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How to cover Skylight windows?
An adequate number of windows in the loft provides good light to the rooms. Sometimes, however, too much light enters the interior and there is a need to cover the windows. How to cover a window in the attic? What are the most practical solutions?
Types of windows in the attic
Traditional wall, balcony, and skylight windows are sometimes used in attics. Various types of skylights and roof hatches are also sometimes used. For simplicity, windows used in lofts can be divided into wall and roof windows.
The type of windows in the attic has a significant influence on the type of window shade to be used. Wall windows (classic and balcony windows) are the most versatile in this respect, but different types of shutters can also be bought for roof windows.
What are some ways to cover skylight windows?
There are a number of solutions that can be used in the loft to shade the windows in an aesthetically pleasing and convenient way:
External roller blinds - can be used on wall, balcony, and roof windows. This is an expensive solution and requires specialist installation. External blinds provide maximum shading when extended.
Internal roller blinds - fit any type of window used in the loft. They are available in many color variants. Among them, you can find blackout, traditional, or day-night roller blinds. Internal roller blinds can be easily matched to the interior décor, but it is important not to make any mistakes when selecting them.
Venetian Blinds - can be used on wall and roof windows, provided they have the appropriate mounting system. With their help, the amount of light entering a room can be regulated. Their disadvantage is the inconvenient cleaning, whereas the advantage is that they can be adapted to different interiors. They are no longer just aluminum panels, but also ecological and wooden ones.
Curtains - mounted on curtain rails, slats, or ropes. They work well with wall and balcony windows. They take up more space than roller blinds or shutters and are not suitable for roof windows.
Shutters - like external blinds, shutters can provide very strong shading. They are installed on the outside and are a rather expensive solution.
Pleats - are a window aperture in the style of a roller blind, but pleated. It can be fitted to any type of window. Pleats can be moved a little differently to blinds: in both directions, so you can expose the upper part of the window and cover the lower part. Learn even more about the advantages of pleats for roof windows in this article.
As you can see, there are many ways to give your loft a sense of privacy, as well as keep out the strong sun.
How to cover a loft window?
Before choosing a particular type of window blind, it is worth considering a few things:
- What is the purpose of a window shade? Is it a question of limiting the amount of sunlight that enters the room, or is it more a question of privacy?
- How much shading do you want?
- What is interior design? What goes with it?
- Is the window installed at a slant?
If your priority is to reduce the amount of sunlight that enters your loft space, it is worth looking around for roller blinds. External models will also provide an anti-burglary effect, but they are expensive and it is not always possible to fit them. Internal blinds, on the other hand, are much more reasonably priced and not only shade the windows but also decorate them.
Any type of window shade will provide privacy in the loft. However, if the interiors receive little sunlight due to their location in relation to the world, it is not advisable to go for typical blackout solutions. Openwork curtains or day-night blinds are an excellent choice.
It is a good idea to choose window coverings to match the interior design, both in terms of color and style. Curtains and curtains only fit on wall windows, but some lofts do not have roof windows. This type of window covering works well with most interior trends - it's a matter of choosing the optimum color scheme for the curtains.
However, interior roller blinds are much more versatile, as they can be fitted to any type of window. Roller blinds are made to measure and can have any color, pattern, and degree of shading. They fit into interiors of almost any style. Wooden blinds can be recommended for an eco or urban jungle décor, while pleated blinds may suit a modern décor.
If the window is installed at a slant, it is necessary to consider such covers, which will be placed on rails or a special line.
How to cover loft windows cheaply?
When considering how to cover an attic window, the financial issue cannot be overlooked. Some solutions are very expensive and run into thousands of zlotys, while others are affordable. What to choose when low price is the priority?
Among the cheapest ways to cover loft windows are internal solutions (so not shutters or external blinds), in particular curtains and roller blinds. In the case of curtains, the cost of the curtain rail and any mounting components must also be added to the price. A roller blind is sold as a complete product to be installed, which no longer involves additional expenses. Click here to find out what to avoid when fitting it yourself.
Given that a curtain is not suitable for some of the types of windows used in lofts, it is blinds that will be both the cheapest and most versatile way to cover loft windows.
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