Edited: 14th May 2025
Lantern roofs are a stunning addition to any home or business, bringing in natural light and enhancing a sense of space. But without the right blinds, they can cause glare, heat build-up, and an obvious lack of privacy. Whether you’re prioritising comfort, insulation or style, the right lantern roof blinds make all the difference—and it’s certainly something we know a thing or two about.Â
Why Fit Blinds to a Lantern Roof?
While lantern roofs are a popular architectural feature in modern extensions, often housing kitchens or extra office space, they’re also a primary source of heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer. Installing high-performance blinds for lantern roofs can help you:Â
- Control temperature year-roundÂ
- Reduce glare from the direct sunlightÂ
- Enhance privacy without sacrificing personal styleÂ
- Complement your interior design scheme effortlesslyÂ
What are the Best Lantern Blind Solutions?
For Insulation: Duette® Blinds
Duette® pleated blinds and honeycomb fabrics are among the best roof lantern blinds for insulation. Their unique honeycomb design traps air in pockets, helping to keep your room warmer in winter and cooler in summer. With both blackout and light-filtering fabrics available, they’re ideal for staying in control of light and temperature.Â
Sleek and Modern: Electric Blinds
Combining sleek, classic style with innovative modern convenience, electric blinds for lantern roofs allow you to control shading at the touch of a button (or an app!). These motorised lantern roof blinds are especially useful in those unusual shapes and hard-to-reach spaces and can be integrated with smart home systems for scheduled or sensor-driven control.
Classic Efficiency: Manual Lantern Roof Blinds
Manual lantern roof blinds are a great option for those who prefer a more hands-on, cost-effective solution. Our systems are designed for ease of use and discreet appearance, whilst still offering excellent performance in terms of heat reduction and glare control.
Don't Compromise Your Style: Find Blinds to Match it
Whether your interior is sleek and modern, warm and traditional or something entirely your own, your blinds should feel like part of the design, not an afterthought. We offer the largest range of standard colours in the industry and can colour-match your custom hardware using the RAL system. That way, your lantern roof blinds blend seamlessly with the surrounding décor.Â
To further elevate your interior, our blinds are also designed to be as compact and unobtrusive as possible. This means they don’t distract from the elegance of your lantern structure.
Form, Function and Fashion: Style Inspiration
Are you in the process of styling a newly built extension, or changing up your current decor? There’s more to the best blinds than temperature and light control. A curated blind system contributes to the interior in various ways.Â
- Define zones in an open-plan layoutÂ
- Soften harsh daylight for a more ambient feelÂ
- Add a pop of colour or a layer of textureÂ
- Create a cosier, versatile space that can be used comfortably all year round
How do I Choose the Right Lantern Blinds?
One of many questions we hear often. The answer isn’t exactly simple in that it is always tailored to you and your needs. The right choice will depend on:Â
- The size and shape of your lantern roofÂ
- Your preference between manual vs motorised operationÂ
- Whether insulation, privacy, or light control is your top priorityÂ
- Your home’s design and how you use the spaceÂ
No matter your needs, one thing that we’re sure of is that there’s a lantern roof blind solution that will enhance both the look and performance of your room.Â
