The best type of roller blinds will depend on what room they’re in and what your needs are. Blockout roller blinds are best for bedrooms where you need darkness and night-time privacy, while sunscreen roller blinds are best in living areas where you want daytime privacy and still want to be able to see out. Light filtering roller blinds give you a little of both, with night-time and daytime privacy but not as dark at night and not as see through during the day.

The best colour for roller blinds is the one that suits your room! Light grey or a subtle beige are popular choices, but darker tones can be better for making a bit of an impact by contrasting with light coloured walls.

Inside fit roller blinds are more common as they create a sleek look, however, if your main concern is blocking light, an inside fit will still allow some light through around the edges. This makes an outside fit a better choice if you’re wanting it dark. An outside fit may also be required if the frame of your window isn’t deep enough to support an inside fit.

The only real disadvantage to double roller blinds is the additional cost of using two sets of blinds on the same window. However, this extra cost is often lower than you might think, so it’s worth considering getting a quote if you would like the benefits of privacy and light control during both day and night-time.