Homes & renovations

Think about morning and evening

Describe the direction the windows face and when the room is used. A softly filtering fabric may work well in a living room, while a bedroom may need an opaque cloth and closer attention to the light entering around the blind.

Blackout fabric describes the material. It does not, by itself, make an open roller blind or every room completely dark.

Work around the window

Handles, inward-opening windows, patio doors and shallow recesses all influence the choice. Framed systems such as Perfect Fit or INTU need the right glazing and bead arrangement; suitability is checked before an order is accepted.

For a renovation, consider the fixing position and any recessed boxes before plastering or decorating. Leave access to motors and moving parts for future maintenance.

Make daily operation straightforward

A reachable manual control may be all you need. Battery or wired motors can help with wider windows, groups of blinds and awkward access. We confirm the charging arrangement, power supply and any compatible controls as part of the specification.