When it comes to choosing the best blinds for attic bedrooms, there are a few logistical challenges. So what are the best blinds to overcome these challenges without compromising on style, privacy, temperature or light control?
How can you get the look you want while still achieving the coverage you need? Is there a certain type of blind that will work best for your attic window?
Although attic bedrooms require a little more planning and thought when finding the right window treatments, there are quality blinds waiting to make your attic bedroom a stunning space.
The Challenges With Attic Bedrooms
Attic bedrooms are a smart – and sometimes overlooked – way to make the most of your space. If you have an attic bedroom that’s already beautifully decorated but needs a proper blind to block out the sun or divert excess heat, then you have some challenges to overcome first.
Don’t worry – the right blinds are out there waiting for you. But to find them, you need to know your requirements from the start.
Does your attic have any of these attributes that make it difficult to find a window treatment?
Gravity
In attics, the windows are usually angled with the slope of the roof. A regular blind would hang vertically from its fitting, rendering it useless!
Limited light
Lighting isn’t always easy to come by in the attic, particularly if your attic is connected to another portion of your home, blocking natural light. Even with some skylights, your lighting isn’t always ample, so your blinds must ensure as much light can enter the space as possible.
Temperatures
Attics can get really hot or cold. They’re the highest point of the house so heat rises from the rooms below. They can also be the first place to cool down in chilly temperatures. That means your blinds need to have good thermal control.
Odd Shapes
Windows come in all shapes and sizes, and that’s especially true in attics. Sometimes the window shape needs to be a little off to fit in or make the most of the space available. Because of this, attic bedrooms tend to have awkwardly shaped windows. One-size-fits-all is just not an option…
With these attributes in mind, let’s see what you could choose from to make your attic a more comfortable and stylish room.
Velux Blinds
First on the list are Velux blinds. These are an option that most people have heard of, but might not immediately consider for their attic rooms.
This gorgeous style of blind attaches directly to your window, not just fixed to the top of the window frame and left to hang down loosely. For this reason, it’s a popular choice for many windows because of its simple and functional design.
It comes in a wide variety of different colours, patterns and fabrics, making it an ideal choice if you want your blind to perfectly compliment the rest of your decor or – even better – you want your blinds to make a statement when you walk in the room.
Velux blinds are cordlessly operated, so they are a child and pet-safe design – ideal for attic bedrooms used by young children.
You want just as much privacy and comfort in your attic bedroom as you do in any other bedroom, and as Velux blinds can be made of blackout materials, they’re an excellent bedroom choice.
Perfect Fit
Perfect Fit blinds do exactly what the name sounds like. If you’ve been disappointed by poorly fitting shades or cheap-looking finishes to your blinds, then you need to try a solution with a perfect fit.
This type of blind slots into a custom-built frame. This frame clicks securely and seamlessly in place between your window’s glazing and the window frame itself. If the thought of something attaching so closely to your windows makes you nervous, don’t panic with Perfect Fit.
This blind is affixed using a bead fit method. This means no drilling or screwing is required to secure the frame to your window. Your attic window will still function perfectly, smoothly and without hindrance from your flawless framed blind.
The Perfect Fit is an elegant solution to a major problem – poorly fitting blinds. It allows for a totally pristine look without making you compromise on your window and blind function.
Not to mention, this design gives you the maximum light control in your room, regardless of sun angle or time of day, because no matter what, your blinds are neatly out of the way.
Luxaflex For Vertical Windows
Luxaflex is a producer of premium quality blinds in a range of styles with innovative designs, each created to fit perfectly into your home and make each room more elegant and inviting. Your attic bedroom is no different!
If you have vertical windows in your attic, you might want to consider the Luxaflex brand in particular. Their blinds are custom-built to fit your windows, and because of this, you have complete control over materials, fabrics, style, operation method and fixings.
Or maybe you have big attic windows, and you think blinds won’t be strong enough for the job? Luxaflex is known for its energy-saving, groundbreaking fabrics and engineering, which makes its blinds incredibly effective for temperature control. As we considered previously, this is a big bonus for attic rooms.
Luxaflex blinds like the Duette, the Pirouette and the Silhouette are all dreamy, customisable options that give you more control over style, the highest quality and more reliable operation that lasts the years.
Simply put, there’s no equivalent to Luxaflex and its custom-made blind solutions.
What About Shutters?
All this talk about blinds, but what about shutters? Could your attic be better suited to fitted shutters?
Skylight shutters are phenomenal for giving you the most light control AND temperature control together. They offer a sleek and contemporary look that elevates the appearance of any room while letting you save on your energy bills at the same time!
Plus, they have a slight soundproofing effect, which is excellent for noise that travels, like if you live near a busy road or public space.
So, don’t write off shutters even if you’re set on blinds. They both have fantastic benefits to consider.
The Ideal Blinds For Your Attic Bedroom…
Your attic bedroom deserves to look incredible, and the right blinds or shutters will make the space even more usable. There are plenty of styles to choose from – but a custom solution is usually best for whatever style you select given the non-standard size of attic bedroom windows.
If you’d like to see all of the options you could have installed in your attic bedroom, just request our brochure to be delivered to your door.
