What Are Skylights?
Every homeowner wants natural light in their home – it can improve our mood as well as our health. This is why so many of us are now choosing homes with skylights.
Skylights, sometimes called ‘roof windows’ or ‘velux windows’, are windows built into the roof of a house. They let light stream into your home through the day, whichever direction your house faces. Skylights can transform a dingy space into a light and airy room.
As many of us have loft conversions, velux windows are becoming much more common in homes.
However, velux windows present unique challenges. On hot, sunny days, they can let too much light or heat into a room. And at night, skylights can let in more streetlight and moonlight than other windows, disrupting your sleep.
For this reason, it’s important to find the right blinds for your velux windows.
Why Skylight Blinds Are Perfect For Your Space
Velux skylight blinds are blinds that are designed to fit a roof window. They come in different fabrics, colours and styles, including roller, venetian and pleated designs.
Whatever your space needs, you’ll find skylight blinds that are right for you. For example, whether your window is big or small, we offer made-to-measure skylight blinds.
Additionally, you can choose velux blinds that give the right level of light filtration – from blackout to sheer. Moreover, if your home is prone to overheating, you’ll find skylight blinds that give heat reflection.
Benefits of Velux Skylight Blinds
Here are some reasons you should consider velux skylight blinds:
- Skylight blinds can be used in unusual spaces in the home, such as loft spaces and rooms with sloped ceilings
- They’re made-to-measure, so they’ll fit any shape of window
- Velux blinds protect from draughts, cold weather and heat
- These blinds regulate light levels in your room – you can even choose skylight blinds that give you total blackout
- You’ll find styles, patterns and colours that suit every interior
Different Kinds of Velux Blinds
There are many different styles of velux blinds. Here are three popular options.
Velux roller blinds are large pieces of fabric that wind up and down on a headrail. They come in a range of styles and light filtration levels. Smart, sleek and functional, velux roller blinds perfect for most contemporary homes.
Secondly, velux venetian blinds are rigid horizontal slats that you can slide up and down your skylight. They allow you to control light levels in your home. Coming in wood, faux wood or aluminium, they’re a good way to bring different materials into your interior.
Finally, velux pleated blinds are similar to roller blinds, but they have a single honeycomb structure which gives them a pleasing repeated pattern. They block out direct sunlight, while keeping a room light and airy.
Get in touch
Add a personal touch to your home when you choose to come to Allegro Blinds. We supply and install the best window solutions suited to your all important styles, tastes and budgets.
To find out more about our range of blinds or to arrange a free home visit and quotation across St Albans, Watford, Harrow, Welwyn and Dunstable/Luton, please contact your local branch or send us an enquiry.