Window Treatment: Don’t Stay Blind to the Benefits of Blockout Blinds

We’ve all felt that itch to change something in our homes in order to make it look fresher and up to date. Adding a little bit of novelty can go a long way design-wise, whether it’s a brand new furniture piece, a couple of throw pillows, or a Persian rug. And sometimes it’s window blinds that can do the trick. The wonderful thing about blinds is that they have the unique ability to completely transform the home, both in looks and functionality.

Though there are all kinds of window coverings to choose from, blockout blinds are currently the ones favoured by interior designers. Blockout blinds are basically roller blinds made of 100% opaque materials. Unlike bulky and hard treatments such as shutters and inflexible ones like Venetians, blockout rollers are beautifully soft and versatile, coming in a wide range of stunning fabrics, colours and designs that can suit every home and every décor. Are you intrigued? Here are some reasons it’s worthwhile to consider blockout roller blinds.

Huge Energy (and Money) Savers

The number one benefit of blockout blinds is the fact that they can block 100% of the outside light, duh! This means that not only can they allow you to have a good night’s sleep without being awoken by bright sunlight, but they also prevent the UV rays from damaging your home’s interior. As a result, your furnishings and décor can last longer.

In addition to preventing light from damaging the interior, roller blinds help keep your home comfortably cool in the summer, which can mean a drop in your air-conditioning bills. What’s more, most blockout rollers are made of thick fabrics with incredible insulating properties that can prevent draughts and thus help lessen the load on your heating system. The result is an energy-efficient window solution which helps you save a couple of bucks on your home’s energy bills.

Great for Privacy

Although curtains and sheer blinds can provide some privacy during the daytime, once it gets dark and the lights are on, your home becomes on full display for neighbours and passersby. But considering how blockout roller blinds prevent 100% of the outside light from getting in, this means that they can also prevent anyone from getting a glimpse into your home. As a result, they can allow you to feel safe without concerns that people can see into your home.

Soundproof

Is your bedroom window facing a busy street? Or perhaps you’re “lucky” enough to live next to incredibly loud neighbours? If you’re looking for ways to make your home more soundproof without any expensive renovations, blockout blinds can be a very smart solution. As rollers are made from thick fabrics, they can also serve as an additional layer to prevent sound from getting in, reducing distractions.

Easy to Maintain

Window treatments should make your life easier, and not be any burden in your daily life. In other words, they should be easy to clean and maintain. But many blinds are such a pain in the neck to take care of. Well, at least not blockout rollers. Due to being made of high-quality fabrics with a dense weave, dirt isn’t able to get inside the roller blinds. As a result, they don’t need to be taken down and washed. You can simply wipe them with a damp cloth or go over them with a vacuum once a month to clean the dust. However, if you do want to give them a thorough cleaning, it’s completely safe to wash them in the washing machine. And compared to curtains which need ironing, roller blinds go back to their sleek shape every time you wash them.

State-of-the-Art Mechanism Options

But roller blinds aren’t only available in the traditional chain-drive version. You also get the option to have them motorised and even automated. Motorising your roller blinds is a super convenient option as it allows you to control them with a help of a remote without needing to get up from the sofa. But the biggest benefit from this mechanism is that it eliminates the need for dangling chains that can present a potential choking hazard for little children and pets.

Then there are automated roller blinds which allow you to take your home to the next level. These blinds can be controlled remotely. And by remotely, I mean from any point in the world. Automated blinds can be connected to your home’s WiFi, allowing you to control them via a smartphone app. You can also integrate them into your home’s smart devices like Alexa, Google Home or Apple HomePod. How neat is that? And if you live in an area prone to burglaries, setting up your blinds to open and shut at different times throughout the day can make it look like you’re at home and prevent being targeted by burglars.

One of the Least Expensive Window Treatments

The beauty of blockout roller blinds is that they allow you to enjoy all the benefits of a more expensive window covering without having to spend a lot of money. As they aren’t made from expensive materials such as hardwood and or aluminium, rollers are generally more affordable than shutters or Venetians. And this makes them an especially cost-efficient choice for homes with lots of windows. You can have tasteful décor, privacy and light regulation throughout the entire house and save some money for another home project. Something you wouldn’t be able to do if you opted for Venetians or shutters.