There is no better feeling than having a good night’s sleep, however your sleep can be disrupted by light entering your room. In winter you might be disturbed by street lights, alarm lights and even the moon, whilst those longer days can make it even trickier to nod off in the summer. In this blog we look at how to make your bedroom darker with the best blackout shades.
Layer up with blackout shutters
Blackout plantation shutters are the way to go if you want to shut out the light. This dual layered combination includes shutters and a blackout blind that sits behind the shutter panel. When not in use, you can raise the blinds to keep them tucked away, and when you are ready for a peaceful sleep simply lower them back down to darken your room. Blackout plantation shutters not only offer many benefits, but they also look very stylish with a choice of different colours to suit your bedroom décor.
Create a cosy dark room with thermal blackout blinds
If you prefer a single blackout shade, thermal blackout roller blinds offer a complete blackout solution with the added benefit of thermal properties. Due to the blind’s light-blocking side rails and bottom seal, your bedroom will be transformed into the perfect state to promote a peaceful sleep.
Do it the smart way with blackout electric blinds
Smart, thermal blackout blinds
If you are worried about oversleeping due to the darkness of your room, then choose smart blackout electric blinds. You can programme the time these blinds close and open to control the light in your room. By waking up to natural light you are more likely to feel calmer and happier as you start your day.
Conceal light leaks with Perfect Fit pleated blinds
For a blind that doesn’t have a blackout fabric but is effective at stopping light from coming into your room, then Perfect Fit pleated blinds are a great solution. Rather than free hanging like most blinds, these blinds are attached to your window frame to minimise gaps and therefore light infiltration.
Other room-darkening tips
If light is coming into your room from your bedroom door, run a draft excluder along the floor. You should also avoid shiny paint surfaces on your walls or furniture as they reflect light which can make your room look brighter. Keep the walls matte to tone down the light and create a better sleeping environment.
Whether you want the layered look with blackout plantation shutters or prefer a more automated way to make your room dark with blackout electric blinds, we have a number of blackout shades to help you have a restless sleep.
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