Curtains or Blinds?

We have been thinking lately whether we would replace our curtains with roller blinds. It is cheaper to get blinds and easier to clean if you think about it because curtains, while it may look cheaper at the onset, may actually cost more considering you need to have it laundered every now and then.

I am just apprehensive as I really am not excited about plastic or wooden blinds. Plus the pleats of the usual blinds might get destroyed as we have a toddler in the house. Roller blinds like these one would work though:

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