Usually a popular choice for upholstery, you can also use suede to make both blinds and curtains.
This can add a sophisticated style to your home like no other but is it the right choice for you? Take a look at the pros and cons of both real and faux suede before you decide…
Real Suede
Pros
- Natural colours – for those of you who want to give your home a rich, organic feel, suede can be the perfect option as it’s available in a wide array of natural tan tones
- Gorgeous texture – with an almost velvety finish, this super soft, super smooth material adds a touch of understated glamour to your windows
- Classic and stylish – for the designer hungry customers, suede can be a great option because it positively radiates style and class
Cons
- Expensive – as with most luxury materials, suede is an expensive option
- Hard to clean – real suede sucks up moisture and oils easily, leaving marks and stains so needs regular and specialist up-keeping
Faux Suede
Pros
- Value for money – it’s a cheaper alternative to real suede, meaning that you can save a few pennies for the important things in life
- Looks amazing – sumptuous and smooth, you’ll want to award a prize to anyone who can tell that it isn’t real suede
- Harder to stain – the faux fabric is treated in a different manner meaning that it’s more water resistant and less likely to stain and mark
Cons
- Less durable – more susceptible to wear and tear so you’ll have to handle it gently
- Collects dust and hair – you’ll need to make sure that you’re able to clean your window dressing easily because the dust and hair in your home will be drawn to it
If you have small children, faux suede will be a better option for you – they’re grabbing hands and tendency to throw things they shouldn’t won’t have a damaging affect on the material – the same applies to pets, even though their hair may stick to your blinds or curtains, it will a lot easier to and cheaper to clean than real suede.
However, if you’re confident that you’re windows are nicely out the way and not likely to be pawed at by children or pets, there’s no reason that real suede can’t be the solution for you.
