Every home has numerous windows that serve the vital functions of allowing light and fresh air into the rooms. However, there are times when you don’t want all of the sunlight to enter the room and wish you had control over the amount of light entering. Although this may be the reason to opt for various means to cover a window, people use them for different features available with window coverings. Two such means of covering windows are blinds and curtains. While curtains are more traditional and generally cheaper, blinds bring a level of elegance that is missing with curtains, which is why more and more people today are choosing blinds. Let us compare the two window covering options.
Key Takeaways
- If privacy is your main concern, heavy fabric curtains can completely shut out sunlight better than blinds.
- Both blinds and curtains offer ease of operation, but you may feel more stylish when you draw up blinds in front of friends by pulling a cord than when you remove curtains.
- Blinds provide a simple and easy way to control the amount of light coming inside the room, which is not possible with curtains.
If you have recently purchased a home or are undertaking a complete renovation of your current home, you may want to change the existing window treatment as well. If you are torn between curtains and blinds, there are certain factors to consider when making your decision, such as price, size and shape of windows, and the décor of the home. After considering these factors, you’ll need to weigh additional factors such as light control, functionality, privacy, and elegance.
With blinds, you have the option of blocking out incoming sunlight as much as you prefer by simply pulling a single cord, which looks very elegant when you have friends or guests in your room. On the other hand, you need to adjust curtains, which is also easy but may not look as trendy. Curtains are made of cloth, and there is a wide variety of fabrics, colors, and patterns to choose from for your windows. Curtains are also easy to order and install, as well as maintain, as washing them is not an issue and they can be pressed after washing.
Gone are the days when there wasn’t much selection when it came to buying blinds. Today, there are blinds made from a variety of materials, such as PVC, plastic, and wood, and colors that were unthinkable only a few years ago. It is much easier to find blinds that complement the décor of your room, and they are available for all budgets and tastes.
