{"id":881,"date":"2021-07-20T16:00:41","date_gmt":"2021-07-20T16:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/?p=881"},"modified":"2021-07-23T16:11:46","modified_gmt":"2021-07-23T16:11:46","slug":"best-home-office-blinds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/best-home-office-blinds\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Blinds for Your Home Office"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Working from home has become the new norm. You may be looking for ways to make your home office the ideal workspace for your new work-from-home life. Here are some of our top suggestions when it comes to home office window treatments.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/05\/classic-home-office-decor.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-883\" src=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/classic-home-office-20.jpeg\" alt=\"rambling renovators home office\" width=\"929\" height=\"1400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/classic-home-office-20.jpeg 929w, https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/classic-home-office-20-199x300.jpeg 199w, https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/classic-home-office-20-679x1024.jpeg 679w, https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/classic-home-office-20-768x1157.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/classic-home-office-20-663x999.jpeg 663w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 929px) 100vw, 929px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>How to Choose Home Office Blinds or Shades<\/h2>\n<p>The first thing you need to consider when shopping for home office window coverings is functionality. What is the main purpose you need the blinds to serve? Your blinds have to meet those needs and contribute to making your work environment a more comfortable space to work in. The next thing you want to consider is style. You spend a huge part of your day in your home office so you want the space to make you happy when you\u2019re in it.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to choosing a lift system, you can go with a cordless or motorized lift system. This can make it easy for you to operate your blinds from your desk. You can operate your shades with a remote or upgrade to a smart blinds system so you can control your blinds with voice activation technology. This is particularly helpful if your office windows are hard to reach, like cathedral windows or skylight windows.<\/p>\n<h2>Our Top Home Office Window Treatments Picks<\/h2>\n<p>Decorating your home office should be a fun experience. But it can go south really quickly if you are overwhelmed by choices and aren\u2019t sure where to start. Let us help you take the guesswork out of window covering selections. Here are some of the top window treatments we recommend for your home office space:<\/p>\n<h3>Solar Shades<\/h3>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/sheerweave-solar-sun-shades\/\">solar shades<\/a> are great for home offices because they block out UV rays and glare. That means you get plenty of natural light in \u2013 a real mood booster \u2013 without the dangerous UV rays. The room won\u2019t overheat and your furniture won\u2019t be damaged or discoloured by the sun\u2019s rays.<\/p>\n<p>They also cut glare which is ideal if your devices are facing the window. When the sunlight hits your computer screen, you can\u2019t see a thing. Cutting glare means you can enjoy natural sunlight in your home office without it interfering with your work.<\/p>\n<h3>Woven Shades<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/bamboo-woven-wood-shades\/designer-coastal-woven-wood-shades.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-882\" src=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/designer-coastal-woven-wood-shades.jpeg\" alt=\"designer coastal woven wood shades\" width=\"1100\" height=\"825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/designer-coastal-woven-wood-shades.jpeg 1100w, https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/designer-coastal-woven-wood-shades-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/designer-coastal-woven-wood-shades-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/designer-coastal-woven-wood-shades-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/designer-coastal-woven-wood-shades-676x507.jpeg 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Photo credit: Jennifer Flores &#8211; Designer Woven Shades in Sumba Shell<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We love how Jennifer Flores of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/05\/classic-home-office-decor.html\">Rambling Renovators used our Designer Coastal Shades<\/a> in her home office renovation project. The shades let lots of light in but they still offer privacy when needed. Plus, the style really adds character to a room she spends many hours in. When you spend eight hours a day in a single room, it helps when you actually love the way it looks! You won\u2019t soon get tired of these magnificent shades.<\/p>\n<h3>Roller Shades<\/h3>\n<p>If your computer screen isn\u2019t being hit by the sun, you may not need solar shades, but you can still get that modern look with regular roller shades. Our favourite part about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/roller-shades\/select-light-filtering-fabric-roller-shades.html\">Fabric Roller Shades<\/a> is that they are practical and functional but you can still add style to your room with our gorgeous fabric choices. Plus, they offer a motorization upgrade so you can add convenience to your modern window treatments.<\/p>\n<h3>Faux Wood Blinds<\/h3>\n<p>These are the most practical blinds you can get. They are so simple to use, making it really easy to control light and privacy. Plus, we now offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/faux-wood-blinds\/2-value-cordless-faux-wood-blinds.html\">Cordless Faux Wood Blinds<\/a> so you can still enjoy these practical shades without the danger of a dangling cord. Faux wood has the sophisticated look of genuine wood and is a cinch to wipe clean. Anything that requires easy maintenance scores a few extra points in our book!<\/p>\n<p>Working from home has been life-changing for so many people. But still, it can feel isolating, especially if your space isn\u2019t comfortable. We highly recommend investing a little time into designing the perfect workspace that is as functional as it is stylish. You\u2019d be surprised how a quick revamp can lift your spirits and make working from home even better. If you were renovating your home office right now, which shades or blinds would you choose?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Working from home has become the new norm. You may be looking for ways to make your home office the ideal workspace for your new work-from-home life. 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