Best blinds for your home office
Before working from home became the new normal for many of us, the humble home office was often a largely forgotten and ignored space. How quickly things change!
Nowadays, the home office has taken on an increasingly important role in the modern household. In fact, if you work from home, it could be the room that you spend most of your time in. So, it’s worthwhile making it comfortable!
When we think about decorating a home office, we often think about things like ergonomic chairs, desks or computer monitors – but your window treatments matter too. Your choice of window blinds or curtains could actually make a huge difference to your daily comfort when working from home. Read on below to find out what qualities you should look for in home office blinds, and which options we recommend.
Control light
One of the most important things that home office blinds should offer is good control over light. You’ll want to choose blinds that will allow plenty of natural light into the room during the day, while still allowing you to adjust them to minimise glare. Avoid sun blocking blinds, as these will leave your office space feeling dark throughout the day and will limit the amount of sunlight you are exposed to. It’s very important to prioritise natural light if you are an office worker, as it’s vital for maintaining healthy levels of vitamin D. Blinds that offer good light control include vertical blinds, venetian blinds, cellular blinds and roller blinds.
Minimise glare
Screen glare can be an annoying issue when working from home. If you work in a space that gets a lot of direct sunlight, opt for blinds or curtains that will diffuse it or block it out when required. Roller blinds made from sunscreen or semi-opaque fabrics are a great choice for minimising glare, while roman blinds, cellular blinds and curtains can offer similar benefits.
Maximise insulation
Temperature can have a big impact on productivity, so it’s important to ensure your home office space is well insulated. An office that is too hot or too cold will be very uncomfortable to work from! Window treatments like cellular blinds can help to prevent hot or from entering or escaping your room, keeping the temperature more consistent throughout the day. This means you won’t have to worry about turning the AC and heating off and on as much (or at all) throughout the day, which can help to lower your electricity bills!
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