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<\/a><\/p>\nWhat Are Blinds?<\/h3>\n
Blinds tend to be made of solid materials, like Faux Wood Blinds<\/a>, Wood Blinds<\/a> and Mini Blinds<\/a>. This makes blinds a very durable option. They\u2019re also really easy to wipe clean and don\u2019t absorb stains. No matter which material you choose, you\u2019re sure to get a window treatment that will endure just about anything you throw at it \u2013 and trust us, kids throw a lot at them!<\/p>\n Shades on the other hand, are a solid piece of fabric. Take Roman Shades<\/a> or Roller Shades<\/a> for example. They are one solid piece of fabric from top to bottom. They\u2019re available in any kind of material you can imagine, from vinyl to luxurious fabrics to bamboo. They can vary in price, but shades offer more customizable features as well as insulation.<\/p>\n It\u2019s difficult to say one option costs more than the other. In fact, the options are so varied that you can pretty much find something within your budget no matter which product you choose. The price point really depends on what options you select and what features are most important to you.<\/p>\n The choice really comes down to your preferences in each room. You may really like the look of Roman Shades or Cellular Shades<\/a> in your living room. But for the kitchen, you may want something that doesn\u2019t stain and is reliable, durable, and easy to wipe. It all comes down to your needs and your preferences.<\/p>\n Still not sure how to make a decision? Ask us your window treatment questions in the comments below and we\u2019ll help point you in the right direction for your home decorating project!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In the world of window treatments, blinds and shades may as well be apples and oranges. But apparently, to anyone who doesn\u2019t live and breathe window treatments every day, this isn\u2019t quite so obvious. If you\u2019re looking to cover your windows, here\u2019s your chance to learn all about blinds and shades \u2013 and what the … Continue reading Blinds vs. Shades: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":597,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29,31,14,27,22,24,34,20,30,23,25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-595","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-aluminum-blinds","category-arch-shades","category-bamboo-woven-shades","category-blackout-blinds-shades","category-child-safe-blinds","category-decorating-tips","category-energy-efficient","category-honeycomb-cellular-shades","category-kitchen-blinds","category-roman-shades","category-sheer-shades"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/595","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=595"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/595\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":638,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/595\/revisions\/638"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/597"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=595"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=595"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=595"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}The Benefits:<\/h4>\n
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What Are Shades?<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThe Benefits:<\/h4>\n
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Which One Costs More?<\/h3>\n
How to Choose<\/h3>\n