The Best Office Blinds for Home and Commercial Spaces

If you’ve recently made the transition to working from home or are looking to upgrade your commercial office, then we have all the inspiration you need right here! We’ve put together a list of the best office blinds that are functional, comfortable and encourage maximum productivity.

Contents:

1. The Best Office Blinds
2. Roller Blinds
3. Vertical Blinds
4. Day and Night Blinds
5. Venetian and Wooden Blinds
6. Roman Blinds
7. Roof Blinds
8. What to Consider When Choosing Office Blinds
9. FAQ’s
10. What are the best blinds for a home office?
11. What are the best blinds for commercial spaces?
12. How to use decorative blinds in office spaces?
13. What are the best anti-glare blinds?
14. How to clean blinds in office?

The Best Office Blinds

The best blinds for office spaces are those that encourage concentration, motivation and productivity while also creating an interior that is stylish and comfortable. Whether you’ve got a dedicated home office or are looking to update your commercial space, one of the most important things to consider is your window dressing.

We’ve listed our top blinds for office spaces to make your choice that little bit easier.

Roller Blinds for Office

Roller blinds are made from a cut of fabric and can be found in either blackout, dim out or voile designs. They can offer a sleek a minimal aesthetic or create a real statement piece. Not only are roller blinds versatile in style, but they also provide many practical benefits.

Depending on the style of roller blind you choose, they provide a great degree or total privacy, blocking out any harsh sunlight and glare. Ideal if you need a good view of your computer screen. Roller blinds also ensure privacy, simply adjust them to your preferred position and keep your office space as private as you like.

Vertical Blinds for Office

If your office has large windows or doors that lead out onto a balcony or patio area, vertical office blinds may be your best option. Vertical blinds feature tall salts that run vertical rather than horizontally, this makes them ideal for large windows.

Vertical blinds can also be used on bifold doors or French doors, as they don’t need to be adjusted in order to operate the door. Since the slats are vertical, you can go in and out easily without disturbing the blinds.

Our range of vertical blinds for office spaces feature loads of other benefits too. We offer moisture resistant and fire-retardant vertical blinds, making them safe for use around computers and electrics. This also makes them much easier to clean. Vertical blinds also enhance privacy and allow for better light control. You can simply rotate the slats to your desired position.

Day and Night Blinds for Office

If you’re looking for something a little more versatile, Day and Night Blinds are also a great choice for office windows. These clever blinds feature two alternating layers of fabric: one translucent and one opaque. Adjust the blinds so the voile fabric is showing and flood your room with natural light. Alternatively, use the opaque fabric to block out the harsh sunlight if it’s causing glare.

Venetian Blinds for Office

Venetian Blinds are among the most popular office blinds. These versatile blinds feature horizontal slats made from aluminium, wood, or PVC. You can open the blinds fully so that the slats stack together below the headrail or close them by lowering the slats. The slats can also be rotated to allow for further light control and privacy.

Venetian Blinds are particularly useful in office environments as they allow you to adjust the light as the sun moves through the day. Tilt the slats inward in the morning to allow the sun to heat the room and then tilt them outwards to direct the harsh sunlight during afternoon working hours.

Choose a wooden blind to add warmth to your office space or opt for a sleek aluminium venetian for a more contemporary look. Our range of venetian and wooden blinds feature a huge selection of colours and finishes, so no matter your office interior, we’ll have a slat to match!

Roman Blinds for Office

Similar to a roller blind, roman blinds are made from one large piece of fabric. Roman Blinds are available with a choice of backings such as standard, blackout and thermal. This means you can customise them to suit your needs.

Roman Blinds are a particularly popular choice for commercial spaces as they provide a sophisticated and elegant feel when opened or closed. As you open the blind, the fabric gently folds over to create a layered look. If you’re looking to add a touch of class and elegance to your home office, then a roman blind is the perfect choice!

Roof Blinds for Office

If you’ve set up your office in your loft or conservatory, you may find that direct sunlight from your skylight is causing uncomfortable temperatures and glare. Our range of Skylight Blinds allow you to manage the temperature in your office as well block out harsh sunlight, so you can stay focussed on your work!

What to Consider When Choosing Office Blinds?

Before you purchase your blinds, it’s important to think about how you use your office and workspace and what you want your new blinds to do. If its office blinds you’re looking for, screen glare and light control are probably the first things you’ll want to consider.
Are you only using your office for a few hours during the day? Do you value a pleasant view from your window or are you looking for maximum privacy against passers-by?

If you tend to work late at night, you may need to consider the artificial light from streetlights and cars. If you really think about how you use your space, you’ll be able to find the best blinds to suit your needs!

It’s not just the style of blind you need to consider but the materials too. Some materials can help reflect light or block it out completely while others help to softly filter the light into your space. Blinds with slats offer more control over light which helps to prevent glare while fabric blinds can absorb some of the brightness reducing reflections on your computer screen.

It may also be good to consider a thermal blind option when looking for office blinds, particularly if you find the temperature in your space is uncomfortable. Thermal blinds provide insulation and help keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. This means you can focus on you work without being distracted with uncomfortable temperatures.

If you’re looking for blinds for a commercial space, it’s also important to consider regulation. In the UK, commercial offices are required to have window dressings that meet certain requirements such as being flame retardant. This helps to protect the building and decrease the chances of fire spreading rapidly.

FAQ’s

What are the Best Blinds for a Home Office?

The best blinds for your home office will depend entirely on the environment. Have you set your office up in a loft space, a spare bedroom, a room that gets direct sunlight or one that is in the shade? You should choose a blind that suits your needs, but we would always suggest one that can prevent screen glare such as a blackout blind or if you need more light control a venetian or wooden blind.

What are the Best Blinds for a Commercial Office?

If it’s blinds for commercial spaces you’re looking for, there are some safety requirements that must be met. We would recommend our fire-retardant vertical blinds as they are suitable for large windows and prevent the rapid spread of fire in the case of an electrical fault.

How to use Decorative Blinds in Office Spaces?

Blinds for offices don’t need to be boring! Add a bit of character to your space by choosing a more decorative blind. Our range of Roman Blinds for Offices add a subtle elegance to your space while still providing you with exceptional light control and thermal retention. Or you can opt for a colourful vertical or roller blind, pair this with coloured accents throughout your décor for a cohesive look.

What are the best anti-glare blinds for offices?

Most blinds will prevent screen glare to a certain degree. Voile blinds allow you to maintain your view and natural light while taking the edge off the sun while blackout fabrics will block the sun completely. Opting for a blind with slats such as a venetian will allow you to have more control over the light in your room as you can angle the blind depending on the position of the sun.

How to Clean Blinds in Office?

Most people choose to have vertical shades in their office due to their versatility. We have an extensive guide on How to Clean Vertical Blinds which details exactly how to dust, remove marks, and deep clean your blind.
We also have guides on How to Clean Roller Blinds and How to Clean Wooden Blinds. You should follow the correct cleaning guide for your blinds to ensure they are not damaged in the process.
When cleaning blinds in an office you should always ensure any water or cleaning products are kept well away from electrical equipment.

Embrace your new work environment and create a more motivational and practical space with quality made to measure blinds from Unbeatable Blinds. Why not have a look at our favourite interior design tips for 2022 and keep your home office on trend.