Blackout Blinds: The Ultimate Guide for Bedrooms 

Blackout blinds for your bedroom

What are blackout blinds?

Blackout blinds are a type of blind that is layered with foam or rubber to help block light from entering or leaving your room. While other kinds of blinds will block out a lot of light, only blackout blinds give you complete control over the level of light in your room. 

This makes blackout blinds perfect for your bedroom as you can ensure your sleep isn’t disturbed by sources of light pollution (such as street lamps) at nighttime and you can wake up on your own time. 

As blackout blinds do the heavy lifting when it comes to light blocking, they also leave you free to invest in a stylish, insulating set of curtains without worrying about the level of light in your bedroom. 

Blackout blinds are also ideal for privacy (read more blackout blinds in our guide here). Below we go over the different styles of blackout blinds we offer and our fitting options. 

What colours & styles of blackout blinds do you offer?

At Norwich Sunblinds we offer blackout blinds in a variety of styles, colours and fabrics. We offer light and dark colours, as well as animal designs and various prints perfect for a child’s bedroom. 

We also offer blackout blinds in a variety of styles. Both vertical blinds and roller blinds can be supplied in blackout fabric, though these do tend to leave small gaps that light can enter. But these generally provide sufficient darkness to allow you a really great night’s sleep. 

Roman blinds are another option that make particularly effective blackout blinds. The gaps on a roman blind are very small and are only located at the edges and bottom. Vision blinds can also be supplied in blackout fabrics. These combine a modern look with the ability to control the light and shade during the daytime and provide a good level of darkness.

We also offer motorised options. These can be programmed to open and close around your bedtime schedule, making them the ideal choice for any bedroom. If you need any help making a decision, our experts will be happy to help.

How can I get my blackout blinds installed? 

We Install Blinds Across Norfolk, Suffolk & Cambridgeshire

At Norwich Sunblinds, our team of expert installers provide professional and hassle-free fitting services across Norfolk, Suffolk & Cambridgeshire. During your free home appointment, our fitters will confirm your measurements and will be happy to offer any advice about colour, style and motorised options. 

We guarantee a smooth and tidy installation at a time that’s convenient for you. Our fitters will clean up the area and leave a flawless finish that will leave you satisfied with the result. 

Our installers are also experts at fitting blinds to oddly shaped windows or skylights. If you’re not confident about installing blinds to a particular window, book a free home appointment today and our installers will be happy to provide a solution.

After your free home appointment, our fitters will give you a quote for your blinds and the cost of installation. Once you’ve agreed on this, our fitters will book an appointment to get your blinds at a time that’s convenient for you. 

Are Your Blackout Blinds Made to Measure?

Here at Norwich Sunblinds, all of our window coverings from shutters to blackout blinds are made to measure. That means we will install blinds that are perfect for the measurements of the window they’re meant to cover. 

This is especially crucial for blackout blinds as the whole appeal is to block out as much light as possible. Our fitters will make sure there are no small gaps for light to get through, giving you full control over the level of light in your room. 

Roman blinds make particularly effective blackout blinds when supplied with blackout lining. The gaps on a roman blind are very small and only located at the edges and bottom. 

Vision blinds can also be supplied in blackout fabrics. These combine a modern look with the ability to control the light and shade during the daytime and provide a good level of darkness.

What other solutions are there if I don’t want specifically blackout blinds?

Not only that but having your blinds fitted properly will also improve insulation, leading to less heat escaping your room. And they will also look professionally done and perfectly suited to your windows. 

Ready for a perfect night’s sleep? Get your blackout blinds installed today by contacting Norwich Sunblinds here or by calling us on 01603 334 085. You can also visit our showroom in Attleborough here if you’re looking to browse or book in a fitting.