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Blackout blinds have been on the market for some time now, essentially they are a densely manufactured fabric blind that stops the light from penetrating its fabric structure. Unlike dimout blinds which texture is less compacted, blackout blinds in essence do not allow light to pass through the fabric material (make sure to check out our hanging gable end window blinds).
Blackout blinds are created from non-transparent and thick fabrics that significantly prevent light from penetrating the room or your house.
A lot of homeowners love using them because it offers them privacy and also has benefits in aiding towards a more sound sleep.
Blackout blinds come in various different blind types, and some of there are:

• Roller Blinds
• Freehanging Cellular Blinds
• Roman Blinds

Generally, there are two ways of measuring blinds: Inside the Window Recess or Outside the Window Recess.
These two methods of measuring blinds are often picked out depending on the preference and how the user will use the blinds.
Measuring your blackout blinds inside the window recess is highly advised because this method helps in efficiently trapping the light source to stop penetrating inside the room as it minimises the light leakage as the blind fits ‘snuggly’ in its space.
To measure your blackout blinds inside the window recess, do it this way:
Measuring your windows inside the recess will require you to take three measurements to take accurate sizes.

1. Within the window recess, measure the top, middle, and bottom parts of your window.
2. Next up is measuring the window’s left, right, and centre angles.
3. Then, take the most narrow measurement on the first step and the shortest measurement on the second step.

Note: Do not make any allowances. Always jot down the actual size in mm.
Blackout blinds boast a wide variety of benefits compared to other kinds of blinds available in the market.
Here are some of our top 5 benefits of blackout blinds:

Reduces UV Rays

Blackout blinds are different from the other types of blinds available because they are made from thick fabrics. They are specially made with thick fabric because they are intended to darken the room.
Aside from blackening out your space, blackout blinds are also beneficial in that it gets to block UV Rays that come along with the sun rays. Blackout blinds are beneficial because they may protect your skin and the furniture in your house from Sun damage. Blackout blinds also may help to control the amount of light entering your space, giving a better way to control the temperature.

Your Privacy

Blackout blinds also help greatly maintain your privacy because they efficiently block the access of sight from the perspective of those outside your house.
With this, you won’t have to worry about people peering inside your space without your permission because it would be difficult for them to see through with the help of the blackout blinds.
That is why blackout blinds are ideal for homeowners who have high regard for their family’s privacy, especially those who live in a place where many people walk by their house.

Helps in noise-proofing

Blackout blinds may also help you block out some additional noise from property, though it may be only minimal since they cannot guarantee to soundproof your house.
However, noise-reducing blackout blinds can be very beneficial, especially for people who cannot sleep with even the smallest noise they can hear. They can also help children sleep faster because they minimise the noise they hear while trying to sleep.
People who live in a place near the busy city can also benefit from blackout blinds because this can greatly help them focus because of the minimised noise penetrating the house.

Energy-Saving

Blackout blinds may not look like it, but they help save your energy costs. Energy-saving happens thanks to the special material that the blackout blinds are produced from.
They may even help maintain the temperature in your space, potentially saving you money on energy bills.

Sound Sleep

Some people prefer sleeping in a completely dark room, and using blackout blinds can help them greatly because of the nature of its fabric. Thanks to its specially desne material, blackout blinds can greatly help reduce even the smallest amount of lights from entering the room.
With the help of blackout blinds, these people can now sleep soundly without worrying about the little lights that could bother them.
In specifying blackout blinds, it is important to know what they are first and how they can fit properly within your window so that you can make the most out of them.
Next, it is also essential to know the benefits of using them so that you know how to utilise their use in your space.
To summarise, here are the benefits of using blackout blinds:

• Reduces UV Rays
• Offers Additional You Privacy
• May Reduce Exterior Noise
• Energy-Saving
• Assist In Better Sleeping

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