How to Choose Blackout Blinds for Your Bedroom Rooftop Windows
Your bedroom should be the perfect refuge for getting quality sleep. It should be quiet and cool, and it should definitely be dark when it’s time to get some ZZZs.
But sunlight can often upset a good night’s sleep, especially in the middle of summer when the days are longest.
Sunlight is a potent stimulator of the body’s circadian rhythm- the sleep-wake cycle regulated by your brain. Even if your eyes are closed, the sunlight coming into the room tells your brain that it's daytime, disturbing your ability to retire into a deep sleep.
Even unnatural light can prevent you from getting the rest you need, especially when you live in a bustling urban area. And, when you have rooftop windows, the effects of light penetration are magnified.
Blackout blinds give you the power to transform your room into your personal sleeping sanctuary. They allow you to suppress bright light flux and limit the negative impact of ultra-violet rays.
Because of their superior light control, blackout blinds are ideal for sensitive sleepers, people concerned about privacy, and those who work at night and need to catch up on rest during daylight hours.
3 Tips for Finding the Perfect Blackout Blinds Solution
That’s why so many people choose blackout window blinds and similar treatments for their windows. The best blackout blinds can help create total darkness, even when light is trying to peek its way in. Here’s a look at 3 tips for choosing the ideal blackout blinds for your bedroom windows.
- Material: The type of material matters when you’re looking for the perfect blackout blinds. Most blackout blinds are made from polyester, which is a lightweight yet effective material. What differentiates the material in blackout blinds is the coating. For example, Itzala blinds, finished with a lightproof rubber, still allow traces of light to transmit through them. For a full blackout effect, go for blinds with an aluminium coating.
- The Right Fit: To block the greatest amount of light possible, make sure your blackout blinds are built to fit your windows. Itzala offers blinds that are designed to fit snugly on VELUX, FAKRO, Dakstra, Keylite, Dakea, and RoofLite Windows. Standard blinds will only loosely match the shape of your window — which is OK for appearance, but poor for blocking as much light as possible.
- Choosing the Best Colour: Rooftop blackout blinds- despite not being in the direct eyeline- can strongly influence the mood and aesthetic of your bedroom. Choose the colour that best matches with your bedroom atmosphere and design scheme. If you are having second thoughts about choosing a lighter shade because of their effectiveness, fear not- quality blackout blinds are effective at blocking incoming light, regardless of colour.
Discover the Best Rooftop Window Blackout Blinds
Rooftop and angled windows often allow in more light than traditional windows simply because of the directions they face. This natural light can be great during the day when you’re up and about, but bothersome during the night and early morning when you’re trying to get some rest.
VELUX Blackout Blinds provide the solution you’ve been looking for when you have skylights or angled windows in your bedroom. These rooftop blackout blinds not only provide a 100% blackout effect, they also reduce heat gain and loss. Similarly, Itzala Blackout Blinds give you an affordable option for daylight control over your bedroom’s rooftop windows.
Learn more about your options for blackout window blinds and create the ideal environment for getting the rest you need.
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