Bali builds some of the best window blinds on the market today. In fact, every Bali window treatment is among the finest in its category. Bali shades are made with the premium fabrics and are available in hundreds of colors and patterns. Bali shutters are sturdy, beautiful, and made with sustainably harvested North American hardwoods. Bali Drapery is custom made from an incredible variety of quality fabrics. And Bali blinds? They’re outstanding.
What makes Bali window blinds so special? Quality and variety. You’ll find wood blinds, faux wood blinds, vinyl blinds, aluminum blinds, vertical blinds, and soft blinds (also known as sheer shades). And within each of these varieties you’ll find slat-size and color options that let you configure the perfect set of blinds for your window. The quality of the materials as well as the precisely built mechanisms and hardware make Bali blinds a market leader.
What are Window Blinds?
Window blinds are one of the oldest and most popular window treatments in use today. A lot of this has to do with the basic window blinds design. Simply adjusting the angle of the slats allows you to control light and privacy in an instant. The evenly spaced slats let you see outside the window when the blinds are down, unlike shades that block the view when they are down and must be raised to get a view to outside.
The huge variety of window blinds available from Bali gives you a broad range of possibilities for your home. But that huge variety can seem a little intimidating, as well. Here are some basic principles that will help you select the right blinds.
Considering Room Type
The type of room you’re decorating dictates the amount of light control and privacy you will need. If you’re decorating a living room, almost any kind of window blinds are a possibility. Formal or traditional living rooms are well served by wood blinds. Modern or minimalist living rooms look great with aluminum or wood blinds in a painted finish. When you’re putting window treatments in a bathroom, you’re looking at faux wood blinds or vinyl blinds. Bedrooms should be fitted with dark blinds, and if a very dark room is desired, consider adding drapery to block the small amount of light that leaks through the closed slats.
Privacy Needs
All blinds provide privacy when closed. The level of privacy one gets from windows covered with blinds is acceptable to most people. But, because there is some amount of light that can pass through the spaces between the closed slats, some people prefer to add drapery to enhance their level of privacy.
Light Control
Window blinds offer an outstanding range of light control. The easy-to-adjust slats can be tilted to exactly the right angle to give you the exact amount of light you’re looking for. When closed, blinds block out much of the light. And, when open, they bring in abundant light and offer a view to the outdoors.
For those looking for blackout-level light control, blinds are not the best option. Choose a blackout fabric in a cellular shade, roller shade, or tailored Roman shade for true blackout-level light control.
Style Compatibility
The look of a set of blinds is dictated by the width, material, and color of the slats. Real wood slats and faux wood slats have a look that fits most traditional rooms. There’s a sturdiness to the slats that lends itself to designing around classic furniture, formal décor, or rooms with a mid-century flavor. But aluminum and vinyl blinds have a nearly opposite effect: a set of aluminum blinds with narrow slats looks outstanding in a modern or minimalist room. Bali vertical blinds fit in many different rooms because they can be matched to Bali’s vinyl blinds, solar shades, or even sliding panels. And every variety of window blinds pairs well with drapery, which enhances light control and adds visual interest to your window.
Measuring Accurately
Room type, privacy, light control needs, and style are all important considerations. But the most important thing you can do before ordering your blinds is measuring correctly. Getting correct measurements of your windows ensures your blinds will fit perfectly and operate smoothly. Get your measurements wrong and you might end up with blinds that don’t fit your window openings.
There are two ways to hang your blinds—inside mount or outside mount. Inside mounted blinds are installed inside the window framing or casing. Outside mount, conversely, means the blinds are installed over the window casing. In most situations, inside mount is your best option—it provides a neat, finished look. But if the window frame isn’t straight or there isn’t enough room inside the window frame or case to mount a set of blinds, outside mount is the way to go.
Popular Blind Options and Alternatives
Wood Blinds
Wood blinds are classic. Bali Wood Blinds are made from North American Hardwoods. Bali utilizes basswood, an underutilized wood that is ideal for crafting high quality window-blind slats. All the wood that’s milled for Bali Wood Blinds is processed in a factory in northern Michigan. Nothing goes to waste in this factory—scrap wood is even reused to heat the plant.
The care Bali takes to build their wood blinds shows through in the final product. A set of Bali Wood Blinds hung in a formal living room becomes part of the architecture. There’s a solidity and character to the blinds that makes them timeless. Wood blinds also work well in formal dining rooms. And when finished in paint, real wood blinds can be used to brighten up kitchens and add life to home offices and entertainment rooms. It’s hard to find a room in a home that wouldn’t be elevated by a set of durable and elegant wood blinds.
Faux Wood Blinds
For the basic look of wood blinds but at a lower cost, there’s faux wood blinds. Bali Faux Wood Blinds look good in almost any room. Some people opt for them instead of real wood blinds because of the lower price point. But the real purpose of a faux wood blind is to cover windows in bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and other high-humidity rooms. Faux wood blinds resist moisture and can withstand temperature changes without cracking or twisting. They’re also very easy to clean. They’re a remarkably durable product—and their budget-friendly price is an added benefit.
Horizontal Blinds
Aluminum and vinyl blinds are some of the most widely used window treatments in the world. They’re found in every type of home and continue to be popular. The aluminum and vinyl slats come in a wide range of colors and several different slat widths. There’s enough variety to give you every option you need for your design project.
What makes aluminum and vinyl blinds so popular? One reason is cost. These horizontal blinds are quite affordable. But the other reason is reliability. Aluminum and vinyl blinds are built using a simple design that has been shown to hold up to daily use and provides an easy way to control light and privacy in a room. While you’ll find aluminum and vinyl blinds in living rooms, dining rooms, and kitchens, these sturdy and affordable blinds are the default option for rec rooms and homes where decorators are looking for a unified set of budget-friendly window treatments throughout the home. Bali Value Vinyl Blinds offers a thoughtfully selected palette of colors that are designed for projects where cost is the primary concern.
Bali offers aluminum and vinyl blinds for every window. You’ll find slat widths ranging from ½" to 2", so it’s easy to find the right set of blinds for your window’s size.
Vertical Blinds
Vertical Blinds are one of the best ways to cover a sliding glass door. You’ll find vertical blinds in both vinyl and fabric—and in a range of colors. Vertical blinds also do an excellent job covering wide windows anywhere in the home. They’re easy to operate and highly durable. The sliding-rail design has been proven by decades of use in millions of homes, and wide vanes offer great privacy and light control when closed. These hardworking blinds should be your first consideration when covering any sliding glass door or wide window.
Why Choose Bali Blinds?
Bali has a proven reputation for building the highest quality blinds. Bali uses premium materials and offers a broad range of customization options. When you choose Bali, you’re getting durable window blinds in on-trend colors that have been thoughtfully selected by Bali designers.
And Bali blinds are easy to install. In fact, easy installation is built into every Bali product. We have the DIYer in mind from the very beginning of our design process. You’ll find easy-to-understand information about measuring for your blinds and installing your blinds in the How to Center.
Why Bali?
Bali is your source for blinds and every other type of window treatment you might need for your home. You’ll find roller shades, solar shades, sheer shades, layered shades, Roman shades, and natural shades as well as shutters and the full range of custom drapery. Bali has been covering windows in millions of homes for decades. You’ll find everything you need to achieve your design goals, and you’ll know that every product is designed to be installed by DIYers like you. Are you ready to find the perfect window treatments? Get started today!
