Blinds for Different Lighting Scenarios

Blinds do so much more than just block the sunlight; they’re a vital part of your home’s interior design that protects your privacy and sets the right mood. Whether you want a bright, open space or a cosier setting, blinds play a crucial role in creating the right ambience and enhancing your home. 

It’s important to carefully consider the needs of each room when choosing blinds to ensure the space is just as you’d like it; that’s why we’ve written this article detailing the right blinds for different lighting scenarios.

Factors to consider when choosing blinds

There are a number of factors to consider when choosing blinds for different lighting scenarios in your home, such as:

• Location: South-facing rooms typically get much more light during the day, so you may want to prioritise blinds that reduce glare and offer excellent light control.

• Room function: The function of the room plays a large part in choosing the right type of blinds. For example, certain rooms used for entertaining, such as your living room, may benefit from softer blinds that create a more inviting atmosphere. By contrast, your bedroom will need more opaque blinds, like blackout blinds, to ensure complete darkness for sleeping.

• Privacy: Some areas of your home will require a greater degree of privacy, such as street-facing rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms, so it’s best to choose blinds that obscure the view from outside while also allowing natural light inside.

Best blinds for direct sunlight

Although direct sunlight will flood a room with natural light, it can also create glare which can be disruptive, especially in rooms such as a home office where you use screens a lot. 

Twist vision blinds are a great way to filter direct sunlight without sacrificing brightness, employing a dual-layered design of sheer and opaque fabric. This allows precise control over the level of light, filtering through and diffusing harsh sunlight to create a softer, warmer glow.

If you require total darkness in a room then blackout blinds will do the trick, blocking any natural light to allow for undisturbed sleep.

Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can bleach fabric, so it’s also important to consider the material that your blinds are made from. For South-facing windows, it may be best to opt for blinds made of durable materials like uPVC or aluminium, as these are UV-resistant and won’t fade over time.

Best blinds for dim lighting

If you want to maximise light in a poorly lit room, then translucent roller blinds are a great solution. This lightweight fabric allows natural light to filter through and is available in a wide range of different colours, with lighter tones further enhancing the brightness of the space.

Venetian blinds are another ideal choice as their horizontal slats can be easily adjusted and allow natural light to flood inside when left open. These slats can also be angled upwards to help bounce light off the ceiling and walls, thus creating a brighter space.

Best blinds for skylights

While skylights provide an abundance of natural light, it can be hard to find suitable blinds given the challenges posed by their height and angle. Electric blinds are the ideal solution to this problem, especially for those with limited mobility, as they allow easy operation with just the touch of a button.

Here at Solo Blinds, we also supply skylight window blinds specifically designed for this purpose. With a range of opening and closing mechanisms, even the most hard-to-reach blinds can be easily adjusted.

Best blinds for bi-fold doors

Bi-folding doors maximise natural light and are a stylish yet practical addition to any home. However, given their ceiling-to-floor design, it can be challenging to find blinds that suit this unique style. A neat yet convenient solution is Perfect Fit blinds, an innovative covering that smartly clips into the window frame without any drilling required. 

Not only does this offer a stylish, minimalist look but, as they are custom-fitted to the window frame, there is no gapping and you can ensure total darkness if required. Furthermore, this design doesn’t interfere with the bi-folding door mechanism and you can easily slide the doors open without interference.

 

If you’re unsure which style of blinds best suit your home, get in touch with the team at Solo Blinds today. With a huge inventory and an experienced team on hand, we’re sure to have a solution. For more than 40 years, we’ve been helping homeowners throughout Cramlington, Ashington, Morpeth, Blythe and beyond. Contact us to find out more.