• Julia Nilstål
Spring is here, and with rising outdoor temperatures and stronger sunshine, the heat in our homes increases too – which can be a nuisance. In high temperatures, several measures are admittedly needed to keep the heat out completely, but with the right indoor blinds you can reduce heat gain and enjoy a more comfortable indoor climate during the sunny, warm months. Interior solar shading in the window is also often a more convenient and stylish alternative to, for example, window awnings.
When the temperature rises outside, our homes should be a place to shelter from the scorching sun, which is especially important for babies and older people. Fortunately, there are several different interior window blinds to choose from – everything from roller blinds with heat-reducing fabrics to smart pleated blinds. Interior solar shading in the window is often also a more convenient and stylish alternative to, for example, window awnings.
Here is our guide on how to reduce the risk of sleepless, sweaty nights and achieve a cooler and more comfortable indoor temperature with the help of interior sun protection products.
Choose light colours
It's easy to assume that dark colours are best for keeping out strong sunlight, but in fact dark colours tend to absorb much more heat than light ones. In windows that get the sun for much of the day, it's therefore best to choose light-coloured blinds to keep the room at a comfortable temperature. That way you reduce the amount of heat from the sunlight that gets in, whereas dark colours generally absorb heat, which then spreads from the blind into the room.
In summer, the bedroom is often where we find the heat most disruptive, combined with the light nights that keep us awake. For a cool, dark bedroom, a blackout roller blind in a light colour is therefore a good choice of interior solar shading. In rooms where young children and babies spend time, the need for a good night's sleep or rest becomes extra important. Light colours are also a good choice for sunny windows in terms of appearance. In children's rooms, where the decor is often light and airy and the colour scheme is in soft pastels, a black or dark roller blind can be particularly prominent. A light-coloured blind is therefore the most suitable option when you want to keep the summer heat out!
Screen: Heat reduction with a view
The very best tip for reducing heat in rooms where the view matters is to choose a roller blind with screen fabric. A blackout blind is effective at reducing light transmission and heat, but can easily make a room feel closed in during the day, when you still want natural light indoors. Screen roller blinds appear transparent from the inside, so you can still enjoy the daylight and the view.
Solar energy, which in turn creates heat, is reflected by up to 78% with a roller blind with screen fabric. They also have UV blocking of up to 97%, protecting both you and your interior from harmful UV rays.
In large windows where light transmission is a big part of the overall feel, full-coverage blinds can seem a less appealing option. At the same time, this type of window really needs interior solar shading, as the temperature can quickly become unbearable on hot, sunny days.
Large, beautiful windows are common in newly built houses where the facade and house design are an important detail. External sun protection, such as window awnings, can disrupt the overall impression and also require damage to the facade. Screen roller blinds are also available in no-drill models that are tensioned in the window with friction, thus causing no damage whatsoever to the facade or window frame!
Titan: Our most effective blind for keeping out heat
Our most effective heat protection against heat is called Titan and is a roller blind with a silver backing that reflects away a large part of the sun's rays. In this way, the heat entering through the window is reduced very effectively, even during the hottest time of the year.
The fabric is blackout, so you can enjoy long, lovely lie-ins during the summer months without being disturbed by either sunlight or heat in the room. For older people and babies who also need to rest during the day when the sun is at its hottest, Titan is an effective blind option for keeping both the temperature and the light transmission in the room down.
The Titan fabric is available for several of our roller blind models so you can choose the option that is most suitable for your windows, both in terms of function.
Honeycomb Pleated Blind: Heat Reduction with Stylish Design
The trendy pleated blind has grown in popularity in recent years – and it's easy to see why. This stylish blind has a sleek design and suits most rooms with its beautifully pleated fabric. The pleated blind is available in several different models, for easy adjustment of solar shading and light transmission.
If you choose a so-called honeycomb fabric, you get a sun protection that is both blackout and effective for heat reduction. This fabric model is designed with double layers that form an air gap in the space between the fabrics. The effect of this is that some of the heat from the window is insulated in the air gap instead of entering the room. The honeycomb fabric is thus a good choice aesthetically, as the threads running through the fabric become less visible as they are hidden in the air gap – which makes a pleated blind with honeycomb fabric a stylish part of your window.