ᐅ Slatted blinds for windows – Do they provide good blackout?

Created on: 10 Feb 2018 20:51
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Nicki21
We are considering fitting all the windows with venetian blinds.
We think they look stylish from the outside.
But are they practical? Can the rooms be darkened effectively with them?

Looking forward to your experiences.

Thank you
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ruppsn
13 Feb 2018 19:28
Mastermind1 schrieb:

But: never in bedrooms!

There is wind at night, too :-)
You can imagine the rest.
No, please tell me...
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matte
13 Feb 2018 19:34
Well, with strong wind, the external venetian blinds tend to roll up. This is not very comfortable in the bedroom heating circuit.
We also chose roller shutters for the bedrooms. However, this was due to budget reasons and because they provide better blackout.
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Mastermind1
13 Feb 2018 19:49
ruppsn schrieb:
No, tell me please...
Everyone is responsible for their own imagination :-)
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ruppsn
13 Feb 2018 19:54
Well, it’s clear that they rise when it’s windy, but why this should generally be a problem in the bedroom I don’t quite understand. At least here, it’s usually dark at night, plus the bedroom is located on the upper floor and not visible from outside. Of course, if someone needs complete darkness at night while sleeping or in the morning, that can be an issue. I do understand that. Personally, I find it rather pleasant to wake up gently with sunlight on my face in the morning, instead of in a cave. But of course, that’s a matter of personal preference.
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ruppsn
13 Feb 2018 19:58
Mastermind1 schrieb:
Everyone is responsible for their own imagination [emoji4]
Okay, if you always necessarily need a dark bedroom FOR that, then the question of external blinds/shutters is probably the smaller problem [emoji12]
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Mastermind1
13 Feb 2018 20:13
ruppsn schrieb:
Ok, if you necessarily need a dark bedroom for that, the question of blinds/roller shutters is probably the lesser problem [emoji12]
I don't want to make the neighbors jealous ;-) when the blinds go up and people can see inside....