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Blackout blinds

When it comes to transforming your space into a calm, dark sanctuary, VELUX blackout blinds are the smart, stylish solution. Whether you’re looking to enhance sleep quality, block out glare for screens, or enjoy privacy during the day, our room darkening blinds offer full control over light levels, all with a sleek finish that complements any home.

Our blinds are precision-engineered to fit VELUX roof windows and flat roof windows, providing seamless integration and superior performance. Choose from a wide range of styles and colours to suit your specific needs, whether you’re fitting out a loft bedroom, living room, or a cosy nursery.

Duo blackout roller blinds

A two-in-one duo blind for blackout or dimming light. Perfect for bedrooms and living rooms.

Blackout roller blinds

The blackout roller blinds block out light. Ideal for bedrooms.

Blackout energy pleated blind

Decorative VELUX blackout energy pleated blinds provide blackout and insulation. Ideal for bedrooms or living rooms.

Replacement blind

VELUX replacement blinds are great value choice for replacing old or worn blinds on VELUX roof windows produced before 2013.
Blinds for flat roof

Blackout blind for New Generation glass rooflights

The VELUX blackout blinds for new generation glass rooflights block outside light for total darkness. Perfect for bedrooms. Suitable for New Generation glass rooflights CFU/CVU.

Blackout energy pleated blinds for flat roof windows

The VELUX blackout energy pleated blinds for flat roof windows darken the room and provide additional insulation.
For pitched roof windows
Attic bedroom with sloped ceiling and VELUX roof windows, natural light entering.

Blackout roller blind

Offers complete darkness for uninterrupted sleep. Ideal for bedrooms and children’s rooms.
Teenage room in attic with open VELUX roof window, colorful decor and furniture.

Duo blackout roller blind

A two-in-one solution that combines allows for flexible light control between blackout and dimming. Perfect for multifunctional spaces.
Attic room with VELUX roof window and sloped ceiling.

Blackout energy pleated blind

Adds insulation along with blackout functionality. The honeycomb structure helps reduce heat loss, making it great for bedrooms and living rooms.
Kids room with sloped ceiling and VELUX roof window, child playing at desk.

Basic blackout roller blind

Blinds designed to fit VELUX windows manufactured before 2014. A simple upgrade for a room with older roof windows.

Blackout blinds for flat roof windows

Bedroom with VELUX roof window, natural light, and adjacent kitchen area.

Blackout blind for curved and flat glass rooflights

Enjoy total darkness with a streamlined blind designed specifically for New Generation glass rooflights CFU/CVU.
Attic bedroom with sloped ceiling and VELUX roof window, cozy and bright.

Blackout energy pleated blind for dome with glazing

Insulate and darken in one easy step. Ideal for flat roof bedrooms or home offices needing complete light control.

Benefits of choosing VELUX blackout blinds

Full light control for the entire home

Every home is different, and so are the people who live in them. That’s why VELUX blackout and room darkening blinds are designed to meet the needs of all lifestyles, whether you're raising young children, working from home, enjoying retirement, or anything in between.
Attic bedroom with open VELUX roof window, letting in light and air.

Bedrooms

A good night's sleep is essential, and blackout blinds help create the perfect sleep environment by eliminating disruptive light from early sunrises or streetlamps. Wake up feeling refreshed and ready for the day.
Attic kids room with sloped ceiling and VELUX roof windows, cozy decor.

Loft conversions

Turn your loft into a cosy retreat. With blackout blinds for loft windows, you gain full privacy and light control in spaces that often receive intense direct sunlight.
Attic workspace with sloped ceiling and VELUX roof windows, filled with natural light.

Home offices

Stay focused and productive by reducing glare on your screens. VELUX blackout blinds create a distraction-free work environment, no matter what’s happening outside.
Attic kids room with sloped ceiling and VELUX roof window, cozy decor.

Nurseries and kids’ rooms

Support better sleep routines for little ones with complete darkness at naptime or bedtime. Choose from a range of child-friendly colours and playful designs.
Attic living room with sloped ceiling and VELUX roof windows, stylish decor.

Living rooms and home cinemas

Whether you’re watching a movie, entertaining guests, or winding down with a book, blackout blinds help set the perfect mood by controlling natural light and allowing you to darken the room.
Manual operation blackout blinds
Electric blackout blinds
Solar-powered blackout blinds

Frequently asked questions about our blackout blinds

Do blackout blinds completely block all light?

Yes, our blackout blinds are designed to almost all external light when properly installed. The key to achieving this level of darkness is ensuring a perfect fit, which our tailored designs make easy. They’re ideal for any room but especially bedrooms, nurseries, and home cinemas where full light control and room darkening is essential.

Can I install blackout blinds myself?

Absolutely. Most VELUX blackout blinds are made with  attachments that attach to pre-fitted in the window recess of your VELUX window, so installation takes just minutes - no extra tools, drilling, or expertise required.

Are VELUX blackout blinds safe for homes with children?

Yes. All VELUX blinds, including blackout models, are designed with child safety in mind. Our manual blinds are cordless and operated via top or side control bars, reducing the risk of entanglement. Electric and solar-powered options offer remote operation, ideal for keeping cords out of reach entirely.

Do blackout blinds come with a warranty?

Yes. All VELUX blinds, including our blackout blinds, are backed by a guarantee. 3 years for manual blinds and 5 years for electric and solar blinds, so you can purchase with confidence.