Blinds are a great alternative to curtains
Whether you have just moved into a new home or are planning to spruce up your home to give it a new look, installing blinds is a great way to enhance the overall look and feel of your home!
You may wonder – should I go with curtains, blinds, or both? The truth is, there is no right answer. On one hand, curtains look good against large windows. Not only does it help to block out strong sunlight, it offers that touch of grandiose to a big room. For a smaller room, however, curtains may be a tad overwhelming. In this case, blinds are a simple yet stylish alternative.
What are blinds?
Blinds is a type of window covering that is made up of individual slats. These slats can be adjusted up and down or left and right to control the amount of light entering a room.
Most blinds typically have a rod and cord on both ends of the window. The rod is used to control the tilt of the slats, either up and down or left and right, to adjust the amount of light coming in. The cord is used to adjust the length of the blinds.
What are the various types of blinds?
Compared to curtains, there are plenty of options when it comes to blinds. Each blind can have significant differences compared to other types of blinds, with each offering their own unique function as well.
Here is a rundown of some of the popular blinds for the Singaporean home.
Roller blinds
Roller blinds are perhaps one of the most popular and versatile blinds options amongst homeowners. Most roller blinds look simple enough to fit into any type of room. Furthermore, there are plenty of designs and patterns that you can choose from depending on your decorative style.
Roller blinds are easy to manage and maintain. All you have to do is to dust these roller blinds regularly to ensure that it lasts longer.
Roman blinds
Roman blinds are unique in the sense that they are a hybrid of curtains and blinds. Most roman blinds are made of curtain fabrics, which gives you the option to have a complete light blackout or dimout capabilities depending on the curtain fabric that you choose.
Venetian blinds
Venetian blinds are known for their functional ability to allow light into the room while offering a degree of privacy. They can be angled in a certain manner to allow more or less light in, and when completely closed, offer a lot of privacy from outside.
Venetian blinds are highly versatile and can be installed in any room. They also come in various materials, with the most popular being the wooden venetain blinds.
Vertical blinds
While most homeowners tend to opt for horizontal blinds, vertical blinds offer a unique function on its own. Most vertical blinds come with a plastic wand that allows you to control the amount of light entering the room turning it clockwise and anti-clockwise. The vertical blinds can also be open from the side, or parted from the middle.
Outdoor blinds
Outdoor blinds are ideal if you have a balcony. These weatherproof blinds help to prevent rainwater from splashing it, and also keep the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays at bay.
Korean blinds
Korean blinds, also referred to as combi blinds, offer the versatility of privacy, lighting and style to your home or office. The Korean blinds is made up of two layers of fabric, one opaque and the other translucent, all rolled up into one blind. As the blinds are adjusted up and down, the two layers of fabric will overlap each other, offering you the flexibility to adjust the light and privacy in your room.
Key considerations when selecting the type of blinds
Picking out blinds can be a tough decision particularly when there are different styles and functionality that each blinds offer.
Here are some key considerations to bear in mind when choosing blinds for your home or office.
The type of room
While most blinds are versatile enough to be installed in any room, there are certain blinds that will suit a particular room over another. For example, you may not need to install an outdoor blind in the kitchen since there is no weather element that will affect your kitchen. If you are unsure, always check with the blinds company as they are likely to offer appropriate blinds recommendations depending on the room that you are working on.
Incoming sunlight and privacy
Do you want your room to be bright and airy or shady and cozy? This can help you to decide the type of blinds to go for. Some blinds such as the vertical blinds will block out any incoming light once it is completely shuttered. Korean blinds, on the other hand, offer a certain amount of light to stream in while maintaining privacy from the outside.
Budget
Are you planning to install blinds throughout your entire home or limiting it to certain window sections within the house? Depending on your budget, you may want to spend more on certain windows while cutting back on others. Bear in mind that window treatments typically get more expensive as the size of the window increases. The materials, design and features of the blinds also affect the overall costs as well.
Cleaning effort
Cleaning blinds typically do not require any professional help. However to some extent, the type of blinds that you have will determine the way they should be cleaned. For example if you are cleaning wooden blinds, you may not want to lather on too much water as it may end up ruining the wood.
Safety
Blinds tend to come with an attachment of strings that may end up trailing all across the floor. If you have young children or pets, you may want to consider getting cordless blinds to minimise the risk of any accidental strangulation.
Decorative style
Blinds come in a variety of styles, patterns, designs and colours. Knowing the theme of your home can help you to decide which style and type of blinds to go with.
Check out this list of top 20 blinds stores in Singapore for your home or office needs!
Blinds Store |
Spotlight Singapore |
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Pricing | Request for quotation here |
Website | https://www.spotlightstores.com/sg/blinds |
Address | View store locations here |
Contact | View store contact details here |
Operating Hours | View store opening hours here |
Blinds Store |
Softhome |
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Pricing | Book and request for quotation here |
Website | https://www.softhome.sg/ |
Address | 48 Tannery Lane #04-00A, S 347795, Tailoo Building |
Contact | [email protected] +65 9221 9632 |
Operating Hours | Monday — Saturday (By Appointment) 9:30am — 5.30pm (or Late) Sunday Closed |
Blinds Store |
Curtain Suite |
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Pricing | Request for quotation here |
Website | https://curtainsuite.com/ |
Address | 72 Eunos Ave 7, #05-03, Singapore 409570 |
Contact | 65 9781 2985 |
Operating Hours | By appointment only |
Blinds Store |
mc2 |
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Pricing | Request for quotation here |
Website | https://mc2.com.sg/ |
Address | 33 Ubi Ave 3, #01-28 Vertex, Singapore 408868 |
Contact | 65 6634 7333 [email protected] |
Operating Hours | Daily: 11:00am-7:00pm |
Blinds Store |
The Curtain Boutique |
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Pricing | Request for quotation here |
Website | https://www.tcb.com.sg/ |
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Contact | 6904 8813 / 6514 8813 [email protected] |
Operating Hours | Daily, 10am – 7pm |
Blinds Store |
Meridian Curtains |
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Pricing | Request for quotation here |
Website | https://www.meridiancurtains.com.sg/ |
Address | 349 Changi Road, Singapore 419817 |
Contact | 65 9025 1681 [email protected] |
Operating Hours | Monday – Friday 10am – 730pm |
Blinds Store |
365 Furnishing Pte Ltd |
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Pricing | Request for quotation here |
Website | https://www.365furnishing.com.sg/365furnishing/ |
Address | 21 Woodlands Close, #05-35 Primz Bizhub Singapore 737854 |
Contact | 65 6365 6365 [email protected] |
Operating Hours | By appointment only |
Blinds Store |
The Curtain Expert |
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Pricing | Contact here for quotation |
Website | https://www.thecurtainexpert.com/ |
Address | No. 71 Woodlands Industrial Park E9, #01-06 Wave 9, Singapore 757048 |
Contact | 65 8828 8138 [email protected] |
Operating Hours | Tue-Fri: 11:00am-7:00pm Sat-Sun: 12:00pm-7:00pm |
Blinds Store |
IKEA Singapore |
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Pricing | View prices here |
Website | https://www.ikea.com/sg/en/cat/curtains-blinds-tl002/ |
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Contact | View stores contact details here |
Operating Hours | View store opening hours here |
Blinds Store |
Everyday Curtains |
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Pricing | Contact to request for quotation |
Website | https://www.everydaycurtains.com/ |
Address | Yishun, Singapore 752119 |
Contact | 65 9857 9489 |
Operating Hours | Daily, 8am to 10pm |
Blinds Store |
Singapore Blinds |
Speciality |
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Pricing | Contact here for quotation |
Website | http://www.singaporeblinds.com.sg/ |
Address | 24 Sin Ming Lane #02-105 Midview City Singapore 573970 |
Contact | 65 9339 8801 |
Operating Hours | Weekdays, 10am–6pm |
Blinds Store |
Roller Blinds |
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Pricing | Contact for quotation |
Website | https://www.rollerblinds.com.sg/ |
Address | 5, Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 2A Singapore 567760 |
Contact | 65 6871 8924 |
Operating Hours | Daily, 9am–8pm |
Blinds Store |
First Curtains |
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Pricing | Request for quotation here |
Website | https://www.firstcurtains.com/ |
Address | 21 Toh Guan Rd E., #04-15 Toh Guan Center, Singapore 608609 |
Contact | 65 9822 2292 |
Operating Hours | Daily, 9am – 6pm |
Blinds Store |
Window Blinds Singapore |
Speciality |
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Pricing | Request here for quotation |
Website | https://www.windowblindsingapore.com/ |
Address | 594 Geylang Road, #03-01, Singapore 389533 |
Contact | 8749 8988 |
Operating Hours | By appointment only |
Blinds Store |
ASRO Interlink Pte Ltd |
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Pricing | Contact to request for quotation |
Website | https://www.asrointeriors.com/office-blinds.htm |
Address | 1100 Lower Delta Rd, #03-04A EPL Building, Singapore 169206 |
Contact | 6520 9135 / 6270 2645 |
Operating Hours | MON – FRI : 10.30 am to 5.30 pm SAT : 10.30 am to 1.30 pm (Closed on 2nd Jan) Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays. |
Blinds Store |
Singapore MTM Curtains |
Speciality |
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Pricing | Contact for quotation |
Website | https://mtmcurtains.com.sg/outdoor-roller-blinds-singapore/ |
Address | 10 Anson Road #27-15 International Plaza Singapore 079903 |
Contact | 65 9327 1836 |
Operating Hours | Weekdays, 9 am to 6 pm |
Blinds Store |
WallSG |
Speciality |
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Pricing | Request for quotation here |
Website | https://wall.sg/ |
Address | 1 Genting Lane #03-03, Singapore 349544 |
Contact | 65 9328 2157 / 65 8818 1850 |
Operating Hours | Monday – 11am to 6.00pm
Wednesday – Sunday – 11am to 6.00pm Close on Tuesday |
Blinds Store |
Craft A Shade |
Speciality |
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Pricing | Contact for quotation |
Website | http://www.craftashade.com/ |
Address | 41 Tessensohn Rd, Singapore 217660 |
Contact | 65 8822 6636 / 65 6291 6300 |
Operating Hours | By appointment only |
Blinds Store |
Direct Curtain |
Speciality |
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Pricing | Contact for quotation |
Website | https://directcurtain.com/ |
Address | 11 Woodlands Close, #05-39, Woodlands 11, Singapore 737853 |
Contact | [email protected] |
Operating Hours | By appointment only |
Blinds Store |
Wallhub |
Speciality |
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Pricing | Contact for quotation |
Website | https://www.wallhub.com.sg/contact-us/ |
Address | 2 Gambas Crescent, Nordcom 2, #01-10, Singapore 757044 |
Contact | 65 6493 7217 |
Operating Hours | Mon-Sat 10.30am-7pm | Closed on Sunday |
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