Advantages & Disadvantages Of Shades
Shades, made up of soft panels, usually consist of fabric that is fitted on the window inside the frame which helps you to make your home messy free and to create neater lines like curtains. You can easily find shades as they are available in many different colors, materials, length, width, etc. These things make it easy for you to choose the perfect shade that fits your window and also give the perfect match and the interior of your home but you have to raise them in order that they gave you enough light so it will look good also from outside. You can use roller shades as they are inexpensive and are easily available in different shapes like tie up shade, ballons shades, roman shades, etc.
Advantages/Pros
- The shades come in many colors which are especially ideal for blocking out the sunlight. The light shades will allow diffused light into your home to room-darkening options that will make sleep possible during the day. You can also easily find shades that will meet your needs.
- The shades are incredibly durable & also high-quality shades that will last for many upcoming years.
- The shades do not have any long strings which can put your child or a pet at risk.
- You can use the shades easily, most of them will go up with the help of a simple tug placed at the bottom of the shade and will also quickly pull back down with diminutive effort.
Disadvantages/Cons
- The main con of shade is that they are expensive as compared to other window treatments such as curtains and blinds.
- The stacking type of shades will block a lot of your window when they are opened, as your fabric will stack into a pile at the top of it.
- The shades have to be cleaned on a regular basis or your roller shades will be at risk of establishing mold in a damp kitchen or bathroom.
- Opening your shades is the only best way to let in light, and once the shades are open then there is no way to control the amount of light that comes into the home.
Advantages & Disadvantages Of Shutters
The shutters are the most attractive thing for the window treatment that will improve the appearance of your home. The shutters not only help in decorating your home but also protects your windows from the sun rays. The slates of shutters are made up of plastic, aluminum, wood which is mounted in a strong frame, and then you have to install it on the window. You can decorate it by painting colors on it, choose white color as it helps to reflect heat and keep your room cool.
Advantages/Pros
- The shutters can last for many upcoming years and are also incredibly stable, and will not ever warp or change shape.
- The Shutters add additive preservation against intruders trying to break into the home through your windows.
- You can easily clean any dust that collects on your shutters, simply wipe it down with the help of dust rag.
Disadvantages/Cons
- If you have low- budget then you will not afford the high-quality shutters because they are very costly to buy and install.
- The shutters need to be cleaned regularly to make sure that the shutters look their best, and they also need additive preservation from time to time. This consists of stiffening the slats to make sure that they are in the correct position and not loosen.
- The shutters and slats stay in actual place all the time and this, of course, obstructs the view from your home.
- If you are the one who wants to be able to open the windows treatments and easily see the view of outside then the shutters are not suitable for you.