You can choose window blinds in a wealth of colours, textures, styles and types. But, if you’re sensitive to light, or find it hard to sleep when the sun comes up, blackout blinds need to be considered.
Blackout blinds are made from opaque fabrics and provide a completely dark environment for you to sleep and relax in. There are multiple types of blackout blinds to choose from, depending on your style preferences and needs for your home. Here’s what you need to consider:
Why Use Blackout Blinds?
Blackout blinds are a recommended option for bedrooms, nurseries, theatre rooms and even living rooms. If you live close to a public walkway, light from street lamps, shop signs and cars can be particularly annoying when you’re trying to get to sleep or watch a movie. Quality blackout blinds completely block light when needed, keeping your comfortable.
How Effective Are Blackout Blinds?
Blackout blind effectiveness depends on which type you purchase and how they are installed. For complete darkness, ensure you get a style that completely covers the window recess and is made from a thick, double sided or specially made blackout fabric.
Which Blinds Are Best for Blackout?
Blackout Roller Blinds
Roller blinds are popular blackout options because they’re simple, affordable and versatile. Choose custom made roller blinds in a blackout fabric or opt for double roller blinds that allow gentle light filtering and the option to block light when you need. If you’re worried about light getting in over the roller, select cassette roller blinds, which prevent light coming in over the top.
Venetian Blinds
Venetian blinds are extremely beautiful, stylish and versatile. Made from timber, cedar, basswood or imitation wood, the harder wood naturally blocks light better than a fabric. They also do a great job of insulating a room when the slats are closed, keeping an even temperature. If fitted well, venetian blinds will block the majority of light in a room.
Blackout Roman Blinds
Roman blinds do a great job at keeping a room dark, if made with a blackout lining. And the great thing is, they are suited to being hung higher than roller blinds, so they won’t let light in at the top. Romans are a stylish and modern option, that is great for bedrooms and theatre rooms.
Blackout Cellular Blinds
Cellular blinds are a stylish and modern way to shade your windows. Made from honey combed cells, these are efficient insulators keeping your home warm in winter and cooler in the summer. To keep a room dark, order your pleated blinds in a quality blackout fabric. Your Adelaide based blinds and curtain company should be able to assist you with this.
