Dressing Up Your Oddly Shaped Windows with Perfectly Fitted Blinds
Well, aren't you in for a fun challenge! It's not every day that you come across those peculiar pentagonal or triangular windows, but when you do, you gotta accessorize them in style, right? As a handyman, I've seen my fair share of peculiar-shaped openings and helped countless homeowners select the ideal blinds. Let's hop on this DIY roller coaster together and explore some thingamabobs, gizmos and know-how for finding perfect blinds for your unusually shaped windows.
Shaping Up Your Act: Identifying Your Window Type
Before we start ordering, have a good look at your window. Is it more of an arch or a trapezoid? Maybe an octagon or a circle? Perhaps it's a unique shape not seen this side of a geometry quiz. Start by taking proper measurements. This isn’t a best-guess game, folks! Accuracy is crucial to the perfect fit.
Setting Up Your Gadget Belt: Tools You'll Need
Here's the list of tools you're going to need on this fun escapade:1. Measuring tape2. A ladder or step stool3. Pen and paper
Measure your window at the widest and tallest points. Then, jot down these numbers as Width x Height to keep things neat. For arches, measure the width at the bottom and the height at the center. For triangles, you might need additional measurements like the base and the two sides. The goal is to get enough dimensions so you can find a blind to fit.
Blinding Decision: Choose Your Fabric
As a repairman, I've seen all kinds of fabrics used for custom blinds including sheer, medium-weight and heavy fabrics. Each type helps control the light in a different way. Sheer fabrics offer soft, filtered light, medium-weights offer more light control and heavy fabrics are for blackout effect. Irregularly shaped windows are usually placed in strategic locations to allow more light into the room, hence consider this when choosing the fabric.
Unmasking The Solution: Custom-Made Blinds
At this point, you might be thinking, "Where in the world do I find blinds for a hexagonal window?" Fret not! There are several blind manufacturers able to deliver blinds for any shape you can throw at them. From Roman and roller to Venetian and cellular, custom-made blinds are the holy grail for irregularly shaped windows.
Remember though, custom-made means that there might be some wait time involved. It might take awhile for your order to show up at your doorstep, but trust me, the end result is worth it.
Show Some Blinding Power: DIY Manual Blinds
Wait! So, you're telling me you're a serious DIY warrior? You fancy blinds that you can fix, manoeuvre and control when you want? Fantastic! It's your lucky day because manual blinds are a thing, my friend.
Manual blinds are great as you can open or close them the way you want letting in as much light as you want. However, due to their complexity, they might not be suitable for all types of windows. Still, you can find some really cool ones for your triangular, half-circle and arch-shaped openings.
Get Blindingly Tech-Savvy: Motorized Blinds
Oh, you're style-savvy AND tech-savvy? Alright then, let me pull a rabbit out of my hat. How about motorized blinds? These modern marvels allow you to control light at the touch of a button. While they might not be suitable for all awkwardly shaped windows, they work fantastically well for arches, circles and semi-circles.
Put Your Money Where Your Window Is: Budgeting
Just a gentle heads up, all this style and customization does come with a price tag. Custom-made, manual, or motorized blinds can cost a bit. But hey, what's a price for a brilliantly lit, stylish room right?
The Wrapping Up: A Perfectly-Framed Conclusion
Well, there we have it, folks. Dressing up those oddly-shaped windows is certainly an adventure. But with a dash of patience, a smidgen of guidance and lots of fun, you can conquer this challenge. Just remember, always double-check your measurements, pick out the fabric carefully and decide if you want to go the custom, manual or motorized route. Enjoy this process, and let's take those quirky windows from bizarre to brilliant, shall we?