If you don't want your conservatory to be unbearably hot in the summer, or too cold to enter without a coat in the winter, you need to look into Conservatory blinds.
This short article explains the pro's and cons of different conservatory blinds and helps you come to the decision of which are right for your conservatory.
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Which window blinds are
right for your conservatory?
A lot of thought is needed to choose the right window blinds for your conservatory.
It is important to block the sunlight and heat out during the summer, but during the
winter you want to trap the heat in. This is completely possible with the correct
choice of window blinds.
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Firstly, there are two categories of window blinds you can have in a conservatory…
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Conservatory Roof Blinds
Block the sunlight entering the roof.
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3. Conservatory Side Blinds
Very important for privacy and also protect from sunlight.
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4. Some Tips for Conservatory Blinds
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Venetian style blinds look great on conservatory roofs and also offer great light
control. If you are in there during the day, you definitely do not want the direct
sunlight hitting you, but you may want some sunlight.
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It is not uncommon to have strong bright colours in a conservatory, for some reason
this looks great. At Harrietts we are big fans of orange and yellow in a conservatory.
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Try and match the roof and side blinds, then if possible, make it match with your
other furnishings within the conservatory.
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Which types of blinds can be used in a conservatory roof?
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Roller blinds
Pleated
Venetian blinds
Shutters
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(The above list is ordered by popularity)
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Which types of blinds can be used in a conservatory side?
Practically any.
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So what will you choose for your conservatory?
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If you want to learn more about conservatory blinds or need more inspiration, take
a look at www.harrietts.co.uk.
