Are you looking at your windows and wondering what would be best as a window covering for your home? Blinds, shades, and shutters are all options that are used to allow you to control how much light enters a room as well as privacy. Blinds are hard window coverings that are a series of horizontal slats that open and close. Shades are fabrics that will lift and down to regulate how much light enters a room. 

Shutters swing open ad closed over a window and can also have adjustable slats like blinds. If you are looking for what window covering works best for your home, read below. Let's look closer at all the different types of blinds, shades, and shutters available.

Wood Blinds

Wood blinds are horizontal slats made from wood. These are best in dry climates and dry areas in your home. You would consider these for living rooms, bedrooms, or an office.

Faux Wood Blinds

These blinds have the same look and functionality as wood blinds. These are typically made out of vinyl and can be used in areas where they may be exposed to water like a kitchen or bathroom.

Aluminum Blinds

Aluminum blinds are made with aluminum slats. These will work anywhere and are low maintenance. Tuesday is less expensive than the other types of blinds.

Vertical Blinds

Vertical blinds have from a rail and work vertically. These are great for large windows like sliding doors.

Roman Shades

Roman shades are large piece of fabric that hangs from the shades but stacks neatly as it is folded. These can filter light or block it out. These are mostly seen in bedrooms.

Light-Filtering Cellular Shades

Light-filtering cellular shades are layered fabrics that look like horizontal lines. These allow some light through and help to insulate the window.

Blackout Shades

Blackout shades are great for any space that needs darkness. These are made from multiple layers of fabric that block out the light from coming through.

Woven Shades

Woven shades are typically made of a material like bamboo or other reeds that are woven together into a thin layer. These shades filter out light pretty well.

Pleated Shades

Pleated shades have horizontal fabric that folds neatly when the shade is open. These filter lights are widely used in more casual spaces.

Plantation Shutters

Plantation shutters are the most popular. These are small wooden doors that swing up and shut that also provide blind-like slats for light control.

Exterior Shutters

Many older homes have exterior shutters. These can be on either side of the wind and work well in places that have extreme weather.

In Conclusion

When you are choosing the right window covering for your home, there are some important things to consider. You need to decide what look you are going for. Is it fabric, sheer materials, or wood? Do you need to block out the light completely or do you want it to still shine through? You also want to consider your budget before falling in love with anything.