Recently
we have been refurbishing our living room. Since we moved in it has
had very little attention to it. A few ornaments and pieces of
furniture have changed places or been moved to another room as we
settled it but since then nothing has changed. It has been a
comfortable, lived in space that has served us well but it has been
lacking in style and a sense of character.
As
we have decorated and done home improvements in all the other rooms
of the house, the time has come to turn our attention to the living
room.
With
it being a room that we spend a lot of time in especially together as
a family it is only sensible that it is a room that we enjoy spending
time in and love the look of.
After
considering wallpaper samples, looking patches of colour painted with
paint pot testers and getting key furniture, soft furnishings and
fittings to highlight character pieces in the room such as the
fireplace and brick wall alcove there is only one decision left about
how we transform our space - curtains or window blinds?
With
windows being an important and sometimes focal point of a room the
decision on how to decorate the window is important. What you decide
- curtains, window blinds or other option - and then the style of
said window dressing can completely change a room and make or break a
room’s style. Other considerations include how much light you want
to let in and how much you want to see in and out of the window.
Curtains
Curtains
can give a room a sense of elegance whilst also providing a sense of
home comfort. The beauty of curtains is that the options are endless
as they are available in various colours, materials and designs. Not
only are the curtains themselves a way to express a style but curtain
poles and tracks can also help achieve a particular home decor look -
for example a sleek, metal pole for modern decor and a rustic wooden
pole for a rustic, country style.
Curtains
also last well and are durable. They are easily cleaned too, being
easy to remove for washing when needed. Plus if you fancy a change
and are refurbishing your room for a new style they can be changed
easily for a set of curtains that match the new home decor better.

Blinds
Blinds
are also available in countless styles, colours and patterns so you
can pick the style of blinds that best suits and complements the
decor of the room. Not only do blinds come in different styles such
as vertical, roman, and cordless but they also come in a variety of
materials too such as wood, faux wood, plastic and aluminum to name
just a few of the options. The variety means that not only can you
find the perfect blind for your room’s decor but also ones that
suit your budget too.
Other
benefits of blinds is that they allow you to control the amount of
light entering the room and also provide amazing level of privacy
that can be adjusted as you desire. They are also easy to maintain
and clean with them only needing a quick wipe with a damp cloth to
remove dust when needed, and are durable especially wood or aluminum
blinds.

Whilst
I do have a love of curtains especially heavy ones made from
luxurious fabrics and have traditionally always opted for curtains,
for this current room makeover we have decided to opt for window
blinds in place of curtains. Deciding between the two has been
difficult as they both boast great benefits but as we live on a busy
street and value our privacy window blinds look like the best fit for
the room. Plus I like that we can control how much light we let into
the room and if we install top-down shades we can enjoy natural light
without having to give away any of our privacy. I also like the
option of cordless blinds for added safety which is a must with the
kids and pets.
Ambition Blinds have a fantastic range of blinds available with a sublime
selection of colours and designs to suit all budgets and styles. Not
only are they experts in the blind industry but I also love the fact
that they champion and are avid supporters of the ‘Child Safe
Blinds’ campaign. Their quality blinds, expert service and ethos
are just a few of the reasons why we will be going to them for our
new wooden venetian blinds.
Do you have curtains or window blinds?
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