This document provides 5 facts about the history of window blinds and shutters: 1. Roman blinds were originally used to keep dust out of homes during the construction of the Colosseum. 2. Venetian blinds get their name from Venetian merchants who popularized blinds originally from Persia in Europe. 3. Ancient Greeks used stones in windows to block sunlight, wind, and rain and maintain privacy. 4. Plantation shutters originated in ancient Greece and spread to plantations in the American South to help keep homes cool. 5. Wood shutters became popular indoor window treatments in 18th century English homes after being replaced outdoors by hinged sash

1. Shutting the Lies: 5 Fun
Facts about Window Blinds
and Shutters
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2. Window blinds and shutters are beloved
features in most Australian homes. They
are great alternatives to curtains and
provide more than their fair share of shade
from the sun and UV rays.
Whether it is for residential or commercial
use, shutters are becoming an essential
home design element. Here are interesting
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1. Dusty Roads
Roman blinds (which, unsurprisingly,
originated from Rome) were originally
used not to block out sunlight or to
maintain privacy, but rather to keep dust
from getting indoors. It was during the
time of the construction of the Colosseum
that Roman blinds were first used. The
cutting, transport, and use of stones,
bricks, and concrete created dust, which
people then tried to keep out of their
houses.
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3. 2. Merchants of Venice
Venetian blinds do not trace its roots to Venice, despite its name. Rather, they
were originally used by the Persians. These window treatments got the Italian
reference in its name because Venetian merchants brought these to Europe and
popularised them.
3. Rock of Aegis
Similar to the mythical shield associated with Zeus and Athena, ancient
Greeks used simple stones as shield for their windows. The stones were placed in
window gaps to block out sunlight, wind, and rain, as well as a way to preserve
privacy.
4. From the Isles to the Fields
Plantation shutters may have originated in ancient Greece, as well. Due to the
strong breezes and rough weather conditions in the coastal areas, people needed
to protect their homes. Since windows back then were only for ventilation, they
constructed a covering that featured slats to keep out the sunlight and rain while
still allowing the air to pass through.

4. Shutters soon made their way to the
shores of the New World, and quickly
became popular in the New England
region of the US. To keep cool,
mansions in the plantations of the
American South had white-painted
shutters installed, hence the name
‘plantation shutters’.
5. It Wood Be Nice
By the 15th
century, shutters were
replaced by hinged sash windows, at
least when it came to outdoor
protection. Wood shutters became
more popular for indoor use, with
woodwork design becoming an
essential element in 18th
century
English houses.
Throughout the centuries, blinds,
shutters, and other window treatments
have evolved alongside architecture.
Today, these coverings add functional
and aesthetic value to any home,
building, or property.
Resources:
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/bydesign/venetian-blind-
design/4892442
http://www.mae.ncsu.edu/silverberg/AdaptiveShading/history.htm
http://www.halfpriceshutterswa.com.au/products/plantation-shutters
http://www.americanshutters.co.za/the-history-of-
shutters/#sthash.jS88wghi.dpuf