What Are Day And Night Blinds?

Day and night blinds, sometimes known as ‘zebra blinds’, feature two layers of sheer and opaque striped panels. As a result, they can be adjusted to let light filter through, block it out entirely, or be rolled up to maximise light allowed inside. They’re available in a wide variety of colours and styles, meaning their versatility makes them a popular addition to homes.

How Do Day And Night Blinds Work?

The filtering mechanism on day and night blinds alters the brightness of a room with ease as you can easily realign the stripes. Alternatively, day and night roller blinds can be lifted or lowered using a pull mechanism to roll and unroll the blinds, giving you full control over light and privacy.

How Do You Clean Day And Night Blinds?

Day and night blinds can easily be cleaned using a feather duster or a vacuum with a brush attachment fitted. For anything more than dust and debris, we recommend spot cleaning your blinds, wiping them with a mild detergent and damp cloth. However, you should always make sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions on your blinds, especially if the sheer ‘layer’ is created from a more delicate material such as silk or wool.

Can You See Through Day And Night Blinds?

Whether you can see through your day and night blinds depends on how the blinds are adjusted. If you choose to align all the sheer stripes, light will filter through but the blind will not be transparent. Alternatively, if you align all of the opaque stripes, no one will be able to see into the window, giving you full privacy - meaning these blinds are a great choice for bathrooms.For a full view, you can use the other mechanism to fully wind your blinds up.

Are Day And Night Blinds Suitable For All Windows?

Made to measure day and night blinds are customised to perfectly fit your window, meaning they are suitable for nearly all windows! Whether you want to fit your blind in your bedroom, living room, office space, kitchen or bathroom. The only spaces where day and night blinds might not be suitable include eccentrically shaped windows, such as circular windows, or skylights, where they wouldn’t hang properly.

Are Day And Night Blinds Good For Privacy?

If you need privacy, day and night blinds are an excellent solution! By aligning the opaque stripes, you can have complete privacy inside any room, while aligning sheer stripes will make sure there is still a level of privacy. For those seeking complete privacy or darkness, you might want to invest in a standard roller blind or blackout blinds. Or to go the extra mile, you can pair your day and night blinds with a beautiful set of curtains.

What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Day and Night Blinds?

Day and night blinds offer several key benefits including light control, privacy, and aesthetics. In addition, these blinds offer the potential of insulating your windows, meaning you can cut down on costs during the summer and winter months. On the other hand, day and night blinds can be more expensive than other more common blinds. This is because two separate fabrics are required to make the blinds - but these alternating fabrics are exactly what make them so special!