Your complete guide to internal roof window blinds

If you’re looking to make your home more comfortable and stylish, you shouldn’t overlook internal roof window blinds. Not only are these specially designed to provide practical benefits such as light control and privacy, but they also add more dimension to your living spaces. With a range of styles to choose from, read on to find the perfect internal roof window blinds for your home.

What are internal roof window blinds?

Internal roof window blinds are an accessory that attaches to your roof window from inside the home. They are designed to help better control the levels of natural light entering your home, particularly in the sunnier months.

How to choose internal roof window blinds that suit your home

The style of blinds you choose depends on the functionality you require and the overall appearance. If you’d like to keep your space lighter and airier, Venetian blinds offer more flexibility to adjust the intensity of natural light. On the other hand, roller blinds are a much more prominent feature as they can completely block your window when fully rolled down. It’s important to consider these unique characteristics.

What materials are available?

The type of material depends on the style of the blind. Whilst blackout blinds tend to be a softer woven fabric, Venetian blinds use harder slats.

How can internal roof window blinds improve energy efficiency?

Internal roof window blinds provide effective shading and protection from intense sunlight and heat in the warmer months. For loft spaces that trap heat in summer, these blinds provide some much-needed shade, reducing the reliance on fans and air conditioning to cool them down.

How do internal roof window blinds improve privacy?

Adding blinds to your roof windows limits onlooker visibility into your home. With Venetian blinds, you can adjust the angle of the slats to enjoy your view still and let in natural light, without the outside world seeing in.

What are the differences between the types of internal roof window blinds?

Blackout blinds

As the name suggests, these provide optimal levels of darkness when fully closed. Blackout blinds completely block the light entering your space, perfect for bedrooms where darkness is needed for a sound night or day’s sleep.

These ARF roller blinds use side runners to adjust the level of light control and can be locked into any position at any point on your window.

Flat roof window blinds

These blinds are designed to perfectly fit the inside of a flat roof window, so it’s often easier to find a perfect fit and style.

You can adjust flat roof window blinds using a control rod or by hand.

Roller blinds

Roller blinds are practical window coverings that offer a compact but effective solution for shutting out pesky sunlight.

As a roller blind offers complete window coverage, they’re great for adding privacy to roof windows that are visible from busy streets or high-rise buildings. They don’t block out as much light as blackout blinds but are good for limiting intense sun rays.

Venetian blinds

These blinds allow you to easily soften the amount of sunlight entering your space by tilting the slats. By changing the angle and direction of the light as the sun moves throughout the day, you can easily control the light levels in your loft or extension.

The individual slats give Venetian blinds a distinct appearance.

How do you clean and maintain internal roof window blinds?

It’s easy to take care of your blinds with regular maintenance. Use a microfibre or soft cloth to wipe away dust. A damp cloth works perfectly for removing heavier dust and dirt buildup.

Read the full guidance on how to clean and maintain your internal roof window blinds.

Speak to the RW4Y team

Whilst we hope our guide has been helpful, we understand that making the perfect choice for your home isn’t always straightforward. That’s why our team is on hand to provide expert advice and recommendations for your internal roof window blinds.

Get in touch today and we’ll get back to you within 48 hours.