Choosing Between Blinds and Shutters for your Home

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Can’t decide between attractive blinds and shutters?

Blinds and shutters are both good choices for your home and offer unique aesthetic value. Choosing between the two can be arduous at best and if that sounds a lot like you then we urge you to read on as we tackle each one in order to choose the window treatment that best suits your needs and preferences.

Blinds and shutters – what’s the difference?

Indeed choosing between attractive blinds and shutters can be difficult especially when you don’t know what to look out for. Now we’re not suggesting that you take up books on blinds and shutters or anything like that; you need only be mindful of a few differences between the two:

Window blinds

Blinds are available in a wide range of designs, sizes and colours. These window treatment are generally installed on the interior section of your window and feature either vertical or horizontal slats. These slats can be made from various materials from wood or bamboo to vinyl and aluminium.

The great thing about window blinds is that these are generally inexpensive and do not demand much in the way of installation. It’s also relatively straightforward to use; simply pull on its draw string to adjust the blinds and the the amount of light that it regulates. Some come with complicated mechanisms to be operated by button or via a wireless remote for added convenience. You can add a drape for improved aesthetics or to simply add much-needed privacy.

Window shutters

Window shutters are generally much more expensive than blinds as these are crafted from thicker and more durable materials such as hardwood. Shutters may be installed on the interior or exterior of one’s home which makes it much more flexible and may be fitted to just about any window for improved aesthetics

Although much more expensive, shutters are a good long term investment for any home as its much more durable and performs better as a window treatment both in terms of privacy and insulation.

So what should you choose between blinds and shutters solutions? Well that all depends on what you really need out of a window treatment. Shutters are generally more expensive but offer more in the way of aesthetics and may actually increase the real estate value of your home as it is regarded as a fixture. Blinds relatively simple, much more affordable and can prove just as effective as a window treatment.

Looking to get started? Perhaps you require professional help deciding between the two? Call Shutters Australia today on (02) 8858 0900 and check out some of the best deals on blinds and shutters in the market today!

Google Reviews

Thomas Morris
Thomas Morris
2023-02-15
Fantastic build. I am very happy with the plantation shutters. Shout out to Angela, Scott, and the team. Thank you all. It looks great. Cheers
Ben Jays
Ben Jays
2023-02-12
A big thank you to Jenette & installer Gordon. Both professional, who obviously take pride in what they do with attention to detail. Love the final product. Great job!
Louise Pollock
Louise Pollock
2022-12-20
You had great options for my windows, some were straight forward however others were trickier (openings not centred, taps in the way etc). This is my second home I have put shutters in, wouldn't settle for anything else OR any other company!
Dean Voukelatos
Dean Voukelatos
2022-12-08
Love our shutters they look amazing! Great service and price .
Anne Wagstaff
Anne Wagstaff
2022-11-19
Great customer service and wonderful product. We are particularly delighted with our bay window blinds.
Sharon Hummelstad
Sharon Hummelstad
2022-11-18
Efficient, friendly and well priced, would recommend Shutters Australia.
Joanne Rosier
Joanne Rosier
2022-11-18
This is the second time Shutters Australia have provided us with great service. They are reliable, very competitive on price and the quality of shutters superior. We are extremely happy with the product and will engage in their services again in the near future. Thank you.
Kristina Nesci
Kristina Nesci
2022-11-16
Great service and a great product.
George Papasavva
George Papasavva
2022-11-15
Very efficient company. Genuine people from the quote to the installation. Very meticulous in their dealings with me. Very reasonably priced with no hard sell involved. What you see is what you get. Will definitely recommend them.

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