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Drapes vs Blinds: Which Are Right for Your Windows?

Drapes and blinds are two of the most classic window treatments. You can incorporate them into every interior; they each have benefits and drawbacks, so how do you choose the right one for your windows? The Creative Window Fashions team shares your options to help you decide.

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Hunter Douglas Blinds vs Drapes

Before you choose the window treatments for a room, consider its purpose and the mood you want to create. Do you need blackout conditions for restful sleep or privacy as you go about your day? Horizontal and vertical blinds are more versatile but may not provide the light control and privacy you want. Blinds are excellent for subtle interiors, while drapery blends well with formal, sophisticated atmospheres.

Drapes give rooms a luxurious appearance and can create the illusion of taller ceilings. You can choose from hundreds of fabrics, including linen, cotton, and silk, and various header styles. Make your drapery stand out with eye-catching hardware and finials, or allow it to blend in with the surrounding décor.

You should also consider the room's environment. Bathrooms, laundry rooms, and kitchens are not the best places for velvet drapes or hardwood blinds because they have higher humidity than other rooms. Consider EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds, Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds, or lightweight linen or cotton blend drapes in these spaces. If you have pets or kids, we recommend drapery that breaks just above the floor to prevent the panels from becoming dirty.

When to Consider Drapes and Blinds

When you can’t choose between two options, the best idea is to use them together. Layering drapes over blinds adds visual interest and functionality. When you close the blinds and drapes, you enjoy almost complete blackout conditions or maximum natural light when you open them simultaneously.

Use Parkland® Wood Blinds underneath drapes with texture or a simple pattern for an elegant vibe. You can also give a space organic appeal by choosing EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds and cotton drapes with a botanical print. Layering window treatments allows you to bring contrast to a room by pairing light-colored drapes with dark blinds.

Window Treatment Store Near Rohnert Park, CA

Will you be shopping for drapes, blinds, or both? Our experienced window treatment specialists are here to help you bring the beauty of custom blinds and drapes to your Rohnert Park home. Creative Window Fashions has been the premier Hunter Douglas dealer in the North Bay since 2002. We offer window treatments for residential and commercial projects of all sizes.

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Please stop by our showroom at 5755 Redwood Drive, Ste 100, or schedule an in-home consultation. Creative Window Fashions is happy to serve Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Petaluma, San Rafael, Healdsburg, Sonoma County, Marin County, Windsor, Penngrove, Sebastopol, Kenwood, Glen Ellen, Napa, Larkfield-Wikiup, Graton, Forestville, Guerneville, Bodega Bay, Dillon Beach, Calistoga, Cloverdale, Ukiah, Clear Lake, Larkspur, Corte Madera, Mill Valley, Tiburon, and Belvedere, CA.