When you are choosing the window treatments for your house you have to face the problem of whether to go for curtains or blinds. Personally I would choose curtains for my home every time. Window Blinds are okay for your dentist’s waiting rooms and your office but for the house curtains are the only option. They add a touch of elegance and style to any room they’re in and these days there is a wider variety to pick from than ever before.
There are lots of good reasons to pick curtains over blinds. Here are some of my reasons for using curtains in the home.
Health
Window Blinds in particular horizontal and Venetian blinds can be a magnet for airborne dirt and dust. With more and more people affected by asthma and dust allergies it is vital that your home is as free of dust as it’s possible to make it. It is virtually impossible to prevent blinds attracting dust. Curtains on the other hand don’t attract dust and a quick hoover once a week is sufficient to keep them fresh.
Insulation
Windows are responsible for the majority of the warmth that escapes from a room. Curtains help prevent warmth from escaping and can reduce your bills. When you have blinds you may as well leave your windows open to let the heat out. They’ve got really poor insulation properties when you’re trying to keep a room warm and comfortable. Curtains are unquestionably the simplest way to reduce the sum you spend on utility bills.
Style
Curtains are a popular decision for many people simply because of the way they look. There is an almost limitless choice of colors and patterns to choose from that will complement any style of interior decoration. Curtains allow you to add your own personality and character to the room. All window blinds do is prevent light from getting in. Although they are good at this they do nothing for the look and feel of a room.
Bay Windows
If you have a beautiful bay window the very last thing that you should do is install window blinds there. Putting window blinds in bay windows is wrong for a lot of reason and can make your home resemble an office. Instead put up an ornate metal curtain pole and hang some lovely curtains from it.
Reliability
Is it just me or do window blinds always wind up breaking after a year or two? Cords snap, they get twisted, damaged or stuck or the mechanism will just pack in. Venetian-type blinds particularly are notorious for having a complex mechanism which will break when it’s needed the most. Curtains on the other hand are simple to use and maintain and with a little attention will give a whole life of service to you.
Those are some of the reasons for choosing curtains. Blinds are acceptable for the office or general public buildings but anywhere else curtains will almost always be better. Find quality curtain poles at 24/7 Curtains.