What you use to cover your windows is very important. Curtains or blinds are the two options we have. It can be especially tricky to choose one of the two if you do not know what the characteristics, models, advantages, or disadvantages of any of the options are.
Both of them cover your windows, protect your privacy and give you security. They prevent sunlight and external noise from getting in. They are also an important piece of decorations that can dramatically change the vibe of any room. Before installing any of them, you need to take into account the size of the room and windows, the style and decoration of the room, your budget, and your needs.
With this in mind, we explain to you which one is better according to your needs: curtains or blind.
Advantages and disadvantages of blinds
They are made in all kinds of materials like PVC, aluminum, fabric, jute, or wood. There are different types like Roman, roller, Venetian, blackout, among others. Also, They are most of the time cheaper than curtains.
Blinds can adapt to different styles and designs, for example, you can make Roman blinds of fabric that match your decoration. They are better for modern, minimalistic designs and small spaces. They are the perfect choice for places with high humidity like bathrooms and kitchens.
With blinds, you can control how much light enters the room. The advantage of Romans and rollout blinds completely raised let all the light get in the room. You should choose blinds bigger than the windows, to improve their capacity of blocking the light since most of the models let some light get into the room, even when completely closed. So, they are better in rooms where you want some natural light all day long.
Depending on the kind, blinds can accumulate more or less dust, for example, Venetian blinds tend to accumulate dust in their slats so you have to clean them regularly.
Advantages and disadvantages of curtains
Curtains are an ancient system to cover the windows. Historically, it has been on the windows of every home. Nowadays they come in all shapes and forms and can adapt perfectly to all kinds of designs and budgets. They can cover a window or an entire wall from the ceiling to the floor.
They are better for large, spacious rooms. They adapt to all kinds of styles and decorations. You can control how much light gets in by putting a layer of translucent fabric and then a thicker one. They are better than blind for isolating a room from the external light and noise.
Curtains can accumulate a lot of dust, but depending on the fabric you can wash them at home or take them to the dry cleaners. They are perfect to protect and prevent discoloration of furniture, carpets, rugs, and wallpaper. You can also install a motor to the classic curtains so they open and close automatically.
