Our horizontal blinds are especially complementary to modern rooms, although their clean good looks can go anywhere. They offer a great deal of light control options because the vanes can be tilted and the entire horizontal blinds can be fully raised or lowered. This is a great feature as the sun changes throughout the day. They are great treatments to office areas. The slats are curved and are made out of .6 or .8 gauge aluminum. Aluminum shades are one of the most affordable horizontal blinds options.