What is the Difference Between Blinds and Shades?
Really, truly think about it... can you answer this question?
Seems silly, and maybe it doesn’t matter that much in the grand scheme of things. But there is a lot of confusion surrounding these everyday terms, and believe it or not, blinds and shades are not one in the same. When you begin your quest for the perfect window treatment, having a basic knowledge of the differences will allow you to quickly and painlessly find your window treatment soul mate.
Window Blinds
A blind has slats, also known as louvers, that tilt back and forth to control light and privacy. A blind can be completely lowered, yet still allow light to come through the slats. You might sometimes hear a shutter referred to as a blind, or shutter blind, because it has louvers, though shutters are different.
Here's what customer Amanda has to say about her Faux Wood Blinds:
"We recently moved into a new five-bedroom home with a lot of windows, and one of the restrictions that exists in the development is that window treatments that are visible from the street must be white or off-white. Blinds are the window treatment of choice by everyone in the development to meet this requirement. All I knew about blinds was that the builder had an inflated price if they are bought through him. Thanks to a very knowledgeable and very helpful representative at Blinds.ca, I learned a lot about blinds and saved a lot of money."
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Window Shades
A shade is made with one piece of material that raises and lowers, but does not have moveable slats. Shades can either completely cover a window for privacy, or be raised to let in light and provide a clear view.
As far as shades go, the most purchased and reviewed style is Cellular Shades. They are easy to operate, affordable and insulate windows.
Here's what customer Sam had to say about his Cellular Shades:
"You can't beat the price for the cordless cellular shades. They were easy to install. I did it with one hand in a cast! They look great and the quality is wonderful. They make my son's bedroom look so nice and it definitely keeps his room cooler. I know I will be saving money on my electric bill this summer."