Room Darkening Blinds with Blackout Fabrics
Tailored Light Control, Professionally Measured and Fitted
At Berkshire Blinds and Shutters, we offer room darkening blinds using blackout fabrics for customers who want to reduce light exposure and improve sleep quality. While many refer to these as “blackout blinds,” we believe in being clear: even the best solutions allow a small amount of light to filter around the edges. That said, there are excellent ways to minimise this, and our made to measure service ensures the best fit for your space.
We are proud members of the British Blind and Shutter Association (BBSA), which means we follow the highest standards in safety, performance, and honest guidance.
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Our Most Popular Room Darkening Options
Cellular Pleated Blinds
Best for: Tight-fitting window recesses | Thermal and acoustic benefits
Cellular or honeycomb pleated blinds are among the most effective for reducing light ingress. Their cellular design traps air, offering excellent thermal insulation, while the close fit to window frames leaves little room for light gaps.
For bay windows or bifold doors, we often recommend pairing blackout cellular pleated blinds with a Perfect Fit frame. This allows for a neat finish and excellent light control, especially where traditional recess fitting isn’t practical.
Roman Blinds with Blackout Lining
Best for: Bedrooms and living spaces | Style with function
Roman blinds bring a touch of elegance to any room. When lined with blackout fabric, they significantly reduce light, especially when fitted either inside the recess or above the window with overlap. A wide choice of fabrics allows you to tailor your blind to suit any decor.
Roller Blinds with Blackout Fabric
Best for: Cost-effective room darkening | Simple design
A practical choice for many homes, blackout roller blinds are available in a wide selection of colours and textures. For better coverage, they’re often fitted outside the recess with overlap on either side, reducing light leakage.
Cassetted Roller Blinds
Best for: Maximum darkening | Home cinemas and studios
The ultimate solution for blocking light. These roller blinds are housed in a cassette at the top, with side channels to hold the fabric in place and reduce side light leakage. Ideal for cinema rooms, photography studios, or bedrooms needing near-complete darkness.
Shutter and Shade Combinations
Best for: Versatile light control | Classic meets modern
Our exclusive Shutter and Shade solution pairs a cellular pleated blackout blind behind a plantation shutter. Fitted within a custom frame, it allows the blind to drop behind closed shutter panels, offering one of the most effective room-darkening options with a beautiful finish.
Solid Panel Shutters
Best for: Heritage homes | High blackout
Solid panel shutters block out almost all light when closed, with only a faint glow around the edges. Best used in spaces where privacy during the day isn’t essential, as the shutters must be opened to let light in.
Layering Curtains and Blinds
Best for: Layered insulation and darkness | Flexible design
Combine a blackout blind inside the window recess with full-length blackout-lined curtains fitted outside. This layered approach offers excellent room darkening but involves purchasing two coverings.
Best Rooms for Room Darkening Blinds
Bedrooms – Create a restful environment and reduce early morning light.
Nurseries – Help children settle and nap more easily.
Home Offices – Reduce screen glare during bright hours.
Media Rooms / Home Cinemas – Enjoy a theatre-like experience.
Why Choose Us?
✔ Expert Measuring & Fitting – All done by our employed team
✔ Honest Advice – We explain the limitations of blackout solutions
✔ Huge Fabric Range – Modern textures, colours and blackout linings
✔ Motorised Options – Compatible with remote or app control
✔ Local Service – Wokingham showroom and home consultations
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Do blackout blinds block all the light?
Not entirely. Blackout fabric stops light passing through, but light can still enter around the edges unless the blind or through gaps.
What are the best blinds for a dark room?
Cassetted roller blinds, Shutter & Shade combinations, and tightly fitted cellular pleated blinds offer the best room darkening results. Layering options will improve the results.
Can blackout blinds be motorised?
Yes. We offer motorised blackout roller, Roman and pleated blinds. Installation and setup are handled by our expert team.
Do blackout blinds help with temperature control?
Yes, especially cellular pleated styles. They can reduce heat loss in winter and block heat in summer. Further more they assist in reducing noise.
Can I still get blackout options for bay windows or bifold doors?
Yes, we offer tailored solutions for both. Ask us about Perfect Fit Cellular Pleated Blinds.
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