Curtains and blinds don’t just add personality and style to a room: They also keep your home cool, reduce unwanted glare and create privacy, so it’s worth taking the time to choose the most suitable material and ensure correct placement.

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Some things to consider include: Do the windows get direct sun? Is it a living or sleeping zone? Considering where the room is within the home and its use can help you determine the best option.
Follow these tips to choose the most suitable one for your needs:
- Glare can make watching television or working on a computer almost impossible. Layered curtains – one blackout and one sheet – or day/night roller blinds give you different light-filtering options and also look modern.
- Plantation shutter slats can block out sun when completely closed, and let in cool afternoon breezes when opened at an angle. Great if you’re looking to enjoy the view and have privacy.
- Translucent or light filtering window treatments also preserve the view but allow you to enjoy filtered light with the bonus of some privacy.
- Where privacy, temperature and light control are key, heavy duty curtain fabrics or blackout Roman or roller blinds will help to keep the room cool during the day and free from any glaring street or car lights at night. Honeycomb blinds are also a great option.
- A window near a wet area, like the kitchen sink, will need a moisture resistant treatment. Blinds made from polyester or PVC are ideal, and can also be wiped clean easily.
Check out these Singapore homes for more inspiration:
Loved by many for its practicality, venetian blinds help create a stylish and cosy atmosphere in this home.
Blue denim, the homeowner’s son’s favourite material, was used to create custom-made roman blinds and throw cushions.
Old grilles, louvered shutters, and brick walls make up this nostalgia-inspired home in Tiong Bahru.
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The generous corridor leading to the bedrooms in this two-storey colonial bungalow is naturally ventilated and well shaded thanks to the use of these black-and-white bamboo blinds.
If you have pets, or prefer less fabric to maintain, opt for half curtains. It sure looks good in this three-bedder!
Day curtains like these keep the heat out without blocking the natural sunlight. This home paired it with heavier taupe curtains, to match their wood-and-white look.
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Pair roman blinds and day curtains for versatility. See more of this home here.
Blessed with natural sunlight, but want a cosier setting? Alternate between classic roman blinds and day curtains, like they do in this house.
The tieback is a popular and versatile way to style your curtains. This lilac number goes perfectly with this home’s hand-painted Badminton Chinoiserie wallpaper.
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Penthouses have a lot to live up to, being synonymous with luxury and glamour. This unit in Upper Bukit Timah fulfils the expectations with knockout vistas of greenery, sleek interiors and enviable outdoor living space. We also love the pop of yellow from these pleated curtains.
Design: PIU Design
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Text: Eliza H, Home & Decor Singapore / Additional Reporting: Bauer Syndication
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