If you’re fitting out a new home, renovating or just after an easy refresh, window furnishings are a great way to complete a room. Both curtains and blinds can add value to your home, as well as creating atmosphere and visual interest.
Whether you choose to install curtains or blinds in your home is a personal choice, and there are many factors to consider. However, don’t feel like you’re locked into one choice. Many homes will benefit from a mix of both curtains and blinds in different rooms.
Light Control: Curtains vs Blinds
When deciding between curtains and blinds for your home, light control is an important factor. Many homeowners wish to block out as much light as possible in the bedroom, so heavier curtains are the best choice here. Lightweight blinds are ideal for rooms that benefit from plenty of natural sunlight. To create the perfect balance of privacy and light control, you may wish to consider both curtains and blinds! It is very popular to have a beautiful sheer for daytime light filtering with a blockout blind behind it for night time privacy and darkness.
Venetian Blinds are a practical choice for the kitchen or bathroom.
Cleaning and Upkeep
Both curtains and blinds will require some maintenance to keep them clean and fresh all year round. When decorating your home, it’s a good idea to think about how much work you’re willing to put into your window furnishings. In messy and wet areas like the kitchen and bathroom, you may wish to consider blinds or venetians that are easy to wipe clean. Curtains require occasional dusting or vacuuming to remove dust, and are better suited to dry areas like the bedroom or lounge.
Consider Your Home's Decor
Both curtains and blinds are available in a huge range of colours and styles, so you should have no problem matching your window coverings to your home’s unique decor. However, different choices can help to transform a room. To create a welcoming and cosy aura in the bedroom, a luxurious set of floor-to-ceiling curtains can be absolutely gorgeous. Thick or low hanging curtains can make smaller rooms feel tight and cramped, so sleek, minimalist blinds are your best choice.
Choose curtains that match your decor and lifestyle.
Lifestyle Factors
When choosing window coverings for your home, it’s important to consider the unique needs of your family. Pets are absolutely notorious for damaging low hanging curtains. If you own a cat or dog, you may wish to consider installing blinds that are out of reach from curious little paws. Perhaps you or one of your family members needs to sleep during the day, or you have a new baby. In this case, heavy curtains made from thick fabric could be the ideal solution.
Need Curtains or Blinds?
Whichever style of window furnishings you choose to install, the experienced design team at Lahood can guide you. To find out more about our products or to book a free consultation, please contact us online.
