MyBlinds™

related products:

• Honeycombs
• Sheer Shadings
• Woods
• Faux Woods
• Fabric Verticals

Little Things, Big Differences

Covering your windows with MyBlinds is certainly a big deal. But don’t get too caught up in the big things - there are some small choices you will make that are just as important.

Control Issues
When you order your MyBlinds, the store associate will ask you what side you want your controls on (unless you’ve requested a cordless lift). Does this seem like a silly question? It isn’t. Think about it: you will probably open and close your MyBlinds every day. Don’t you want the experience to be comfortable and convenient? So, ask yourself the following:

• Are you right-handed or left-handed?  If you’re a righty, tell the associate you want the controls on the right. Lefties do the opposite.

• Is one side more accessible than the other?  Unless you’re a certified contortionist looking for some off-season training, you don’t need to bend and stretch over furniture to reach the controls. So put the controls on the side that’s easier to access.

• What looks good? Your MyBlinds, not their controls, should be the center of attention. When you can, place the controls on the side closest to the wall, and away from the center of the room.

Tilting Tricks
MyBlinds Wood Blinds and Faux Wood Blinds can be tilted with the slats pointing up to the ceiling or down to the floor. But these two options are not created equal. For the best results, follow these pointing pointers:

• Up with Possessions. If the slats on your blinds are pointing down, you are directing the sunlight straight at carpets and furniture. Over time this could lead to fading and damage. Instead, tilt your slats up. Now you’ll get all of the light, and none of the fright.

• Upstairs is Down. Downstairs is Up. When opening your blinds on an upstairs window, tilt them downwards. If you tilt them upwards, passerby below can sneak a peek inside. On the other hand, tilt your downstairs slats upwards. This will stop nosy neighbors in upstairs windows from watching your TV without a formal invitation.

Doubts About Routes?
We’re not talking about driving here (note: “routes” rhymes with “doubts”) Wood Blinds and Faux Wood Blinds come standard with route holes in each slat. These holes hold the lift cords that let you raise and lower your blinds. However, these route holes can let in light leaks and allow people to peek in.

So what do you do? You have two choices:

• Decorative Tapes. You can mask the route holes on your blinds with a wide variety of decorative tapes. These solid colored or patterned tapes add a final designer flourish to your blinds while also protecting your valuables, and your privacy.

• LightsOut Routless. Or you can ask us to hold the route holes - we promise we won’t mind. Blinds with LightsOut Routless are notched on the back; the lift cords run through these notches. All the blinds and none of the route holes, just remember to ask!

Sliding Doors Love Verticals
If you have a sliding glass door, you probably want access to it. If you cover the door with a horizontal blind treatment, you’ll need to lift it all the way up before heading out. So why not go vertical? Your available treatment options include:

• Vertical Sheers

• Fabric Verticals

• Vinyl Verticals

• Honeycomb Shades with a vertical application

All of these options allow you to slide your window coverings open (in the biz, we call this “traversing.”) This way, you can slide your MyBlinds open just a little bit in order to gain access to the door. They also provide all of the privacy and UV protection you’d expect from a window covering. Smart, simple, and always stylish – that’s what MyBlinds are all about.