{"id":205,"date":"2017-05-25T11:34:20","date_gmt":"2017-05-25T10:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/essexwindowshutters.co.uk\/blog\/?p=205"},"modified":"2017-05-25T11:34:20","modified_gmt":"2017-05-25T10:34:20","slug":"difference-between-blinds-shutters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essexwindowshutters.co.uk\/blog\/difference-between-blinds-shutters\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s The Difference Between Blinds and Shutters?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row margin_top=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text]When it comes to getting a new home, there are many decisions you must make, one being what window treatments to choose.<\/p>\n<p>To give you a helping hand in getting your window decor arranged, below is further information of the<strong> differences between window shutters and blinds<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s the Difference Between Blinds and Shutters?<\/h2>\n<p>The main difference between shutters and blinds, is that with <strong>plantation shutters<\/strong>, they are permanently fixed to your home, meaning you can adjust the slats and open or close the shutter doors.<\/p>\n<p>With blinds, you can adjust the slats and you can pull the cord to drag the shutter blinds up if you don&#8217;t want to use them.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>What are Window Blinds?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/essexwindowshutters.co.uk\/wooden-venetian-blinds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Window shutter blinds<\/strong><\/a> are an adjustable window covering, that can alter the level of light which enters your home and that can be pulled up with a cord when they&#8217;re not in use.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>What is a Plantation Shutter?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/essexwindowshutters.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Internal shutters<\/strong><\/a> are permanent fixtures to your home, which help you adjust the levels of light and privacy in your house, with the help of their louvered slats.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Advantages of Windows with Blinds<\/h2>\n<p>Here are some advantages to installing blinds for windows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They are a cheaper option to install.<\/li>\n<li>You can easily pull them open if you don&#8217;t want to use them.<\/li>\n<li>They are easier to clean in comparison to curtains, as you can use a damp cloth to wipe off any dust and dirt.<\/li>\n<li>You can adjust how much or how little light enters your home.<\/li>\n<li>They come in a wide variety of colours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Advantages of Windows with Shutters<\/h2>\n<p>A few of the main <a 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Interior Blinds<\/h2>\n<p>Some of the disadvantages of installing window treatments blinds, include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They can be time consuming to clean.<\/li>\n<li>They are more dangerous for people with children, in comparison to interior shutters, due to the adjustable cords.<\/li>\n<li>Interior blinds are much more likely to get damaged easier or quicker in comparison to interior window shutters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Disadvantages of Interior Plantation Shutters<\/h2>\n<p>While there are many advantages to installing made to measure shutters, here are a few of the disadvantages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plantation shutters are more costly to install.<\/li>\n<li>Indoor shutters can take up more space around the window area, because of their frame.<\/li>\n<li>With wooden window shutters, you can sometimes be more restricted with colour options and designs, unlike with blinds, which can sometimes even come with 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