How to Choose Between Curtains and Blinds
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When you really want to make an interior design impact in a room, but you don’t want to change colours, or you already have too many decorative pieces and more would only make it look busy, try changing your curtains and blinds.
Depending on the style, material, and colour, you could make a dramatic change without a great deal of extra work or even spending a whole lot of money. There are so many choices that you are sure to find the perfect item for whatever room you are trying to add additional design to.
For instance, if you really don’t like to fiddle with curtains or drapery, you can choose a great set of blinds. There are several options such as wood, faux wood, metal, and even PVC. They also come in different sizes of slats and hang either vertically or horizontally. You have the option of corded or not corded, even. They are very easy to clean and maintain; simply turn them one way and dust, then turn them the other and do the same thing while they are fully extended. Some of the materials will even repel dust to an extent. Installing them requires very little work; have them cut to fit, then all you need is a drill and a screwdriver. Almost all blinds come with the hardware you need to install them. Dress them up with a pair of sheers or a nice valance if you want to soften the look a bit.
Curtains offer a large assortment of styles and allow more light to enter a room than drapery. Curtains are not insulated, and are generally made of lighter material than drapes are. You can purchase them to fit any window, with any accessories you might like. Many curtains have ruffles on them and make a kitchen, bedroom or a bathroom seem much cosier. However, in the bedroom you might opt for a more sensual and contemporary look using sheers and more lush fabrics without ruffles.
Pairing your curtains and blinds to coordinate with a room is simple. You can use a colour that compliments the entire room, or one that matches the walls, making the windows somewhat disappear and allow for more decorating options.
You can purchase your curtains to match an accessory colour to help that piece stand out more, or maybe have your blinds match the trim in the room. Some people have a favourite rug in a room that they want their curtains to match; this makes for a very classic look that coordinates with almost any decor. Then there are those who want the curtains to speak for themselves and opt to buy them with a bold pattern or in a colour or style that does not blend. Doing this will accentuate the windows and is great if you have a really wonderful view.
If you aren’t really sure which you prefer, keep a picture of the window you want to treat with you when shopping, and a picture of what you want to coordinate the curtains or blinds with to help you choose.
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