Island Blinds offers a complete line of vertical alternatives that make an excellent addition to any décor! There are a few categories of Vertical Alternatives, and you are certain to find the look that is right for you!
Our Faux Wood Verticals are made from the same materials as our 2" Doverwood Solid or Stain Colors (horizontal blinds).
Our Venice 3/4" Single Cell Cellular Verticals are made from the same materials as our Horizontal Cellular Shades. You can also choose from the Hunter Douglas brand cellular verticals in the Applause line of fabrics.
The Stardust Celestial Sheer is a cross between a vertical blind and sheers.
We also offer the new consumer favorite, sliding panels. This product is available as a fabric panel, sheerweave screen panel or choose from any of our bamboo shade materials.
Our latest addition is our REAL WOOD vertical blinds. Yes, real wood. This product is sure to be a favorite with all your visitors.
A few of the products in this category are displayed in the images below.
The Design Perspective
Vertical blinds offer more of a contemporary feel. The long vertical louvers slide from side to side so are best suited for windows that slide to the side or sliding glass doors (door walls). They can be ordered in PVC which may be best in a home with small pets or children because they are so easy to clean and are very durable. Fabric verticals give a softer more formal look to a room. The fabric verticals can also be done with a PVC backing which like the PVC alone, is room darkening and is very energy efficient. A valance can be ordered with your verticals which gives the verticals a finished look all on their own.
The Function & Installation Perspective
Vertical Blinds work best on sliding glass doors and windows that slide side to side. They are great for rentals, around pets, windows that get a lot of sunlight and for homes that may be near a dirt road. The sheer verticals are a more upscale, formal look and wouldn't be recommended for rentals or around pets. The main reason that verticals, especially PVC verticals work best in these applications is due to the fact that they stand upright and don't have anywhere for dust and dirt to settle (horizontal blinds are like a bunch of little shelves). They also work great in these areas because they are easy to maintain. Just use a little soap and water on a rag.
Installation is a little trickier than our horizontals but our installation instructions will help you get it done in no time. The sheer verticals are actually two treatments in one. They have the standard PVC vertical and then there is a sheer material that sort of ripple-folds over the slats.
The Design Perspective
The Function & Installation Perspective
