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What are Blackout Blinds?
Blackout blinds are designed using specialised fabrics or blackout linings that significantly reduce or completely block external light. They’re ideal for anyone who needs consistent darkness for better sleep, improved comfort, or reduced glare from sunlight. Not only do they help with light blocking, but the best blackout blinds can also help regulate room temperature by preventing heat from escaping during Winter and reducing heat gain in the Summer.
Whether you’re looking to improve sleep quality in a bedroom, create the ideal environment for a nursery, or eliminate screen glare in an office, blackout blinds provide one of the most effective solutions.
Types of Blackout Blinds & When to Use Them
Below is a breakdown of every major blackout blind type, their unique benefits, and the rooms they’re best suited for.
Blackout Roller Blinds
Blackout roller blinds feature a fabric with an additional opaque lining that rolls up and down smoothly, making them one of the most popular options for bedrooms and nurseries.
Best For:
- Bedrooms
- Nurseries
- Home Offices
Benefits:
- Provides Near-Total Darkness
- Simple, Versatile Design
- Great Range of Colours and Textures
- Affordable and Easy to Fit
Why Choose Them?
They offer the best balance of performance, style and price. Roller blinds are often the top choice when blackout effectiveness is the priority.
Blackout Vertical Blinds
Blackout vertical blinds feature blackout fabric slats that help manage strong sunlight while offering excellent control over privacy and glare.
Best For:
- Patio Doors
- Conservatories
- Large Windows
- Offices
Benefits:
- Good Blackout performance on Wide Windows
- Slats Rotate for Flexible Light Control
- Practical for Tall or Wide Windows
- Works Well in Modern Spaces
Why Choose Them?
If you need blackout shading across a large opening, such as French doors or floor-to-ceiling windows, vertical blackout blinds are highly effective.
Blackout Roman Blinds
Roman blinds use soft fabric panels with an optional blackout lining, offering complete darkness combined with a premium, cosy look.
Best For:
- Bedrooms
- Living Rooms
- Decorative Spaces
Benefits:
- Elegant, Luxurious Aesthetic
- Superb Blackout when Lined
- Adds Warmth and Texture to a Room
- Great for Insulation
Why Choose Them?
Perfect if you want blackout performance without losing a soft, decorative finish. Roman blinds blend practicality with style and are a great alternative to traditional curtains too!
Blackout Pleated Blinds
The pleated blackout blinds in our Perfect Fit and Fit2Frame ranges, sit neatly against the window, making them perfect for uPVC windows, conservatories and tilt-and-turn frames.
Best For:
- Conservatories
- Tilt-and-Turn windows (Fit2Frame)
- Patio Doors
- Modern uPVC frames
Benefits:
- No-drill installation
- Moves with the Window
- Great Blackout & Thermal Performance
- Sleek, Integrated Appearance
Why Choose Them?
These are ideal when you need light-blocking benefits without drilling into the window frame – especially in newer homes or rental properties.
Blackout Day & Night Blinds
Day & night blinds, or zebra blinds alternate between sheer and solid fabric panels. Blackout versions replace the solid stripes with blackout fabric for complete privacy and darkness when the blind is fully closed and aligned.
Best For:
- Living Rooms
- Offices
- Contemporary Interiors
- Rooms Needing Flexible Light Control
Benefits:
- Switch Between Filtered Light and Blackout
- Modern, Stylish Look
- Excellent Privacy
- Smooth, Precise Adjustment
Why Choose Them?
Choose blackout day & night blinds when you want versatility – soft daylight filtering during the day and complete darkness at night.
Blackout Skylight Blinds
Skylight blinds are made specifically for skylight and Velux®-type roof windows, fitting tightly to block out sunlight from directly above.
Best For:
- Loft Bedrooms
- Attic Conversions
- Skylight Windows
- Rooms where Early-Morning Sun is an Issue
Benefits:
- Precise Fit for your Roof Window
- Excellent Blackout Performance
- Reduces Heat Loss and Glare
- Prevents Light Leakage around Edges
Blackout blinds offer one of the most effective ways to create a dark, comfortable environment in any room. From simple blackout roller blinds to stylish Roman designs and innovative no drill systems, there is a blackout solution for every window type and interior style!
Whether you need deeper sleep, reduced glare, improved insulation or a more relaxing atmosphere, choosing the best blackout blind can make a huge difference.
Explore the different types to find the perfect blackout option for your home.
