Room Darkening Blinds

Total light control for restful spaces

Whether you’re a shift worker, a parent of young children, or simply value a good night’s sleep, unwanted light can disrupt your rest and relaxation.

In urban areas where streetlights are common, room darkening blinds provide the perfect solution for bedrooms, nurseries, and media rooms.

At New Blinds Cheltenham, we are here to deliver complete control over your light and privacy at home.

Benefits

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Better sleep: Create a dark, peaceful bedroom for all ages.

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Ideal for nurseries: Help babies and children nap during the day.

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Media room perfection: Enjoy films and games without glare.

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Custom fit: Tailored to Cheltenham’s unique window styles, including bays and sash windows.

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Stylish choices: Wide range of colours and fabrics to suit your décor.

Types of Room Darkening Blinds

We offer a range of blinds to help reduce light in your rooms for more restful sleep:

Room darkening roller blinds

Opaque fabrics for maximum light blocking

Perfect fit blinds

Minimise light gaps around window edges

What are Room Darkening Blinds?

The Difference Between Blackout and Room Darkening

Room-darkening blinds are expertly crafted to block out most unwanted light, but it’s important to know that no blind can guarantee absolute blackout.

With advanced designs like blackout roller blinds or perfect fit blinds that minimise gaps, a small amount of light may still seep in around the edges (especially in older or uniquely shaped windows).

However, for most people, these blinds offer significant improvements in light control and privacy, creating a restful, distraction-free environment perfect for bedrooms, nurseries, or media rooms.

Room Darkening Blinds are designed to:

Block out external light for a restful environment
Enhance privacy, especially at night
Create the ideal setting for sleep, movie nights, or presentations

Local expertise, trusted service

At New Blinds Cheltenham, we understand the importance of restful spaces. We offer free consultations to assess your needs and give expert advice on the best room darkening solutions.

Free in-home consultation:

We assess your privacy needs and recommend the best solutions.

Custom measurement:

Every blind is made to fit your windows perfectly.

Professional installation:

Our experienced team ensures a flawless finish.

Aftercare help & support:

We’re here for advice and maintenance tips.

FAQs

Will blackout blinds make my room too dark during the day?

Our blinds are easy to raise or adjust, giving you flexibility to let in light when you want it.

Can room darkening blinds be combined with other features?

Yes, many options also offer thermal insulation or can be motorised for convenience. See our heat retention blinds and motorised blinds.

Are blackout blinds suitable for period properties?

Absolutely. Our made-to-measure service ensures a perfect fit for Cheltenham’s historic homes.

How much light do room darkening blinds really block?

It depends on the type of window as to how close the fittings can be added. But our free consultation ensures we can give you a more accurate understanding.

Sleep better at night

Transform your bedroom, nursery, or media room with room-darkening blinds from New Blinds Cheltenham. Book your free, no-obligation consultation today.