Why are VELUX blinds a good idea for your home?
Posted by Rory McAinsh on 7th October 2025
Why are VELUX blinds the perfect investment for VELUX windows at home?
Roof windows are a fantastic way to flood your home with natural light, especially in loft conversions and attic rooms. But with all that beautiful daylight comes the need for control.
Managing glare, maintaining privacy, and regulating temperature. This is when VELUX blinds come in as a good investment.
Unlike standard blinds, VELUX blinds are precision-engineered to fit your roof windows perfectly, ensuring a seamless look and superior performance. They’re more than just a decorative addition, they're a crucial component of a comfortable, energy-efficient home.
The All-Round Benefits of Choosing VELUX
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Perfect Fit and Easy Installation: Since they are designed specifically for VELUX roof windows, there is no cutting or measuring required. The pre-fitted mounting brackets (often called the Pick&Click!® system) make DIY installation simple and fast.
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Energy Efficiency: Many VELUX blinds—especially those with a double-pleated or foil-backed design—provide an extra layer of insulation. This helps keep your room warmer in the winter by reducing heat loss and cooler in the summer by blocking solar heat, ultimately helping to lower your energy bills.
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Light and Glare Control: From total darkness to gentle diffusion, VELUX offers a solution for every light requirement, allowing you to eliminate glare on screens and create the perfect ambiance.
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Durability and Convenience: Built from high-quality, durable materials, these blinds are designed to last. They are available in manual, solar-powered, and electric operations, making them a convenient choice for any window, even those that are out of reach.
For Complete Darkness and Ultimate Comfort: VELUX Blackout Blinds
When you need total control over the light, there is no substitute for a blackout blind.
Key Advantages:
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Absolute Light Elimination: VELUX blackout blinds provide a light-tight seal against the window frame, blocking virtually all incoming light. This is an essential feature for a truly dark room, even in the middle of the day.
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Optimal Sleep Environment: By eliminating disruptive light, these blinds are a game-changer for bedrooms, nurseries, and for shift workers who need to sleep during daylight hours.
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Thermal Insulation: Many blackout models, like the Blackout Energy Pleated Blind, feature an insulating honeycomb structure, providing superior protection against both heat and cold.
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Noise Reduction: The dense fabric and sealed fit can also help to reduce the sound of rain, contributing to a more peaceful environment.
For Precise Light Control: VELUX Venetian Blinds
If you want the ability to angle and redirect incoming light without complete diffusion, the Venetian blind is your ideal solution.
Key Advantages:
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Variable Light Direction: The unique tilt mechanism allows you to adjust the angle of the slats, giving you precise control over the amount and direction of sunlight entering the room. This is perfect for steering light away from a screen or directing it towards a specific area.
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Moisture Resistance: Made from durable, aluminium slats, these blinds are humidity-resistant and easy to wipe clean.
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Privacy on Demand: You can easily close the slats for complete privacy or angle them just enough to obscure the view from outside while still letting light stream in.
For Simple Light Filtering: VELUX Translucent Roller Blinds
When your goal is simply to soften harsh daylight and add privacy, a translucent roller blind offers a clean, practical, and affordable choice.
Key Advantages:
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Gentle Light Diffusion: A roller blind softens intense sunlight, transforming it into a pleasant, diffuse light that brightens the room without harsh glare.
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Basic Privacy: The fabric provides basic privacy from the outside, while still allowing natural light to fill your space.
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Slimline Design and Stepless Positioning: The blind runs smoothly in slim side channels and can be fixed anywhere in the window for flexible light control.
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Affordable and Stylish: As a budget-friendly option, roller blinds are available in a wide variety of colours and patterns to suit any interior décor.