Curtains or Blinds - Which One to Choose and When

Time to update your home’s window coverings but struggling to decide between curtains and blinds? With so many varieties and styles available, many homeowners find it difficult to pick the perfect window coverings in terms of aesthetics and functionality.

Enjoy the Convenience of Quality Curtains

Curtains are the more energy-efficient of the two window coverings, especially for bedrooms, with the ability to choose blackout material. They completely wrap the window and keep the interior space comfortably cool in summer and wonderfully warm in winter. They are a great solution if insulation is a priority in your home.

Besides, you can have your heart set on a statement print, and there are many stunning patterns that can really transform a space and make your home aesthetically appealing. Window sheers are right on trend and the perfect solution for adding softness to a room and providing daytime privacy.

The Many Benefits of Beautiful Blinds

It’s important to note that there are many styles of indoor blinds, including roller, roman, zebra, cellular and venetian. You should explore a comprehensive range to ensure you’ve found the right style for your preferences and requirements.

There are many benefits like providing good aesthetics and functionality, allowing you the choice of a dual system for light during the day and privacy at night. For examples, roller is a cost-effective solution for window coverings and are available in hundreds of different colours, textures and densities, while, cellular reduces the transfer of air both ways keeping your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

What’s more, they are easy to operate (raise and lower), they’re versatile and suit nearly every room, plus they're ideal for those with allergies or respiratory conditions as they harbour less dust.

Discover Automated Solutions

Motorisation has become much more affordable and many homeowners are switching to the convenience of automation.

Somfy offers a selection of hardwired motorised solutions, Glydea ULTRA and Sonesse range. They are both silent and high-quality. Alternatively, you can choose our battery-operated solutions, giving you the benefits of easy installation with no need for wiring. Somfy’s WireFree range allows you to enjoy the freedom of smart shading with a simple, convenient solution.

Take Your Home Automation to the Next Level

When it comes to equipping your home automation set up, hardwired and WireFree solutions are both able to be completely automated with Somfy.

With centralised control of your window coverings, you can use the same remote control to operate all Somfy motors throughout your home. You can also use our smart solution, Connexoon Window RTS to control your applications from work or while you are on holidays. You can even link to your Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to operate your motorised products with voice control.

Please get more advice from our Motorisation Guide. 

Somfy For Your Home

We’ve spent years perfecting our offering to automate your homes! Get in touch with your local Somfy and you’ll be offered the best in class with a selection of fabrics you’re bound to fall in love with.