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Blinds
V Curtains Costs
It
is true that blinds have become a major design trend over
the last couple of decades, yet many homeowners still use
curtains to decorate their homes, why is this? It would generally
appear that curtains are still far more practical and much
easier to maintain than blinds. A well-chosen curtain is always
a great piece that can easily go well with other design elements
like furniture and area, providing there aren’t dramatic
changes with the general decor of the room/space in question.
It
was thought a big advantage of curtains over blinds is maintenance:
the latter is considerably harder to maintain. It can get
difficult to clean blinds
because you have to wipe down each slat to remove dust and
debris - a tedious process. In contrast, maintaining curtains
is relatively easy because you could just send it out for
dry cleaning or throw it in the washing machine for a quick
wash. But, I ask a question, surely there is less risk of
damaging a vertical
blind compared to a curtain as there can be a risk of
shrinkage and loss of colour in washing if not done correctly?
Another
theory is price of curtains compared to blinds. Quite often
it is quoted that curtains are so ‘much cheaper’
as compared to blinds. For instance, custom
made vertical blinds have to be made by professionals,
and that could easily set you back a pretty penny, which is
true. Meanwhile, curtains are comparatively cheap and simple
to install - so simple, in fact, that you could do it yourself.
The current trend is moving toward lighter fabrics for curtains,
so you don't have to worry about custom drapery with thick
and heavy fabrics. These trends about curtains are true, however
blinds too have become cheaper and more accessible. As for
custom vertical blinds, like anything else if you are paying
extra for a bespoke service then you should expect to have
a better quality and longer lasting item.
In
conclusion there will always be pros and cons for curtains
or blinds, or is it blinds or curtains. Simply, you the purchaser
needs to be comfortable with your decision and what works
for you.
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