If you’re looking for some inspiration to update your conservatory windows, we’ve got you covered. As your conservatory is one of the brightest rooms in your home, you’ll want a blind that offers superior shading and a style that harmonises with your décor. Here’s everything you need to know when choosing the best window blinds for a conservatory:
Top Features to Look out for in a Conservatory Blind
- No Drill installation – You can easily install Conservatory Blinds without the hassle of attaching brackets to your walls. There are two common options; a blind with a no drill headrail or a style that clips effortlessly to the edges of your window frame
- Electric functionality – If you have tall windows that are hard to reach, Electric Blinds will allow you to raise and lower your blind via an app. Available on Roller and Roman Blinds, there’s plenty of room to customise these blinds with a plethora of gorgeous, chic colours and patterns!
- Energy-saving properties – Keeping your conservatory cool in the summer months can be a challenge due to higher sun exposure. A Thermal Blind or thermal lining will help you insulate your space all year round and help you to save energy! For added thermal efficiency in the Winter months, consider trying out a Pleated Blind. The honeycomb pockets help retain the heat meaning your conservatory stays warmer for longer.
Best Blinds for Conservatory Windows
1. Pleated Blinds for Conservatories
Pleated Blinds, also known as honeycomb blinds, are great for conservatories as they feature unique honeycomb pockets that trap the heat at your window, helping to insulate your space in winter and conversely keep the heat out in summer. Made from a folding fabric to create an accordion design, they’re both practical and stylish.
What Else Should I Consider When Choosing Pleated Blinds for a Conservatory?
- Shading options – Pleated Conservatory Blinds come with a variety of shading options based on your preferences. DuoLight Pleated Blinds allow natural hues of sunlight to filter into your conservatory with a lightweight yet durable fabric, whereas DuoShade Pleated Blinds have opaque aluminium pockets to improve shading even further
- Cordless Pleated Blinds – Cordless Pleated Blinds offer all the practical benefits of a traditional Pleated Blind without any hanging cords. Instead, they feature a cord inside the headrail – perfect for households with children or pets!
2. Shutter Blinds for Conservatories
Shutter Blinds are great for insulating your conservatory, and we would recommend a no drill style that attaches directly to your uPVC windows if your conservatory doesn’t have recesses. Shutters feature robust, horizontal slats, opening and closing via a discreet mechanism to give you precise light control all year round. Promoting a sense of peacefulness and serenity with their minimalist design, they’re capable of complementing both light and dark conservatory interior schemes.
What Else Should I Consider When Choosing Shutter Blinds for a Conservatory?
- No Drill options – PerfectFIT Shutter Blinds are ideal for uPVC conservatory windows as you won’t need to install any brackets, keeping your walls intact. Standard Shutter Blinds can also only be installed if your windows have walls surrounding them, meaning they can be trickier to fit compared to their no drill counterparts.
3. Roller Blinds for Conservatories
Roller Blinds are an excellent choice for conservatories due to their versatile nature, durability, and their ability to provide privacy around the clock. Compared to other types of blinds such as a Shutters, Roller Blinds are a cost-effective solution, making them a popular, budget-friendly option.
Roller Blinds also provide privacy when closed, regardless of whether you choose a blackout, thermal or light filtering lining. Available in a range of patterns, from geometrics and stripes to florals, it’s ever so simple to add a personal touch to your conservatory windows, whether you’re complementing modern or traditional décor.
What Else Should I Consider When Choosing Roller Blinds for a Conservatory?
- Style of Roller Blind – Enjoy Roller Blinds, also referred to as Zebra Blinds, consist of opaque and sheer horizontal fabric strips that either allow sunlight in or out of your space depending on their alignment. Rolling into an aluminium tube located at the top like a traditional Roller Blind, you won’t be compromising on their easy-to-use functionality
- Electric Roller Blinds – With the ability to automate your blinds to raise or lower at set times, you’ll be able to prevent excessive sunlight coming into your conservatory to help regulate heat, offering extra convenience for the summer months
4. Vertical Blinds for Conservatories
Vertical Blinds are highly suitable for conservatories due to their long vertical louvres, putting your privacy at the forefront. With an easy to tilt mechanism, they’re ideal for large conservatory doors as you can manoeuvre them left or right for precise light control. They can even be pulled together into a neat stack for a perfect view to your garden!
What Else Should I Consider When Choosing Vertical Blinds for a Conservatory?
- Type of Vertical Blind – If you’re looking for a contemporary Vertical Blind, Panel Blinds feature larger fabric strips that stack on top of each other, creating a clean, minimalist aesthetic when opened and closed. There are also Privacy Sheer Vertical Blinds, with a combination of voile and opaque fabric that can be tilted to reduce light or let it flood into your space
- Patterned Vertical Blinds – If you’re looking to add character, Blinds 2go offer subtle floral and geometric patterns that create an elegant, timeless aesthetic
5. PerfectFIT Blinds for Conservatories
PerfectFIT Blinds work wonders in conservatories as they clip effortlessly to your uPVC windows. Available across our Pleated, Roller, Venetian, and Shutter Blinds, there’s an abundance of styles for you to discover. You’ll also have them installed in mere moments, allowing you to enjoy almost instantaneous shading and light control.
6. Roman Blinds for Conservatories
If your conservatory features deep recesses, Roman Blinds can offer a soft touch at your window alongside beautiful shading. From light filtering Roman Blinds that allow gentle hues of light to enter your space throughout the day to Thermal Roman Blinds that helps to keep your conservatory all year round, there’s a wealth of styles to choose from. Plus, they’re available in a range of patterns, creating a focal point in your conservatory windows.
7. Conservatory Door Blinds
Designed with uPVC windows in mind, Conservatory Door Blinds offer a perfect fit by clipping directly to your doors without any tools and take up minimal space. Enjoy a view to the garden in the daytime by raising your blind and get shading and privacy when you need it most with our choice of pleated styles for extra thermal regulation. Whether you’re looking for blinds for a patio, french or bifold door, we have you covered.
FAQs for Conservatory Blinds
Are They Good for Heat Loss?
The short answer is yes, however, this also depends on the type of blind that you choose. For example, a Pleated Blind is far more effective at keeping heat out than a light filtering Roller Blind because of its honeycomb pockets that help to regulate the temperature. However, by combining a Roller or Roman Blind with a thermal lining, you’ll benefit from a beautiful design and improved heat regulation.
How to Clean Conservatory Blinds?
To remove dust from blinds such as a Pleated Blind simply take a dry cloth to wipe the dust away. Alternatively, for Roller Blinds and Shutters, you can use the upholstery attachment on your vacuum cleaner as they’re made from stronger materials and fabrics. It’s still worth noting however that to avoid damaging your blinds, you should use the vacuum on a low suction setting.
How Do You Fit Conservatory Blinds?
Fitting conservatory blinds will vary. For Roller Blinds and Vertical Blinds, these can either be fitted inside or outside your window recess, whereas for No Drill Shutter Blinds and Pleated Blinds, they can be attached directly to your uPVC window frame.
Do You Need Blinds in a Conservatory?
Blinds are a necessity in a conservatory for many reasons. They’ll not only help you add instant style to your windows, but they’ll protect your furniture and flooring from fading by eliminating harsh UV rays, help regulate your room’s temperature, improve your privacy and more.
