Vertical blinds make me CRAZY! They actually have some on these big windows at my school and they're falling apart. Take them DOWN people!
As for venetian blinds...I adore wooden ones. I also really like Vienna blinds and those Honeycomb thingies. I'll go find some pics.
ETA:
Hey! I found a pic of "Cordless Blinds"
"Vienna Sheers" (they have connecting fabric to filter light)
"Honeycomb Shades"
