{"id":106,"date":"2017-07-07T15:00:03","date_gmt":"2017-07-07T15:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.wilsonsblinds.co.uk\/?p=106"},"modified":"2018-09-12T18:02:36","modified_gmt":"2018-09-12T17:02:36","slug":"blinds-vs-curtains-picking-battles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wilsonsblinds.co.uk\/blog\/blinds-vs-curtains-picking-battles\/","title":{"rendered":"Blinds vs. Curtains &#8211; Picking Your Battles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are thinking of redoing your house or office, you would be really confused about which window treatment you should opt for. There are several options out there but for most of us it comes down to blinds and curtains. If you can\u2019t seem to make up your blind, here are some of the pros and cons of blinds and curtains. <\/span><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blinds <\/span><\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Venetian Blinds<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Venetian blinds<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are made of horizontal slates and are suitable for medium and small windows. Here are some of the pros and cons for it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Pros:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They take less space than curtains. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You get to control the amount of light and heat that enters the room. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are available in a variety of different colors. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Cons:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They need to be cleaned regularly. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They don\u2019t retain heat. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roller Blinds and Roman Blinds<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roller blinds<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a sheet of fabric that simply rolls up and down, when you need more light or want to block it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Pros:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Efficient when it comes to blocking light. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take up less space. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t require regular cleaning. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Cons:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may prevent some windows from opening completely. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curtains<\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curtains provide privacy and help in controlling the amount of light and heat that enters the room. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Pros:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can make a room look aesthetically pleasing. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available in different colors and designs. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Cons<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take up a lot of space. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are extremely heavy. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be a hassle to clean them. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factors to Consider Before Choosing Blinds and Curtains <\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the factors that you need to consider before taking a decision:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curtains tend to add style in a room and makes it look aesthetically pleasing. Blinds on the other hand help in making a room look larger and are available in different colors and styles. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost and Installation<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost and installation depends on the quality of the material. However, on average curtains tend to cost more than blind. If you want to get a curtain made with good quality fabric, it will easily cost you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a3800 as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">opposed to only \u00a3150 for wooden blinds. Installing curtains and blinds can be a good DIY project who has the most basic tools and home improvement skills. In case you struggle with this, you can always hire an installation company to help you out. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light and Privacy<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curtains can certainly block light but blinds tend to be more versatile as they can be adjusted as per your needs. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energy Efficiency<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want curtains to be energy efficient, you will have to get thermal backed curtains if you live somewhere with extreme temperatures. Blinds, on the other hand, act as a barrier to the heat and cold but still allow filtered light inside the room. If you are looking for an energy efficient option, you can opt for cellular blinds. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any window treatments with cords can pose a safety threat. In order to avoid this, make sure that you make the cords as short as possible and keep the loop cords anchored to the wall. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are thinking of redoing your house or office, you would be really confused about which window treatment you should opt for. There are several options out there but for most of us it comes down to blinds and curtains. 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