Best Blinds For Summer
In this week’s Home Comforts pages, we take a look at window dressing. Whether to choose curtains or blinds can be a difficult choice. Matt Thomas, director for Apollo Blinds has an update on the latest designs for summer 2020.
Flexible Light
A key trend in window treatments is flexible light, achieved by innovations in blind fitting systems. The fitting systems work with most types of blinds – from Duette and Pleated, to Roller. Top Up, Bottom Down operation is exactly that – where light control can be adjusted to exactly where it’s needed as sunlight changes throughout the day. This also maintains a clear view out of the window if desired. Apollo’s Intu system is another great solution for neat fitting blinds, where the frame housing the blind fits in the window frame. These are ideal for tilting roof windows and conservatories. Intu Micro has been specially developed for bi-folding doors – ideal for summer when you want to fling the doors open but don’t want blinds or curtains flapping around.
Apollo Blinds Peyton Mimosa Curtains with Nevin Sunflower Roman Blinds
Keep Cool
Duette® Blinds by Apollo Blinds are undoubtedly the best blinds for preventing heat entering a room via windows. Their innovative honeycomb structure (which traps air) and performance coatings on the window facing side of the blind mean that they can reduce solar heat entering the home by as much as 78% and cut the sun’s glare by up to 99% – protecting floorings and furnishings from sun damage.
Apollo Duette Blinds
Blackout Blinds
One of the newest types of blackout blinds by Apollo Blinds are BlocOut™ Blinds that can achieve higher levels of darkness than ever before. They combine a superior quality blackout fabric with a frame (precision engineered side rails and a bottom bar) that the blinds slot into. This ensures the window is fully covered with nowhere for the light to enter.
Blackout Blinds are a good option for bedrooms
Solar Powered
Solar powered roof blinds which operate by harnessing energy from the sun via a discreet solar panel on the window side of the blind. The sunlight charges the battery during daylight hours. The blinds are fully motorised for ease of use, yet without any added electricity consumption. They’re ideal for insulating windows and for light control in hard to reach areas. Prices start at £307 for a solar powered Bloc blind by www.apollo-blinds.co.uk
