A Comprehensive Guide to Light Filtering and Privacy Blinds

Types of Light Filtering and Privacy Blinds

Tricoshade Blinds

How They Work

How They Work: Tricoshade blinds are designed with horizontal vanes that can be adjusted to control both light and privacy levels. They have the sleek look of shutters with the versatility of roller blinds. Their unique three-cell structure also provides superior home insulation to ensure your home is cooler in summer and warmer in winter.

Benefits

• Tricoshade blinds provide excellent UV protection. Simply adjust the vanes to direct sunlight away and the amount of light passing through.
• They are energy-efficient, which reduces home heating and cooling costs.
• They offer three different light control settings (sheer, dim-out or full coverage).

Disadvantages

• Tricoshade blinds are slightly more expensive than standard blinds.
• They have limited colour options compared to other types of privacy and light filtering blinds.

Best For

• Bedrooms (they can minimise light to facilitate better sleep).
• Living rooms (they can reduce glare on screens).
• Home offices (they can soften natural light while maintaining privacy).

Vision Blinds (Zebra Blinds)

How They Work

Vision blinds have alternating sheer and opaque fabric stripes (which is why they are also known as Zebra Blinds or Day and Night Blinds). These alternating stripes slide past each other, allowing for plenty of light control while also maintaining a view.

Benefits

• Vision blinds provide adjustable privacy and light filtering.
• They are a sleek and modern aesthetic to any interior home design.
• They allow natural light while reducing glare.

Disadvantages

• Vision blinds do not have full blackout capacity.

Best For

• Dining rooms.
• Home offices.
• Open-plan living spaces.

Double Roller Blinds

How They Work

Double roller blinds are two blinds in one—one sheer layer for daylight filtering and a blockout layer for full privacy. Each layer can be independently controlled, allowing you to have the best of both worlds. Simply roll the sheer (translucent layer down to enjoy the outside view while maintaining your privacy during the day, or roll the block out layer down to achieve room darkening.

Benefits

• Double roller blinds provide complete flexibility for day and night light control.
• They are great for insulating against both heat and cold at different times of year.
• They are available in a wide range of fabrics and colours.

Disadvantages

• Double roller blinds require more space for their installation.
• They can be slightly more expensive blinds due to the dual-layer system.

Best For

• Bedrooms
• Media rooms (they can eliminate screen glare).
• Street-facing windows where privacy is a priority.

How to Choose the Right Blinds Based on Your Needs

The right type of blind for your home depends on your needs and priorities:

• For Maximum Privacy: Opt for Double Roller Blinds with a blockout layer.
• For Soft Light Filtering: Tricoshade Blinds or Vision Blinds are excellent choices.
• For Energy Efficiency: Choose Tricoshade Blinds, which help insulate against heat and cold.
• For a Stylish, Modern Look: Vision Blinds offer a sleek aesthetic.

Additional Considerations

Additional considerations beyond your most pressing needs and priorities include:

• Customisation Options: Different types of blinds will have a different range of colour options and fabric types, and they may have a motorised alternative for enhanced convenience.
• Your Budget: Your budget will be an important consideration, but it’s important to balance short-term affordability with long-term benefits.
• Installation Factors: When buying any blinds, look for a supplier like ABC Blinds that provides expert measuring, quoting and installation services.

Conclusion

There are a range of light filtering and privacy blinds available to suit the needs of any home. The right type of blinds for your home depends on your specific needs and priorities in terms of privacy, light filtering, style and energy efficiency, as well as the extent of customisation you would like, your budget and installation considerations.

Tricoshade blinds are best for bedrooms, living rooms and home offices, while vision blinds are suited to dining rooms, home offices and open-plan living spaces. Double roller blinds are a great option for bedrooms, media rooms and street-facing windows.

Like to Find Out More?

If you’d like to find out more about the best privacy and light filtering blinds for your Perth home, then book a free measure and quote with our ABC Blinds team. Our quote will include both the blind supply and installation costs. We provide the best blinds for privacy and light filtering that Perth has to offer.

You could also drop in to one of our five ABC Blinds & Awnings showrooms in Perth—Cannington, Wangara, Osborne Park, Mandurah and Rockingham—to see our range of light filtering and privacy blinds for yourself. We also have a regional showroom in Bunbury.

Alternatively, you can contact us anytime during business hours. One of our ABC Blinds team will offer you ideas and practical advice on choosing the best light filtering and privacy blinds for your home. We would be happy to answer any questions you have.

We also stock an extensive range of other modern window coverings at ABC Blinds and Awnings, including:

• Roller Blinds
• Vertical Blinds
• Panel Blinds
• Roman Blinds
• Venetian Blinds
• Tripleshade Blinds
• Vertisheers
• Outdoor Blinds and Shutters
• Outdoor Awnings
• Curtains (including Blockout, Sheer, Linen, Acoustic and Custom options)
• Crimsafe Security Windows and Doors to protect your Perth home or business premises from intruders