Are you considering vertical blinds for your commercial property? Good choice! We’ll explain why a little later. But first, a couple of things you might not know about blinds for commercial spaces…
Choosing the right blinds for commercial environments is key. Did you know that blinds can help to increase a person’s productivity? Employees need to be comfortable at work! Therefore, creating an environment with improved thermal efficiency and high levels of light control, will help a workforce to feel motivated in the workplace.
The addition of blinds can influence a person’s behaviour. This is because lighting affects the way people feel and act. For example, in a restaurant, you’ll want to help people to feel relaxed so the lighting might be dimmed. But in a retail store, you’ll want your customers to feel excited and alert, so the lighting is likely to be bright. All of which is influenced by the blinds you choose.
Another point to note is the fact that commercial blinds are a little more technical than the domestic blinds you might have in your home. There’s a list of criteria they must meet to keep employees and customers safe. But don’t worry about that; we have plenty of fabrics that are perfect for commercial settings.
Why Choose Vertical Blinds for Commercial Properties?
There is a long list of benefits when it comes to choosing vertical blinds for commercial properties.
1) Vertical Blinds work perfectly across all window shapes. This makes them perfect for offices and commercial properties which tend to feature wide, small, and full-length windows.
2) Vertical blinds for commercial buildings don’t have to be boring! Gone are the days’ vertical blinds were thought of as old fashioned. These days, you’ll find hundreds if not thousands of colours, patterns, and designs in our vertical blinds range.
So, whether you’re looking for clean and neutral or statement bold, we’re certain you’ll find the perfect vertical blind for your commercial property!
3) Vertical blinds are up there with the best styles of blinds for light and privacy control. Open them and close them fully, like all styles of blinds. But thanks to their vertical slats you decide on the exact amount and angle of the light that’s coming in!
Why Is Light Control So Important?
In commercial properties, light control is key for creating a comfortable environment for employees. Everyone wants to work in natural light. And no one wants to work with a strong glare on their face or screens. Not only will this hinder their view, but it will also create uncomfortable temperatures in a room.
Blinds with high levels of light control are therefore ideal for commercial properties. They’ll provide the perfect middle-ground between enjoying the natural daylight and working comfortably and productively.
What Other Blinds Are Suitable for Commercial Properties?
All blinds are suitable for commercial spaces. Take your pick from roller, Roman, Venetian, pleated, vision,allusion, panel, and Velux blinds. All do a pretty good job in blocking the light, it just depends on what kind of control you need.
Our most popular styles however, are roller, Venetian, and vertical blinds for commercial properties.
Things to Consider When Choosing Blinds for Commercial Properties:
When buying blinds for commercial properties there are several things you might want to consider:
1) Low maintenance. You don’t want to be constantly having to wash your blinds. So, consider choosing a blind that requires only a gentle wipe or a light dusting. Vertical blinds are great for commercial properties in this respect.
2) Anti-Microbial. Do your blinds need to be wipeable and protect against microbial attack? If so, we have a wide range of blinds that will do just that – including vertical blinds.
3) Any blinds in a commercial environment must comply with the Fire Safety Order. Failure to meet these regulations can lead to prosecution. At A1 Blinds we produce and fit hundreds of industry-standard vertical blinds for commercial properties. As well as lots of other styles too.
It’s important to know that different commercial sites will require different FR standards. Please ask the team if you are unsure which you require!
4) As we’ve already mentioned, fantastic light control in a working environment is a huge bonus! Especially in a south-facing building where the sun’s glare can be pretty harsh. Vertical blinds are great for commercial properties that are south facing. As are Venetian blinds and vision blinds, too.
Are you looking for vertical blinds for your commercial property? Or any other styles for that matter! If so, you’ve come to the right place. At A1 blinds with have over 30 years of experience working alongside commercial and domestic customers to produce and fit the best quality blinds in the North East Region.
Not only that, but we also offer a free measuring and fitting service as standard. Why not get started today and arrange your free site consultation on our website? Or contact info@a1blinds.co.uk or 0800 193 0417.
