You’ve got the Super King bed, the Siberian goose-down pillows, and the silk eye mask, yet you’re not sleeping well. Sound familiar? Despite having everything you need for a perfect sleep environment, it can be a struggle to get the rest needed. Bad sleep might not have to do with your bed but the environment of your room and whether your room is dark enough for your body to produce the melatonin necessary for a restful night’s sleep.
Blackout shutters are more than just a window covering, but a complete light-blocking system. Unlike traditional shutters or blinds, blackout shutters are designed to provide up to 99% room darkness. This makes them ideal for bedrooms, home theatres, and any other spaces where you need to control light levels precisely.
Our integrated blackout blinds at Riverside Shutters are available as an optional extra on all shutter ranges and promise quality shut-eye any time of day or night. Forget ugly, plastic blackout blinds. This is the new generation of stylish darkness for your bedroom. Cleverly integrated between the window and shutter, the blinds deliver darker-than-dark blackouts and a great night’s sleep for the whole family. We’re biased, but we think they’re genius.
Our bodies have an internal clock known as the circadian rhythm, which regulates our sleep-wake cycle over a 24-hour period. This rhythm is heavily influenced by light and darkness. When it gets dark, our brains produce a hormone called melatonin, which signals to our bodies that it’s time to wind down and prepare for sleep. Conversely, exposure to light, particularly blue light from screens, can inhibit melatonin production, making it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. However, darkness does a couple of things that are crucial for sleep.
One of the standout aspects of our blackout shutters is that they are built to order. This means they are professionally installed to fit your windows perfectly, ensuring maximum light blockage and a sleek look that complements your home’s style.
One of the primary benefits of blackout shutters is their ability to control light completely. You can tilt the shutter panels to adjust the amount of light entering the room, and the integrated shade provides up to 99% darkness. This not only helps with sleep but also protects your furnishings from UV rays that can cause fading and damage.
If you’re a movie nerd, blackout shutters can transform your home theatre experience. By shutting out all light from windows, you can create the perfect environment for watching films. No more glare or distractions—just pure, immersive entertainment.
Q: Is there such a thing as blackout shutters?
A: Yes, blackout shutters are a type of window covering that completely blocks out light. These shutters are typically made of materials that block light from passing through, resulting in complete darkness in a room. They are commonly used in bedrooms, home theatres, and other areas where complete darkness is desired, such as for improved sleep or to improve the viewing experience of films and presentations.
Q: Do shutters block out all the light?
A: While shutters, especially those designed as blackout shutters, are crafted to significantly reduce light infiltration, achieving complete darkness can be influenced by factors such as the precision of installation, potential gaps around the edges or between panels, and the quality of materials used. Some shutters come with features like side channels or overlapping panels to minimise light gaps. However, to ensure maximum light blockage, combining blackout shutters with other light-blocking elements, such as curtains or integrated blackout blinds, is advisable, as it creates an additional layer of coverage and helps tailor the solution to specific light control needs.
While conventional window coverings offer a good deal of protection from exterior light, most blinds, curtains, and shutters are limited in their effectiveness. Total blackout shutters (which combine blackout-fitted blinds behind shutters) are specifically designed to block exterior light with precision.
Investing in blackout shutters means investing in better sleep, better health, and a more stylish home. They are the new bedroom must-have for anyone serious about creating the perfect sleep environment.
To chat to an expert about installing blackout shutters in your home, get in touch with us today!
