Should you choose blinds or curtains?

Our lovely customers ask us a lot of questions, as you might imagine, which we love to ask.
A reply. Is it easier to have blinds or curtains to top the list? ’

It can be very puzzling to choose between blinds and curtains. For any of your questions, you can give the Telford Blinds team a call. We’re here to assist.

To support 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 deciding between blinds or curtains,
How your interior styles you.
More traditional homes in general curtains fit, think heritage floral prints and nautical prints
The streaks. Curtains made of neutral fabrics or modern prints, however, can also match more.
Homes with contemporary designs.

Getting a Roman blind and/or curtains may be a solution for a typical home.
From the ever-popular roller blind to vertical, blinds fit very 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 bass wood can 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 anything that
It fits your style. Nevertheless, you must also recognize the functionality of the blind you
For instance, when selecting blinds for the kitchen or bathroom, you may want to choose
Check if they have properties that resist moisture.


Curtains in heritage prints really suit traditional style homes

2. Are they easy to clean?

If cleaning convenience is a key concern, then blinds could be the best option for you.
Blinds are a lot easier than curtains to scrub. A routine to keep Venetian blinds dust-free
A feather duster is going to do the trick. The majority of other blinds can be washed by
Using a towel. Don’t forget to clean your blinds on both sides!
It will most likely be appropriate to dry clean your curtains, which will entail 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. When you buy blinds from Telford, our team will instruct you on how to buy them.
The safest way for them to stay clean.

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You can dust your venetian blinds to keep them spotlessly clean.

3. Are blinds or curtains suitable for the room?

When determining whether to have blinds or curtains, a key question you need to ask is’
Appropriate for the room? Think of how blinds and curtains work in space and question how they work.
The way you use the room yourself.

If you dress in a home office with walls, then blinds are more appropriate than curtains,
To help keep the glare off the screen of your device and improve privacy. Blinds offer a versatile edition of the
How to funnel light into a home workspace and add a stylish touch. For kitchens and bathrooms, blinds rather than curtains are the better choice, as these rooms experience far more moisture. Curtains are influenced by mildew. Moisture resistant roller blinds are perfect for kitchens, and you can really add some personality to your style with so many fabrics, colors and finishes to choose from. For the bathroom, you may want to suggest Venetian blinds, as they are easy to wipe down.

The most flexible blind type are Venetian blinds, as they are ideal for all room conditions.
Enable reflected light to pass through while preventing the streaming of sunlight into the room.
For living rooms and home offices, they are particularly fine.

For living rooms and bedrooms, curtains and Roman blinds are perfect. Roman blinds were built
From curtain fabric and add a touch of luxury to any room. When combined with curtains, they would be able to
Aid to keep draughts out on cold nights. So, if the bedroom and living room are cosy,
You would like to imagine getting both of them. It’s your vision of heaven.
Blackout curtains or blackout-lined roller blinds are suitable for the bedroom and function.
In particular, it is particularly good for children’s rooms and shift staff, helping to promote quality sleep when
Inside, it’s light.

Keep in mind the conservatories and the garden spaces, where blinds are probably the safest.
Choosing. You’ll want to open and close a door in this room without disrupting the blinds.
Great fit blinds are perfect as they fit on the window or door panel, so do not switch.
When opened, these ones. You can move the best match blinds down as well as up.

Not sure which blinds to choose for which room – ask the Telford blinds team!

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Have some fun in the kitchen with a roller blind in Coffee Time fabric by RA Irwin

Are blinds or curtains best for an awkward shaped space?

Blinds are the safest when it comes to dressing in awkward spaces.
If you have an uncomfortable formed room to wear, pleated blinds may be the solution. They have
Bay windows and windows, such as skylights, work well. You may also choose to insulate
Fabrics on cooler days to help avoid draughts.
We introduce the latest technologies for blinds and curtains to our customers at Telford blinds.
We give Equi-Pleat, a special permanent-pleat device that prevents and retains sagging.
Equal spacing of the pleats between them.

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Pleated blinds are ideal for awkward shaped spacesIn Telford, your blinds will be made to your exact specification by professional craftsmen at
Blinds via Telford. So, don’t worry about getting a difficult bed! Our blinds all come with a five-year warranty that gives you peace of mind.

5. How much light do I need in the room?

It helps to ask when deciding whether to select blinds or curtains:’ How much light do I have?
The need for a room? ’
If easy light control is your focus, then you should opt for vertical or roller blinds that are
Filter the illumination. Whereas you can’t filter the light with curtains, just 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 as you open them at the beginning of a new day.

You need something in the bedroom, especially if it’s the Children’s Blinds or the room of a shift worker, that blocks the light. You can choose curtained blackout blinds or blackout fabrics.
You would be able to preserve privacy and avoid sun glare by using blinds in your home office.
And still letting the sun in on your computer screen.

You may want to consider motorized blinds that, at the touch of a touch, offer full control.
Key. Button.

Not sure what’s going to suit your house? You can build blinds and contact the Telford Blinds team.
Curtains to match your needs for lighting.

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