Metal blinds have never really gone away- they are still a stalwart in contract and commercial situations. But looks like the product category might be poised for a rebirth. We’ve spotted some innovation and reinvention of metal blinds recently; meaning that they are working their way up the trend curve again.
Spotted:
Metal Blinds Bring Pattern to the Window
At Heimtextil, several manufacturers showcased how digital printing can be a tool of reinvention. 2″ metal blinds were printed or laminated with digitally printed film with a variety of patterns, scenics and motifs. Paired with ladder tapes they felt a bit retro ; without they gave new meaning to art at the window.
![laminated metal blinds](http://www.design-confidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/laminated-blind-349x460.jpg)
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Now they are being spotted from artist studios to luxury hospitality.
Blinds as Walls
At this year’s Collective Design, Ash NYC used classic 2″ white metal blinds to reimagine workspaces . Known for mixing chic interior design and property development, Ash NYC threw out the standard rules of workspace design by using the blinds to to create walls and partitions .
![ASH-Collective-Design metal blinds](http://www.design-confidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/ASH-Collective-Design-9-580x408.jpg)
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ColorBlocked Blinds
Taking a page from the popular color blocking trend…
![color blocked metal blinds](http://www.design-confidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/color-blocked-blinds-580x214.jpg)
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