‘Once up, it put the room in complete darkness which is more than I can say for the blackout blinds we previously bought’
With brighter months on the way, many people will enjoy the sunshine – but it can make sleeping more difficult. That’s why shoppers choose to invest in blackout blinds, and now, there are some available which are said to ‘block every ray of light’.
The Valquid 100% Blackout Blind is currently available for £11.98, down from £14.99, on Amazon, saving shoppers 20% in the limited-time deal. These blinds have the dimensions of 145cm (width) by 300cm (height) and are available in the colour black.
The blinds are crafted with a triple-layer polyester fabric and a silver-coated backing, which helps to ‘block every ray of light and significantly cut heat’, the listing says. They are said to be 100% blackout, creating ‘complete darkness’ in the desired room.
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The blinds are also said to create a cool, restful environment during summer days. By blocking sunlight and stabilising indoor temperatures, the brand says the blinds reduce the need for air conditioning or fans, saving buyers even more money.
If the dimensions they come in don’t work, they can be easily trimmed to fit any window shape or size, the brand says. Plus, they are made from durable and waterproof fabric, designed to withstand daily use while still remaining lightweight.
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The blinds can be trimmed to any window shape or size, the brand says
Lastly, the brand says set up takes no time, as no tools or drilling are required. They are supplied with 30 pairs of Velcro strips which can be installed or removed in minutes.
Argos has a cheaper option up for grabs with its Home Blackout Black Roller Blind, with prices beginning from £8. This 2ft roller blind is said to offer complete darkness and can be easily trimmed to size, too.
For those who want to spend a little more, Next has the Natural Ready Made Blackout Roman Blinds priced between £50 and £105 on its website. These come in three different colours – natural, grey silver and green sage – and prices depend on the size that is chosen.
The 100% Blackout Blind, which is an Amazon’s Choice product, has garnered a 4.4 out of five-star rating and has many five-star reviews. One shopper said: “Absolute lifesaver! They were super easy to install and you can cut to size. Once up, it put the room in complete darkness which is more than I can say for the blackout blinds we previously bought. We’ve bought three packs of these as the quality is great, we’ve also used in the summer, although I wouldn’t use against the windows when it gets too warm as the material can get rather warm against the window.”
Another person wrote: “Good value for money. Does what it says.” A third buyer added: “It is exactly as described. Great value for money. Quality is good. Fits my kitchen window perfectly. Serves the purpose I got it for. I will definitely recommend.”
A handful of others removed a star, as one person said: “Blackout quality is great, but the material quality could do with being a little more pliable. Overall, does the job though.”
Another added: “Does a good job of blocking out light from outside, and is made from good quality material. The problem is, the Velcro stick-on parts are not very effective and started coming off very quickly, which was disappointing and affects the functionality.”
The 100% Blackout Blind is available from Amazon.
