Curtains Vs. Blinds – Which is Better?

Curtains are a traditional form of window dressing and can offer an air of decadence to a room that blinds simply struggle to achieve. They come in a range of colours, textures and designs and can make a window an attractive feature of a room. They are also good if you generally tend to leave your window space open to light and utilize it for decorative purposes.

On the other hand, curtains fall down on their versatility and it can be difficult to match the same set of curtains to new wall paper and furnishings, for example, should you decide to change the décor of the room in the future. Replacing curtains can be expensive, especially if you have a large window space. However, if you instead opt for a blind these tend to be more versatile and generally don’t need to be replaced each time you decide to remodel your room – potentially saving you a great deal of money and hassle in the long-run.Meanwhile, this same idea applies if you are planning on selling your home, where blinds are often a better choice as they are likely to go with the décor of the new tenants more easily.

Blinds give you the chance to combine contemporary design and practicality, and can be found in a range of styles and sizes from specialist online retailers such as Direct Blinds – suppliers of a fantastic range of red roller blinds. They span a variety of designs including fabric and roller blinds to horizontal and vertical blinds, and can offer a splash of colour to fit with current interior design trends. An added benefit is that blinds are convenient to use and easy to keep clean. Some simple, cheap-and-cheerful soap and water is all that is needed to clean most blinds, which is a far cry from the dry-cleaning bills associated with curtains. Meanwhile, blinds now come in a motorised variety and the cordless type is great for children’s bedrooms.

Look out for blinds with specific state-of-the-art features, such as blackout, moisture-resistant, solar-control, energy-saving and flame-retardant blinds. Moisture-resistant blinds, for example, are great for kitchens and bathrooms; while blackout blinds efficiently block light out of a room, meaning you can snooze peacefully at any time of day.

If you simply cannot decide between curtains or blinds, why not opt for both as this can sometimes be an ideal solution for window coverings. Try combining curtain tracks with earth woody blinds to give your room character.