My husband had a window treatment store years ago and this is what we learned: If you are upstairs, the slats go down. If you are downstairs, they go up. To check this out, after dark with the lights on inside, go outside and look inside. You will be able to see clearly what is going on in the house.
Does it matter which way you turn your blinds?
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. With window blinds tilted up, passers-by can’t see in: The convex side faces the window, creating less space through which to view.
Should I turn blinds up or down?
Turn your blinds up. This direction is better for improved privacy too, as minimized gaps between the slats don’t allow curious passersby to view the inside of the house. To let in a small amount of natural light, it’s best to turn your blinds down and close them.
What side should blind controls be?
Many people are familiar with the wand to operate the tilt function of the blind and it typically comes on left hand side of your blinds as you face them. This has become what we like to call “standard” controls and is the default when you go to place your order.
Should blinds be up or down in summer?
During summer to keep your homes cool you turn the slat upwards. It will reduce heat gain inside the house and help you control heat better. When the blinds are tilted upwards, the heat tends to flow upwards towards the ceiling.
Which way do you turn blinds in the winter?
Turned Down: Rounded Side Facing In
Better winter option: turning the blinds down will help direct heat towards the center of the room, utilizing your resources in the winter. More light: because the blinds are facing down, light can stream in from the sun easier, which will flow towards the center of your living space.
Which way should shutters close?
The correct installation of a fixed louver shutter should have the shutter louvers facing down and towards the back when the shutter is open (when it is not covering the window).
Which side is the blind cord?
The first thing you need to decide on when choosing your Blind Cord is simply, which side they will hang. Make sure that it is on the side that is more easily accessible for you. Not on the side that you have furniture on that may obstruct your access to the Blind cord.
What does control position mean in blinds?
Control Position – Right: Control will be on the right side when you are facing the shade. Top Down, Bottom Up: The shade can be raised or lowered from the top and bottom.
Can you see through blinds during the day?
As much as you can see outside through window covering in the daytime will reverse at night when lights are on and it is dark outside. With many light emitting products, it will not be possible to see directly in to the room. However, if someone is against the window, a rough shadow may show.
Should blinds be open or closed in winter?
When to Close Your Blinds
By closing the blinds, you keep direct sunlight out of your home and reduce unwanted solar heat gain.During cold winter nights, heat is lost through windows. Closing the blinds adds some insulation to the windows, reducing heat loss during cold periods.
Should shutters close up or down?
Tilting the shutters all the way down is a good position to leave your shutters in if you’d prefer not to adjust them with the light.But if you want to maximise the light coming into the room without opening the louvres completely, tilt the shutters downwards to bring as much light into the room as possible.
Why do my horizontal blinds keep falling?
If your blind keeps falling down, the fault may lie in an incorrect installation. If the brackets are set too wide apart, the blind might be loose and can come down. You can easily correct the problem with a hammer.
Can you see through blinds from outside?
Blinds provide flexibility in terms of light control and privacy.In a general sense, during the day you can leave the panels open and let in ample sunlight, whereas people can see through if the slats of the blinds are not adjusted so make sure to adjust them accordingly for privacy.
Are my shutters upside down?
When historic shutters are in the closed position, the louvers should be angled pointing downward and away from the house to shed water away from the window it is covering. When shutters are in an open position, the louvers will be angled pointing downwards toward the house.
Can you switch the direction of blinds?
Changing the Opening Direction
To change the blinds: Open the vertical blinds completely so they’re stacked to one side.Rotate the blinds 180 degrees, so you switch the side that was facing the front to face the back. Slide the top part of the headrail back into the retaining clips.
Why won’t my blinds turn?
Slats which won’t rotate are a sign that something is wrong with your tilter mechanism. Take your blind off the window and lie it on a flat surface so you can look inside the headrail. If you have a chain pulley system, examine the chain control mechanism and make sure the chain hasn’t come off the sprocket wheel.
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