{"id":17432,"date":"2022-08-10T00:44:06","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T16:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hometrust.sg\/articles\/?p=17432"},"modified":"2023-09-14T10:42:24","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T02:42:24","slug":"blinds-vs-curtains-which-is-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hometrust.sg\/articles\/blinds-vs-curtains-which-is-better\/","title":{"rendered":"Blinds vs Curtains: Which Is Better?"},"content":{"rendered":"[spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;no&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<h1>Blinds vs Curtains: Which Is Better?<\/h1>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_divider type=&#8221;thin&#8221; text=&#8221;Go to top&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;0px&#8221; bottom_margin=&#8221;30px&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;no&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [spb_row element_name=&#8221;Row&#8221; wrap_type=&#8221;standard-width&#8221; row_bg_type=&#8221;color&#8221; color_row_height=&#8221;content-height&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;cover&#8221; parallax_image_height=&#8221;content-height&#8221; parallax_image_movement=&#8221;fixed&#8221; parallax_image_speed=&#8221;standard&#8221; bg_video_loop=&#8221;yes&#8221; parallax_video_height=&#8221;window-height&#8221; row_top_style=&#8221;none&#8221; row_bottom_style=&#8221;none&#8221; parallax_video_overlay=&#8221;none&#8221; row_overlay_opacity=&#8221;0&#8243; remove_element_spacing=&#8221;no&#8221; row_col_spacing=&#8221;0&#8243; row_col_pos=&#8221;default&#8221; row_col_equal_heights=&#8221;no&#8221; row_expanding=&#8221;no&#8221; row_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; row_animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; minimize_row=&#8221;no&#8221; simplified_controls=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;no&#8221; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;&#8221; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;no&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>Small details and finishings, such as your window treatment, can make a huge difference in the overall look and feel of the home. In this article, we discuss the pros and cons of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometrust.sg\/photos\/feature\/curtain\">curtains<\/a> vs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometrust.sg\/photos\/feature\/blinds\">blinds<\/a>, and give you all the information you need to make a choice for your home.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;no&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<h2>1. Cost<\/h2>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_image image=&#8221;17435&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; frame=&#8221;noframe&#8221; caption_pos=&#8221;below&#8221; remove_rounded=&#8221;yes&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;no&#8221; overflow_mode=&#8221;none&#8221; link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;no&#8221; intro_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;200&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\">Tanglin Halt ($49,000) by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometrust.sg\/interior-designers\/u-home-interior-design-pte-ltd\">U-Home Interior Design Pte Ltd<\/a><\/h6>\n[\/spb_image] [spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;no&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>We know Singaporeans are a practical bunch &#8211; so if you\u2019re trying to decide between curtains vs blinds, one of your first questions will probably be: which is more affordable?<\/p>\n<p>Generally speaking, curtains are cheaper than blinds. However, do keep in mind that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Blackout curtains are more expensive than regular curtains<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If you\u2019re installing two sets of curtains (normal curtains + day curtains), the total cost will go up as well<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Within the category of blinds, vinyl or PVC blinds are more affordable than wood or textured blinds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pro-tip: You can easily get price estimates online. Get out your measuring tape and take down the dimensions of your windows, then search \u201cbuy curtains Singapore\u201d or \u201cbuy blinds Singapore\u201d and check out the different websites. Several of these offer instant price quotations &#8211; you\u2019ll just need to input your measurements and choose the material to receive a quote.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;no&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<h2>2. Versatility<\/h2>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_image image=&#8221;17436&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; frame=&#8221;noframe&#8221; caption_pos=&#8221;below&#8221; remove_rounded=&#8221;yes&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;no&#8221; overflow_mode=&#8221;none&#8221; link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;no&#8221; intro_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;200&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\">Mangis Road ($230,000) by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometrust.sg\/interior-designers\/the-interior-lab-pte-ltd\">The Interior Lab Pte Ltd<\/a><\/h6>\n[\/spb_image] [spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;no&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>Obviously, you\u2019ll want your window treatment to blend into the overall aesthetic you\u2019ve chosen for your home, instead of sticking out like a sore thumb.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to design and styles, you generally get more choice with curtains. Regardless of whether you\u2019re going for a minimalist look or a luxurious, opulent vibe, you\u2019ll have plenty of options to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>With blinds, however, most of them feature a clean-cut look that is well-suited to modern, industrial, or minimalist styles. Because blinds are by nature streamlined and unfussy, it might be hard to make them work in a space that\u2019s meant to be cosy, hygge or maximalist.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;no&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<h2>3. Durability<\/h2>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_image image=&#8221;17437&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; frame=&#8221;noframe&#8221; caption_pos=&#8221;below&#8221; remove_rounded=&#8221;yes&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;no&#8221; overflow_mode=&#8221;none&#8221; link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;no&#8221; intro_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;200&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\">528C Costa Ris ($51,000) by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometrust.sg\/interior-designers\/the-interior-lab-pte-ltd\">The Interior Lab Pte Ltd<\/a><\/h6>\n[\/spb_image] [spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;no&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>Between curtains and blinds, blinds are undoubtedly more durable.<\/p>\n<p>If you clean and maintain your blinds properly (we\u2019ll get to this in a bit!), it\u2019s reasonable to expect that your blinds will last for 10-20 years. This is because blinds are made of synthetic materials (even most wooden blinds are made with polymer-coated wood), which allows them to be resistant to discolouration and everyday wear and tear.<\/p>\n<p>Curtains, on the other hand, show their age faster. In general, you should expect to replace your curtains every 3-8 years.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;no&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<h2>4. Maintenance<\/h2>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_image image=&#8221;17438&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; frame=&#8221;noframe&#8221; caption_pos=&#8221;below&#8221; remove_rounded=&#8221;yes&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;no&#8221; overflow_mode=&#8221;none&#8221; link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;no&#8221; intro_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;200&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\">708 Pasir Ris ($110,000) by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometrust.sg\/interior-designers\/the-interior-lab-pte-ltd\">The Interior Lab Pte Ltd<\/a><\/h6>\n[\/spb_image] [spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;no&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>When it comes to maintenance, we find that it\u2019s much easier to clean and maintain blinds than curtains.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re opting for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometrust.sg\/photos\/feature\/roller-blinds\">roller blinds<\/a> (the lowest maintenance of them all!), you barely need to do any work. As you roll the blinds up and down, any dust that has temporarily settled on the blinds will fall off &#8211; so it\u2019s unlikely that dust will accumulate. For <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometrust.sg\/photos\/feature\/venetian-blinds\">venetian blinds<\/a>, you do get dust that collects on the slats of the blinds, but it\u2019s easy to dust it away with a microfibre cloth.<\/p>\n<p>For curtains, you\u2019ll need to remove each individual hook before washing, which can be time-consuming. Not all curtains can be washed at home &#8211; some will need to be dry-cleaned (costing anywhere from $50 onwards).<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;no&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<h2>5. Light Control<\/h2>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_image image=&#8221;17439&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; frame=&#8221;noframe&#8221; caption_pos=&#8221;below&#8221; remove_rounded=&#8221;yes&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;no&#8221; overflow_mode=&#8221;none&#8221; link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;no&#8221; intro_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;200&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\">528C Costa Ris ($51,000) by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometrust.sg\/interior-designers\/the-interior-lab-pte-ltd\">The Interior Lab Pte Ltd<\/a><\/h6>\n[\/spb_image] [spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;no&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>When it comes to filtering out light, blinds generally give you more control. With blinds, you can adjust the slats to let the desired amount of light in, which is harder to do with curtains.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, if you want to completely block out light, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometrust.sg\/photos\/feature\/blackout-curtains\">blackout curtains<\/a> are the obvious choice. That\u2019s why blackout curtains are so popular in bedrooms, where the goal is to block out as much light as possible to get a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;no&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<h2>Making Your Decision: Blinds vs Curtains<\/h2>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;no&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>Before making your decision about whether to get blinds or curtains, remember to consider the various factors: cost, versatility, durability, maintenance, and light control.<\/p>\n<p>Also weigh up these factors in context of your specific situation and lifestyle &#8211; for example, if you have a helper at home who can take on the task of washing the curtains every few months, maintenance wouldn\u2019t be as big of an issue to you, and you might prioritise other factors instead.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the day, make sure your chosen window treatment works for you!<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_divider type=&#8221;thin&#8221; text=&#8221;Go to top&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;0px&#8221; bottom_margin=&#8221;30px&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;no&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;no&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>Need more inspiration before making your decision? Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometrust.sg\/photos\/feature\/blinds\">interior design projects featuring blinds<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometrust.sg\/photos\/feature\/curtain\">projects featuring curtains<\/a> on Hometrust, or click the button below to get connected with expert designers.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [\/spb_row] [spb_boxed_content type=&#8221;whitestroke&#8221; custom_bg_colour=&#8221;#f2f2f2&#8243; box_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;4&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;5&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Renovating soon? Speak to top rated interior designers.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Discuss your home renovation ideas and plans with top rated firms, recommended by past homeowners. Let us help you shortlist the most suitable interior designers for your project.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"sf-button standard accent default \" href=\"https:\/\/www.hometrust.sg\/get-recommended-interior-designers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\"><span class=\"text\">Get Recommendations<\/span><\/a>\n[\/spb_boxed_content]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;no&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] Blinds vs Curtains: Which Is Better? 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