What Are Magic Blinds?

Essentially, magic blinds are Roman blinds that are hung from a curtain rod as opposed to being installed directly into your window fixtures. There are two main benefits to using magic blinds. Firstly, these types of blinds are considerably less expensive than Roman blinds. Secondly, magic blinds are much more easily removed than their Roman counterparts.Aside from those two benefits, you will notice very little difference between the two.

What Are Roman Blinds?

It’s all well and good to tell you that magic blinds are the cheaper and more efficient version of Roman blinds, but what exactly are Roman blinds. Unlike some other typical blinds, such as, vertical blinds or plastic blinds, Roman blinds fold evenly in an upwards motion. They are made with small panels that stack, this causes the material to fold evenly. The other difference that you will notice is that these blinds are made of a solid sheet of thick material. The reason why they are created with solid fabric is that they were designed to completely block out the sun. This is beneficial in many different ways. Sure nobody wants to sit in the dark all day but a solid window blind can help to keep a room much cooler in the summer time and allow you to sleep in on the weekends. There are several reasons why magic blinds would be attractive to a great many people.

Wooden Magic Blinds

For a much more older European look, you should consider wooden magic blinds. These blinds were very popular in Europe in the late 30′s and early 40′s. They work in much the same way that regular magic blinds do but are made solely of wooden panels. These panels will stack up when the cord is pulled and when they are completely drawn they are very effective at darkening a room.

How Much Do Magic Blinds Cost?

Earlier in this article I mentioned that magic blinds are just as effective and stylish as Roman blinds but considerably cheaper, but how much should you expect to pay? Like almost any product, price will vary. I will list a few examples of some magic blinds along with their prices. This will give a general idea of how much you will need to spend.

Below you will find a typical roman style magic blind in paprika. These blinds were found on Overstock.com and sell for $16.99. Although this set isn’t extremely cheap, because of the fact that it was found on a discount website, you may expect to pay about 20% more at other retailers.

Here is an example of cotton woven magic blinds. These blinds are a bit different than the set you see above because they are made of woven fabric and not a solid piece. These particular blinds were found a JCPenny’s and cost $30.99.

These are a set of modern white folding magic blinds. They fold backwards as opposed to the typical magic blinds which stack horizontally. These were found at an unknown retailer via a Google search and will cost you approximately $20.

Aside from the color and style the only other variable that will effect the price of these blinds is the size that you will need. Depending on the width of  your windows, you may need a larger set of magic blinds and the larger the blinds the more costly they will be.

There is one other tip that I can share with you. Once you have a general idea as to which type of blinds you are looking for, I suggest you do a little comparison shopping. The best place to compare prices is online. This will allow you to view a great many retailer prices all from the comfort of your home.

Are Magic Blinds Right For You?

Like any other decoration in your home, it is a matter of taste. Magic blinds are very unique, yet they are stylish and serve a purpose. One thing is for sure, if you are a looking for a Roman style set of blinds, magic blinds are more than adequate.

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