When To Use Blackout Blinds, And Why
By Ana Zuravliova
Spring is in full swing and with summer on the horizon, the beautiful long days are set to continue. While the abundance of brilliant sunlight is ideal for al fresco home dining, it can be problematic when it comes to downtime and sleep. As a result, give yourself the flexibility to control when and where you enjoy the sun with premium quality blackout blinds from Blinds Direct. Keen to know when to use blackout blinds and why they’re great? Read on…
Blackout blinds for living rooms
While blackout blinds are widely celebrated for their benefits in the bedroom, they’re also extremely useful in a living room!
Like the bedroom, we use living rooms to relax and unwind following a hard day. Whether you like to watch the latest releases from the silver screen, or binge the hottest TV series from your sofa, a blackout blind will help you to perfectly set the mood.
In addition, with the option to enjoy Perfect Fit blackout blinds in uPVC windows, or a classic alternative, it’s very easy to enjoy the benefits of blackout blinds in the living room.
Blackout Blinds For Bedrooms
Purchasing blackout blinds for bedrooms is one of the best ways to improve the quality of your sleep. By reducing external light entering your bedroom to a minimum. Blackout blinds for bedrooms will help you better unwind and improve the quality of your sleep. They’re also extremely beneficial for children. You can learn all about the benefits for children in our Make A Happy Space for Your Child blog.
What’s more, you don’t have to compromise on style when picking blackout blinds for your bedroom, there are multiple options for you to choose from. Firstly, Roman blinds. Few blinds are as beautiful as Roman blinds. They add a luxurious finish to any bedroom and are available in myriad colours and patterns. Moreover, at Blinds Direct you can add a free blackout lining to any Roman blind leaving you with the freedom to select any one of our fashionable options!
Alternatively, you can select from our specialist selection of blackout roller blinds, vertical blinds or double roller blinds. In each of these collections there is a diverse selection of blackout blinds that are ideal for any bedroom decor. For the best blackout experience, consider fitting your blinds within your window’s recess and layering the window with a beautiful curtain suspended from above. Like our Roman blinds, you can add a free blackout lining to any curtain, or you could even consider a free thermal lining for maximum comfort.
Blackout blinds for Velux windows
Like all other windows, rooflights need a quality blind to control sunlight. At Blinds Direct we have a wide array of blackout blinds for Velux, Fakro, RoofLITE and Dakstra windows. Fitting into your home’s rooflights, these blackout blinds are easy to order, and fit! At Blinds Direct, we offer myriad blackout blinds for Velux windows in a great variety of colours from rich reds to calming creams and wholesome whites.
Electric Blackout Blinds
Finally, to experience the ultimate in domestic luxury, you can find beautiful electric blackout blinds. These smart blinds grant you the comfort of controlling your blinds from the comfort of your bed, sofa, or from further afield if you purchase a ComfyShade smart controller. Because you can motorise roller blinds, Roman blinds or even double roller blinds, you can enjoy the twin benefits of blackout fabrics and smart technology in one fashionable solution. You can learn more about the benefits of smart blinds in our recent blog!
The benefits of using blackout blinds are clear. Whether you’re looking to enhance your sleep quality, improve privacy or simply create a more comfortable living environment, blackout blinds offer a versatile and effective solution. By blocking out unwanted light and providing superior insulation, they contribute significantly to a better home experience.
