Figuring out your lighting plan is crucial for the success of your home design. While artificial light plays a huge role in this, natural light is just as important. That’s where blinds, shades, curtains and other window coverings and treatments come in, allowing you to control the amount of light that streams into your living spaces.
But choosing between all these different options can be confusing—what’s the difference between blinds and shades? When should you opt for curtains instead of blinds? What’s the deal with window films? We spoke to industry experts Jei Leong from mc.2 and C.K. Wong from Recherche Furnishings to get their expert insight on the topic.
BLINDS
When it comes to blinds, you can essentially choose between four styles: Venetian, roller, vertical and rainbow. Jei shares with us that the Venetian style is the most popular one in Singapore “due to its functionality, simple design and low cost.” C.K. agrees, adding that Venetian blinds provide “great control of the light while maintaining privacy.” Let’s then have a closer look at all four styles.
VENETIAN BLINDS
Venetian blinds (which historically originated from Persia and were then traded through Venice) come with adjustable slats, which can be moved into each homeowner’s preferred position, achieving a more natural flow of light in the home. “There is generally a huge range of materials and designs to choose from, allowing for more variety,” Jei tells us. This large selection of materials can quickly become overwhelming when shopping, but our experts have some advice to get you started.
This story is from the July 2021 edition of SquareRooms.
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