Wherever we live, it’s always nice to have maximum privacy whilst still being able to allow in ample natural light – so how can we ensure we get the best of both worlds? This month, Allegro Blinds are here to share knowledge, so you can benefit from the perfect blinds that are best suited to your tastes, style and budget.
Types of blinds that let light in whilst providing privacy:
Venetian Blinds
Thanks to their style, these horizontal slats allow lots of natural light into the home and, what’s more, they can provide you with optimal privacy when tilted at just the right angle. Venetian blinds have elegant lines and are a simple solution when looking for both privacy and lots of natural daylight. They provide the user with great flexibility: Venetian blinds can be fully retracted, extended, tilted closed and angled to prevent glare. Although it’s uncommon for this style of blind to be completed raised, the option is there should you wish for maximum illumination throughout the home.
Plantation Shutters
Offering homes a European feel, plantation shutters are, in fact, the most under used style of window solution in the UK – with no reason for it. Plantation shutters are one of the oldest styles of window covering and offering exceptional light control, temperature control and privacy too.
Plantations shutters are commonly found in hot countries because they’re very good at keeping the heat out in the summer and in during the winter – a sure way to maintain low energy bills. In addition to that, the slats on a plantation shutter can be adjusted to direct the sunlight towards the ceiling and away from your line of sight which will not only brighten up the room but maintain the perfect level of privacy; perfect for a lazy weekend in.
Vertical Blinds
Similar to Venetian blinds, vertical blinds can be fully retracted, extended and tilted to best suit your lighting needs – the only difference is that they are vertical. Used over large windows, vertical blinds can be positioned nicely over french doors too – a perfect way to frame your doors and provide easy access through to the garden patio.
Day & Night Blinds
An innovative window treatment that utilises different materials for their useful properties. Day & night blinds are fabricated in a way that offers the user complete control of light and privacy. Also known as vision day/night blinds, twist blinds or multi-shades, this product combines both translucent and opaque materials to obtain the best features a blind can offer. Day & night blinds work just like a roller blind but have different layers of material that can be altered tactically to allow for the perfect balance of light and privacy.
Transparent & Translucent & Opaque Blinds
Blinds offer homes the perfect finish; with many styles and materials to choose from, you can create the optimal natural lighting and ventilation system throughout each room. You even have choice of fabrics that offer varying levels of privacy thanks to translucent, transparent and opaque materials.
> Transparent blinds allow maximum sunlight to enter the room but offer little privacy unless tilted.
> Translucent blinds diffuse sunlight which increases your privacy from the watchful eyes of those passing by, as they will only be able to see shadows inside the room.
> Opaque blinds offer complete privacy, blackout blinds will not allow light to pass through or nosey neighbours to see in.
Allegro Blinds have over 70 years of experience within the industry which means we have an incredible wealth of experience and a long history of satisfied customers. We supply and install an extensive range of products including: blinds, awnings, canopies and shutters. For more information or to book our first-rate services, call your local branch today. We work throughout Harrow/Pinner, Watford/Bushey, St Albans, Welwyn and Dunstable/London.
FAQs
Roller Shades
This is why roller shades are such a great choice; they cover the entire window and come in light-filtering and blackout options – providing you with all the privacy you need while still allowing natural light to enter your home.
What blinds are best for privacy and letting in light? ›
Venetian blinds are made from horizontal slats that can be adjusted to control the amount of light being let into the room. Privacy Venetian blinds can bring simplicity and versatility to your home, a fantastic addition due to their adjustable slats and can be placed at any point on your window.
What window treatments let in light but provide privacy? ›
Vertical blinds are ideal for allowing light to filter into the room during the day. You can control the amount of natural light that you want by easily adjusting the slant of the blinds, and when you want more privacy you are able to close the slats completely to ensure that your home is protected.
How can I have privacy but let light in? ›
Layering Inside and Outside Mount Blinds or Shades
Another option you have is to choose a light-filtering shade to mount inside your window frame and layer it with a privacy shade mounted outside the frame.
What blinds let light in but not see through? ›
Sheer shades and zebra shades – also called dual shades – are one of the most ideal choices for privacy in any room. This combination of a privacy protector and light filter will allow you to enjoy your surroundings when it's light, but will also block the outside view .
Is there a shade I can see out of but people can't see in? ›
And the answer is a confusing yes and no. Yes, there are privacy window shades, like solar shades, that based on the weave of the shade material, you can see out of during the day and people cannot see in.
Are there windows that you can see out but not in? ›
Just like one-way mirror glass, one-way mirror film still requires one side to be brighter than the other. One-way mirror film is a window film that lets light in, but you can't see through it from the exterior. An easy way to think about one-way window film is that it's the see out but not see in window film.
Which gives more privacy blinds up or down? ›
Up (Rounded Side Facing Out)
Blinds turned in this direction offer more privacy and light control since the convex side faces the window, blocking light or views from the outside.
Which blinds block the most light? ›
While shades are made from fabric, blinds have slats made of wood, faux wood, aluminum, or other materials that let light penetrate more easily. If you want shades that block light, you should consider blackout shades for the most light control. Light-filtering blocks most light, but not as much as blackout shades.
How can I put privacy on my window without blocking the light? ›
A mirror window film is the best type of window covering to keep your home private without stopping you from seeing out. They'll preserve your privacy as well as the natural light coming into your home, plus they're not noticeable at all.
Roller blinds are the ideal window dressing solution if you are looking to fill a room with as much natural light as possible. Raised to the top of the window almost all of the glass is exposed, allowing natural light to flood into the room.
Can you see through privacy blinds at night? ›
Yes, it is generally easier to see through blinds at night when interior lights are on because the bright interior contrasts with the dark exterior. Partially open or light-filtering blinds can allow visibility, while opaque or blackout blinds provide better privacy.
What blinds give the most privacy? ›
Roller blinds are another fantastic way to increase the privacy of a room. Though they cannot be tilted like vertical blinds, voile roller blinds reduce inward visibility whilst keeping light levels to their maximum. Blackout roller blinds offer the most privacy, however sacrifice the light.
What is the best window privacy without blocking light? ›
Translucent window film is designed to block the view without blocking the light, perfect for delivering a contemporary looking privacy solution, with the most popular option being The Window Film Company's Frostbrite frosted window film.
What blinds don t let people see in? ›
Our Sunscreen Roller Blind collection uses an open weave fabric which creates a screen effect allowing you to see outside and enjoy natural light, whilst stopping people being able to see in.
Are light filtering blinds private? ›
By definition, light-filtering shades are made of less opaque fabrics that allow the most amounts of light to filter through, while still offering some level of privacy and UV protection. Pros: Maintains views and allows natural light to enter your space.
How can I make my blinds private? ›
Privacy: When the vanes of vertical blinds are open 90 degrees, you can see outdoors and the outdoors can see in. For privacy, angle the vanes of these blinds at about 45 degrees or less, so if you are on one side of the blinds, you won't be seen.
