Choosing the right blind for your room

You cannot have a loft conversion without finishing it off with a stylish blind. Let's help you decide which blind is right for your room.

You cannot have a loft conversion without finishing it off with a stylish blind!

 

Not only will they look great, they will bring a range of benefits to your home. Roof window blinds allow you to enjoy superb functionality as well as on-trend style whether you are simply looking for soft light diffusing pleated blinds or need more robust blinds such as light and heat control, protection from unwanted insects or additional security.

 

Whether you are thinking of updating your current loft blinds or are planning a brand new loft conversion, take a moment to check out the vast array of blinds available in the list below to help you decide which one is right for you.

 

Blackout Blinds
Blackout Blinds have a reflective back coating, which enables you to create a total blackout environment anytime of the day. Perfect for kids' rooms or for anyone working shifts who needs a quality sleep environment during the day.

There are also some brilliant on-trend kids' roller blinds featuring a wide range of characters from Star Wars, Disney and Winnie the Pooh.

 

 

Duo Blackout Blinds
Effectively, Duo Blackout Blinds are a pair of blinds combined. So you have a blackout blind and a pleated blind all in one system. Use the blackout blind to remove the light from the room, then draw this back leaving a pleated blind to soften the sunlight entering your room. Ideal for kids' rooms; blackout the sunlight for naps, and leave the pleated blind in position for playtime without the intense glare of the sun.

 

Roller Blinds
Roller Blinds are both practical and stylish and are available in a huge range of colours and prints to suit any room scheme. They are a popular, budget friendly way to soften light coming in through your bedroom or extension roof window.

 

Venetian Blinds
Venetian Blinds give your window a simple, clean and contemporary look. The ability to easily adjust the angle of the slats gives you complete control over the amount of light entering your room.
Add this popular blind to your VELUX roof window, or choose a pocket friendly multi-fit Venetian blind that will fit a range of roof window brands.

 

 

 

Pleated Blinds
If you’re looking for a stylish way to produce a soft and diffused light into your room, then Pleated Blinds are the answer. They allow privacy without blocking out the light and can usually be set at different positions on the window, allowing optimum lighting flexibility.

 

Awning Blinds
An ingenious way to prevent your room overheating is Awning Blinds. The idea being that as they sit above your window, they stop strong sunlight and heat hitting your window pane full on. As awning blinds are fitted externally, you can still fit the blind of your choice on the inside.

 

External Roller shutters
Installed outside your window, Roller Shutters have a number of practical benefits; they allow you to accurately control the amount of incoming light, they give you protection from the elements and also provide you with the peace of mind of extra security. Roller shutters can be operated electronically or solar operated via remote control.

 

 

Insect Nets

Insect Nets are an ingenious idea that prevents mosquitoes and other insects flying in through your open window. These blinds are fantastic during spells of warmer weather, when you want the benefits of fresh air without the accompanying nuisance of insects flying around your room.

 

Ready to dress your window? Explore all your options.

 

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