How to Control Light and Privacy in Your Home

Do you encounter issues with the sun coming in during the day, and the whole neighbourhood able to see in at night?

Dual roller blinds can be the solution.

Roller blinds can be very beneficial in controlling the light in the day, or night, and keeping the outside world from seeing in.

Day blinds

When it comes to blinds, there is a difference in the way they function based on the way they are made.

There are many types, shades, and thicknesses based on the materials and process used.

Day blinds are one specific type of blinds designed to block out harmful UV rays, plus excess light, and provide privacy during the day.

In most cases, day blinds are designed as roller blinds, but you can find them in Venetian or other types of blinds as well.

There are also different types of day blinds that can give various functions and styles.

Day blinds come in light or sheer colours and fabrics to filter the light and rays, all the way up to dark colours and thick fabrics to completely block out the sunlight.

Privacy needed?

If privacy is what you need, a set of dual roller blinds will allow you to layer your blinds to allow you better functionality and control.

Layering your blinds with day blinds on the inside and night or thicker blinds on the outside gives you the ability to filter or block the sun, then enable anyone from seeing in during the night.

You can find dual blinds with cordless or automated control.

Using automated blinds is one of the best ways to cover your window for full functionality. These allow you to program the blinds to raise and lower at specified times, or control them remotely — providing privacy, security, and ease of use.

Finding the right blinds

If you have decided to install blinds in your home, you should always measure your windows and shop around.

Decide whether your blinds will be installed inside the window’s trim or outside — this ensures you get the right fit.

To measure for blinds inside the trim, you should measure from the top of the window, in the trim, to the base of the sill and the width along the window sill.

To measure for blinds installation outside of the trim, you measure from the top of the trim where it meets the wall to the edge of the sill, then measure the width of the sill.

Always allow extra space for the mechanisms and installation brackets.

It is suggested you take your measurements, as well as pictures and colour swatches of the room your blinds will go in, so you can match the style and colours properly.

To block out the sun during the day, you can get solar shade roller blinds.

Dual roller blinds will give you the ability to create a day and nighttime routine to give you ultimate privacy and light control.

Just lift the nighttime shades in the day and lower them at night for optimal control.

To make your window coverings work even harder for your home, find blinds that match your decor and provide functionality.