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Blackout blinds are a popular choice in the world of window coverings. Offering a complete solution to multiple problems, this blind type gives you privacy in your home, helps your room feel complete and blocks out light when in the closed position.

In short, blackout blinds are a great option if you want an all-in-one window covering. In this blog post, we outline the main things you need to know about the blackout blinds available to buy at BlindsInABox, answer frequently asked questions, and offer general advice and information about them.

What are blackout blinds?

As the name suggests, blackout blinds are those which are total ‘black out’. This means that they are manufactured in a particular way that means no light can penetrate. When fitted correctly, this means that a room should be almost completely dark when the blind is down, even in broad daylight.

Which blinds are best for blackout?

Any blind that claims to be ‘black out’ should meet your requirements. However, it’s worth mentioning that the success of the blackout feature is determined largely by the fit of the blind to the window.

This is why the blackout blinds we offer are so well received by customers. They are extremely easy to cut to size and fit, offering the same custom feel as expensive made to measure blackout blinds.

All you have to do is:

• Measure the blind against your window
• Cut the blind to size using a stanley knife
• Peel off the adhesive tape
• Stick your blind into place

There’s no need for complicated brackets, drilling and measurements with our blinds, making them the perfect solution for temporary use or for quick application.

The benefits of blackout blinds

The benefits of blackout blinds are endless. The obvious perk is the ability to block out the light that creeps through the window in the early hours in the summer months, with evidence strongly supporting their ability to improve users’ sleep. But there’s so many other reasons to get a blackout blind, including:

• Help regulate heat – can help regulate the temperature of the room throughout the year. Eg. keep rooms warm in winter and cool in summer
• Block out sunlight – give you control and flexibility over light in a room, ideal for home cinemas, babies nursery and children’s rooms, shift workers
• Can help improve sleep quality – prevent stirring and early waking due to light, block noise and regulate temperature.

Benefit of BlindsInABox blackout blinds

Alongside all the above benefits of blackout blinds, BlindsInABox blackout blinds are:

• Cost-effective
• Easy to install
• Temporary
• Can be taken down and put up multiple times
• Easy to custom fit
• Reusable
• Recyclable (once you’re done with them)

Why buy temporary blackout blinds?

But why buy temporary blackout blinds, you ask? Well, there’s a number of very good reasons why they are the preferred option for many people because:

• There’s no drilling needed to install the blinds, leaving no permanent marks on your walls
• The blinds can be moved from window to window as required
• They’re cheaper than permanent options, but do the same job
• They can be reused, making them ideal for those in rentals or moving house

Where can I use BlindsInABox blackout blinds?

Due to the temporary, stick-on nature of our blackout blinds, they can be used almost anywhere!

Some of the most popular uses for our blinds include:

• Regular windows
• Doors
• Conservatory windows & doors
• Caravans
• Cars & Lorries

Where to buy cheap blackout blinds

Here at BlindsInABox, we’re the only UK retailer of temporary paper blackout blinds. Our blackout blinds are available at just a fraction of the price of permanent blinds, making them the ideal ‘quick-fix’ option for those who’re waiting for permanent window coverings to arrive, are on a budget, moving home or just aren’t ready to invest in permanent blinds.

Our blinds might be low in price, but they’re high in quality. Our testimonials show just how happy customers are with our products. Get some of our blackout blinds for yourself here!