalet is a resource for all things window blinds related.