Light filtering roller shades allow you to enjoy natural light without the glare. Light filter blinds are made from materials that allow light to come through but keep out prying eyes. This allows for a softer light to come through the windows while providing plenty of privacy. This makes them a good choice for rooms where bright light and sun can make it uncomfortable, but you don’t want to block out the windows. Light filter roller blinds are also ideal for windows that face other dwellings or the street front as they provide that extra privacy without blocking out the sun. There’s even the option of motorisation for easy and safe operation.
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Our light filter roller blinds are the ultimate daytime privacy solution. They go great in combination with blockout curtains too. See samples of all our options at your place with a free in-home consultation.
Why choose custom-made light filter roller blinds?
Expert advice
Our consultants come to you anywhere in New Zealand to help you get the look and function you want. They’ll guide you through the process of choosing the right light filtering roller blinds for your home and take care of all the measurements to make sure you end up with a perfect fit.
Crafted with care
Our custom-made light filter roller blinds are almost all crafted with care right here in New Zealand. Our blind makers pay close attention to even the smallest details and are proud to get it right every time.
Professional installation
Once your new custom light filter roller blinds are ready, our professional team will install them to ensure they fit and hang just right. They will also show you best practice for using your new light filter blinds and make sure you’re happy with the end result.
Features & benefits
Pair with curtains
Use a light filter roller blind to filter light during the day then close the curtains for darkness at night. An opaque and lined fabric is best in this scenario as anything more translucent would still let in a lot of light and you’d be visible at night.
Inside or outside mount
Fitting your blinds inside the window frame offers the cleanest look, but your window recess needs to be deep enough. Fitting the blind outside and just above the frame is practical and flexible, suiting just about any window.
Double roller blinds
Double roller blinds combine a light filter or sunscreen roller blind with a blockout roller for a full range of light control. One allows you to filter light in the room without the glare during the day, while the blockout blind rolls down for privacy and dark at night.
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Frequently asked questions
Sometimes called translucent blinds, light filter roller blinds are designed to add privacy while still allowing soft, diffused light to pass through. This lets you have a bright, naturally lit room with privacy, ideal for street-facing windows.
No, you won't be able to see through light filter roller blinds They provide plenty of privacy, but since they are somewhat translucent, you’ll may still be able to see some shapes or silhouettes through them at night if someone is close to the blind.
The main benefit of light filtering blinds is the ability to have lots of natural light in a room while also having some privacy from the outside. They soften light and help protect soft furnishings and flooring from harmful UV rays, making them perfect for windows that face the street or other dwellings or those windows that get plenty of direct, harsh sunlight.
While you may be able to see some hazy shadows through light filtering roller blinds at night, you won’t be able to see any detail. This makes them helpful for privacy night and day.
Light filtering blinds are not designed to keep heat out or provide any additional thermal efficiency to windows. While they may help slightly by softening harsh direct sunlight, they won’t keep your room substantially cooler.
The benefit of light filter roller blinds is that you can have plenty of natural light while maintaining your privacy. So you're able to keep them down for privacy while still allowing in natural light.
Light filter blinds are perfect for allowing light through but maintaining privacy as they gently filter harsh sunlight but are not able to be seen through.