Ask an Expert: What are the Different Ways to Close Blinds?

Closing blinds might sound simple, but new technology means there are several options, depending on the style, the mechanism, and what you’re trying to achieve. At NH Blinds near Manchester, NH, we carry blinds from top brands including Draper, Alta, Norman, and Pro Design. Understanding how to close blinds properly improves privacy, comfort, and energy efficiency. We can help you design custom blinds and close them properly.

Benefits of Closing Blinds Fully

During the day, open wood blinds allow you to enjoy the natural light and the view. But if you sleep odd hours or want privacy, closing the blinds becomes essential. Privacy is also a consideration at night, when lights are on in the home, allowing people to see right in. Closing blinds is all about your comfort. Closing blinds leads to:

• Better, quieter sleep without interruption from passing cars or streetlights.
• UV Protection for furnishings, flooring, and walls.
• Better insulation to regulate temperature, reduce outside noise, and lower your energy bil.

How to Close Cordless Blinds

For safety reasons, corded blinds are out and cordless blinds are in. Cordless lift is a popular option for raising and lowering blinds. It’s easy to operate by gently pulling down or pushing up on the bottom rail. You can raise or lower the blinds all the way or stop them partway.

Some styles have a button that you push before raising or lowering them. This locks the blinds into place so you can keep them precisely where you want them.

How to Close Blinds Using a Wand Control

Wands are available to tilt slats on Venetian blinds, after you’ve used the cordless lift to lower them. They’re also part of vertical blinds, and they’re what you use to guide them across the rail and then adjust to the level of openness you prefer. Cordless wands are easy to use on out-of-reach windows, like angles and arches.

How to Close the Window Blinds with Motorization 

Motorization doesn’t control raising and lowering the blinds, but it does impact tilt, which is even more critical. You can use this feature to angle the light in a specific direction, let in more light, or block it out completely. When you want privacy, you can use a remote, wall switch, app, or smart home integration to tilt the slats closed. This feature also allows you to schedule when you want them to open and close. 

Motorized window blinds are beneficial for windows that are hard to reach. They can contribute to greater energy savings because you can schedule them to close when you don’t want light and hot air to come in and open them when you do, or when it’s not an issue.

Contact Us for Custom Window Treatments Near Manchester, NH

When you want new blinds, shades, or shutters near Manchester, NH, contact NH Blinds. We can help you find and customize your selection so they enhance your home. Our expert staff will ensure you’re familiar with the ins and outs of how to use your window treatments to your advantage. We also handle measurements and installation.

To request an in-home consultation, call (603) 206-9988 or filling out our contact form. We proudly serve Manchester, NH, as well as Southern New Hampshire, Southwest Maine, and Northern Massachusetts.