When it comes to choosing a new type of window treatment, it may seem like the possibilities are truly endless. Curtains or blinds, motorised or corded, pelmet, tie-backs or tassels? Rather than obsessing over what combination provides the best in looks and function, choose the window treatment that offers both.
Day night blinds are the ideal choice when you want window furnishings that can do it all. These ingenious blinds are well-suited for homes of any style and can fit into everything from formal dining rooms to breezy bedrooms. They do more than just look good, too. In fact, we can think of five benefits you’ll get from choosing these stylish blinds for your property!
Let’s discuss them now.
Day night blinds are also known as double roller blinds or dual roller blinds, both of which refer to the fact that they are two different blinds on the same bracket. A double bracket, to be clear, but the same bracket nevertheless! This allows you to have two brackets over a single window without the space looking cluttered or messy.
Day night blinds usually have a sheer blind on the inner bracket closest to the windows, and a solid blind, often made from blackout material, on the outer bracket. Each blind can be raised or lowered independently of the other, allowing you precise control over your window treatments.
Here are five benefits you can expect to enjoy when installing day night blinds on your property.
By combining the transparency of sheers with the light-blocking capabilities of blackout curtains, you can control exactly how much light from outside, whether from the sun or electrical sources, can enter through your windows.
Sheers will let in sunlight, diffusing it into a dreamy glow that illuminates the entire room without the harshness or glare of direct sunlight. They’re perfect for use during the day, but what happens at night when you need darkness to sleep or watch a movie? Lower your blockout blinds and enjoy!
The thick weave and dense material that blackout blinds are made from will block out 99% of external light from penetrating them, and if they’re installed correctly, they should limit any light peeking around the edges of your bracket from entering, too.
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Australians spend a lot of money every year on heating and cooling, as older homes aren’t built with the insulation needed to withstand some of the extreme temperatures we now face. Luckily, the right window treatments can help with this predicament.
Firstly, by blocking out excessive sunlight, day night blinds can prevent your home from heating up during sunny days. Direct sunlight coming through a window can very quickly heat up your space, as well as cause fabrics on your furnishings to fade if they aren’t colourfast.
Secondly, well-installed day night blinds can help keep your home’s temperature stable. When hung inside the recess of the window close to the glass, you can help prevent the transfer of heat–whether you’re trying to keep it inside during winter or out during summer. This means you can heat or cool your home early in the morning, then shut your blinds and enjoy a consistent temperature for the rest of the day.
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Do you have a beautiful backyard, stylish entertainment area or fantastic view you’d like to enjoy from inside your home? Looking straight through your window might give you the clearest views, but it also means anything outside your home will be able to stare straight back.
If you want to be able to relax in your home, then having privacy is extremely important, especially if you live in a more dense area with many other properties and people around you. You don’t want your neighbours being able to see inside your home from their own property, or people walking by to be able to take a peek as they pass.
If you want to be able to enjoy the views around your property from the inside, then day night blinds are the answer. The solution lies in the sheers of this combination! When light hits sheer blinds, it reflects back and creates a seemingly solid, white barrier that cannot be seen through. But on the other side, this light actually diffuses through, creating a transparent screen that allows for perfect views outwards. As long as light is coming from outside and not in, you can confidently look through your blinds, knowing you can’t be seen through the other side.
At nighttime, when you have lights on indoors, this process will be reversed, and you won’t be able to see out, but your property will be illuminated from within and visible to outsiders. This is why, when you start switching on the inner lights at home, it’s best to shut your blackout blinds for extra privacy.
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Have you ever tried dusting plantation blinds or washing delicate sheer curtains? It’s not easy, and sometimes, you can even risk damaging your window coverings if you don’t do it correctly. One of the great things about indoor roller blinds is that cleaning them is easy!
Because they are made from one smooth length of material, a light dusting is a quick and easy task that will keep them looking fresh. If your vacuum has an upholstery attachment, you can also use this on your blockout roller blinds. You can even wipe them down with a damp cloth to remove more stubborn dirt and brighten them up.
If your blackout blinds have become dirty from a food or drink stain, a quick wipe with a damp cloth and a little dish soap should get rid of the debris. If your blockout blinds are in the kitchen, it’s important to clean any errant cooking splashes regularly, as leaving them can cause stains and even mould, which could require a more thorough cleaning treatment. And remember, whenever they get damp, whether it’s from cleaning or a drink spill, let your double roller blinds dry completely before rolling them up, as rolled-up blinds that are damp can become mouldy very quickly!
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Finally, one of the best things about day night blinds is the pure style that they can add to any room. These versatile window coverings are sleek, sophisticated and come in a great range of colours, making them easy to style in any room of the home. From dining rooms and bedrooms to kitchens and bathrooms, dual roller blinds can slot in easily and elevate the space.
Because they are quite understated in their appearance–meaning no frills, tassels or folds–day night blinds won’t take away the spotlight from other signature pieces in your room. Rather, you can use them as a supporting role to complement other heroes you want to show off, like a gorgeous bed quilt or an elegant rug. Match colours or use tones that elevate the hues in the room, and you’ll find that adding something as simple as indoor roller blinds does a lot to beautify your property!
Want window coverings that can do it all? Day night blinds can offer so many different benefits to your home or business in terms of both looks and function. If you’ve decided you want some of these window treatments for yourself, Alfresco Blinds is a great source of high-quality double roller blinds in Melbourne!
Having supplied Melbourne with amazing indoor and outdoor window furnishings for over 12 years, we are delighted to offer our customers an incredible range of manual and motorised roller blinds perfect for every room of the home.
Get in touch with us by calling 1300 735 077 or use our online message system to start the conversation. Whether you want to make a purchase or have a few questions about what blockout roller blinds are best for you, we are excited to meet you and help you find the perfect day night blinds for your needs!
