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Vertical blinds are thought of by many people to be the epitome of drab and unfashionable, especially now that Venetian blinds are becoming a bigger hit than ever before with consumers. The average American homemaker may be desperately wanting to change her blinds and take 'em all down, but this is far from being either easy or affordable. However, don't lose all hope, ladies, as fabric blinds in particular can be restyled in a way that boring vertical blinds can soon be looking like the blinds du jour. Here are a few 'neat tricks' that can help you update and restyle those blinds and make something otherwise out-of-style look like the next big thing in interior design.

There are several tricks to update fabric blinds, and the most foolproof is the use of starched fabric. Look for a type or style of fabric that you either prefer or is a perfect fit for the theme. Measure the vertical blinds' slats and determine the width and the length. Consider these figures when dividing the fabric, then apply starch afterwards. By starching fabric, you are making it more impervious to dirt and grime. Once the fabric has dried, insert them into the slats, which gives you an inexpensive and practical way to avoid having to replace the fabric. As an added bonus, you can further get more out of this method by pre-shrinking the fabric; soak it in water and dry it afterwards. Your fabric could shrink during the starching and ruin your measurements. Another bonus tip we can share that is less burdensome and tiring would be to simply drape the blinds with a sheer piece of cloth or a curtain. This won't block out any light significantly, while you still get that diaphanous and dramatic effect for your blinds.

It isn't exactly the best of ideas to insert a new sheath of fabric or sheers to your blinds if they are too dirty. Be very thorough and comprehensive when cleaning your vertical blinds, and ensure they are thoroughly dried afterwards. This is a neat trick in altering the overall look and feel of your blinds, so always opt for a classic, somewhat understated wallpaper design that would mesh with most themes. After choosing a wallpaper, measure the width and length of the vertical blinds' slats and divide the paper accordingly. When sticking the paper strips onto the blinds, you can use anything from paste, glue to "Wonder Under" -- the latter always works for me. Apply the glue evenly with a brush and use a rolling pin so that air bubbles do not build up on the surface. It can become a bit convoluted if you are using dye, because it is a water-based substance that might warp the blinds. But the use of dye can accentuate the color, so it's nice to have in there. The trick is to dye-brush the slats and not soaking them in dye pools. This precludes deformation by reducing the amount of water utilized.

Vertical blinds, as an aside, could be the perfect opportunity for you to show off your personality. Give your blinds a different feel and a more vibrant look by spray-painting or airbrushing your blinds, rather than giving them a standard paint job like everybody else. Experimentation is encouraged nowadays, what with the many paint textures you can choose from. Adding patterns through stamps and sponges is also a creative trick. You can choose any one of the methods we have discussed thus far and come up with blinds that look new, updated and trendy for just a small percentage of the cost you would normally spend for brand new designer blinds.

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