Blinds Colour Guides

Selecting the right type of blind is essential, but it is only half of the battle. Perhaps the most important choice that you will need to make when purchasing your blinds is in fact the colour.

Integral Decorative Feature

Living in harmony with nature is always a sure way to create a mellow setting, so introduce as many natural finishes as you can. Wood weave blinds or many of the wood, leather or suede effect roman or roller blinds are a good medium to work with for a natural finish. Lots of plants and the odd flower arrangement will also create a pleasing, relaxed setting. To draw attention to a particular object in your decor such as a work of art or a collection of glassware, selecting a blind in a matching colour will accent the objet d'art highlighting its colours, ensuring it remains the focal point of the room. Alternatively pale coloured window blinds increase the feeling of space, blending with neutral wall coverings, furniture and flooring.

Modern Interior Decoration

Bold graphic shapes and quirky patterns will have instant impact, creating a modern statement, but be careful not to overdo it with matching wallpapers as various patterns such as horizontal stripes will play visual tricks on you and may have an adverse effect on your designs. Plentiful amounts of daylight will enhance any living or working area, so choosing any type of blind will keep the windows as clear and open as possible, maintaining the minimal effect. Many of the plain dramatic coloured window blinds from Poles and Blinds will make an ideal choice for a modern home interior, their plainness becoming irrelevant as the stunning colours will ensure that the blind gives the eclectic look often synonymous with a modern interior decoration.

Soothing Mellow Colours

A décor based on these soft colour hues is acutely linked to nature with all its natural beauty and will be assured of creating a feeling of harmony and peace. Mellow colours are earth colours of browns, reds and yellows that have been mixed with copious amounts of white to produce a soft warm colour. The resulting colours of creams, taupes, peach and lemon make for an ideal window blind in living areas and bedrooms where a general feeling of calm is tantamount.

Fresh Summer Colours

The colours of blues, yellows and greens are the epitome of summer colours and the feeling of freshness that introducing these colours into your decoration will achieve is remarkable. The dullest of north facing windows will be quickly brightened with a breathe of fresh air and the general mood of any room will be lightened. Blue for instance is a restful colour, setting the scene for a tranquil bedroom or relaxing bathroom, but perhaps during the winter months this cool, fresh look may not be quite so desirable, so the simple addition of a few well chosen home accessories in warm colours hues of reds or rusts will quickly make the room look warm and inviting.

Warm Wintry Shades

These colours based on reds and browns will evoke a feeling of warmth and exoticism. Red for example is an energizing colour, ideal for kitchens and children's playroom blinds. Exotic fabrics such as a stunning silk fabric in bright red or orange looks fabulous as a window blind, brightening our often dismal climate and lifting our mood during the long winter months. These warm colours also work very well as window blinds to lift the sometimes somber effect of grey or cream walls.

Creating the Right Blend

It is always best to ensure that dark shades are blended with lighter colours to create a balanced mix. The combination of dark and light is an extremely popular one, with each colour neutralising the other to create a well-rounded living space. Colours alter drastically according to the rest of the colours in the décor. A light coloured blind for instance fitted to a window in a lightly coloured room will appear even lighter, whereas the same blind fitted in a darkly decorated room will appear brighter.

Creating Space Through Colour

Choosing the right colour for your blinds can also change the perception of space within a room. Soft, light reflecting colours such as cream, primrose yellow and brilliant white will make some rooms appear larger and airier. Thin vertical stripes can make a window feel significantly taller whereas wide horizontal stripes will give a feeling of width to the window. Therefore when you are considering what colour and pattern to choose, you may also want to think about what effect, if any, you want to create within that room. Bright evocative colours such as a striking deep blue or bright yellow will bring a splash of Mediterranean exuberance to your decor, whilst the earthy reds and ochres will introduce a more exotic oriental feel.

Subjective Colour Selection

In the most part, the colour of your blinds will largely be down to personal taste. Many people seem to base their decision on the colour of their blinds on nothing other than "it looks right." These fortunate people have an eye for color, but for the less inspired, a quick scan of your wardrobe will quickly reveal your colour preferences. Window blinds make for a quick and easy to change window treatment, so the entire look and feel of the room can be changed in time with the changing seasons. Using blues, greens and yellows in the summer months, connecting us with the thought of cloudless summer skies and bright summer sunshine. A warm and inviting interior, ideal for the winter months will be assured with using the earthy colours of browns and reds, perhaps toned down to their secondary colours of terracotta and oranges.