Best Blinds for Your Conservatory

A conservatory is a great addition to any home, and you’ll naturally want to spend as much time in there as possible. Most conservatories will have been designed to maximise the natural light, meaning that there can be excessive glare, especially during the peak of summer. This makes choosing the right blinds incredibly important, as you’ll want a product that can filter out the blinding sunlight while looking stylish.

Here at Solo Blinds, we’re here to talk you through the best blinds for your conservatory so that you can make an informed choice.

What to consider when choosing blinds for your conservatory

Each conservatory is different and not every style of blind will suit every room. Before choosing your new conservatory blinds, you’ll want to consider several factors:

• What do you use your conservatory for? Does your conservatory double up as a study, where you’ll want privacy and reduced glare? Or is it intended to be a light and airy space that you can relax in? The intended purpose of the room will affect which type of blind is best.

• How big are your conservatory windows? Certain styles of blinds suit smaller windows better than larger windows and vice versa.

• What’s your budget? Intricate, sophisticated blinds will naturally be a little more expensive than more basic models.

Do conservatory blinds reduce heat?

Some conservatories, particularly those fitted with a polycarbonate roof, can become swelteringly hot during the summer months, making them an unpleasant place to spend time. The right conservatory blinds can help you make the most of this space by filtering sunlight to reduce heat and regulate temperature. Similarly, during the winter months, your conservatory blinds can act as an extra layer of insulation and help to conserve heat, ensuring your space remains a comfortable temperature all year round.

Vertical blinds

If you’re after a product that’s affordable, low-maintenance and easy to operate, vertical blinds are the way to go. An enduring classic, vertical blinds will never go out of style and can accommodate even the largest windows, making them well-suited for any conservatory. Their adjustable slats can be easily tilted to allow as much or as little natural light inside as you wish. With plenty of colour, pattern and style options available, you can customise your vertical blinds to complement the look of your conservatory.

Twist vision blinds

Twist vision blinds, sometimes referred to as day and night blinds, feature alternating layers of sheer and opaque fabric to offer more precise control over light and privacy. As conservatories boast multiple windows, this means it can sometimes be a challenge to get the lighting levels just right. With twist vision blinds, you can easily adjust the fabric to accommodate the sun’s changing position throughout the day. Furthermore, as there are two layers of fabric, these blinds can provide your conservatory with some much-needed additional insulation to improve comfort.

Pleated blinds

For any room that gets flooded by direct sunlight like your conservatory, pleated blinds are ideal and can gently filter natural light into the room so that it’s not blinding. Neatly folding away when not in use, not only do pleated blinds look great, but they can also help regulate the temperature inside your conservatory. 

If you require complete darkness – perhaps because your conservatory also doubles up as a home cinema – here at Solo Blinds, we have pleated blinds available in blackout fabric. If you want a clean, sleek option that fits snugly into your window frame, we also offer pleated blinds in a Perfect Fit design.

Electric blinds

You’ll naturally want to kick back and relax in your conservatory without having to get up and adjust your blinds constantly, and that’s where electric blinds can help. For maximum convenience, you can easily open and close your motorised blinds with one click of a button – some can even be integrated into your wifi and controlled from your phone or tablet. This makes them a perfect solution for those with mobility issues or for when you need to access those hard-to-reach windows – skylights, for instance. 

Here at Solo Blinds, we supply electric blinds from the best manufacturers in the business, like Goelst, Somfy and Becker.

Are you searching for the perfect blinds for your conservatory? Here at Solo Blinds, we have a wide range of high-quality blinds to suit any conservatory. Our experienced team can work with you to find the best product for your needs, with a variety of styles, colours and finish options available. 

We’ve been a trusted name across the North East – including Cramlington, Ashington, Morpeth and Blyth – for over 40 years now. Get in touch with us to find out more.