Horizontal (Venetian Blinds) The most popular blind is by far is the 2 inch wide which comes in smooth and faux ( fake ) wood grain. These come in a good selection of colours from white all the way to rich wood finishes . New and upcoming is the wider 2 ½ horizontal blind. This gives your house a definite bold and modern look . In residential applications horizontal blinds afford an elegant and clean look while ensuring privacy and light control. By controlling the amount of light entering your rooms , blinds can serve the purpose of limiting UV damage to your furniture and carpets, painting, etc.. Also this will help to keep you rooms cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Much like choosing the colour of paint, the colour of your new blinds will greatly impart your own personal taste throughout your home in an economical way. With your new blinds your house from the outside will now have a clean uniform appearance --- greatly improving the “ curb” appeal. What better way to improve the value and appearance of your home! Inside vs. Outside Mounting Inside mounting affords a clean , modern, uniform look. This is by far the most common way of installing horizontal blinds. However, the outside mount has its advantages too. The outside mount can make small windows appear larger. This may enable you to make a small room appear larger and more symmetrical. Also with outside mounts you can hide unattractive windows or provide better light control .