![]() Blinds all have the same installation process, which keeps the cost lower. However, most basic blinds will have a cheaper price, so they are often more inexpensive for what you’re getting.īecause the installation for shades varies by the model and type, the installation cost could be much higher than blinds. So, cordless shades that roll up and pull down offer more safety for children since they have no cord. That said cordless lifts can be found in blinds as well, you just have to look for it.ĭepending on the type of shades you get, they can either be very cheap or very expensive. So, blinds’ hard materials will last longer and are better to use in high traffic areas than shades.īoth shades and blinds offer some heat control since they keep the sun from entering the space, but blinds can provide better insulation during both the winter and the summer with the ability to keep heat in during the winter and keep it out during the summer.Ĭhildren can be harmed if they get ahold of a blind’s cord, which is typically a blind’s main feature. Shades are not slatted, so they actually tend to come clean much easier since they have no flat surfaces that collect dust. That said, fabrics do worse when it comes to moisture and stains.īecause shades are made from lighter fabric, they are easier to rip or tear. In the end, this mostly comes down to preference.Ĭleaning blinds is a tougher challenge because the slats can collect dust and dirt on each level. Blackout fabrics provide full coverage, light filtering lets you let in a soft glow, etc. ![]() This is because the hard slats of blinds can be raised or lowered and also tilted open or closed for maximum privacy, shades have different fabric types that allow for different kinds of light control. In the case of privacy and light control, this is a draw. ![]() Although both of these products work the same way to achieve the goal of keeping the sun out of the room, these two options differ in price, operation, style, and many other features that set these choices apart. ![]()
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