What are the best blinds for orangery roofs and windows?
Orangeries and conservatories provide a full top-to-bottom view of the outdoors and are an excellent source of natural light. They were popularised in the 19th century in UK but can be traced back to 17th-century Italy. Although people used these spaces for growing exotic fruits, many British homes have now found alternative uses for orangeries which no longer require such extreme temperatures. In fact, like conservatories, people with orangeries are often looking for solutions to shade their glass room, and make these spaces more practical and comfortable. Continue reading to find out about the variety of blinds for orangery that we offer, each with different characteristics.
Blinds for Orangery Side Windows
Side windows are much easier to cater to as they are often in standard rectangular shapes. Our most popular side blinds include roller blinds and Duette® thermal blinds.
The pure™ pleated blinds were designed by us specifically for conservatories, as were pure™ pinoleum blinds. Pinoleum blinds are a popular selection for timber conservatories, since the woven texture offers a traditional appearance, flattering the natural finish of the wood. For other conservatories, our pure™ pleated conservatory blinds are a great addition, as light coloured fabrics can blend into the UPVC around at the edge of the glazing.
Pinoleum’s natural charm is reflected in its dappled shading as it doesn’t entirely block out your sun or garden view. However, fabrics like Duette®, roller blinds and our single-pleated blinds have a more full coverage finish.
We can produce roller blinds in a material which effectively blocks out light and insulates a room, although Duette® are our most popular thermal blinds for windows. Their efficient temperature control properties come from the pleated honeycomb fabric. The unique design with extra pleats help trap in heat, not only effective at heating side windows, but as blinds for lantern roofs, too.
Lantern Blinds for Orangery Roofs
Orangeries often have a large lantern roof, similar to a conservatory roof with lots of uniquely shaped glazing within them. There are two methods which we tend to use to fit lantern roof blinds. The most popular one is horizontal installation, where we fit the roof lantern blinds along the base of the skylight. We typically fit one or two blinds depending on the type of blind or size of the lantern.
Alternatively, we can install the roof blinds in an individual layout. This includes fitting smaller blinds against the glazing within the lantern. This latter option allows you to shade your lantern while creating the illusion of a more spacious room. However, this option involves operating multiple blinds, whereas the horizontal fitting method offers complete coverage with one or two blinds.
Below is an example of how beautifully pinoleum blinds suit a timber conservatory.
Comparatively, some clients choose to install dimout blinds on their lantern roof, such as in the below video. These are a type of Duette® lantern roof blinds (part of our thermal blinds range), which help to preserve heat in your home and are perfect blinds for orangery roofs, if you’re looking to insulate. Typically, we use two blinds when installing Duette® blinds.
Another option is our roller blinds for lantern roofs which run in a ‘zip’-like fashion and sometimes require just one blind for entire coverage. We install both motorised roller blinds and Duette® blinds.
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In conclusion, when you are choosing blinds for orangery, one of the most important factors to be taken into account is the fabric of the blinds. Check out our socials for more ideas or contact us today for a free quote and further advice!
