How to Choose Between Blinds or Curtains

Choosing between blinds or curtains can be a tough decision. There are many factors to consider, such as the environment, situation, and personal preference. However, by understanding the advantages of each option, you can make an informed decision that suits your needs. This decision can vary from room to room, so let’s take a look at which choice would be best for your home.

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Choosing between curtains or blinds

Lighting

When deciding between curtains or blinds for your home, it is important to consider the amount of light you want in the room. If you want to block out light in the bedroom, curtains are a good option. When it comes to light control, they come up short. One thing you can do to help with lighting is to install a sheer fabric behind the heavier material curtain. This way light can filter into the room rather than the entire furnishings being hit by direct sunlight.

But if a room gets a lot of sunlight, blinds might be a better choice as they are more adjustable, allowing you to control the amount of light in a room, making them perfect for living spaces or home offices. They’re the ideal choice for rooms that receive a lot of sunlight, and you can tilt the slats to control how much light enters the room.   

Variety

Custom curtains are a great statement maker and are a good way to add style and personality to a room. They come in a range of fabrics and vary in pleating and draping. However, besides the style of fabric and colour, there are fewer choices when it comes to picking out curtains.

If you’re looking for more variety in your window treatments, blinds are a great option. There are many different types of blinds to choose from, each with its own benefit. Venetian blinds offer a classic look, while roller blinds are perfect for a more modern aesthetic. Vertical blinds are ideal for larger windows or doors. No matter what your style is, there’s a blind to suit your décor.

Style

Weighing up style choices for curtains or blinds? Curtains are a great choice for adding style to your room, whether it’s the bedroom, living room or movie room. For a pop of colour in the bedroom, curtains are a great choice. Not only do they prevent the cold weather from coming in, but they’re stylish too. Their visual appeal is thanks to the range of unique patterns printed or woven into the fabric, and they vary in shape and length. Curtains offer interiors a more luxurious and traditional feel than blinds.

Blinds are perfect for modern designs or if you’re after a minimalist style. If you have a small space, blinds are a great choice since they don’t take up as much room as curtains. They make a home feel neat and tidy and don’t make the room feel cluttered like curtains would.

Maintenance

The maintenance of your blinds or curtains is important to extend their lifespan and keep them looking new. Depending on the material and where they are located, you may have to clean them more or less often. For example, curtains in a bedroom or kitchen will need to be cleaned more frequently than those in other rooms due to the higher amount of moisture in the air. When it comes to cleaning curtains, it is best to take them down and have them professionally cleaned to avoid damaging the material.

Blinds may take a little more time to clean than curtains, but you won’t need to remove them from their spot and get them professionally cleaned; simply wiping the slats with a damp cloth will sufficiently clean the blinds. You may be able to use a vacuum with a soft brush attachment to clean the blinds as this will help remove any dust that is hard to reach with a cloth.

Trust Cosmopolitan Shutters

If you’re still not sure which option is best for you, Cosmopolitan Shutters can help. We’re the leading supplier of curtains and blinds, and the largest retail shutter company in Queensland. Our range of personalised services means we come to your home and design, measure and install your blinds or curtains complete with a warranty. Reach out to us today and we’ll be happy to help you choose the perfect window treatments for your home.

Your number-one source for blinds and curtains

When it comes to choosing the right window treatments for your home, custom curtains, blinds and shutters from Cosmopolitan Shutters are a great option! Contact our team at 1300 321 413 to order custom blinds or curtains or request a free measure and quote online.

We’re always happy to answer any questions you may have about our products or services, so be sure to reach out online and someone from our team will get back to you.