Buying Blinds and Shades

The Buyz123 guide
Read how this guide can assist your decision-making and ensure that you consider all your options before making a purchase. more

What is available on the market?
Research the various types of blinds and shades that are available on the market and what features you need to know about before you buy. more

Types of Shades - Roman shades, pleated shades, roller shades, honeycomb shades, bamboo shades
Types of Blinds - Venetian blinds, vertical blinds, wood blinds, shutter blinds, mini blinds
Size - standard size, theatre-style, mini-blinds, and mid-sized windows
Cost - construction, number of and size of windows

Is it suited to me?
Ask yourself these key questions to make sure that your new blinds and shades are the “perfect fit” for you. more

What do I want to use the blinds and shades for?
Where will I place the blinds and shades?
How often will I use them?

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Step 1: Evaluation

Once you know what's available - it's time to narrow down the options
Look at how well each particular type of blinds and shades meets your particular needs and eliminate the ones that don't suit you. more

Advantages of different blinds and shades
Material - wood, aluminium, fabric, plastic
Ease of cleaning
Accessories - break away cord, cordless lift, crash proof cord lock

My features list
Use this list to get a quick and effective overview of the blinds and shades and to ensure that it has all the features that are most important to you. more

Comparing blinds and shades to one another
Consider these questions to help you make that final choice. more

Which blinds or shades are the best value for money?
Which provide the best privacy?
Which blinds or shades suit my needs the best?
Which do I like the best?

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Step 1: Purchase

I want to buy it - but how?
The different ways you can buy blinds and shades and the pros and cons of each method. more

Internet, mail order, TV, private seller, department store or specialty store
Choosing a seller - questions to ask
Ordering, delivery and installation - return policies, guarantees, insurance

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