Duo blackout roller blind
A two-in-one duo blind for blackout or dimming light. Perfect for bedrooms and living rooms.
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.
Blackout roller blind
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.
Basic blackout roller blind
VELUX basic blackout rollers blind are great value choice for replacing old or worn blinds on VELUX roof windows produced before 2014.
Blinds for flat roof
Blackout blind for curved and flat glass rooflights
The VELUX blackout blind for new generation glass rooflights blocks outside light for total darkness. Perfect for bedrooms. Suitable for New Generation glass rooflights CFU/CVU.
Blackout energy pleated blind for dome with glazing
The VELUX blackout energy pleated blind for flat roof windows darken the room and provide additional insulation.
Create complete darkness for better rest and relaxation
Rest is essential for wellbeing, and light levels play a crucial role in the quality of your sleep. VELUX blackout blinds are specifically designed to eliminate unwanted daylight and reduce disturbances from outside sources like street lamps and early sunrises. Perfect for shift workers, light-sensitive sleepers, or families with young children, these blinds support a restful, uninterrupted sleep - day or night.
But it’s not just about sleep. VELUX blackout blinds also help create the perfect ambience for winding down with a book, enjoying a film in cinema-like darkness, or finding a moment of calm in a busy household. Wherever you need a bit more control over light, they deliver style, practicality, and peace of mind.
For pitched roof windows
Blackout roller blind
Offers complete darkness for uninterrupted sleep. Ideal for bedrooms and children’s rooms.
Duo blackout roller blind
A two-in-one solution that combines allows for flexible light control between blackout and dimming. Perfect for multifunctional spaces.
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.
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
Blackout blind for curved and flat glass rooflights
Enjoy total darkness with a streamlined blind designed specifically for New Generation glass rooflights CFU/CVU.
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
Absolute light control
VELUX blackout blinds are crafted to block out nearly all incoming light, giving you the darkness you need to rest, recharge, or relax.
Seamless, custom fit
Our blinds are designed to fit VELUX windows perfectly, ensuring a snug fit that eliminates sunlight from a room and enhances energy efficiency.
Thermal insulation
Certain models, like the Blackout Energy Pleated Blind, offer great insulation to help keep rooms cooler in summer and warmer in winter. This contributes to a more comfortable living environment and can help reduce energy bills.
Easy and versatile use
Choose from manual, solar-powered, or electric options depending on your window's placement and your lifestyle. Electric and solar blinds are especially useful for high or hard-to-reach windows.
Stylish finishes
With a variety of colours and styles, including playful fabrics for children’s bedrooms, VELUX blackout blinds not only perform brilliantly but also look the part.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Getting the perfect fit to block light bleeds
Precision matters when it comes to achieving total darkness so every VELUX blackout blind is engineered to fit your roof VELUX window exactly. This precision fit approach is essential for preventing light bleeds, making blackout blinds ideal for bedrooms, home cinemas, and any room where full darkness is a priority.
The high-quality, durable side channels and top covers are made from robust materials designed to block out light effectively while blending seamlessly with your window frame. Once installed, your blackout blind not only looks sleek but also performs consistently to reduce sun infiltration and maintain your desired level of ambience.
VELUX blackout blinds are also built for ease, most blinds can be installed in just a few minutes, without the need for additional tools or a professional installer. This means less fuss, less waiting, and more time to enjoy your space.
Already have a VELUX roof window? Simply open the window and locate the identification plate on the top sash. This metal plate shows your window’s unique size code, which you can use to find the exact blackout blind that will fit perfectly, whether your window is a current model or an older VELUX design.
Window blinds that move with your day
Comfort shouldn't come with compromises - especially when it comes to controlling light in your home. With VELUX blackout blinds, you can fine-tune your space with the push of a button or a simple swipe on your phone. Whether you're starting your morning, taking an afternoon nap, or settling in for a cosy evening, our smart control options make light management in any room, effortless.
Manual operation blackout blinds
Electric blackout blinds
Solar-powered blackout blinds
A smarter way to control your space
Pair your blackout blinds with VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO for the ultimate in intelligent home comfort. This advanced smart home system connects your blinds, shutters, and roof windows to a central hub that monitors your indoor environment in real time.
It keeps track of temperature, humidity, and CO₂ levels and makes adjustments automatically to keep your home feeling fresh, comfortable, and balanced. Set scenes, schedule opening times, or let the system respond to weather conditions for a truly hands-free experience. No remote control needed.
VELUX ACTIVE even works with voice assistants, so you can control your blackout blinds with a simple command. It’s the perfect upgrade for households that want better sleep, better air, and smarter control without lifting a finger.
Frequently asked questions about our blackout blinds
Do blackout blinds completely block all light?
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?
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?
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?
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.