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’t seem to make up your blind, here are some of the pros and cons of blinds and curtains.

Blinds

Venetian Blinds

Venetian blinds are made of horizontal slates and are suitable for medium and small windows. Here are some of the pros and cons for it.

Pros:

• They take less space than curtains.
• You get to control the amount of light and heat that enters the room.
• They are available in a variety of different colors.

Cons:

• They need to be cleaned regularly.
• They don’t retain heat.

Roller Blinds and Roman Blinds

Roller blinds are a sheet of fabric that simply rolls up and down, when you need more light or want to block it.

Pros:

• Efficient when it comes to blocking light.
• Take up less space.
• Don’t require regular cleaning.

Cons:

• It may prevent some windows from opening completely.

Curtains

Curtains provide privacy and help in controlling the amount of light and heat that enters the room.

Pros:

• Can make a room look aesthetically pleasing.
• Available in different colors and designs.

Cons

• Take up a lot of space.
• Are extremely heavy.
• Can be a hassle to clean them.

Factors to Consider Before Choosing Blinds and Curtains

Here are some of the factors that you need to consider before taking a decision:

Design

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.

Cost and Installation

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 £800 as opposed to only £150 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.

Light and Privacy

Curtains can certainly block light but blinds tend to be more versatile as they can be adjusted as per your needs.

Energy Efficiency

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.

Safety

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.