We were contacted by a customer in Lymm, Cheshire, who has a lovely conservatory at the rear of the kitchen. It has lovely views out over a field, but it catches the sun for most of the day so on a bright day it is difficult to use the room, especially mid morning. The more pressing issue was that it ranged from freezing cold in the winter months, to boiling hot in the summer! 

Fitting Custom Conservatory Blinds

Therefore the requirement was for a blind type that would reduce the glare but allowing natural light through, and to insulate in the winter and reflect heat in the summer.

Our first thought was for perfect fit roof blinds, but unfortunately the seals were too tight to allow these to fit. Therefore, we looked at tension pleated blinds that could be screwed into the frames to allow the high tension blinds to be fitted securely. These can then be opened and closed using a pole to slide up and down when required.

The next decision was the fabric. We settled on a cellular fabric rather than a single layer pleated and this would have better insulation properties, and reflect the heat better in summer. We also settled on a mid grey as this is neutral and is dark enough to cut the glare. The result was fantastic:

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At Expression Blinds, all of our work begins with a free, no-obligation consultation with an expert blinds fitter. This allows our fitters to talk you through all of the available options, find the best option to meet your needs, and take all of the precise measurements that we’ll need to make sure your blinds fit perfectly. Our fitters never work for commission, so you can rely on them to provide the best advice and impartial recommendations for your situation. You can get in touch with us on our Contact Page or call us on 0161 241 9686. We look forward to helping you find your perfect blinds!