Blind Fabric Isn’t Just a Pretty Pattern… It’s So Much More

Blind Fabric Is The Easiest Way To Transform Your Room

I’m guessing most people reading this pick a roller blind based on what the fabric of the blind looks like in terms of colour and pattern, and you’re in good stead to do so.

The colours of your blind transform the window space which in turn adds flavour and splendour to your room. It is such a useful device for interior design that most people don’t just notice your blind, they feel its effect.

But you can go one step further. Use the fabric of your window blind to play with the tonality of the paint on the walls, to add to the ambience of the space and to harness the sun’s rays to great effect. This blog will reveal all.

Let’s take a close-up look at the fabric, at its weave. It is here you begin to understand that no two collections of fabric are the same.

On our website we split them simply into two categories – dimout and blackout. Dimout blinds block the sun only to the extent that the light isn’t so bright, whilst blackout blinds enact total darkness.

It stands to reason that the denser the weave the harder it is for light to penetrate the fabric. So, for example, a fabric like Bergamo has many more spaces between the strands for sunlight to pass through than, say, our Amazon collection.

Dimout fabric softens the light, breaking up direct sun rays and lowering the brightness. Our Teramo collection is particularly popular for home offices and studies because it cuts out glare on screens but lets in enough light to negate the need for artificial lighting. In fact, we use it in our own offices at DotcomBlinds, to great effect.

Use this kind of dimout fabric in living areas where you want to enjoy the sunlight but without being dazzled. What’s more, it helps to create an inviting area to socialise. Dimout fabric tends to capture the sun’s light in a unique way, creating a soft back-lighting effect: you know the kind, similar to those lamps photographers use in portraits.

This kind of dimout blind lets in a softer hue of light, drawing people together, relaxing the room. Direct sunlight, besides from blinding the unfortunate visitor looking in that particular direction, causes a spotlighting effect, which can sometimes make your guests feel exposed, on show and the focus of attention. Some may revel in this, but you’ll find most clam-up, contenting themselves with the notion that it’s best to stay quiet and pretend to bask in the piercing rays of Vitamin D.

Blackout fabric is obviously perfect for sleeping areas. The dense weave cuts out sunlight, inducing a slumberous environment perfect for even the lightest sleepers or night-shift workers. Typically, these fabrics are thicker, made from PVC entirely or backed with PVC to block light. The added thickness and absence of back-light helps the patterns look bolder.

In contrast, the subtler patterning of a dimout blind is bought into the fore. Our Bari collection features a gentle vine styling that adds layers of intrigue to a window.

Now, the easiest way for you to truly understand what I’m talking about is to request some free samples of any fabric that catches your eye.

As you peruse our blinds, click on the blind you like the look of and then add a sample to your basket. Add as many as you like – it’s all free, even the delivery. Head to the checkout when you’re ready and then sit back, relax and wait for the postman.

P.S – here’s a quick tip: When your samples arrive, tape them to your window and leave them for a couple of days. You’ll notice how the dimout fabric changes throughout the day as the sun travels across the sky.