Blinds vs Curtains

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Blinds VS Curtains
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• Homeowners often get confused over whether to
  install curtains or blinds in their living space.
  Some homeowners want to boost the privacy of
  their living space while others want to add an
  extravagant decorative element into the living
  space.
• Good quality window treatments can help you
  easily achieve these goals. As a result,
  individuals do find themselves stuck in a dilemma
  whether to choose curtains or blinds.
• Meanwhile, both window treatments curtains and
  blinds have their own advantages. The decision to
  opt for any one of the window treatments depends
  on room requirements.

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• What Are Blinds?
• Blinds typically have slats made of various
  materials like plastic, faux wood, metal, etc.
  The slats are mounted vertical or horizontal and
  are held together by a string mechanism. This
  mechanism allows blinds to be adjusted in an open
  or closed position.
• Unlike traditional blinds, modern blinds can be
  maneuvered with a remote control system which
  provides users better control. You can easily get
  hold of good quality horizontal and vertical
  blinds in Thomastown.
• What Are Curtains?
• Curtains, as everyone knows are constructed from
  fabrics. They are easily movable, can completely
  or partially block sunlight from entering into
  the space, and are an excellent addition to
  overall home décor.
• As curtains and drapes are constructed from
  fabric, they can be easily replaced or altered.

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• Lets See Comparison Based on Few
  Parameters
• Cost-Effectiveness
• If you are more concerned about the overall cost
  of the home décor then opt for curtains as they
  are much
• cheaper than blinds.  On the other hand, blinds
  slats are constructed from wood or metal and may
  require
• significant investment to replace them
  altogether.
• Ease of Installation
• Curtains are most easy to install and replace. On
  the other hand, blinds must be installed after
  taking
• appropriate measurements of windows. Also, for
  installation and replacement of blinds in
• Thomastown may need professional help.
• Ease of Maintenance
• As blind slats have a linear, hard surface they
  can be easily cleaned with a microfiber cloth. If
  not, they can
• be wiped with a wet cloth to remove all the
  dust/stains at once. On the other hand, cleaning
  curtains take a
• bit more effort.
• Home Decor Style
• Curtains are by default versatile in nature i.e.
  they perfectly complement a variety of home décor
  styles.
• Meanwhile, blinds exude a rustic or industrial
  vibe. They do provide control over the light
  entering the
• room but are most preferred by homeowners with
  high privacy requirements.

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• Lets See Comparison Based on Few
  Parameters
• Light Control
• Curtains are considered the best when you want to
  completely block sunlight or any other outside
  light. In
• the case of blinds, slats can be moved in
  different directions and angles to block
  sunlight.
• Longevity
• Blinds are much easier to maintain and usually
  last for a long period of time, often more than
  15 years or
• more. Meanwhile, curtains cannot stay as good as
  new ones for long and may need to be replaced
  after 2-
• 3 years of use.
• Size of the Room
• Blinds are functionally versatile and can be used
  for indoor as well as outdoor purposes, also they
  can
• sustain in damp/moist environments . Curtains can
  make even large spaces look cozier and warm.
• Hence, individuals with larger living spaces must
  opt for curtains.
• Sound Control
• Certainly, curtains will not make the room
  completely soundproof but will surely reduce the
  intensity of the
• noise. Whereas blinds allow noise to pass through
  and wont be of much help.

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