I think one of the most noticeable things about growing up is what you pay attention to in your home. You’re no longer focused on saving up that latest piece of home technology or buying expensive art pieces.
And while those things are nice if you’ve got the money, maturing is realising that it’s those little details that really add to the ambience of a space. It may not be the sexy new shelf you’ve just picked up from that vintage furniture store or how colour-coded your wardrobe is, but it will be things like how clean your carpet is, the type of linen you’ve got lying around, and how you play with light using the right curtains or blinds.
I want to focus on the latter. Curtains and blinds. They can be the most ignored part of the room but, ironically, the feature that ends up making the most difference, both from a psychological and practical point of view.
Manipulating light is the key to dialing in the perfect mood for your space, which has been shown to have numerous benefits for well-being. Plus, it just makes your home look that much more attractive. It’s part of being houseproud, no matter what kind of living space you have. All you need is a window and some imagination.
Keep that in mind next time you’re browsing Carpet Court while looking for carpets or blinds.
Whether you’re in renovation mode or if you just a swift change, it pays to think of the options out there. Don’t just buy any blinds or curtains. You’ll need to think deeply about what style that best suits your lifestyle. Because when you invite people into your home, every single thing about how your space looks, speaks highly (or lowly) of your character.
Here’s a few tips on what to look for if you’re looking for blinds or curtains at Carpet Court:
1. Consider how opaque you want your curtains to be
You can go full blackout with curtains or opt for some sheer curtains that’ll make the space sing with sunshine. Think of like an Instagram filter, where you control just how much light you allow into your room, on your own terms.
One of the most popular styles right now is Veri shades, simply because they are more graceful than any other type of curtain right now. The main difference is that there aren’t any chains or weights to contend with, so you can flutter on through the curtains and they just fall away seamlessly.
They are made from a soft fabric that makes them versatile without shedding the practicality of blinds. Consider them the perfect balancing act for the modern home. Carpet Court has quite a few of these styles listed online, so make sure you’re doing your due diligence and carefully sifting through them all before you decide on sprucing up your lifestyle.
2. Soften a space
Curtains can add softness and warmth to just about any space due to their ethereal appearance. Use this to your advantage. Curtains also help with depth perception, heightening a space so that the spatial character of a room is more pronounced and impactful.
Meeting at the middle of the crossroads between curtains and blinds is the pitch here. Often you’ll find that sun is filtered into a space through aesthetic-forward Venetian blinds. Yet trends are moving towards these softer, calmer styles as of late. Don’t get left behind.
3. Know the difference
Not sure of the difference between curtains and blinds and too embarrassed to ask? Well, it’s all about how much coverage you have for your window. That is, how much light you let peek into your living space. Blinds offer better light control because they are usually made from stronger materials and can regulate temperature as well as noise.
Curtains offer a softer aesthetic and can be opened or closed to varying degrees. Blinds are mostly an open or shut affair. Combining the two is usually the best way to go if you can afford it, and luckily Carpet Court has plenty of options so you can mix and match to select exactly the style you want.
Blackout blinds are favoured because they fit more snugly against window glass which makes them even more efficient at blocking out light and maintaining privacy. They come in many styles too, with the most popular being roller, venetian, and cellular. Yet this also means they are generally heavier and less sightly.
It’s a balancing game, which is why combining both curtains and blinds is generally the way to go.
