How to choose the perfect skylight blinds for your space

Skylights can transform any living space within your home, bringing in natural light, fresh air, and creating a sense of openness. To maximise their functionality and overall appeal, it’s crucial to select the right skylight blinds.

In this short guide, we’ll explore the various types of skylight blinds, including which blinds work best for each area of the home and how different blinds cater to specific needs, such as thermal insulation, interior design, and light filtration.

Types of skylight blinds

Choosing the perfect skylight blinds involves thoughtful consideration of the type of blind, the functionality and quality of the fitting, and the location of the skylight within your home. Here are a few skylight blind options to consider for your space:

Roller Blinds

Simple and effective, roller blinds offer easy light control and a clean, modern look that will suit the decor of any home.

Top qualities: These simplistic blinds are inexpensive and offer optimal light coverage and temperature control for skylights in easily accessible places. Due to their clean and simplistic design, they blend effortlessly with a variety of interior design choices, decor, and can be fitted to a variety of sized windows.

Best locations: For smaller rooms that require higher levels of light control but better accessibility such as children’s rooms or home offices, these skylight blinds will make the perfect fitting.

Venetian Blinds

Perfect for spaces requiring precise light control and privacy, Venetian skylight blinds allow you to adjust the angle of the slats to allow for as much or as little light filtration as you need.

Top qualities: Adjustability is one of the main benefits of Venetian blinds as the slatted design ensures full light adjustment, from intensity to direction. These blinds also come in a variety of materials such as wood, aluminium, and PVC which allow them to blend seamlessly into a variety of spaces and provide the home with a warmer feel.

Best locations: Venetian blinds are well-suited for offices or living rooms where a balance between natural light and privacy is essential for productivity and comfort. Since PVC and aluminium are moisture-resistant, Venetian blinds in these materials also make exceptional additions to bathrooms and kitchens.

Pleated Blinds

Pleated blinds add a touch of elegance to any room, contributing to a warm, cosy atmosphere throughout the home.

Top qualities: Due to their cellular design, pleated blinds are exceptionally efficient at diffusing light and trapping circulating air on both sides of the fitting, making them energy-efficient and brilliant at creating a comfortable atmosphere.

Best locations: These skylight blinds are suitable for all living spaces, especially for draughty areas of the home that need additional insulation, such as living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms.

Blackout Blinds

These skylight blinds are typically made from a thicker and denser material than regular blinds, to provide optimal light control, warmth, and window coverage.

Top qualities: Blackout blinds are designed to block out light entirely, providing complete darkness and privacy when closed, making them ideal for spaces requiring seclusion. These skylight blinds also contribute to energy efficiency by preventing heat transfer, making them suitable for spaces requiring additional insulation.

Best locations: These skylight blinds are essential for bedrooms where a dark and tranquil environment is crucial for quality sleep. These blinds are also highly effective for spaces like home theatres or living rooms where minimising light intrusion is necessary for an immersive experience.

Remote control or motorised blinds

Remote control blinds, also known as motorised blinds, are window coverings equipped with a motor system that allows users to open, close, or adjust the blinds with the convenience of a remote control.

Top qualities: Motorised blinds not only offer adjustable light and privacy, but they also provide better access for those with limited mobility or who are unable to easily reach skylights due to their height or the positioning of the widow.

Best locations: These blinds are best for high or hard-to-reach spaces, such as skylight windows in utility rooms or conservatories.

Angel Blinds and Shutters can help you find the perfect skylight blinds for your home

Blinds are crucial elements for every window in the home and can transform the atmosphere of any living space. If you are looking to stick to your budget, find the correct solution tailored to your skylight windows, and need help with installation, receiving support from a professional team is a must.

That’s why Angel Blinds and Shutters are here to assist you.

Our expert knowledge and range of options ensure that you make an informed decision to enhance the beauty and functionality of your living spaces. With over 30 years of experience creating and fitting blinds for homes across the North East, we are prepared to help you choose the best blinds for your home.

Contact our team today to discuss your home’s window dressing.