--- title: Southwest Florida Blind Blog | Blinds VS Shades description: Blinds VS Shades | --- [![BeachBungaloBlinds.png](https://www.beachbungalowblinds.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BBB_logo-Web.png?width=150&height=68&name=BBB_logo-Web.png "BeachBungaloBlinds.png")](https://www.beachbungalowblinds.com/) - [Plantation Shutters](https://www.beachbungalowblinds.com/plantation-shutters-southwest-florida) - [Composite Shutters](https://www.beachbungalowblinds.com/composite-plantation-shutters) - [Wood Shutters](https://www.beachbungalowblinds.com/wood-plantation-shutters) - [Shades](https://www.beachbungalowblinds.com/shades-of-southwest-florida) - [Silhouette](https://www.beachbungalowblinds.com/hunter-douglas-silhouette) - [Sonnette](https://www.beachbungalowblinds.com/hunter-douglas-sonnette-cellular-roller-shades) - [Pirouette](https://www.beachbungalowblinds.com/hunter-douglas-pirouette) - [Duette](https://www.beachbungalowblinds.com/hunter-douglas-duette-honeycomb-shades) - [Luminette](https://www.beachbungalowblinds.com/hunter-douglas-luminette) - [Draperies & Cornices](https://www.beachbungalowblinds.com/draperies-cornices-of-southwest-florida) - [Blinds](https://www.beachbungalowblinds.com/blinds-of-southwest-florida) - [Automated](https://www.beachbungalowblinds.com/automated-window-treatments) - [Cellular Blinds](https://www.beachbungalowblinds.com/cellular-blinds-of-southwest-florida) - [Vertical Cellular Blinds](https://www.beachbungalowblinds.com/vertical-cellular-blinds-southwest-florida) - [Woven/Faux Wood Blinds](https://www.beachbungalowblinds.com/woven-wood-blinds-of-southwest-florida) - [About Us](https://www.beachbungalowblinds.com/about-us) - [Blog](https://www.beachbungalowblinds.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://www.beachbungalowblinds.com/contact-us) - [(239) 689-4375](tel:2396894375) # The Blind Blog ## [What to Consider Before Buying Window Shades](https://www.beachbungalowblinds.com/blog/what-to-consider-before-buying-window-shades) [![Shades](https://www.beachbungalowblinds.com/hubfs/Site_Images/SWFL_Window_Shades.jpg)](https://www.beachbungalowblinds.com/blog/what-to-consider-before-buying-window-shades) If you’ve been considering some new window treatments, shades are a viable option for many homeowners. 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