What’s the Difference Between Curtains and Shades?

Two of the more popular interior window treatment options in today’s market, you can find curtains and shades in many Haddon Heights, NJ, homes. Each of these window treatments has a variety of benefits that homeowners can enjoy, though there are several differences between the two.

Awnings, Blinds, & Shutters by Albert’s South Jersey Wallpaper has been helping customers in the area for over three decades. Whether we’re installing custom curtains in NJ for a living room or adding some Graber® woven shades to a primary bedroom, our selection of products and customer services helps us stand out and will keep you coming back for all your window treatment needs.

What are Curtains?

Curtains are panels of fabric that hang loosely from a rod, typically directly above a window. Custom curtains can come in different lengths, widths, fabrics, and colors, depending on your preference. These window treatments typically come in pairs, with one sitting on each end of the curtain rod. Additionally, curtains will typically fall just below the bottom of the window.

Adding curtains to your home can give you different benefits that you can enjoy. When closed, curtains provide ample light-blocking, UV protection, and privacy perks. Meanwhile, with the abundance of color options, finding a set of curtains that pairs well with your existing color palette and décor is easy.

What are Shades?

Unlike a curtain, shades come as one individual window treatment. These window treatments are attached to a rod or frame and are custom-measured to fit directly within the window frame. When opening or closing a window shade, you will generally need to use either a cord, roller, or lifting mechanism. You will also notice that some shades roll around the rod or into bunches, depending on which model you select.

Interior window shades are also an excellent addition to any home. When fully closed, these window treatments offer plenty of light-blocking performance and can complement multiple interior design styles. Because shades sit directly against the window, homeowners will sometimes layer them with drapes for additional light-blocking performance.

What are the Major Differences?

While there are some similarities between curtains and drapes, there are also several differences to note as well. Some of the differences you will find are:

• Shades are a single, individual window treatment, while curtains are typically always a set of two.
• Curtains sit directly against the window, while even custom curtains will hang loosely against the window.
• Shades will roll up when you open them, getting them out of the line of view. On the other hand, you will push curtains to either side of the window, leaving them bunched up directly beside the edges of your window.

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Awnings, Blinds, & Shutters by Albert’s South Jersey Wallpaper has been serving customers in the Haddon, NJ, area for three generations. We provide a wide range of services, including window treatment installation, custom awnings, and more. Call us at (856) 546-5655 or contact us online to learn more.

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