Roof lantern
Roof lantern blinds bring timeless elegance and comfort to your home. They reduce glare and heat, boost privacy, and protect your furniture—all while enhancing your space with sleek, versatile window coverings. Choose from modern roller, classic Roman, graceful pleated, and more to perfectly complement your style and brighten your rooms.
Top 5 Benefits of Roof Lantern Blinds
Prevents excessive heat and glare from overhead glazing.
Improves insulation and reduces energy bills.
Creates a more comfortable living environment year-round.
Motorised options allow effortless operation.
Enhances privacy without blocking all-natural light.
Your Questions Answered
FAQ: Best Blinds for Roof Lanterns
Q: What are the best blinds for roof lanterns?
A: Roof lanterns are increasingly popular in modern extensions and new builds, and there are several effective blind solutions:
Motorised Roller Blinds: Installed at the bottom of the roof lantern, these completely block heat and light, ideal for darkening a room to watch movies.
Pleated Blinds: Provide heat control and can be used to adjust light for individual panes of glass.
Sail Blinds and External Blinds: Offer additional shading options while enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the roof lantern.
Q: What types of roof lanterns are best suited for blinds?
A: Any roof lantern can be fitted with blinds. Common types include:
Single ridge and double ridge lanterns: Typically use overhead roller or pleated blind systems.
Single-pane flat roof lanterns: Can be covered externally using specially designed roller blinds.
Q: What colours are available for roof lantern blinds?
A: Frameworks typically come in white, anthracite, and black, and can also be customised to match walls or glazing beams. Fabric options are extensive, allowing you to personalise your blinds.
Q: What variations of roof lantern blinds are available?
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Overhead roller blinds: Premium systems like SHY Shading UK feature FTS (Fabric Tensioning System) for perfectly taut fabric; other roller systems use spring mechanisms.
Overhead pleated blinds: Made in the UK, using cord tensioning and shelf support to maintain fabric alignment.
External blinds: Made by Harol in Belgium, offering a wide range of cassette and side-channel colours, and hundreds of fabric options.
Internal sail blinds: Made by Inshade in Scotland for a modern, stylish look.
Q: Can roof lantern blinds be motorised?
A: Yes. All options except sail blinds can be motorised for convenience.
Q: How long does it take to make roof lantern blinds?
A: Depending on the system chosen, manufacture and installation typically take 3–6 weeks by our in-house team.
Q: Are there any disadvantages to roof lantern blinds?
A: The only minor disadvantage is the need to occasionally clean the top of the blinds, removing dust or debris, including trapped insects.
Q: How long do roof lantern blinds last?
A: All roof lantern blind systems come with a 5-year warranty on motors and fabrics, with an expected lifespan beyond that with proper care.
Areas We Cover
We proudly provide our services across a wide area of the South East, including:
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Hampshire – Winchester, Fleet, Lymington, and surrounding villages.
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Surrey – Guildford, Woking, Esher, Cobham, Farnham, and Epsom.
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Berkshire – Ascot, Maidenhead, Windsor, and surrounding areas.
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London – Kensington, Chelsea, Hampstead, Notting Hill, and throughout Greater London.