What’s the difference between a curtain and full blockout blinds?


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What’s the difference between a curtain and full blockout blinds?

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With 20 years of experience in the commercialization of textiles and ten as a pioneer in the sale of made-to-measure blinds and curtains, roller blinds, curtains, Venetian blinds, Japanese panels, vertical slats, and mosquito nets, UNITEC Textile is an established manufacturer that makes available to the customer a wide range of colors and designs that you can select and buy comfortably in front of your computer and install later without the help of third parties. So easy, fast, and safe.

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First of all, the overall effect of the room should be considered:​

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In general, full blockout blinds made of thin fabrics such as muslin, nylon silk, muslin, mesh cloth, etc., can not only penetrate a certain degree of natural light, but also make people have a sense of privacy and security in the daytime.

Moreover, because this kind of fabric has the characteristics of soft texture, light and so on, it is better to hang on the window. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the use of thick curtains, because thick curtains have a more significant effect on the formation of a unique indoor environment and reducing external interference. In the purchase of thick curtains, it is advisable to choose curtains made of materials such as corduroy, wool, canary and wool and linen fabric.

Secondly, the color pattern of the full blockout blinds should be considered:​

The color of the fabric should be coordinated with the room, and determined according to the environment and season of the region. Cold color fabric should be used in summer, warm color fabric should be used in winter, and neutral color fabric should be chosen in spring and autumn. From the point of view of the overall coordination of the room, it should be considered whether the color and color of the wall, furniture, floor, etc. If the furniture is dark, you should choose a lighter color curtain, so as not to make people feel depressed by too deep color.

Thirdly, the style and size of the full blockout blinds should be considered:​

In terms of style, the curtains of the general small room should be more concise in style, so as not to make the space appear more narrow because of the complexity of the curtains. For the large room, it is appropriate to use more generous, style, exquisite style. The width of the full blockout blinds size, generally on both sides than the window width of about 10 cm is appropriate, the bottom should depend on the curtain style, short curtains should also be longer than the windowsill bottom line of about 20 cm is appropriate; Floor curtain, generally should be 2 ~ 3 cm from the ground.

Different textures of curtain fabric will produce different decorative effects. When choosing the texture of the curtain, the function of the room should be considered first. The bathroom and kitchen should choose practical and easy to wash fabrics, and the style should be simple and smooth; The living room and dining room can fully ensure that they are not affected by external light and noise, and it is advisable to choose fabrics with strong thickness; Study curtains should choose good light transmission, bright fabric, light color, help to relax the body and mind and think.

The selection of window decoration fabrics should also consider the seasonal factors, summer curtains should use soft yarn or silk, breathable and cool; Winter should use heavy fabric, strong warmth; Floral thin curtains are best for spring. If you can’t make up your mind, there is a simple and effective way to use double curtains, which are used alternately according to different seasons and light.

The window is small, the choice of lifting curtain is better. Kitchen, bathroom, etc., due to humidity, fume, blinds are more suitable. Balconies should choose sun-fast, not easy to fade material curtains.

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