Vertical Blinds
Perfect Vertical Blinds
Perfect vertical blinds bring a mix of the tried and trusted functionality you’re familiar with, plus state-of-the-art engineering designs to ensure durability and longevity. This means a seamless, clean look on the wall, smooth operation and years of use. Perfect Vertical Blinds offer homeowners a line of neutral and contemporary colors, and are our go-to option for those looking for an affordable, high-quality blind that will last.
$69.42
Exquisite Vertical Sheer Shades
Taking the best of both vertical blinds and sheer draperies, our Exquisite Vertical Sheer Shades provide the ease of use of a vertical blind with the softness of a sheer. Sheer fabric vanes gently filter the light without making your windows dark and add a sense of depth and texture to your windows. These shades work well for living rooms, dining rooms and formal rooms where looks are as important as light.
$315.08
Patio Door Vertical Honeycomb Shades
Our Patio Door Vertical Honeycomb Shade offers the most energy efficient blind in the vertical blind family. A honeycomb cell design is effective at trapping air to provide insulation and reduce heat transfer, making these suitable in rooms with big glass doors that open and close easily. For a window covering that helps to lower energy bills while controlling light and privacy.
$268.22
Custom Vertical Blinds for Sliding Doors and Large Windows in Maryland, Virginia and DC
Vertical blinds are the most convenient and reliable option when it comes to covering large windows, sliding glass doors and patio doors. Vertical blinds work like a sliding door by sliding vertically up and down. It’s this smooth operation that has made vertical blinds the window covering of choice for homeowners all over Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC for decades.
Custom vertical blinds are available at BuyHomeBlinds in fabric, vinyl and specialty cell styles for every room and every budget, and are hand selected to your exact measurements.
Why Vertical Blinds Are the Right Choice for Sliding Doors and Wide Windows
Widely opened windows and sliding glass doors require window treatments to move in the same direction as the glass doors. This is easy to see why vertical blinds have been a tried-and-true option for decades: it’s simple, and it works and offers the precise control over light and privacy that you need to get full door access.
Vertical blinds provide the ultimate control over light and privacy; the vanes roll 180 degrees, allowing you to change the shade to any angle, and let in the natural light without compromising on privacy. They also are easy to use and low maintenance, even the biggest sets are easy to adjust as they open to the side instead of having to be lifted.
Vertical blinds can endure for 10 to 20 years, depending on how they are used and properly cared for, even if manipulated numerous times daily. Such durability represents a good value for busy homes, rental properties and businesses.
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Choosing the Right Vertical Blinds Material
Material is a key factor in how your blinds will look, function and age. Vinyl patio door vertical blinds are the most common choice due to their capabilities of resisting moisture, being easy to clean and providing reliable performance in high-traffic areas. Fabric vanes are available in light filtering and blackout to create a more customized appearance. Faux wood is virtually as warm as real wood, but it is far as long as tight as wood composite and it will not warp even in humid areas of the home or in sun-drenched rooms.
Vane style also has an impact on the amount of light that your blinds let in. Light and privacy can be adjusted with the use of standard flat vanes. S-shaped vanes have a curve on their profile with each vane overlapping the next for tighter closure, more light blocking and a more drapery-like look.
If you are unsure which material suits your space, our team is available to walk you through your options. Call us at (301) 847-7000 or schedule a free in-home consultation.
Customization Options Available at Buy Home Blinds
Each vertical blind sold is made to your window dimensions. No cutting to fit, no almost-size-layer. In addition to size, you can also customize:
Stack Direction – Decide which direction you want your vanes to stack on (left, right or split between the two based on the location of your door/window opening).
Control Style – Normal wands make operation easy and safe for kids. For hard-to-reach windows, or those integrated with smart home systems, there are motorized options available.
Vane Width – Standard 3.5-inch vanes are the most common choice for sliding doors and large windows, offering clean coverage and easy operation.
Valance – Most often, a 3.5 inch wide standard vane is used with sliding doors and large windows for clean vane coverage and good operation.
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Serving Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC
Located in Beltsville, Maryland, BuyHomeBlinds provides top-quality window and door blinds to homeowners and property managers in the MD, VA, and DC metro area. We can give you professional advice on choosing the right product, to installing it for a single sliding door or for several large windows throughout the house. Shade & Beyond’s inventory includes Norman window coverings and we provide both online window shopping and in-home consultations so you can experience the window treatments before you purchase them.
Call us at (301) 847-7000 or contact us online to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vertical Blinds
What are vertical blinds best used for?
Vertical blinds are made specifically for the big window spaces such as patio doors, large glass windows, picture windows, or sliding glass doors. They open side to side and are great to open a window or door one side at a time without lifting and/or lowering a heavy shade.
What materials are vertical blinds available in?
Vertical blinds come in various durable qualities, including PVC, faux wood and fabric. For moisture prone areas PVC and faux wood are great options. For rooms where greater control of light is desired, there are light-filtering and dark-out fabric vanes.
How long do vertical blinds last?
Although the blinds are opened and closed or adjusted several times a day, they can last anywhere from 10 to 20 years if cared for properly. The most significant factor in their longevity is the quality of the headrails and the strength of the materials used for the vane.
Can I replace individual vanes if one gets damaged?
Yes. Another great thing about vertical blinds is that damaged vanes can be replaced one by one. When it involves horizontal window blinds or shades that are fabric, it is just as likely that the entire window blind needs to be swapped out if a section is damaged or stained than with other types of window blinds.
Are vertical blinds energy efficient?
Yes. Vertical blinds help reduce your home’s energy use by keeping warm or cool outdoor air from passing through large glass surfaces. Our Patio Door Shades Honeycomb are increasing the energy efficiency even more with a cell design which can trap air and offers measurable amounts of insulation for rooms that have a large glass door opening.
Do you offer motorized vertical blinds?
Yes. In addition to PVC blinds, BuyHomeBlinds provides motorized vertical blinds for hard-to-reach windows, large windows and smart home automation. Refer to our Motorized Blinds page for details or give our staff a call at (301) 847-7000 to speak with someone about motorization options.
How do I measure vertical blinds?
Vertical blinds require the correct window or door width and height measurements to be taken. Our How to Measure page has a full measuring guide. Our technicians can also make measurements for you at your home, as it is a part of our free consultation service.
Do you serve areas outside Maryland?
Yes. BuyHomeBlinds offers service for all of Maryland, Virginia and the DC area. Please place orders online all across the country and our in-home consultation and installation coordination will be available in the MD, VA and DC metro area.
Ready to Order Custom Vertical Blinds?
Don’t get by with almost fitting blinds. All vertical blinds at BuyHomeBlinds are custom crafted to your exact specifications, with a range of quality materials and a team with an intimate understanding of window coverings! Take a free sample and view materials and colors in your home before you buy or let us do the measuring, it is a free consultation.