Five Reasons to Get Conservatory blinds

If you have a conservatory and you like spending time in it but you’re not keen on the lack of privacy, you may be interested to know that conservatory blinds are the perfect antidote to nosy neighbours. There are plenty of other brilliant reasons why you should invest in conservatory blinds for your conservatory and we’re going to be discussing 5 of the main ones. 

1) Privacy.

Yes, the first one is privacy, and yes we’ve already mentioned it, but listen, all glass is great for letting the light in, but if you have neighbours practically on top of you looking in on you when all you’d rather do is read your book or chat to your friends, you want some privacy. With blinds you can simply pull them down all the way, partly, or have some vertical blinds and open the slats a little way, so you still get some light, but closed enough to put off prying eyes. 

2) Protection from the sun’s rays.

Yes the sun is beautiful, that’s the whole point of a conservatory, but when it’s a hot, humid day and the sun is burning down through that glass you could get some nasty burns as you can still get sunburn through closed glass windows. Your furniture could also fade with the sunlight. You can close some or all of the blinds so you’re still getting some light and sun into the conservatory, but you just close it where it’s at it’s hottest and likely to cause the most harm. We can give your blinds some blackout coating and UV resistant coating too, this means your blinds will keep out the heat in summer and insulate your home in winter when it’s colder. 

3) Stylish blinds combined with a snug fit.

Blinds are also extremely stylish and don’t have to be just on your windows. By having them on your conservatory you get a perfect snug fit, unlike with curtains. We can also make them for your windows and roofs of your conservatory, so you’re completely protected. 

4) Style.

Knightshades has a wide range of styles, colours, patterns and materials – and we can come to your home and fit them. Here at Knightshades we’ve had plenty of practice fitting blinds for people’s conservatories. We always spend time discussing right conservatory blinds for their needs before we do anything else. We have a wide range of different blinds from Intu, perfect fit, vertical, roller, Venetian and Roman, as well as different materials, patterns, designs and colours. We will discuss what works best, and help you choose ones that suit your personal tastes, your budget and of course the décor and furnishings of your conservatory. Our blind specialists are trained to help fit them, so you don’t have to.

5) Temperature.

Conservatory blinds are great at helping you to control the temperature in your conservatory. So, as we’ve already seen not only do they let you control how much sun you let in, it also helps you to control how much heat you allow in. This will apply in winter too and you can still spend time in there and be as warm as toast. 

Conservatory blinds from Knightshades.

In summary then, conservatory blinds, help you control privacy, light, heat and temperature. They’ll help to avoid your furniture fading from the sunlight, so you don’t end up ruining any new pieces you’ve recently invested in.
If you think you’d now like to invest in conservatory blinds, get in touch here at Knightshades? Our friendly team of experts can help you choose the right blinds for you and fit them as well. That way you’ll have beautiful fitting blinds that will transform your conservatory in the most positive and exceptional way.

Upgrade Your Bathroom With Stylish Blinds

Your bathroom doesn’t just fulfil everyday practical needs, it’s also designed as a haven of peace and quiet. When you’ve had a long day, there’s nothing better than sinking into a hot bath and relaxing with a drink. If your bathroom isn’t really working for you right now, on several levels, then it may be time for some change. There could be other more urgent considerations too, such as poor plumbing, broken or unsightly furniture that needs attention too. Whatever the reason, don’t forget about your window features, when attending to your makeover. Bathroom blinds are the perfect answer.

Now is the perfect time to freshen up your bathroom and give it a light and relaxed feel

If you’ve got blinds in the rest of your house, then you might want your bathroom to have the same look and feel. Even if you don’t have blinds throughout the house, they’re very useful in your bathroom. They provide great coverage and much needed privacy and light control, and in bathroom blinds always need the right kind of privacy.

A range of blinds in different styles - suitable for any bathroom

At Knight Shades there are various types of blinds which would look good on your bathroom windows. To help you make the right choice and to give you better ideas. Vertical blinds are a practical choice for all bathrooms as they provide privacy without compromising on the need for light. If you’re concerned about moisture our blinds come with a waterproof PVC coated finish, so water won’t have too much of an impact. Similarly, Venetian blinds allow a significant amount of natural light in and are available in a versatile range of finishes and colours. Alternatively, Wooden Venetian blinds are extremely stylish. And if you’re worried about warping or cracking then these are available in PVC (with a wood like finish).

Roller blinds come in a range of different fabrics, with printed or plain designs and can be designed to fit snugly with your bathroom’s interior. They’re easy to operate and offer a sleek and minimalist look, allowing you room on your sill to place other bathroom products.

Knight Shades – for a range of stylish and effective bathroom blinds

If you’d like new blinds for your bathroom then why not get in touch with Knight Shades and arrange a free design consultation, at a time that suits you. We can also professionally install blinds for you, if you don’t want to do it yourself. We’re a friendly team with many years’ experience, and we firmly believe in giving our customers the very best service, so please get in touch today.

Winter is here - what are the best blinds for your home?

As winter approaches with freezing temperatures, snow, rain and hail, it’s the time of year where we all prefer the warmth of our homes. However, if your windows aren’t getting the proper coverage they need, you may not only be losing heat, you could also be paying higher energy bills and providing a bird’s eye view to all and sundry of what goes on in your home at night. Our range of stylish blinds could make all the difference.

Blinds are the best kind of window coverage

Blinds are great for providing warmth, security, noise and privacy protection. Not only that, but their insulation keeps you warm in winter. Blinds are really for all seasons though. With a UV protective coating on their outside, protection is guaranteed from the sun’s UV rays. Alternatively, a blackout coating provides complete darkness at all times, particularly good for those working night shift, or for younger children who go to bed early of an evening.

Blinds to keep you rooms warm in all weathers

Blinds come with all sorts of helpful additions to making them functional as well as stylish. For example, Thermal roller blinds are constructed with layers of thermal material to prevent heat loss.

A Snug and comfortable fit

As blinds fit very close to the window frame, there’s only a tiny gap for air to come through. With made to measure blinds, you get a really snug fit which helps reduce heat loss. Roman blinds, are similar, in fact, it’s just a matter of what style you prefer. Insulated blinds or honeycomb blinds, trap air within the material’s structure. This helps retain heat, and in summer, warm air doesn’t get in, so it stays cool.

You could also have window shutters, although of course, technically, these aren’t blinds as such. But they do provide insulation, contain thermal properties and shut out light and privacy, allowing you more control over both. Wooden Venetian Blinds keep rooms warm effectively. The thicker the slats the warmer the room is, although this can make your blinds a little heavy. They provide insulation and excellent coverage and the same amount of isolation whether the shutters are open or shut.

Intu blinds come in a variety of different styles, and include insulation and/or thermal properties you’d need for winter. They simply work with a different mechanism to more conventional blinds.

Knight Shades Edinburgh – for reliable, stylish versatile quality blinds.

If you’d like to invest in winter blinds with the right kind of insulation or thermal properties for your property, give us a call here and we’ll be more than happy to talk you through your choices and help you find the right ones.