When many people think of adding the finishing touches to the windows in their house or living space, they tend to think in aesthetic terms—”what kind of curtains should I buy? How do I choose a curtain rod?” However, one major aspect of your home’s look and feel is your choice of window treatment. Blinds and shades are both great options for your windows and can be even better than window film depending on your circumstances.
Where there are many benefits to blinds or shades, the biggest is function. Both types of window treatments offer light control, privacy, and even maintenance of your internal A/C or heating. However, there are some notable differences between the two treatments.
Light Control
If you’re looking for adjustable light control, blinds might be a great choice. Made of multiple hard slats, you can tilt them according to your preference, allowing more or less light in. However, if you’re primarily looking to block sunlight, consider shades, as they are made in one piece and often block more light than blinds. There are even blackout shades if you’re in need of a completely dark interior. Additionally, if you’re only looking to diffuse light, a more transparent shade might be a great choice.
Privacy
Another great benefit of window treatments is that it gives you greater privacy inside your home. Blinds and shades offer varying degrees of privacy depending on your needs. For example, some styles of blinds may provide more privacy than others, but opaque shades can be the best option for maintaining total privacy, particularly blackout styles.
Aesthetic
Though both blinds and shades can be aesthetically pleasing, they also come in a variety of styles that can hugely change the look of your space. With Venetian or vertical blinds, you can find them in materials such as vinyl, metal, wood, and even bamboo. Shades have an even wider range of aesthetic options, including woven, rolling, roman, and cellular styles. Because they’re typically made of fabric materials, shades also come in a seemingly infinite number of colors and textures.
No matter your needs, Architectural Glass Solutions can provide you with your ideal window treatments quickly and effectively. In addition to offering blind and shade installation services, we also specialize in window tints and film and are one of the few companies that offer both. Contact our professionals today for more information on how you can transform your space.
