Curtains or blinds, condo owners

[logicbored]

Morning all,

I'm moving into my first condo soon and am having a dilemma on whether blinds or curtains are more suited to the space.
I have a huge amount of window space (floor to ceiling & almost 30 feet wide) and need opinions on which to go for.
Blinds would be most practical, but curtains are nicer to look at I think...

Any thoughts, experiences, regrets (about choosing one over the other)?

Thanks in advance

[jm1]

Keep in mind that condos have specific rules re: window coverings. Most require a neutral or white window covering facing outwards, so if you want colour, you'll need white on the back of your curtain. I think it's harder to find two-tone blinds.

[ssainani]

i really like the ones i currently have because even when they're drawn down i can still see out slightly

i want to buy the same setup for my bedroom...but they're expensive

http://uploads.sanjaysainani.com/upload/curtains2.JPG

[Sylvestre]

Keep in mind that condos have specific rules re: window coverings. Most require a neutral or white window covering facing outwards, so if you want colour, you'll need white on the back of your curtain. I think it's harder to find two-tone blinds.

In situations such as those, what you can do is have white sheers on the outside and the thicker, coloured curtains on the inside. Takes care of the neutral problem and the sheers allows you to have privacy and sunlight.

OP, it's really a personal preference. I'm a fan of curtains myself. If you can sew (or know someone who can), there's a lot of savings that can be had via that route.

[CoffeeAddict]

If you go with blind ikea has new ones that are a great copy of the pottery barn ones I like with the large metal grommets. I find they look contemporary but clean and classic as well.

Fabricland has decent prices on stuff if you get their membership card. It's good for a ton of dough off hardware and fabric. They also sell white blackout curtains like at hotels if you need a really really dark room to sleep.

[a in yul]

i really like the ones i currently have because even when they're drawn down i can still see out slightly

i want to buy the same setup for my bedroom...but they're expensive

http://uploads.sanjaysainani.com/upload/curtains2.JPG

i really like the furniture u have, can u tell me where you got it and the price range if thats possible?

TIA

[logicbored]

i really like the ones i currently have because even when they're drawn down i can still see out slightly

i want to buy the same setup for my bedroom...but they're expensive

http://uploads.sanjaysainani.com/upload/curtains2.JPG

Those blinds are exactly what I'd like, may I ask where you got them?

[gizmo8]

those are the Mies Barcelona chair and daybed...nice shades...if you want light slightly coming in and privacy its a good choice....

[thelefteyeguy]

your best bet is blinds to go...lots of selection and pretty good prices

[CoffeeAddict]

Actually it's the Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona chair
ssainani, are those copies or are they originals?
If they're originals you shoulda saved your money and bought a bigger condo :P j/k

[a in yul]

Actually it's the Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona chair
ssainani, are those copies or are they originals?
If they're originals you shoulda saved your money and bought a bigger condo :P j/k

if you know of a good price, and or if they are copies can u let me know where i can get them please..?

thx

[ssainani]

if you know of a good price, and or if they are copies can u let me know where i can get them please..?

thx

copies -- the real ones are like 5k each ;)

i'm selling a table of mine if you're interested in something cheap cheap

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5466162#post5466162

[butter]

Blinds-to-Go

Get them to measure it (costs around $75). That way, if they roll blinds are too short or two long, then it's their fault and not yours.

[Necrosis]

I personally think curtains have a "softer" look. IMO they're also practical, because if you mount them the right way they are easier to open/close than some mini-blinds (and look better when open). The accordian style mini blinds aren't bad though!

And yeah, the cheapest way to do curtains is to sew them yourself. Fabricland also runs an outlet type store at Major Mac and Yonge, if you want the cheapest cloth you can find (small selection though).