Which is better: Motorized Blinds or Manual Blinds?
We all love to decorate and design our house with sheer dedication and aspiration. The shade we choose, the accessories we match and put through, the alignment and location of the furniture that we decide to get the perfect look. All of this has one secret ingredient to bring out the best in them; it has your personal touch which makes it just perfect. ‘A Perfect Look’, isn’t this we all want?
Intricate details are taken care of, but do you give importance to your window covers. The choice of your window covers speaks a lot about your choice. There are curtains and draperies to start with, and then there are blinds which are ruling the trend market right now. We all know about different types of blinds available in the market. But how do we know which is the one? Let’s help you know which is better for you!
Talking about the types, there are two prominent types of blinds namely:
- Automatic or motorized blinds
- Manual blinds
- Luxurious Experience – having to scroll the blinds up and down throughout the day can be pretty hectic. Why pull up and pull down when having an easier option. Here, the Automatic or motorized blinds make a point. As the name suggests, the blinds scroll itself down when the sun rays fall on them and rise with a suitable temperature. Isn’t this amazing! Not only that, but the sensors of the blinds can also be connected to your gadgets as well, making you a little lazier. The manual blinds are functioned with manual help and guidance.
- Price – The most important factor when making a purchase. When you have a limited budget, investing in manual blinds is the best option to go for. Automatic blinds are expensive than the manual ones, which justifies the difference in quality and technology. We have to understand that luxury comes with a price.
- Variety – No doubt, there are a wide variety of manual shades available in the market. You can get a different look with different material been used. Manual blinds come in various materials like wood, faux-wood, vinyl, fabric or plastic blinds etc. they have a better chance to compliment with the décor. Just imagine blinds made of wood or faux-wood will be complimenting the vintage, retro look of your house. Also, you can customize the designs and also get colourful ones.
- Installation – The installation procedure of the blinds are very tricky. This is true with all sorts of blinds. The measurements have to be done accurately in case of the manual blinds. Mostly, experts are called to measure with zero percentage of flaws. In the case of automatic blind, it is necessary to hard-wire them. People often tend to pay out of their pockets to pay the price to the electricians. After knowing about both, it seems that the manual blind is better to use.
- Durability – We all know that the cheaper the items, the cheaper are the cost. Talking about blinds, the manual blinds are cheaper than the automatic ones. They are prone to wear and tear or may get spoiled. The automatic blinds, on the other hand, are durable. They are made of good quality materials for which you pay the price.
- UV Protection – The sensors of the automatic blinds scroll upwards and downwards on its own. Whenever the sensors detect UV sun rays falling, it automatically scrolls down. This feature helps in protecting your artwork and furniture from harmful rays of the sun.
