A friend, who neighbours my office, came to my office one morning to ask me if I could help him with choosing the right colour of curtain for his office because the sun is disturbing his vision when working. We discussed for a while about what he really wanted, in the end I concluded that he had no single idea about the type of curtains he needed for his office.'

Istead of curtains, I will call professionals to fix vertical blinds for you, I told him. What are those he asked and why do you prefer them to normal curtains?

I gave him my reasons and by the time I was finished, he really wanted the vertical blinds fixed on his office windows immediately.

Office blinds provide an unmatched balance of lighting and also maintain privacy for offices. There is an assortment of various types of blinds such as roller blinds and vertical blinds which are readily available in the market for one to choose the best suitable for their office and corporate building.

Today, window blinds are in great demand especially at work places because vertical blinds can also help in sectioning off some of the office. It is also great for windows to prevent glare on computer screens. Since the sun changes all through the day and season, you have freedom to change blinds as per need. One of the features of vertical blinds, is that it can be rotated at 180-degree on its cord so that you can change any position. Apart from protecting your office from scorching sunlight, it also maintains privacy and prevents dust from entering into the office.

Using vertical blinds in office windows, one can make a major and undervalued addition to the workplace. The advantages of these blinds are their ability to fit almost any size of a window, their cost and their flexibility. Some are made from woven fabric based material which helps to allow a certain amount of air, and to maintain the vertical slats still, even when the window is open and breeze blowing.

 They also offer freedom of choice and tremendous flexibility when it comes to selection of style and colour. If you choose a correct colour, then it will help to establish a corporate identity. It will help in emphasizing the nature of the business and liven up the public image. The good designs and plans, the style you choose of blinds can give a significant effect within the office.

When it comes to colours; Green vertical blinds give a natural felling which is excellent for well balanced and positive minds. Where as red, burgundy or dark colours create a vibrant, energetic and warm atmosphere. Royal blue gives a feeling of calm and coolness. White and lighter colours filter the sun’s light taking away the harsh glare and giving a natural illumination.

One wipe even once a week is good enough for the window blinds. This also helps offices to keep up with their cleanliness. Otherwise, cloth curtains can be tedious to maintain and they would be neglected, collecting dust in the long run. These blinds also lend a good look and design to a window themselves. They are complimentary to a window

Vertical blinds have been fashioned for offices. They do not need special maintenance and are user friendly, for the most part. They are inexpensive and give good service for a long time. They do not distract, nor do they jar the decor of the office. These are the primary reasons why offices use them.

By using vertical blinds in office windows you can make a major and undervalued addition to the workplace and maintain the professional atmosphere, where both employees and clients will feel comfortable.

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