The so called ‘Fancy’ trims of the past with different ‘cut-outs’ designs, and various scallop shaped valances have departed except for traditionalist settings. But blind manufacturers tend to offer only metal bottom rails as a contemporary finish. These are not a good option for bedrooms as a breeze may cause them to rattle against metal window frames. Recently there have been various additions to the bottom rails to solve this problem such as plastic beading in the back of the bottom rail.
Andersons’ solution is simpler. We offer fabric covered bottom laths in both single and twin but with a groove effect and no stitching showing. These are a more customised contemporary look, more decorator, less utilitarian.
Motorisation of roller blinds is increasingly utilised because: It is more and more affordable; battery powered motors are now capable of handling even the largest blinds (no electrican cost involved); there are more very large blinds; the convenience of operating multiple blinds in an area either individually or as a group; blinds in inaccessible positions (atrium levels) are more common; apps are available for programming the opertion of blinds when away from home.
All of the above applies equally to motorisation of roman blinds too, by the way.
News flash! ‘Top down’ operation of roller blinds is now available from Andersons, chain operated or motorised. The blind opens from the top down. This can be ideal for street exposed windows for example. See the discussion of Honeycomb blinds later.