Are you fed up with passers by “accidentally” peeping through your window while you’re trying to relax on the sofa with your feet up? Not so relaxing, is it? Or when you’re dancing spontaneously in the kitchen while making a dinner? (that’s totally me!) Well, if you’ve been struggling to find the best solution to keep those “nosy peepers” away from your windows but you don’t want to sit with your blinds pulled down all the time, then BOTTOM UP BLINDS are what you’re looking for! And did I mention that they do all that while letting the sun into your house too? Sounds like the perfect solution to your problem? Then read on…
Bottom up blinds are not the latest discovery, but they are new to me. We’ve decided to invest in one for our living room. And we couldn’t be happier! (BTW, this is not a sponsored post, I just like to share with you guys my latest discoveries, especially if they can make our life so much easier)
So what exactly are bottom up blinds?
Choosing the perfect blinds for the house (especially for the front of the house) can sometimes prove very difficult. We all want to retain the privacy and let the natural light pour in at the same time. Bottom up blinds, as the name suggest, are designed so that they can be pulled up from the bottom of the window.
They can also be pulled down, just like any other blinds. This clever design also allows the blind to be positioned at any point on the window, controlling the amount of light and privacy you want at any time of the day (this is my favourite option). The blinds can be easily adjusted with a cord and a pulley system. They offer a great solution for rooms which are overlooked allowing you privacy whilst letting the daylight in through the top of the window. They can also be pulled all the way down for the night, obscuring the view completely.
Bottom up blinds can be fitted like any other blinds at the top of the window with cord and pulley system or they can be fitted onto each panel of the window separately. Whichever type you choose, you can be sure they are gonna be as stylish as practical.
What’s more…
And if that’s not enough, bottom up blinds can also reduce the heat loss thanks to their unique honeycomb technology. They can save you as much as 25% on your energy bills! (and that’s a new cushion or two)
Obviously there are other solutions to this common problem, like window film or sheer blinds. But unlike bottom up blinds they can’t be pulled down at night time. That means they need to be paired with curtains or another blinds for a complete privacy when it’s dark outside. With bottom up blinds it is like having all this in one! So if you’re not a big fan of curtains or you just want the simple look of the blinds that actually work at the same time, bottom up blinds are your new best friend!
And here are the blinds in my living room. Excuse the photo quality but it wasn’t easy to take a good photo with all this sun pouring in (wink, wink!)
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Natalia Peel
August 13, 2018Oh this these are so clever! We have a slightly different situation where our living room faces South-West. The sunsets can get so bright and it glares right across our sofa. Glorious afternoon sun, but not so much when the kids are trying to watch TV and so the blinds end up going down every time. I love the idea of blocking the direct sunlight but still allowing the light in!
Anonymous
August 14, 2018Oh, lucky you ? But yes, I agree, as good as it sounds it’s not always practical. I thing the great thing about Bottom up blinds is that they actually suit all your needs ?
Stacey Sheppard
August 13, 2018I have been doing extensive research into window coverings and writing all kinds of blog posts on my findings. I have this exact problem in my living room. The windows look out onto the road and the houses opposite but they are also north facing so don’t get so much light. I need privacy but also light. Venetian blinds will make the room too dark. Shutters won’t work sadly. Window film would help on both counts but what about night time? This could well be the solution I need! Can I ask where yours are from?
Anonymous
August 13, 2018Im glad you like them, I agree, all the other options are fine but there is always something they won’t deliver. With bottom up blinds you get everything, the light, the privacy and they even make your house warmer ( at least in theory ?) My blinds are from Blinds2Go, which is the last link ?
Fiona
August 12, 2018A really great solution. These look very practical and very versatile as I like how you can move them around at different times of the day.
Anonymous
August 13, 2018Yes, they are very practical Fiona. They are always in the middle of the window in my living room and I love it ?
Lins @ Boo & Maddie
August 12, 2018What a fantastic idea, I’ve never come across these before but they’re ideal! X
Anonymous
August 12, 2018Oh, aren’t they Lins? I’m really happy with our new blinds. Highly recommend them. ?
Becky at PinksCharming
August 11, 2018Oooh what a fab idea!! They would be great in our lounge, we had been considering window film but this could be better x
Anonymous
August 12, 2018I’m really happy with our new blinds in the living room, they let the sun in and I don’t have to worry about the privacy anymore ?
Lin
August 11, 2018Really great to read Anne Marie. It’s an interesting option for my windows as I hate full on screening.
Anonymous
August 11, 2018Yes, it’s something different and I love mine ?
Juan Sandiego
August 11, 2018It’s like you’re reading my mind! I’m debating what window treatment to use in the front room. As you say, with other options like film or even cafe shutters you need curtains on top. This could be the solution!
Anonymous
August 11, 2018And it’s a good one too ? I’m really happy with my new blinds, I just wish I would have gone for a more colourful option ?
Nicola Capper
August 11, 2018Such a fab idea, I hate having to close the blinds when I’m working this would be the perfect alternative.
Anonymous
August 11, 2018Honestly, I think it is the perfect solution and I’m totally in love with that “in the middle” option ?
JENNY KAKOUDAKIS
August 11, 2018Very useful post ! I was just having that thought as I was cleaning the husband’s desk – we have a blind that is also black out in his room…. no idea why I did that… His office is to the front of the house and there are privacy and safety concerns as he has his whole Apple gear in full view (gadgets, screens, laptops so it’s either in full view or he doesnt get sun in. I will definitely have a look at that in more detail now that I know where to find it !
Anonymous
August 11, 2018Glad I could be helpful Jenny ? I am really happy with our new blinds so definitely recommend it ?