The direction up or down to close blind slats is a matter of personal preference but if you want more privacy tilt them up with the rounded side facing out.
Should blinds be closed down or up bottom floor.
I say it depends.
The convex side faces the window creating less space through which to view.
Tilt them down and the blinds look softer and arguably better.
I ve ordered 10 sets of blinds from them over the years.
Top down bottom up blinds let you block out.
A good window treatment adds style.
I keep the shades closed for the most part.
What you could do is put up two shades.
You say if i get all those 3 things right and i will have complete top down bottom up blinds.
Place a mark on the wall where the headrail should go.
Sometimes i ll open the shade above my a c as the a c will block the view into my room from the street.
Top down bottom up blinds let you keep the bottom half closed where pedestrians could peer in and open the top half letting unfiltered light pour in.
Vibrant prints and solids roman shades rooms that get full morning or afternoon sun.
Just standard tho not the half open feature.
The truth is to make your shade flow with everything else in the room.
When choosing blinds or indoor shutters splurge for wood or faux wood varieties with wide slats.
The bottom rail should be at least 2 1 4 inches from the floor and 1 7 8 inches from the window sill.
Yes i have two of them in my sons room.
One at the midpoint of the window to provide privacy and then a top shade that could be pulled down up to block or let in light.
First floor rooms and ground level apartments.
The truth about top down bottom up blinds.
The real question is how blinds should be closed concave side facing in or out.
With the blinds tilted up passers by can t see in.
Blinds turned down it may make it easier for peeps to peep in.
This is a very contentious issue in my household.
They should be spaced evenly apart and 4 inches from the end.
Yes the truth is the desire to bring elegance to your décor.
But a great window treatment becomes part of your home s architecture.
These upscale treatments may cost more up front but they can actually increase the value of your home in the long run.