Our lovely customers ask us a lot of questions, as you can imagine, which we love to ask.
A reply. Is it better to have blinds or curtains to top the list? ’
It can be rather puzzling to choose between blinds and curtains. With any of your questions, you can give the Redditch Blinds team a call. We’re here to assist.
To help you along the way, here are five questions you can ask yourself.
1. Are blinds or curtains suitable for my style?
A lot comes down to personal preference and when choosing between blinds or curtains,
How your interior styles you.
More traditional homes in general curtains suit, think heritage floral prints and nautical prints
The streaks. Curtains made of neutral fabrics or modern prints, however, may also fit more.
Homes with contemporary styles.
Having a Roman blind and/or curtains could be a solution for a conventional home.
From the ever-popular roller blind to vertical, blinds work really well in contemporary spaces.
Blinds in a host of modern colours are available. Having said that, our bespoke Venetian
Wooden blinds made of high-quality basswood will add a luxurious touch to your decor.
Regardless of your style.
When it comes to choosing blinds or curtains at the end of the day, go for something that
It matches your style. Nevertheless, you must also consider the functionality of the blind you
For instance, when selecting blinds for the kitchen or bathroom, you might want to choose
Check whether they have properties that resist moisture.
2. Are they easy to clean?
If cleaning convenience is a key priority, then blinds may be the best choice for you.
Blinds are a lot easier than curtains to clean. A routine to keep Venetian blinds dust-free
A feather duster is going to do the trick. The majority of other blinds can be cleaned by
Using a towel. Don’t forget to clean your blinds on both sides!
It will most likely be necessary to dry clean your curtains, which will involve a trip to the dry
Cleaners and a surcharge.
It is best to seek advice before trying to clean your blinds and curtains to prevent
Harming the fabric. Our team will advise you on the purchase of Redditch blinds.
The best way for them to stay clean.
3. Are blinds or curtains suitable for the room?
When deciding whether to have blinds or curtains, a key question you need to ask is’
Appropriate for the room? Think about how blinds and curtains work in space and ask how they work.
The way you use the room yourself.
If you dress in a home office with windows, then blinds are more suitable than curtains,
To help keep the glare off the screen of your computer and increase privacy. Blinds offer a flexible version of the
How to filter light into a home workspace and add a stylish touch. For kitchens and bathrooms, blinds rather than curtains are the best option, as these rooms experience much more moisture. Curtains are influenced by mildew. Moisture resistant roller blinds are ideal for kitchens, and you can really bring some personality to your style with so many fabrics, colours and finishes to choose from. For the bathroom, you might want to consider Venetian blinds, as they are easy to wipe down.
The most versatile blind type are Venetian blinds, as they are suitable for all room conditions.
Allow reflected light to pass through while preventing the streaming of sunlight into the room.
For living rooms and home offices, they are particularly good.
For living rooms and bedrooms, curtains and Roman blinds are ideal. Roman blinds were created
from curtain fabric and add a luxury touch to any room. When paired with curtains, they will be able to
Help to keep draughts out on chilly nights. So, if the bedroom and living room are cosy,
You might like to consider having both of them. It’s your idea of heaven.
Blackout curtains or blackout-lined roller blinds are ideal for the bedroom and work.
In particular, it is particularly good for children’s rooms and shift workers, helping to promote quality sleep when
Outside, it’s light.
Keep in mind the conservatories and the garden rooms, where blinds are certainly the best.
Choosing. You’ll want to open and close a door in this space without disturbing the blinds.
Perfect fit blinds are perfect as they fit on the window or door panel, so do not move.
When opened, these ones. You can move the perfect fit blinds down as well as up.
Not sure which blinds to choose for which room, ask the team of Redditch blinds!
Are blinds or curtains best for an awkward shaped space?
Blinds are the best when it comes to dressing in awkward spaces.
If you have an awkward shaped space to dress, pleated blinds might be the solution. They have
Bay windows and windows, such as skylights, work well. You can also choose to insulate
Fabrics on colder days to help prevent draughts.
We bring the latest technology for blinds and curtains to our customers at Redditch blinds.
We offer Equi-Pleat, a special permanent-pleat system that stops and maintains sagging.
Equal spacing of the pleats between them.
In Redditch, your blinds will be made to your exact specification by expert craftsmen at
Redditch blinds. So, don’t worry about having a challenging room! Our blinds all come with a five-year guarantee that gives you peace of mind.
5. How much light do I need in the room?
It helps to ask when deciding whether to choose blinds or curtains:’ How much light do I have?
The need for a room? ’
If easy light control is your priority, then you could opt for vertical or roller blinds that are
Filter the illumination. Whereas you can’t filter the light with curtains, only open or close them on
Bright days of sunshine. For bedrooms, curtains are ideal; you can close them at night and enjoy
The light of the morning when you open them at the beginning of a new day.
You need something in the bedroom, particularly if it’s the Children’s Blinds or the room of a shift worker, that blocks the light. You may choose curtained blackout blinds or blackout fabrics.
You will be able to maintain privacy and prevent sun glare by using blinds in your home office.
While also letting the light in on your computer screen.
You might want to consider motorised blinds that, at the touch of a touch, offer complete control.
Key. Button.
Not sure what’s going to suit your house? You can create blinds and contact the Redditch Blinds Team
Curtains to match your needs for lighting.
