Blackout Blinds Locally Made in Newcastle
Light Control Blackout Blinds
Key Benefits:
- Improved Sleep Quality: They block out external light sources, helping you get a good night’s sleep. This is especially beneficial if you work night shifts or are installing in a nursery.
- Increased Privacy: When closed, these blinds provide maximum privacy by blocking any outside view.
- Noise Reduction: Some blackout blinds can help reduce noise from outside, making your home quieter.
- Energy Efficiency: By providing an extra layer of insulation, blackout blinds help maintain your home’s temperature. They keep heat out during summer and retain warmth during winter, potentially lowering energy bills.
- Easy to Maintain: Most blackout blinds are made from durable materials that are easy to clean and maintain.
Control Your Blinds With Your Fingertips
With a simple touch of a button, have complete control of the blinds in your home. The light and sleek design of automated blackout blinds, plus the ability to preset schedules remotely, provides that extra comfort and convenience.
Motorised blinds utilise an electric motor, providing ease of use to open and close your blinds via remote control, voice assistants and smartphone apps. This makes it incredibly easy to adjust the blinds’ position and control the amount of light filtering into a room, reducing the reliance on heating and cooling systems.
Types of Blackout Blinds Available
Roller blinds are a popular choice for many households. They consist of a single piece of fabric with our thick blockout fabric attached to the back, that rolls up and down around a tube. This simple mechanism makes it easy to operate and maintain. Roller blinds come in various colours, patterns and styles, with the option to have double roller blinds if required. Advantages of roller blinds include:
- Effective light blocking: Blockout roller blinds are highly effective at keeping light out, making them ideal for bedrooms and media rooms.
- Easy installation: Our professional installation is quick and easy, and we ensure the blind is secured correctly to your window frame.
- Space-saving: When rolled up, they take up minimal space, giving your room a clean look.
Roman blinds add an elegant touch to any room. They are made from premium quality fabric that folds neatly as you raise them. These blinds combine functionality with style, giving your space a sophisticated look. Benefits of Roman blinds include:
- Aesthetic appeal: They are available in various colour options, fabrics and styles, meaning they can match the latest trends and decor you like.
- Customisable: You can choose from different materials, including blackout fabrics that block out light completely.
- Insulation: Roman blinds provide good insulation, helping to keep your room warm in winter and cool in summer.
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers on blackout blinds
Blackout blinds are roller blinds made from blockout fabric enclosed within a pelmet with aluminium side channels that have brush seals, we can also supply a U channel for the base bar to sit in whilst the blind is down.
Blackout blinds are made from a non-see-through fabric that blocks out all light. They are perfect for bedrooms, media rooms, or any space where you need complete darkness. The fabric and tight fit prevent light from leaking in.
You can operate blackout blinds manually with a pull cord or chain. For added convenience, some models come with motorised options that allow you to control them with a remote or smartphone. This is handy for hard-to-reach windows or homes with smart technology.
Chain operated blinds can be as wide as 2400mm with a drop of 2600mm. Maximum drop is 3200mm for blinds with a maximum width of 1400mm
Automated blinds can be as wide as 3000mm (limitation of block out fabric) with a maximum drop of 3000mm.
Blackout blinds completely block out light, offering total darkness. Blockout blinds offer significant light reduction but may not achieve 100% darkness. Both offer good privacy but are suited for different needs. Choose according to whether you need complete darkness or just reduced light.
When choosing blinds for a baby's room, consider cordless options to avoid strangulation hazards. Some blinds come with safety devices like breakaway cords or tensioning devices to keep cords out of reach.
Also, consider automated blinds that are not only user friendly but easily controlled from your smartphone, so you can lower them when baby needs a good night's sleep.
To clean your blackout blinds, use a soft cloth or a vacuum with a brush attachment. Avoid harsh chemicals that can damage the fabric. For stubborn spots, use a damp cloth with mild soap. Always check the manufacturer’s cleaning recommendations specific to your blinds.
