How to Choose Curtains or Blinds for Your Home

​Choosing between curtains or blinds can become very confusing, especially if you’re unaware of their unique functionalities. You can decide which is preferable for your home by weighing out their pros and cons. Read further to know their difference in factors.

Design
Because curtains come in different designs and colors, they add various textures and styles to a room. You can use them for color coordination with the rest of the furniture in the room, or use it as a contrasting element to stand out. Blinds also have several styles, textures, and colors, except that they don’t have the same versatility as curtains. Curtains offer an atmosphere of coziness and warmth to a room. A curtain’s fabric also absorbs sounds, acting as a buffer to maintain the quiet of the room. Blinds, however, are less intrusive. Thus, they give the feeling of enlarging the room as they fold out of the way.

Some homeowners choose to have both blinds and curtains installed for a unique design combination along with functionality and variety.

Light and Privacy
For curtains, it’s usually of preference. The transparency and the material used are also factors in blocking the amount of light entering the room. Blinds, whether vertical or horizontal slats are more all-around since they are easily adjustable to allow light inside while still maintaining privacy.

Energy Efficiency
Homeowners that prefer curtains over blinds will most likely choose expensive curtains that are thermal-backed. They are highly potent during intense climates and for maximal energy efficiency. They have several layers; those for room design and the others that face the window to block out the heat and cold. Unfortunately, natural light will not be an option once installed.

Blinds are naturally a barrier to both high and low temperatures once closed, but they still allow ample light to pass through if their opacity isn’t a hundred percent. According to research, blinds are more effective in blocking the summer heat compared to the winter cold. They block out the direct sun while allowing indirect light to pass through by opening them slightly. The cellular blind is a promising choice for energy efficiency since it provides insulation through its collapsible air pockets.

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