Advantages of blinds vs curtains
Are you in a dilemma when choosing between blinds and curtains? After all, there is a constant battle of blinds vs curtains and they each have advantages and benefits. Whether you are looking for the most effective option or something to suit your home’s interior design, we understand that this is an option that you need to live with and therefore need to carefully think about.
This blog will focus on the advantages of blinds versus those of curtains. This should help you weigh your options and help choose the best option.
Blinds vs Curtains: Things to consider
Light control
Blinds offer more light control options because blinds have vertical or horizontal slats which can be operated in order to control the light. Curtains on the other hand, can filter the natural sunlight coming through the window by using light or sheer curtains and it can also block out natural light completely by using heavier fabrics such as velvet curtains.
Energy efficiency
Both blinds and curtains help maintain heat and enable you to control indoor temperature. However curtains, due to the fabric can reduce heat loss during extreme cold weather making it more energy efficient. Blinds on the other side are more efficient to be a natural barrier to heat than to the winter cold; yet still allow filtered or indirect light to pass through.
Cost
The cost of curtains as well as blinds vary based on the quality, materials, and the way these window covers are made – whether ready-to-hang or custom fit. However, blinds tend to be more cost convenient than curtains.
Lifespan
Whether you’re looking at this from a practical point of view or a style point of view, blinds will stand the test of time with ease. As you may know, curtains become quite dated over the years… what started out as a great pair of simple curtains slowly starts looking like something that looks quite worn and, well, old.
Blinds, however, manage to maintain their simplistic elegance and are incredibly durable so you know they won’t just look good, they’ll still perform well too.
Privacy
We’ve hinted at this slightly already when talking about the control you have over light – it also gives you complete control over your privacy. For example, if you opt for vertical or venetian blinds, you can let in light without having to sacrifice any of your privacy. While with curtains you usually have to sacrifice one of the other – light or privacy. Blinds let you control both with ease.
Final words
So there you have it… just a few of the many reasons why blinds are better than curtains. If you’re looking for ways to improve the appearance of your interior design, window dressing is one of the most important things to consider. With over 20 years’ experience, Fix A Blind is a top supplier and manufacturer of blinds. Not only do we specialize in the installation of blinds, but our enterprise extends to the servicing, repairing and laundering of all makes of blinds. Request a quote today!