5 reasons to choose roller blinds for your home
- Aria Jansen
- Consultant
In short
Roller blinds are a tidy, practical choice that suit almost any New Zealand home. They come in a range of fabrics, from blockout for privacy and sleep to sunscreen and transparent options that filter light and glare, so there is a roller blind for every room. They give easy, precise light control, look clean and minimalist in modern interiors, can be motorised for convenience, and fit almost any window size.
Roller blinds are a practical and popular option for many New Zealand homes. Their tidy, elegant look works well in modern interiors, and a precise control mechanism makes them easy to use. With today's range of fabrics they can do almost anything, from blocking light to cutting glare. Here are five reasons to choose them.
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A fabric for every room and need
The biggest reason to choose roller blinds is the range of fabrics, so you can match the blind to what each room needs.
Blockout
For full privacy and better energy efficiency, blockout roller blinds darken a room and help reduce heat depending on the fabric and colour. They are a great choice for bedrooms and any room where you want more privacy. For more on keeping rooms warm, see our guide to which blinds provide the best insulation.
Sunscreen
Worried about UV, heat and glare? Sunscreen roller blinds protect your furnishings from fading while still filtering natural light into the room. They come in a range of neutrals and suit living areas where you want to keep some light and view. For sun-facing rooms, see our guide to the best blinds for sunny windows.
Transparent and screen
Ideal for living areas, transparent and screen fabrics reduce light and heat and protect furniture and flooring, while keeping your view and controlling glare.
Easy, precise light control
Roller blinds give you simple, precise control over light and privacy. The smooth mechanism makes them easy to raise and lower to exactly the position you want, which is part of why they are so popular in busy family homes.
A clean, minimalist look for modern homes
Roller blinds have a streamlined, uncluttered look that suits the simplicity of newer, more modern homes. Your choice of fabric and colour sets the tone, whether you want something contemporary or more classic, so they blend into almost any colour scheme.
Motorisation for added convenience
With today's technology, roller blinds can be motorised. Fully automated blinds are convenient and simple to use, and are especially handy for large or hard-to-reach windows where you might want to operate several blinds at once.
A fit for almost any window
Roller blinds are adjustable and suit a wide range of window sizes. If you are choosing ready-made blinds you will need to measure your own windows; our guide on how to measure for blinds walks you through it.
Which roller blind is right for you?
A minimalist classic, roller blinds work throughout the home, as light-filtering screens or blockout solutions for privacy and sleep. If you are still weighing up your options, our guide on choosing between curtains and blinds can help. To find the right fabric and fit for your rooms, request a free in-home consultation and one of our consultants will talk you through the options.
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Guides
Choosing the right blinds for your home
Not sure which blinds will suit your home? From blind types and key features to room-by-room advice, this guide covers everything you need to know.
Frequently asked questions
Are roller blinds good for bedrooms?
Yes. A blockout roller blind is ideal for bedrooms because it darkens the room for better sleep and adds privacy. Pick a blockout fabric and fit it close to the frame to reduce light gaps around the edges.
What is the difference between sunscreen and blockout roller blinds?
Sunscreen fabrics filter light and block glare and UV while keeping some view and natural light, which suits living areas. Blockout fabrics darken a room completely for privacy and sleep, which suits bedrooms. Dual roller blinds pair both on one window.
Can roller blinds be motorised?
Yes. Roller blinds are well suited to motorisation, which is convenient for hard-to-reach or large windows and lets you operate several blinds at once.
Do roller blinds help with insulation?
Roller blinds with a blockout or thermal lining help reduce heat loss and summer heat gain, especially when fitted close to the window frame. In well-insulated modern homes this matters less, but it is still a worthwhile option.
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