Summer brings a brightness that lifts the mood and opens up the home. Long mornings, golden afternoons and easy evenings all feel better with natural light flowing in. But as much as we love the sunshine, there are moments when glare, heat, and fading furniture can make it feel less charming. The right window furnishings help you welcome the light you love, while softening the parts you don’t.
Here’s how to shape that perfect summer glow.
Soft, Gentle Light with Sheer & Light-Filtering Fabrics
If you enjoy bright, open spaces but want to avoid harsh glare, sheer and light-filtering fabrics are a beautiful solution. They diffuse sunlight, add softness to a room, and maintain a natural connection to the outdoors.
The effect is calm and effortless that is perfect for kitchens, living rooms and anywhere daylight does its best work. You can find sheer and light filtering fabrics in numerous styles throughout our collection. From roller blinds and relaxed romans, to curtains, panel blinds and more.
Cool Comfort with Day & Night Combinations
As the sun shifts throughout the day, your needs change too. Day & Night blinds give you complete control over light, heat and privacy, all in one sleek system. With different styles available, you can choose something that not only suits your lifestyle, but your decorating aesthetic.
From double roller blinds, double roman blinds and day night honeycombs, through to unique innovations such as zebra blinds and illusion roller blinds, there are many different ways to achieve flexibility with both light control and privacy at all times of the day.
It’s flexibility, designed for everyday living.
When Full Darkness Matters, Look for Total Blockout Control
There are times when nothing beats complete darkness. Think about sleeping in during summer’s bright mornings, creating a cool retreat, or escaping into a movie marathon.
Our new total blockout roller blinds, now available in motorised patterned styles, offer full light control with a beautiful design edge.
Blockout technology keeps rooms cooler and darker, while motorisation adds quiet convenience. A tap on your remote or smart home system is all it takes to shift from bright to blackout.
These new patterned fabrics bring visual interest to a space, turning practical shading into a design moment.
And if you’re looking for impactful heat reduction through the hotter months, our Total Blockout Honeycomb Blinds are a great solution, acting as a layer of insulation right at your windows, effectively trapping the heat and keeping your rooms comfortable.
Summer Light, Just the Way You Like It
Whether you prefer soft filtered sunshine or full shade, the right blind helps you enjoy the season without compromising comfort. This summer, shape your light in a way that feels natural, balanced and distinctly yours.
Explore our full range of made to measure DIY blinds and curtains today.