Curtains or roller blinds

Whether curtains or blinds, they give warmth to any room. The question is which one to choose.

Let's look at the pros and cons of each of these options.

It is important that we do a study of the room and we must also take into account what effect is desired.

Curtains

In the case of the curtains, it must be taken into account that the folds will occupy around 10cm in front of the window or balcony and since they will reach the floor, it is important to consider if there are furniture al lado.

If we opt for curtains, there are different styles. Those that are hung with clips are of a more youthful style. Those that are mounted on rings, although they give body, have a straighter effect.

Gathered curtains are ideal for those who want a more country atmosphere, while table curtains will create an elegant and classic effect.

Roller blinds

Roller blinds usually cover the window.

Solid colors are easier to combine, unlike prints.

To avoid risking too much, neutral colors are the best option: off-white, beige, sand...

The choice of fabric is also important, since depending on the degree of its weave it will allow more or less light to pass through. The best would be screen blinds,whose degree of opening ranges from 1 to 10, with 5 being the most recommended.

Avoid errors

There are some mistakes that should be avoided and that are often made unconsciously.

In small rooms avoid dark tones, they dwarf the room.

Another mistake is to layer, or combine blinds with curtains if there is little space, either because it is quite furnished or because it is small.

Another mistake is the length of the curtains. Neither too short because they dwarf the window nor too long, that is, touching the ground or dragging. Its ideal length is one centimeter from the ground.