(Part 2) Best blinds & shades according to redditors
We found 124 Reddit comments discussing the best blinds & shades. We ranked the 62 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
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Here is also a similar one on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Swan-Skyline-Perforated-Night-Shades/dp/B00SDOSC2I
More pics here!
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Disclaimer: There's really no theme to our nursery, despite the abundance of giraffes and Poohs. I already owned all of these Winnie the Pooh stuffed bears...he's a lifelong love of mine, and I just think giraffes are neat.
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thanks! someone else in this thread said cordless, so i'm going to get two birds stoned at once: https://www.amazon.com/Linen-Avenue-Cordless-Seashell-BLACKOUT/dp/B0131YRD60/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1504558537&sr=8-5&keywords=cordless+blackout+shades
I understand, however, I did find these which are of similar style, they are 100% blackout and come in 20 different colors
I have one of [these] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZVA3FRO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Un36Bb9FXSHQB) it's pretty nice. They have cheaper ones that aren't real wood, while I wouldn't trust the mechanism to not shit it out they still look pretty nice.
This try:
https://www.amazon.com/CHICOLOGY-Adjustable-Sliding-Vertical-Filtering/dp/B073ZL3MK3
Ooh, I have a solution that doesn't involve cutting cords. Getting those boat tie looking things and attaching them out of the reach of kids. Same thing with guns, don't want Billy to accidentally shoot himself? Put that shit where he can't get it (safe, locked cabinet, etc.)
My main issue is that when an attack that leaves 30 dead happens with a gun, everyone starts yelling "ban guns". But when an attack leaves 30 dead from a truck, nobody decides to ban trucks.
Here's a terrible analogy, explain to a 60 year old that someone is making money playing chess. Then tell them someone is making money playing video games. What different? One is moving wooden figurines on a board, the other is moving figurines on a screen. The issue is that both require certain skills. Chess requires very good pattern recognition and ability to think ahead strategically. Video games require the same strategic thinking in addition to having excellent hand eye coordination (which many of us take for granted).
EDIT: They're called cord cleats, here's one on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Window-Blind-Cleats-Screws-Blinds/dp/B01BPEXMO0/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=blinds+tie&qid=1564975314&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Do you already have the blinds? There are blinds you can order that ride on a track and block out the light. https://www.blindschalet.com/comfortracktanslucent38.html
If you have them already, there are tracks you can install on the room side of the blinds that cover the gaps: https://www.amazon.com/Sleepy-Time-Tracks-Effective-Solution/dp/B071WWXHP4/
Note: I have never seen, not to mention used either of these products. There is no product endorsement of either link. They were simply the first links to show the concepts I was describing.
Maybe two of these side by side? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K4H0W3I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-v4WBbNYYNKPB
We bought them for our home and we love them. https://i.imgur.com/9CbXzS4.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/r7aJ8cd.jpg
ISO EXTREME FABRIC STIFFENER FOR SLIDING FABRIC PANELS, TOTAL NOOB
Hoping this is a basic question, but not sure.
I am on a budget, and have at least two storage spots I need to affordably cover (specifically, the lower portion of some open shelving in my kitchen and ugly sliding mirror doors in my living room).
I'm inspired by the Chicology and Ikea sliding fabric panel systems. What makes them look finished is that the panels themselves are extremely stiff, so they are more like the material of a roller blind, say (almost a non-woven) than a curtain, but still have a bit of "bend."
Addressing the first project: I had rod panels in the kitchen, but they just didn't look right: too flouncy and unfinished. I found some great thrift shop Marimekko/Ikea fabric that goes swimmingly with my mod/Scandi style in that room, and want to use that. It's actually a duvet cover--just perhaps 300 th ct cotton. So what I need is a means to make the fabric stiffer--like, as stiff as possible--so it will work with, say, the Ikea panel system hardware.
Is there a specific kind of lining/interfacing that I should look for to make this fabric as stiff as possible? Or some liquid treatment--I was even contemplating modge podge or some glue/starch solution... Found this post that gives options including gelatin, diluted PVA glue, and interfacing options, but I was lucky to find this fabric on the cheap and don't want to ruin it w/o some input from those who know...
Oh. And I should mention. I can sew by hand (poorly, but will do my best), but don't have a sewing machine--so something other than interfacing might be ideal, although if that is the best solution, would love to know. Might be able to get one of my more skillful friends to sew if I do the cutting.
Appreciate any guidance that can be given :)!
Here's another option
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074TKQ8DJ/?coliid=I1ABS49GEN563U&colid=2OTHI4Q5DKXP3&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
If you want it automated you would have to do something yourself with arduino
I have something like this in my basement and bedroom. They block ALL the light and don't have cords. You just lift up and down on the bottom of the shade to raise and lower them.
The ones I got were from Home Depot and they cut them to my custom lengths right in the store. Just make sure you get the blackout versions, as they make the same shade in a non-blackout style.
Anyone try these?
https://www.amazon.com/blackout-Sleepy-Time-Tracks-eliminates/dp/B01HOLWJLK
Something like this would make the window a little more interesting without ruining the clean lines.
Wide Vertical Blinds
My wife bought about a dozen of these on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Home-Detailerz-Customizable-Pleated-72-Inch/dp/B01CDPI0JM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1485307119&sr=8-2&keywords=window+blinds+cut+to+size
So far they've worked great. They are cheaply made, but you wouldn't know it by looking at them. The adhesive sticks well, they were easy to cut and install and have stood up to regular use for more than a month now.
My two cents.
Hang your Fleur on the brick. Either drill and put in a screw or get some brick clips.
I'd borrow a hammer drill and get a permanent screw mounted dead center above the mantle. Even if you move, someone will always use it to hang something.
Other than that, lets start with the basics.
As for the curtain panels for the other window, maybe something like this that matches the carpet style. Since you have window blinds already, you don't really need full on blackout curtains..so some nice semi sheer curtains would look nice. Just push them off to the sides of the window to create the look of curtains...or open the blinds and close them to have privacy but let in light
And if you white wash the brick and stain the mantle a nice dark walnut color...I think the sage green would go nicely.
(https://www.homedepot.com/p/Home-Decorators-Collection-Copley-52-in-Indoor-Outdoor-Oil-Rubbed-Bronze-Ceiling-Fan-51504/206648583) Brass dates a house so any time you can get rid of it, you should.
a gray or an offwhite color of curtain would do or a white blind like here
If you're just looking for privacy maybe
Rabbitgoo 3D Window Films Privacy Film Static Decorative Film Non-Adhesive Heat Control Anti UV 17.7In. By 78.7In. (45 x 200Cm) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JFILPIS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_UfsUzbSRTYHDT
Or
Rabbitgoo Privacy Window Film Frosted Film 17.7 By 78.7 Inch No Glue Anti-UV Window Sticker White Frosted Window Cling Non-Adhesive For Privacy Office Meeting Room Bathroom, Bedroom, Living Room https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RDVE2L2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_YgsUzbN726C6Z
Or try looking for kitchen curtains
Blackout Window Curtains and Drapes for Kitchen - NICETOWN Window Treatment Thermal Insulated Solid Grommet Blackout Drapery Panels (Set of 2 Panels,42 by 45 Inch,Cappuccino) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZ596U1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6hsUzbFVMBF3Z
NICETOWN Thermal Insulated Blackout Curtain - Tie Up Shade for Small Window (Rod Pocket Panel, 46"W x 63"L, Platinum) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019DZZYVM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_CisUzbFPQRN0T
Mysky Home Fashion 3 Pieces Jacquard Kitchen Sheer Tier Curtains and Valance Set, Grey https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M8M4HFG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_VisUzb31KAK9A.
Curtains are among the easiest thing to sew. If you know anyone with any sewing ability they probably would not mind making some for your. It's a sewing machine and less than an hour of their time
Rachel O'Leary reviewed this snail trap on her YouTube channel and said it worked pretty well.
Whatever routine you have at night with her, try it during the day. Helps wind the baby down!
These curtains really black the room out for us!