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Why Choose Curtains?

Can't decide between curtains or blinds? Silent Gliss, with 70 years of experience, explains why curtains are the leading choice for shading homes and workspaces.
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Why Curtains?
Make sure you’re buying curtains for the right reason. There are many good reasons to choose curtains over blinds.
The aesthetic appeal of curtains is undeniable. Whether sheer, dimout or blackout, you have the widest choice of fabric colours, styles, textures, and patterns. Combined with the wide array of heading styles available, you can create the perfect look and feel for your space.
Explore our Fabrics.
Silent Gliss curtain tracks easily handle curved and bay windows. Unlike blinds, they can be bent to fit challenging shapes. Both curtains and blinds offer privacy, but curtains cover more area and allow quick adjustments.
See how we bend tracks.

Sustainable and efficient
Curtains are an eco-friendly choice. They help save energy by reducing the need for artificial cooling in summer and additional heating in winter, contributing to building sustainability.
Acoustic benefits
Curtains improve room acoustics better than blinds by reducing noise reverberation and enhancing speech intelligibility. Many fabrics are now designed for their acoustic properties.
Understand more about Acoustics.
Divided Opinion
Curtains provide a flexible and practical way to divide large open-plan spaces into smaller, private areas.
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Poles apart
Curtains can hang on tracks or poles. Tracks are discreet and functional, while 'tracked-poles' like Metropole offer a decorative alternative in a range of colours, beautifully framing your curtains. The best of both worlds!
Learn more about Metropole.
Curtains are a great way to shade large windows. A single pair of curtains is often a more cost-effective solution than multiple blinds.

Plan ahead
Your satisfaction depends on your planning and preparation. Check our article Planning Your Curtains, covering:
- Selecting the best operating method: hand, cord, or electric curtain tracks.
- Fitting options: wall, ceiling, or recess, and required space.
- Curtain headings: differences between Pleats and Wave, and track requirements.
For more information, download the Silent Gliss Curtain Planning Guide.