Advantages of Blinds over Other Window Treatments

As the craze for home décor and furnishing is growing, so is the demand for blinds over curtains, shades, draperies, shutters and many more conventional window treatments. Window blinds combine the benefit of both functionality and style, and boost the decor of any space, thus giving a modern and attractive look to your home. But the unique selling point of blinds is the wide variety of customization they offer in addition to the traditional benefits of other window treatments. Generally, when you compare blinds to traditional curtains, you will find that blinds can be maintained easily, and blinds look more gorgeous when compared to the traditional window treatments.

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Advantages of blinds over other window treatments:

1. Controlling the Light:

The basic functionality of window treatments is to block or diffuse light entering from the window. All of them serve this purpose well, but blinds are considered more effective in this functionality over others as blinds are available with different sizes of slats and they possess the ability to open, close and tilt them in any way we desire. Window blinds are perfect for keeping out the hot sun rays as a result of which they also reduce the amount of electric bills that you have to pay per month. This provides you with a greater control of light over shades and curtains and adds to more convenience for you.

2. Privacy:

Privacy is a crucial part for every indoor decor. Window blinds are much better from privacy perspective too. Blinds with the blackout option or liner, are considered perfect for this purpose. When installed correctly, blinds do not allow strangers to see into your home. They block the passer by’s eyes and allow to you to be safe from prying eyes.

3. Appearance:

To provide a contemporary look to the house, blinds are the best options available for your window and room. They are available in a variety of sizes, colors, style, texture, hues to help compliment the attractiveness of the room. They give your home that minimalist appearance, making your home look cleaner and more desirable. While colors and textures of curtains tend to fade away, blinds do not face that problem.

4. Durability:

Blinds are more durable as compared to the other window coverings; especially the faux wood and aluminum blinds. The firmness, sturdiness, and robustness of blinds add to the reasons why we should opt for them. Also, a major problem in curtains is that there's a higher possibility that your pet may tear one of them apart.

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5. Maintenance:

As compared to different fabric window coverings, blinds are easier to clean. The maintenance cost on blinds is significantly low than the cost incurred in maintaining curtains. A damp cloth or soft cloth can is all you need for the purpose. Fabric coverings such as curtains, window shades, and draperies need at least one washing every week to keep them clean.

6. Easy to Use

Blinds are also really simple to use. With only a basic flick of wrist, blinds can be opened or closed as well as pulled back as per our needs. They are also simple to use for young children as well as elderly people as they require less effort. This simplicity adds to convenience and a smooth transition for elders to move from traditional to modern window coverings.

Window blinds will lessen your eyestrains and headaches. If there is an individual who has allergies, it is medically advised that you have blinds installed given that widespread allergens including dust mites won't manage to take up residence in them. This can be good, especially if somebody is your home has asthma or some respiratory ailment.