Choosing your bedroom window coverings is one of the most important things you can do to make sure that your bedroom looks as good as possible. Blinds or curtains, that is the question when it comes to deciding what is the best option for your windows.
Window coverings are usually placed in bedroom windows because bedroom windows are usually large and they need privacy. You can get privacy by using room darkening curtains, which block out light and prevent others from seeing inside your home. Some people also use blinds with a top down/bottom up function that allows you to raise and lower the shades as you please. Blinds also provide privacy but don’t provide the same level of insulation; not everyone likes to wake up early in the morning to darkness, so some people opt for a mix of blinds and room darkening curtains instead.
Choosing between blinds and curtains for your bedroom? On one side, blinds offer a sleek, modern look for your windows and block most of the light out. On the other hand, curtains let you choose from a variety of styles like lace or grommet top and offer a more relaxed feeling in your room. Both styles have their pros and cons so we’ve put this handy guide together to examine the options to help you decide which one is for you.
Advantages and disadvantages of blinds for your windows
Blinds are always better for your window than curtains or drapes as they are seamless to your window, block out all light, offer a range of styles and, with motorised blinds, you can automate the blinds to open, close and switch them on to go up and down.
Blinds are always better for your window than curtains or drapes as they are seamless to your window, block out all light, offer a range of styles and, with motorised blinds, you can automate the blinds to open, close and switch them on to go up and down.
Blinds are better for your window for several reasons, some of which you may not even be aware of. First of all, there is the obvious advantage of blocking out light with their blackout features. Whether you want to block out light from the sun during the day, or street lights at night, when you put a blackout blind on your window you can do just that. They also offer additional noise reduction benefits. You will look at your window and see the blinds covering 90 percent of it with no gaps in the fabric. This allows sound to be reduced as well, giving you a nicer working environment and a quieter place to sleep.
There are many benefits to fitting blinds on your windows, as well as lots of different styles available too, such as Roman, Roller and Wooden blinds. They can also be fitted in an evening by most DIYers.
Blinds are better for your windows because they can block out light and are easy to put up. If you’re looking for blinds, you might want to consider the wide variety of blackout blinds available, as the endless range are great at blocking out light – which is perfect for a full night’s sleep in your bedroom, especially in the summer months if you’re one to wake up from the natural daylight glare. Blinds are one of the most popular window coverings. They are often chosen because they are a low cost solution and can be easily installed by the homeowner.
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Advantages and disadvantages of curtains for your windows
Curtains are one of the best window treatments on the market because they can be layered with blinds and offer a luxurious edge to your decor. Curtains are also an extra layer of thermal protection and can help you lock in heat. Curtains can look much better when layered with a wooden or metal blind too!Curtains alone may be enough for some sleepers, but combining them with blinds makes them the perfect duo for a quiet night’s sleep, as not only will they act as a thermal insulator from any external weather conditions, they’ll also block out any noise from your surrounding areas.
However, one of the disadvantages of curtains is that they are a more expensive choice, they do provide an edge to any decor but if you want a really elegant look, you will have to up the budget. Curtains can be layered with blinds, which then offer an even much more luxurious feel to your decor.Whilst curtains are more popular choices for great reasons, they’re big and bulky, they don’t show off the view of your windows, don’t block too much light (which can be a good thing for some), or come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colours and designs – such as blinds do!
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Blinds or curtains for your bedroom – which are you going to choose? Whatever your decision, there’s no doubt that with one of these two options you’ll be helping yourself to a better night’s sleep in your new bedroom. Do you love the thought of opening those bedroom blinds in the morning and watching the sun stream through them? Or do you enjoy the extra privacy that curtains offer? For many people, choosing blinds or curtains is never straightforward, but we hope this helped you make an informed choice in choosing your new window covering.
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