Milton Blinds

WHAT TYPES OF OFFICE BLINDS ARE BEST?

Are you looking for blinds for your office? Blinds can help your clients feel more comfortable, they can block the sun and increase your building’s energy efficiency, and they can boost employee productivity. All kinds of blinds will work, but which office blinds will do the most for you? When you’re investing in blinds for your office, it’s important to weigh your options. Here are a few things you should consider about the possible commercial office blinds you can choose.

Motorized Blinds

Office blinds are very often motorized, especially when they cover very large windows, as blinds over large windows can be hard to open and close. Motorization can also allow you to automate the blinds so that they close and open at set times. This can be beneficial for the convenience and comfort of staff, especially if they work when the sun is setting or rising. Plus, taking responsibility off of your staff whenever possible is always a good plan.

Roman Blinds

Roman blinds have fabric laid over the slats. They seem more personal, high-end, and much less modern than other blind types. This can work for some offices that cultivate a traditional, high-end, or luxurious feel. However, they are rarely found in offices, so if you’re interested in roman blinds, make sure you’re looking to make a statement with this window dressing option.

Roller Blinds

Roller blinds are a very cost-effective option, which makes them desirable in many offices. They are a sheet of fabric that rolls up and down to cover or reveal the window. They are great for offices where you may need absolute privacy in a specific room or from the outside world.

Roller blinds can be made from a variety of materials in many colors, which means that it is simple to find something that works with your office’s décor. However, they are either open or shut, while other blinds can be rolled down but still allow some light through. If this flexibility is important to you, another blind type might be better for you. We can always come in to do an on-site consultation to help you get a better idea of what will work for you.

Vertical Blinds

Do you have large glass walls in your office? They look great, but sometimes you need more privacy. Vertical blinds are an ideal way to add privacy to large glass walls. They can be drawn back so that the door is still accessible. Vertical blinds can also be great for very large office windows. They offer more light control than horizontal blinds because a part of the office can be completely shaded while another is not.

Choose Commercial Office Blinds with Us

Not sure which blind type is right for you? Get expert advice and the right blinds for your office from us at Milton Blinds. We serve Oakville and surrounding areas. Contact us today, and we can get you set up with the blinds that you need, or if you don’t know what you need, we can come in for an on-site consultation.

Source: https://www.miltonblinds.com/what-types-of-office-blinds-are-best/

GRANITE, LIMESTONE, SANDSTONE & MARBLE TIMELESS INTERIOR HOME DÉCOR TRENDS

“Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or dolomite. Marble is typically not foliated, although there are exceptions. In geology, the term marble refers to metamorphosed limestone, but its use in stonemasonry more broadly encompasses unmetamorphosed limestone. Marble is commonly used for sculpture and as a building material.”

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Marble is a distinctive and striking addition to your home, and the flexibility of this material allows it to be used in many ways:

Backsplashes
Framing commercial blinds
Kitchen Counters
Bathroom Countertop
Laundry Rooms
Floors/Entrances
Walls
Fireplaces
Kitchen Sideboards
Outdoors
Bars

Depending on what blinds in Milton you choose, they can complement your marble fixtures expertly. When you’ve invested in marble fixtures, it’s important to make sure that they shine, both literally with proper sunlight and figuratively with expert décor! That’s why it’s important to make sure you have the right vertical blinds to let in the light so your marble can enjoy the spotlight.

Did you know the origin of marble?

According to Wikipedia:
Marble is a rock resulting from metamorphism of sedimentary carbonate rocks, most commonly limestone or dolomite rock. Metamorphism causes variable recrystallization of the original carbonate mineral grains. The resulting marble rock is typically composed of an interlocking mosaic of carbonate crystals. Primary sedimentary textures and structures of the original carbonate rock (protolith) have typically been modified or destroyed.

Pure white marble is the result of metamorphism of a very pure (silicate-poor) limestone or dolomite protolith. The characteristic swirls and veins of many colored marble varieties are usually due to various mineral impurities such as clay, silt, sand, iron oxides, or chert which were originally present as grains or layers in the limestone. Green coloration is often due to serpentine resulting from originally magnesium-rich limestone or dolomite with silica impurities. These various impurities have been mobilized and recrystallized by the intense pressure and heat of the metamorphism.

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Granite, Limestone, Sandstone, and Marble are the most desirable in-home design trends, along with custom blinds in Oakville. They have been and will continue to be for years! Starting in the 70’s, the trend for marble was only for the wealthy and rich, but now it’s available at all different price points and goes with almost any décor style:

Modern
Contemporary
Minimalist
Industrial
Mid-Century Modern
Scandinavia
Traditional
Transitional
French Country
Bohemian
Rustic
Hollywood /Glam
Coastal/Hamptons

Marble enhances the look of any room in your home, especially when you have the right residential or commercial blinds to let in the light on the gorgeous rock. You can find a spot anywhere in the house for this texture: bright pink bedroom, calming white family room, match with small bathroom jewel tones, or updated kitchen. This look provides a sense of hygiene most popular for bathrooms, kitchens, mudrooms, laundry rooms. But if you want the look of marble, but not necessarily the material itself, their blinds in Milton that can recreate that gorgeous look!

Marble Silver Roller Blind

A simple way to add a touch of extravagance into your home is with window coverings. With a colossal selection of fabrics to choose from, you can take off in any direction for a new look.

Why do we love Marble?

The pattern in marble often is artful, subtle, and sometimes mesmerizing. The complexity of the veins pouring over a surface is eye-catching and mysterious.

It is amazing what you can search for and find marble, sandstone, granite, and limestone under:

Window blinds
Vertical Blinds
Roller Shades
Window Blinds
Roller Shades
Blinds to Go
Blinds Online
Home Depot Blinds
Blinds Walmart
Zebra Blinds
Lowes Blinds
California Shutters

At Milton Blinds, we offer a convenient shop at home service (at no charge) where we can take measurements, provide window covering treatment options, review blind samples and put together pricing information all in the comfort of your own home. We have been proudly servicing the Milton and surround areas, such as:

Oakville
Burlington
Hamilton
Kitchener/Waterloo
Guelph
Cambridge
Rockwood
Acton
Brampton
Vaughan
Etobicoke
Mississauga
Toronto
and more since 2006

Source: https://www.miltonblinds.com/granite-limestone-sandstone-marble-timeless-interior-home-decor-trends/

WHAT’S NEW IN MILTON? TREMAINE & MAIN STREET LOCATION NOW OPEN!

It is official and the blinds are in, Milton Sherwood Park is open and so is the latest daycare in the area along with Starbucks, New Style Barber Shop, and more.

We had the pleasure of servicing this Littler Hopper’s Day Care’s window blinds needs in August 2020.

Milton Blinds has the tools and ability to measure any facility or commercial space before it’s open to the public. Get your blinds measured and into production for move-in-ready blinds in Milton.

Milton Blinds’ Services Include:

Check Measurement for Blinds
Installation of Blinds
Child Safety Recommendations
Custom Blinds
Variety of Options for Blinds, Light Filtering Blinds, Blackout Blinds, Blind Valances
Specialty Shape Blinds
Budget Proposals
Review of Pros and Cons for each Window Covering Product
Hard hat and Steel toes equipment sales, check measurer and installation blind team

Commercial Blinds for Large Windows

Search for “blinds in Milton” or “blinds near me” and Milton Blinds will be sure to pop up on Google.

This daycare location has large, floor to ceiling windows with tonnes of natural light, ideal for any daycare center but when it’s nap time, sleep is precious! Blackout roller shades are the best for darkening the space and dimming the light for sleep time. Let everyone rejuvenate and take a power nap before the afternoon activities begin. All roller shades are equipped with chain controls and child safety mechanisms for the staff and children’s well being.

Our installation team for blinds and shutters are experts in the window covering industry and are extremely efficient at install high up window blinds, specialty shaped window blinds, archways, motorized blinds and more.

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Operating since 2006, we have had the opportunity of welcoming many new business locations and business expansion in the community of Milton. Check out some of our other work at our commercial window covering page for a full list of real estate offices, daycares, small businesses, large business, restaurants, law office, dental offices, government and town buildings, doctor offices, schools, not for profit, hospitals, retirement homes, car dealerships and development groups that we have worked with in the past to provide blinds in Milton for!

Find out what are customers are saying at Milton Blinds on our testimonial page. We have over 200 reviews on:

Google
Homestars
Houzz
Yellow Pages
Yelp

For more information about Litter Hopper’s Day Care in Milton visit us

Their Mission:

Focus is to provide quality programs lead by professional staff. To ensure that every child’s experience at Tiny Hoppers is truly magical.

Tiny Hoppers strives to provide high quality inclusive childcare and children services. The priority is to promote and enhance each child’s early learning development. Tiny Hoppers vision is to be nationally recognized as the leading childcare provider.

To inquire about your residential blinds and shutters or commercial blinds for large windows needs, contact Milton Blinds directly today at 905-876-9057, email info@miltonblinds.com, or get a hold of us through our Contact Us page.

Source: https://www.miltonblinds.com/whats-new-in-milton-tremaine-main-street-location-now-open/

BUSINESS of the YEAR – Small Business

Source: https://www.miltonblinds.com/chamber-of-commerce-awards-milton-blinds-small-business-of-the-year-nomination/

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARDS MILTON BLINDS – SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR NOMINATION

Milton Blinds has had a physical presence in the Town of Milton since 2006, servicing new Milton home window covering needs, older home renovations, and expansions along with commercial window blinds. As Milton continues to grow, so does Milton Blinds!

Their excellent customer service, attention to details, knowledge of blinds and shutters, blind installation experience, quality blind and shades at attractive price points is what allows Milton Blinds to stand out above the rest.

Find out what their customers are saying.

Becoming a chamber of commerce member for the past couple of years was another initiative to stay well connected in the community and offer support where possible to other businesses.

The Donna Phylis Foundation is an example of this, founded by Milton Blinds. The foundation opening 2020 has started with a program to reduce window covering fabric waste and organized unused fabrics for school, camp, and child learning art and craft curricula. This has been well received during the first few months offering fabrics for school-aged education programs for over a dozen different locations. The Donna Phylis Foundation also has supported Milton elementary schools snack programs and The Optimist Club of Milton food bank.

This award-winning custom blind and custom shutter depot have received a colossal number of recognitions in the past few years:

Best of Houzz
Homestars Award
Reader’s Choice Awards (in multiple categories)
Mompreneur Award Nomination
Canadian Business Award

The FREE shop at home service is so personal. They bring our showroom to you! Roller shade, roman shade, and zebra blind fabrics are available for review under your lighting with your décor, and recommendations can be provided in the comfort of your own home. Honeycomb shade selections, blackout blinds, faux-wood samples, sheer shade samples, and California shutters, wood shutters, verticals, and mini blinds are all available with the shop at home service. Blind measurement service is complimentary and left to the professionals for the most seamless look possible.

Milton Blinds proudly represents many manufacturer brands, including:

Shadeomatic
Eclipse Shutters
Delta Shutters
Louvolitte
Somfy
Tribute Window Coverings
And more!

If you couldn’t make it to the awards ceremony, don’t worry, we have all of it ready for you to watch!

For details regarding all Milton Chamber of Commerce Awards or other events, updates and business support initiatives, memberships, benefits, covid restaurant support, business directories, and AMS Halton, you can get more information from their website.

In the age of social distancing, we are encouraging our community to thrive and grow. Milton is known for its small-town feel but has grown to offer many services to businesses and residents not to have to leave home for your home or office shopping.

Congratulations to Vikki and the team for the Small Business of the Year nomination!

To learn more about Milton Blinds or book your in-home consultation today, contact us to speak to one of our window covering specialists.

Source: https://www.miltonblinds.com/chamber-of-commerce-awards-milton-blinds-small-business-of-the-year-nomination/

THE BENEFITS OF HAVING CUSTOM WINDOW SHUTTERS FOR EVERY WINDOW

Does your home have an assortment of odd blinds? Perhaps you have roller shades you bought for another house, window shutters that came with this house, and blinds you’ve moved from one room to another? Maybe you got some as a gift, and you put them up to be nice? The result is a disorganized look, and often an outdated one. Getting custom window shutters can revitalize your home and provide some other benefits that you may not expect. Read more to find out how a comprehensive system of window shutters throughout your home does more than bring your home design back into order.

Your Exact Design

There are many window shutter design options. The thickness of the slats or louvres makes a significant difference in the look of the shutter. Colour and finish also matter, and we have many options for you. There are also different hinge and track systems for shutters, such as By-Pass and Bi-Fold track and accordion-style hinges. Each has its benefits. With our help, you can get the exact right design to harmonize with your home. If you’re not sure what will work for you, we’re always happy to stop by for an in-home consult.

Consistent Style

A home with inconsistent window treatments may look odd. If you want a uniform, continuous look for your home, mismatched shutters will get in the way. Improve your home flow, and make it look exactly the way you want, with rolling window shutters on every window. If you want a home with a more modern feel, you could opt for remote-controlled blinds.

Proper Fit

The first year after a home is built, it settles into place. Shutters made for the house may not fit it anymore. Or, water damage, moisture issues, and other problems may have caused the window frames to warp over time, preventing you from opening the shutters properly. New shutters will fit right so that you can use them without worrying if they will ever open or shut again.

Save Time on Installation

Add shutters and other window treatments to your home one at a time, and you’re wasting time and money. No one wants to keep arranging for the shutter installer to drop in. By getting every window done at once, you make installation faster, reduce the cost of installation, and guarantee that your shutters will be consistent.

Energy Efficiency

When every window has a rolling window shutter, you have complete control over the light in your home. In the summer, you can prevent sunlight from heating your home. In the winter, let light in and all of the extra heat that comes with it.

Enjoy Your Home

At Milton Blinds, we want you to have the custom window shutter design that you need to enjoy your home to the fullest. If you are in Oakville, ON, reach out to us to discover your custom window shutter options. If you’re not able to make it to us, we can schedule an in-home consultation.

Source: https://www.miltonblinds.com/the-benefits-of-having-custom-window-shutters-for-every-window/

Vertical Blinds – A Smart Solution to Modern Problems for Your Home

Milton Blinds offers smart solutions for all types of windows. Whether you need shutters or blinds in Oakville, Milton, or the surrounding areas, you can find it there. Among its most popular products are vertical blinds, which are great for adding privacy to rooms that have large floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding patio doors. They are functional and offer maximum light control. What’s more, they are completely adjustable to many different positions—fully open, halfway open, drawn and closed, and drawn and open. This makes it easy to adjust the level of privacy and the amount of brightness in the room.

The store carries blinds in Milton for a wide variety of purposes, such as room darkening, blackout, and light filtering. Tilt the vanes with a straightforward chain operation and use the cord operation to slide the vertical vanes from one side to another. The best vertical blinds are made of vinyl, a durable and low-maintenance material that you will find easy to clean. Because they are in a vertical position, dust will not easily settle on the vanes. In case you really want to clean them, simply wipe them with a damp cloth and then wipe them.

Finding the perfect blinds in Oakville and Milton is easy when you work with Milton Blinds. Simply provide the store with information about your window (including measurements) and they can quickly provide a pricing quote. Be sure to take note of the largest width and the height in inches when measuring your windows.

When you are ready to make your order official, book a complimentary consultation with the design experts of Milton Blinds. They’ll send their friendly and skilled team over to your home to take measurements and determine if vertical blinds are the best window treatment for your needs. They can also determine if it’s best to go with an outside or an inside mount and provide you with different valance options that will suit your home.

Vertical blinds can be up to 212 feet wide and 144 feet tall, making them the perfect window treatments for oversized windows, patio doors, and condo living. Milton Blinds carries a wide selection of these blinds in Oakville and can customize any window treatment. Send a photo of your existing vertical blind vane or book your appointment to have their team visit you with samples. They can also customize your blinds in case you want them to draw from left to right or right to left, or make them open in the middle. You can be confident that their window solutions are dependable, timeless, and cost-effective in the long run.

Beautify Your Home with Attractive Window Coverings

Window coverings and treatments are major interior design considerations that can significantly impact the look and overall comfort and ambiance of your home space. With the great array of window treatment options that you can choose from, it can be quite overwhelming to find the perfect product and design that will bring out the best in your space and help you achieve your goal—be it to create privacy, block light, or simply make your space look beautiful. Whether you need window shutters or something more cozy like curtains or drapes, window treatments are great additions to a home and are about the easiest way to update your interiors or give it a quick transformation and change of tone or ambiance.

Curtains and drapes can range from fun and casual to more formal and sophisticated. These window coverings are often regarded as unsung heroes when it comes to interior design as they help create very specific motifs to rooms. Not only are they excellent decorative tools—they are also extremely functional and versatile as they can filter out heat and light as well as provide privacy from the curious gazes of your next-door neighbor. Curtains and draperies come in a wide range of styles and forms from traditional drape down curtains to panels, and thermal/blackout drapes to sheer curtains and tiers.

Shades and blinds are also ideal for those who want a sleeker and more modern look. These kinds of window treatments add a nice minimalist touch to a room. Like curtains, they provide the same function of blocking out light and maintaining privacy to a room. Blinds and shades are typically made up of continuous fabric pieces or some other type of material that can be rolled up or down using a pulley mechanism.

Those looking for a more classic look can always go for window shutters, which offer a more permanent window treatment and therefore require long-term commitment. Shutters can be installed indoors or outdoors, depending on your need and/or preference.

Milton Blinds offers a wide range of window covering solutions for homes, depending on the type and style of shade and protection you want and need. The company also offers commercial blinds and products on top of residential options to help home and business owners control the comfort and privacy of their space.