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Venetian blinds are one of the most widely available types of blinds. Most often seen made from plastic with two-inch-wide slats, Venetian blinds offer a low-cost window treatment that’s easy to install. These are available either corded or cordless.
Vertical Blinds
Vertical blinds look similar to Venetian blinds, but they are oriented vertically. These types of blinds are long, thick panels that are best used to cover sliding doors and floor-to-ceiling windows—anywhere you may need longer coverage rather than wider. Many vertical blinds can be twisted to be opened (perpendicular to the surface they’re installed on) or closed for maximum light blocking (parallel to the surface). You can also often pull the blinds to one side, collapsing them like you would pull back a curtain panel.
Mini Blinds
On mini blinds, the width of each blind is about half of the standard width—typically around one inch wide as opposed to two inches. This allows for more individual blinds that slot in tighter together for more coverage. These types of blinds are great if you want even more light-blocking ability without having to invest in blackout shades.
Wooden Blinds
Wooden blinds are standard Venetian or mini blinds that are made from wood or bamboo. These types of blinds are more expensive than plastic but are more durable for high-traffic rooms. Wooden blinds are available either corded or cordless, often in a variety of stains and finishes.
Matchstick Blinds
These blinds comprise a panel of skinny wooden dowels that look like a row of matchsticks. They offer more light coverage than slatted versions, but less flexibility in terms of how much light they can let in or keep out. Matchstick blinds are often made from wood or bamboo and look similar to shades.
Roller Blinds
Curled into one continuous roll of material, roller shades unfurl when you pull down on their handle or cord system. Roller blinds are most often made from plastic, PVC, or fabric.
Pleated Blinds
Pleated blinds are an accordion-fold piece of material that lowers, stretching out the pleat, and becoming a flat window treatment. When closed, the pleat tightens back up at the top.
Motorized Blinds
Rather than having a cord or spring lift mechanism, motorized blinds have, well, a motor. These types of blinds open and close via a button or remote. They’re generally more expensive than manual blinds but are great if you have extra wide or tall windows.
Zebra Blinds
Zebra blinds have alternating clear and covered horizontal stripes. These types of blinds offer privacy while still allowing natural light to filter through. Because of the gaps, these blinds are not suited for blackout or sound-dampening purposes.
Cellular Blinds
Also known as honeycomb blinds, cellular blinds have a hexagonal fold pattern rather than a pleated blind’s accordion pattern. This allows the panel to be double-layered, blocking more sunlight.
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