Curtains or Blinds? How to Choose the Right Window Dressing for Your Room

When it comes to dressing your windows, there’s always a debate — unless you’re a loyal curtain devotee or blind enthusiast. But here’s the thing: choosing between curtains and blinds isn’t just about personal taste. There’s real function, science, and interior styling behind it.

Whether you're drawn to the softness of flowing curtains or the clean lines of bespoke roman blinds, your choice has a big impact — on the light, warmth, privacy, comfort, and overall aesthetic of the room.

So… how do you decide what’s right for your space?

Start With the Room’s Purpose

Every room in your home has different needs — and your window treatments should reflect that.

Living Rooms

Living rooms often benefit from a warm, layered feel. If you’re working with large bay windows or want to make a statement, curtains or drapes add softness and elegance. Prefer a more tailored, modern finish? Roman blinds are a beautiful, streamlined alternative.

Bedrooms

All about comfort and privacy. Blackout-lined curtains are ideal if you’re a light sleeper, but you can also layer blackout blinds with sheer curtains for softness and flexibility.

Kitchens & Bathrooms

These spaces usually suit blinds — especially moisture-resistant options like faux wood or roller blinds. They’re easy to clean, minimal in design, and ideal for smaller or practical spaces.

Home Offices or Playrooms

A functional choice like Roman or roller blinds works best here — neat, simple, and easy to raise when not needed.

Quick tip: For softness and warmth, go for curtains. For clean lines and light control, choose blinds. And for ultimate flexibility and a high-end look? Layer them.

What Works With Your Interior Style?

At Lynne Kelly Interiors, we work across a huge range of homes — from rustic country cottages to modern new builds. And we’ve found that both curtains and blinds can work beautifully in any space when styled well.

Curtains

• Add texture, movement and softness

• Great for tall or wide windows

• Fabric choice can completely shift the mood — from breezy linens to dramatic velvets

• Floor-length curtains visually elongate the walls and bring grandeur, even to small spaces
  

Roman Blinds

• Offer structure and simplicity

• Ideal for awkward-shaped windows or patterned wallpaper

• Provide a tailored look without the bulk of fabric

• Perfect for homes where floor space or minimalism is key

All of our curtains and roman blinds are handmade at our sister company, Lynne Kelly Curtains — made to measure and styled to suit your home perfectly.

Light, Privacy & Practicality

These three elements should be at the heart of your window treatment decision.

• Bright rooms might need light-filtering blinds or thermal linings to reduce glare

• Darker rooms benefit from lightweight or sheer curtains to keep things feeling open

• Blinds offer more control, especially roman or roller styles that you can partially raise

• Curtains help create atmosphere, softness and calm — ideal for bedrooms and lounges

Layering for Luxury

Why choose just one? Layering curtains with blinds is one of the most effective ways to create a luxurious, interior-designed feel. It also gives you full control of light and privacy — while looking effortlessly elevated.

For example:

• A roman blind for privacy and practicality

• A curtain to soften the space, add texture, or frame the window→ Together? A beautifully cohesive, functional window that transforms your whole room.

At Lynne Kelly Interiors, we regularly style homes using custom blinds and curtains from our sister company Lynne Kelly Curtains — created in harmony so that linings, fabrics and trims all complement each other.

Why Made to Measure Matters

Off-the-shelf options can look okay — but made-to-measure always looks exceptional. When your window treatments are designed to fit your exact space, the results are seamless:

• The folds sit where they should

• The rods and rails align

• Light control is functional

• And everything just feels… elevated

We offer full interior styling consultations, help you select the right materials and colours, and work directly with Lynne Kelly Curtains to produce every piece with care and precision.

Still Need Help Deciding?

If you are still unsure if curtains or blinds are right for you? You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Visit our showroom in Melbourne, Derbyshire, or send us a message. We’ll help you visualise your space, guide you through fabric options, and recommend the most stylish, practical solution for your home.

Explore the full range of made-to-measure curtains and roman blind fabrics at Lynne Kelly Interiors. Your windows deserve the best.

Love, Lynne Kelly Interiors x