Conservatory Blinds Are Necessary Design Elements

Summer has arrived and you want to spend time in your conservatory.  You’ve recently installed the recommended conservatory blinds to control the room temperature, create shade, reduce glare and keep the room cool.

The sales rep promised that you’d be able to spend time in the conservatory during colder winter months because your conservatory blinds will insulate and keep the atmosphere warm and cozy. It turns out that he is right so far.  Not only can you enjoy your conservatory year round, but you’ve also enhanced the décor and have a fine-looking living space.

Solar protection is not a strong suit of conservatory blinds.  They are manufactured mainly to fit complex shapes.  Their appearance can last for years, even under extreme conditions.  The interesting thing about conservatory blinds is you can use multiple types throughout the conservatory.  Each window or roof panel can be separately dressed.  The roof space pleated blinds look great when closed and the roller blinds were a bit cheaper, considering we needed so many.

Using the Edwardian conservatory blinds was a good choice from the perspective of not having to deal with roller blinds sagging.  Although they fit very well against the trapezoidal roof style, they do not open very easily.  Another disadvantage is the untidy look when open due to the triangular shaped roof. 

Roller blinds are a really inexpensive way to cover large areas of windows.  It can get a bit annoying when the breeze picks up though, as they tend to knock.  Watching the technicians install the roller blinds I realized it would have been an easy DIY conservatory kit project.   The pleated conservatory roof blinds are another story altogether.  It’s a job best left to the specialist.

Cords used to control the roller blinds are long and dangle down to the window ledge in the conservatory. Remember to secure them at a height where they can’t cause accidents through tripping or create a hazard for children if they frequent the conservatory unsupervised.

Cheap diy conservatories still require measuring and fitting.  If attempting such a project coordinate closely with the dealer or manufacturer on these key items.  Get this part wrong and your project is doomed before it gets started. 
Typical prices for a 3m x 3m conservatory set of blinds are just under $2,000.  This includes fitting.  A 5m x 5m set of conservatory blinds set cost around $4,000 except for the electric blind types.

Pricing for diy conservatorys depends on the type of blind and how much it costs to install if you choose that route.  And when you include roof blinds the expenses can go up quite a bit.

As with most quotations don’t become disturbed with the price quotes you may receive.  Adding features like additional motors on the blinds will quickly exceed your budget.  It’s prudent to shop around for the configuration you have in mind.  A pleated roof and roller window blinds set, including fitting in a 3.5x3.5m conservatory should be less than $2500.

Conservatory blinds look really good in a conservatory, making it feel welcoming and inviting.  Light is significantly reduced but temperature control may require air conditioning and fans.  Mixing and matching conservatory blinds to different parts of the room can create a very attractive space.  This will also help you minimize the cost and still get the look you want for the space.