Glass extensions and conservatories make beautiful additions to our homes. They create extra space and flood our rooms with natural light. However, with so many windows, regulating the temperature in spaces like these can be tricky.
We’re here to tell you how the right window dressings offer shade to cool in the summer, insulation to stay warm in the winter and a level of privacy to ensure the room can be used all year round.
To help you navigate the options for your conservatory, and to provide a little inspiration, we’ve written this handy conservatory blinds guide. We’ll take you through a range of different blind types and explain the specific benefits of each. Read on to find the perfect match for your space and transform your conservatory today.
We love how conservatories flood our homes with natural light, but the temperature can become uncomfortable and the light can become a nuisance. Our clever Trilite™ Top-Down, Bottom-Up Pleated blinds allow you to open your blinds from the bottom up, which is ideal for protecting your privacy and preventing glare. Transition blinds are another solution which offers unique ways to control the light and change your look with your mood, they are two fabrics within one blind and give you greater control over the lighting and privacy. You can opt for a combination of two different fabrics, increasing the possible looks you can go for. Have either one covering the windows or a bit of both for a luxurious look – perfect if you’re finding it hard to choose. We’ve statement shades and lovely neutrals, or you can be more practical and combine a sheer fabric for daytime privacy, with a blackout for evening bliss.
For uPVC windows, a PerfectFit frame provides a neat look and clips into place without the need for drilling. These blinds give you a streamlined, fuss-free finish and are available with Venetian blinds and Roller and Pleated blind fabrics.
If you have a large roof, it is worth considering motorised blinds. Our MotoPleat™ roof blinds take the hassle out of opening and closing hard to reach blinds. Clever performance fabrics can help maintain a comfortable temperature, which makes them a perfect choice for conservatories. SolarPleat™ fabrics will reflect the sun, while our ThermaShade™ design, which has been designed with heat saving properties in mind. The honeycomb fabric traps a layer of air, forming a layer of insulation which helps regulate temperatures all year round, cooling the conservatory in the summer and keeping it warm in winter.
If your conservatory has floor-to-ceiling windows, then Vertical blinds are a fantastic choice. They are a great way to cover large expanses of glass and offer fingertip control over light. Simply tilt the panels to let light in whilst protecting your privacy, or slide them open to enjoy the view. Much like our Rollers, you’ll find lots of stylish options for this style of blind, including colourful plains, tactile textures and pretty prints.
To add character to your conservatory, consider Faux Wood blinds. They have a gorgeous wood-effect finish and come in a variety of natural and painted shades. They benefit from being moisture-resistant and, unlike real wood, they won’t be affected by the hot sun. If you like a slatted blind, but want to add a splash of colour, we also have a range of metal Venetian blinds that work in the same way as Wooden blinds.
Wood Illusion Venetian blinds create a clean, modern look. Finish with tape for a more luxurious feel. The chunky 50mm wide slats will let the light flood in and provide you with a better view of your garden. If privacy is important, choose a narrower slat instead.
Roman blinds will give your conservatory a cosy feel. They are easy to use and can be adjusted to meet your needs: simply lower to block the sun’s glare, or open fully to see the outside world. If your conservatory is a little draughty, consider choosing Roman blinds with curtains as this will prevent chills from getting in and help you to maintain a comfortable temperature.
Of course, it’s not just practical features we’re worried about when we’re choosing for our home, a Roman blind can help to make the space feel like your own. Give your space personality with a statement fabric, or opt for a classic neutral.
There’s nothing more satisfying than throwing open your conservatory windows on a hot summer’s day and with our Perfect Fit blinds it couldn’t be easier. PerfectFit blinds can be fitted into uPVC windows: they clip into the beading of your uPVC windows to sit snugly within the frame. Fixed firmly in place, with no drilling or control cords required, these blinds give you a streamlined, fuss-free finish. Perfect Fit blinds are available with Roller blind, Venetian blind and Pleated blind fabrics.
We love how conservatories flood our homes with natural light, but the temperature can become uncomfortable and light can become a nuisance. Transition blinds are a clever solution offering unique ways to control the light. Incorporating two fabrics within one clever blind, they give you greater control over light and privacy. You can opt for a combination of two different fabrics, so you're sure to find a look to suit your home and lifestyle.
A Perfect Fit blind is a great solution for conservatory windows that get a lot of use. Providing a sleek, streamlined look, the frame simply clips into place without the need for drilling, and the blinds become an integral part of your window or door frames. This means you can open your windows or doors easily, yet still have the blinds open or closed to control the light. Our Venetian, Roller or Pleated blinds are all available as Perfect Fit options.
We love how conservatories flood our homes with natural light, but the temperature can become uncomfortable and the light can become a nuisance. Our clever Transition blinds offer unique ways to control the light by combining two fabrics within one blind to give you greater control over the lighting and privacy. Opt for a combination of two different fabrics, and have either one covering the windows or a bit of both for a luxurious look. Or, for a more practical solution, choose to combine a sheer fabric for daytime privacy with a blackout for evening bliss.
If your conservatory or garden room is overlooked by neighbours, it’s important to choose a solution that protects your privacy without blocking the light or views to the outside. A stylish way to give you control over light while maintaining your privacy are Day and Night blinds. The innovative design combines moveable sheer and opaque panels that can be adjusted to let light in or help to block it out. The translucent fabric will also help keep prying eyes out, offering the perfect balance between light and privacy control.
Vertical blinds are another fantastic choice for large expanses of glass, offering fingertip control over light. Simply tilt the panels to let light in while protecting your privacy, or slide them open to enjoy the view.
Floor to ceiling glazing and roof lights are a key trend in home extensions, and of course, conservatories. But while looking great, it can be difficult to maintain a comfortable temperature in these rooms all year round.
Our Thermal blinds made with ThermaShade technology have been designed with heat saving properties in mind. The innovative honeycomb fabric traps a layer of air, forming a layer of insulation, which helps regulate temperatures all year round, cooling down the room in summer and keeping it warm in winter.
For many, garden rooms and conservatories are the hub of family life so it’s important to create a homely space where you can enjoy spending time together.
Roman blinds will give your room a cosy feel. They are easy to use and can be adjusted to meet your need. Simply lower to block the sun’s glare, or open fully to see the outside world. If your conservatory is a little draughty, consider choosing Roman blinds with curtains as this will prevent chills from getting in and help you to maintain a comfortable temperature.
There’s nothing more satisfying than throwing open your conservatory windows on a hot summer’s day and with our Perfect Fit blinds it couldn’t be easier.
Perfect Fit blinds can be fitted in uPVC windows: they clip into the beading of your uPVC windows to sit snugly within the frame. Fixed firmly in place, with no drilling or control cords required, these blinds give you a streamlined, fuss-free finish and are available with Roller blinds, Venetian blinds and Pleated blind fabrics.
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