Blinds are cheaper than shutters, especially for hard wood, and are low design options for both colors. But what is the lack of options, blind and shutter, in functionality. “With blind you can control your light. If you want to open your windows at night, for example, you can tilt, but still get airflow, ”says Sheri Stofer, the owner of the Finishing Touch in Denver. Shutters provide good insulation, are versatile and can be made to fit a variety of window size and even French doors and sliding glass doors. Here is a guide for options for blind and shutter and what designs about them say about them.