Curtains vs Blinds for your bedroom: Which is best?

Traditionally we tend to opt for curtains rather than blinds as they tend to be easier to install. However modern day blinds are more efficient in keeping out light and keeping heat in than curtains are. But curtains look more sophisticated and can be made thicker to keep out the light. So what are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
Curtains can look grand and elegant. You can have ones that reach all the way to the floor creating that rich and impressive look, or ones that just skim the windowsill, which create almost a painting on your wall. Obviously the most important factor of a curtain is its fabric. It should be thick enough to keep light out and warmth in, and it should be in a print of your taste. There is nothing worse than having fabulous curtains in a fabric you hate!
There are a wide range of beautiful curtains at Very.co.uk to suit all tastes. You can choose from dark plain colours to beautifully designed floral prints. However, the negative point of curtains is their upkeep. They have to be cleaned as they trap so much dust, but getting down curtains, cleaning them, and then putting them back up, is generally more trouble than it is worth. That is not to mention the curtains that have to be hand washed and dried naturally, so you end up without curtains for days on end!
This cleaning issue does not seem so prominent with blinds. They are easy to maintain as many can just be wiped down. Venetian blinds in particular are easy to maintain, but these slatted blinds tend to look out of place in a bedroom. They are more suited for the kitchen or the bathroom, as they are compact and simple. The fabric based blinds are great for the bedroom, especially bedrooms that are lacking in space. Blinds take a lot less room than curtains and give the illusion of space. But blinds just tend to look less sophisticated. Even the ones with beautiful fabrics just do not compare to the grandure of curtains.
Deciding which is best for you is an individual preference, and whatever you decide you can find both at very.co.uk. Visit now to see the full range of great curtains and blinds, and other home decorations.