We all know sleep is crucial to our well-being.
In the same way that they need oxygen, food and water, our bodies require good-quality shut-eye to function effectively and maintain good mental health.
Did you know we actually spend a third of our lives in the land of nod? It’s a big part of life as a human, and as such, deserves to be protected as much as possible. That’s why picking window coverings for bedrooms is a really important task and one we hold dear at Just Blinds.
Why settle for rubbish blinds for bedrooms? Be the best you can be by getting the sleep you need.
Can Blinds For Bedrooms Really Make That Much Difference?
In short, yes they can. And because sleep is linked so strongly with health and well-being, it’s not something to be ignored.
Blinds for bedrooms that fail to create a peaceful, dark environment when you shut your eyes at night won’t allow you a proper night’s sleep. Clockwatching becomes a new, frustrating nighttime habit as you lie awake wondering how many hours of slumber you’ll get.
We’ve all been there. It feels pretty awful, doesn’t it?
And not only does it leave you feeling sluggish and unrested come morning, but your body won’t have been able to play all of its magic tricks overnight. When we sleep, our body rests and repairs organs and muscle tissue, releasing immunity-building chemicals into the bloodstream which lowers our cortisol levels. And that’s not an exhaustive list!
So sleep is important. And the type of blind you choose for the bedroom windows of your property directly impacts the quality of sleep you get.
Too much light when you’re sleeping, or not enough light entering the room when you’re awake, can prevent a good night’s sleep and even worsen the effects of SAD (seasonal affective disorder) in the darker months.
Let’s take a look at some of the best blinds for bedrooms.
High-Performing Room Darkening Blinds
Room darkening blinds are not blackout blinds, but they still filter out 95% of the light coming in through your window when you’re trying to get some shut-eye.
Whether you find the streetlights on your road imposing at night, or you’re a shift worker desperate to drift off in the daytime, room-darkening blinds could be the perfect solution to getting better sleep.
The way room darkening blinds work comes down to a multi-layer construction of light-blocking materials, meaning you get to eradicate 95% of all light pollution getting in the way of you nodding off when you need to. To enhance their already high performance, room darkening blinds are also expertly made to measure to ensure a tight fit and remove that pesky halo of light that can be enough to ruin your snooze.
Not only are they designed with improved sleep in mind, but room-darkening blinds also provide absolute privacy. Because they block light from shining out from the space as well as into it, there isn’t a shadow to be seen from outside of the property, keeping your home a safe and private space for all.
Interested to learn more? Read our recent blog on room-darkening blinds here.
Super-Convenient Motorised Blinds For Bedrooms
Both stylish and incredibly easy to operate, motorised blinds for bedrooms transform the room into a space you can really relax in.
You won’t even have to get out of bed to open the blinds in the morning!
The inbuilt automation of motorised blinds means you can wake up slowly and inch open your blinds by pushing a button on a remote control or even on your phone’s touchscreen. Battery or mains operated, they are easy to maintain and safe for kids because they don’t have easily tangled cords and chains typical of other blind styles.
And they’re not just limited to the bedroom. Motorised blinds are an excellent addition to any space because they’re so effortlessly easy to use. Need to reduce the glare on your laptop screen but stuck on a Zoom call? Watching TV with a baby asleep on your lap? Motorised blinds are the way to go. Does the thought of remote operation float your boat? Not sure how the price of motorised blinds compares to other styles? Find out all about sheer convenience by reading this blog.
What About Attic Bedrooms?
Are you or some of your family sleeping in a bedroom with sloping windows?
You’ll be glad to hear that they too, can take a perfectly peaceful trip to the land of nod.
You see, just because attic room windows slope doesn’t mean their blinds can’t efficiently block out unwanted light. Velux blinds can also look incredibly stylish.
Well-fitted Velux blinds hug your windows to provide full-room darkness when you want to settle in for the night, and effortless shade during the sunlight-laden hours. And because attic windows can be too high or awkward to reach, you can even opt for sleek extendable rods to make opening and closing them super simple.
Not sure what sort of blind you want to go for? The options are endless. Roller blinds, Vision blinds and cellular blinds are among the styles that can be made to measure and fitted with ease, giving you expert light control and complete peace of mind. Read more about Velux blinds here.
What About Designs, Fabrics And Colours?
There is a whole world of choice out there for anyone wanting to update their bedroom blinds and get better sleep.
Aesthetics are important, aren’t they? We love to style our homes just how we’ve imagined them, and window coverings form a big part of how a room feels. That’s why Just Blinds stocks a wide variety of designs, fabrics and colours so that every single workplace or home can find something to fit the bill and look fantastic.
Looking for strong monochromes, or perhaps soft pastel shades? What about a ditsy floral? Block colours can make quite the statement, too. Or maybe you’re after the striking stripes of Allusion or Vision blinds?
The world is your oyster. Have a browse! We’re confident you’ll find something you like.
Blinds For Bedrooms Can Transform Your Sleep
So here we are. Blinds don’t have to be boring!
Now that you know how much of a difference blinds can make, we bet you can’t wait to get shopping.
For a no-hassle, no-pressure start to your blind browsing journey, why not download a Just Blinds brochure? We could have just the thing you’re after.
