How to control sun glare in your living room

Picture this: the sun’s rays streaming gently through your living room windows on the perfect lazy Sunday, creating a warm and inviting ambience. But as the day wears on, that once-welcome sunshine turns into an annoying sun glare that bounces off your TV screen.

Whether you’re trying to create a cosy atmosphere for relaxation, enjoy your favourite TV show without interruptions, or protect your furniture from harmful UV rays, finding the right solution to controlling glare is crucial. That’s why we’re sharing a handful of top tips in today’s blog post to help you say goodbye to the relentless glare and hello to a brighter and more comfortable living room experience. So, let’s get into it. 

Arrange your furniture strategically 

Let’s start with the basics: how you arrange your space.

Strategically positioning your furniture can be a powerful tool in the battle against glare. In order to find the perfect balance of natural light and comfort, you will need to experiment with a few different angles and arrangements. In particular, try playing around with placing your seating perpendicular to windows, this will ensure that the sun’s rays don’t directly hit screens or eyes. 

Check out vision blinds

If you’re looking for the perfect window dressing for glare control, vision blinds are a fantastic choice.

Also known as Day & Night blinds, vision blinds embrace a unique design. Crafted from alternating opaque and translucent woven stripes and operated much like a simple roller blind, this type of blind not only looks stylish but is incredibly practical. The clever design enables you to easily change the mood of your room by adjusting the amount of light coming through the window. This allows you to quickly filter out UV rays and drastically reduce glare in your living room, as well as minimising incoming heat on those long, hot summer days. 

Beat the sun glare with mirage blinds

Mirage blinds are a fantastic choice for homeowners who wish to control light levels whilst maintaining the view!

Similar in appearance to a standard roller blind, mirage blinds offer an additional level of sophistication due to their unique design. Crafted from two layers of fabric that move independently from each other, these blinds create a striking illusion of slats despite both layers being made from fabric! This clever design will enable you to seamlessly filter and soften the light coming through your windows, helping you to drastically reduce the glare in your living room. 

Consider investing in shutters

If you are looking for a foolproof way to reduce sun glare in your living room, made-to-measure shutters are a tried and tested solution. 

Not only do they come in several different materials, designs, and colours, but they’re also incredibly durable and are designed to last for decades, adding real beauty and value to your home. Beyond their stylish aesthetics, however, it’s the movable slats of shutters that make them so incredibly effective at drastically minimising glare, enabling you to strategically reduce the amount of light entering the room. Plus, they are the only window dressing that allows you to control glare whilst still allowing for great ventilation on warmer days!

Opt for a quick fix with window films 

We believe that investing in the right window dressings is truly the best solution for long-term glare control in your living space. However, if you’re looking for a quick fix for the time being, window films can be a great option.

These adhesive films can be easily applied to your windows, reducing excessive sunlight while preserving your view. With various tints and opacities available, you can customise the level of light filtration to create a comfortable and glare-free living room environment.

Invest in the perfect blinds or shutters and you’re sure to beat the glare for good. Get in touch with our team today to find out more.