How to decorate a dark bedroom and maintain your privacy

Ideally, you’ll want to keep your windows bare to let in as much light as possible. But that’s highly impractical should privacy and shade still be much needed requirements. So which window dressings let in light while still maintaining privacy and shade?

The best blinds to decorate a dark bedroom are Venetian blinds. The slats can be controlled and tilted at any angle. This allows you to control how much light comes into your dark bedroom while also maintaining your privacy. You’ll be spoilt for choice as Venetian blinds are available in a range of warm, natural-looking faux woods. You can have style and elegance when it comes to how you decorate a dark bedroom.

If your tastes are more industrial, and you’re looking for reflective surfaces to bounce around as much light as possible, Venetian blinds also come in a stunning array of metallic colours to choose from in our aluminium range. If, on the other hand, you want the total opposite of Industrial, you may want to check out Duo Vision blinds. Similar to a roller blind, Duo Vision blinds are made from both opaque and sheer materials. These two fabrics glide past each other, recreating the effect of controlling slats, but are much more delicate than Venetian blinds, so you may find them a more suitable choice when determining how to decorate a dark bedroom.

Another option is Day and Night blinds. A simple tab allows you to switch between the sheer and opaque fabrics. Available in Perfect Fit frames, these very neat blinds won’t clutter up your windows and by doing so will be a valuable aid in how to decorate a dark bedroom.

If you have the space and aren’t overlooked, a Roman or Roller blind can of course be left open. If you need to keep the light at bay for sleep, hang the blinds outside of the recess to cut down on light bleeding through. If you choose curtains, make sure they’re made from a light material, both in substance and colour.

How to decorate a dark bedroom with mirrors and light

It seems obvious, doesn’t it? That’s because it is obvious. Mirrors reflect light, and you want to ensure your mirrors reflect it to especially dark areas of your room. A stylish lamp in front of a mirror will brighten the room and add ambiance. If you don’t have room for too many lamps, you can string fairy lights up, especially over mirrors. Spider lights are an elegant way to spread the light around and are a decorative feature in their own right. You may prefer uplighters, which will direct the light up, giving the feeling of more light that way. Placing a mirror by the window will reflect natural light into the room. Glossy or lacquered furniture, or gloss paint for the walls and ceilings will provide more reflective surfaces, all stunning and practical ways to decorate a dark bedroom.

How to decorate a dark bedroom with paint

You may not want a bedroom to be too light in colour or too cool, as it may feel contrary for the room you need to relax and sleep in. Hit the right tone or tint, and you’ll find the right light colour for you to decorate a dark bedroom. Painting the walls and ceiling the same colour will also lighten the room. A pale coloured floor will also add to this effect.

If light colours are a bonus, then neutrals are a classic answer to how to decorate a dark bedroom. Texture and pattern will add depth for a cosy and classic decor.

Be clutter-free when decorating a dark bedroom

It can be hard to let go of things, but if you want to know how to decorate a dark bedroom to make it brighter, more space and less clutter are key. It’s time to let the past go and start afresh in a lighter bedroom. Leave the darkness behind, and enjoy decorating your dark bedroom.

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Ideally, there’ll be no windows in your minimalist dressing room, just a skylight above you flooding you with light so you can … dodge drones? So, here’s how to have a minimalist dressing room – with a focus on how to have light and privacy.

How to ensure privacy and light for your minimalist dressing room

The best way to get plentiful light into your minimalist dressing room and still ensure your privacy is to have frosted glass or a window film that provides that effect. Without the need for any other window dressing, this will be perfect for a minimalist dressing room design. Sorted!

Or do you feel a bit vulnerable just having the illusion of frost or one wispy piece of voile curtain between you and the rest of the world while you’re dressing? The best way to dress your window for your minimalist dressing room/space would be any slat or louvre-based window dressing. Vertical blinds, Venetian blinds and shutters will allow you to maximise both privacy and light as you tilt the louvres or slats to exactly where you want them. You can also have Venetian blinds in a Perfect Fit frame, and shutters in the style of a Perfect Fit frame. By clipping directly onto your uPVC frames, Perfect Fit blinds take up less room, neatly fitting into your minimalist dressing room decor.

While faux wood Venetian blinds will bring warmth and charm to your bedroom, you might prefer a softer and dressier version for your sanctuary. Duo Vision blinds have one sheer fabric and one opaque. They slide past each other to create the same effect as a Day and Night blind. They work similarly to roller blinds so will be a sleek addition to your minimalist dressing room/space.

The benefits of a minimalist dressing room

The benefits of a minimalist dressing room are both practical and psychological.

On the practical side, a minimalist dressing room is cheaper to decorate. Neutral paints will warm up your plain walls while simultaneously showcasing your streamlined capsule wardrobe. It will also be easier to keep clean, and therefore encourage you to maintain your clothes with more care, helping them last longer. A clean and clear area will allow you to get the full scope of your wardrobe, making it easier to put outfits together to fulfill your sartorial brief.

The benefits of a minimalist wardrobe to go in your minimalist dressing room

We all have clothes we haven’t even seen, let alone worn, for years. By clearing out your wardrobe you’ll be freeing up space and your mind. No more struggling with what to wear. Instead, you’ll have already established your style and know what you look good in. Probably because you’ll be wearing the right size! It’s just a number! It’s not a comment on your worth as a human being! If you feel comfortable and wear the right size for you, you’ll look and feel good. Know your style. There’s no need to overthink it. Do you prefer neutrals or colours? Is there a time period that appeals to you?  Wear what you like, and be yourself.

We habitually wear the same few items, so if you haven’t worn anything for more than a year, out it goes – to a charity shop, or via an app to someone who can enjoy your pre-loved items. One excellent reason to embrace a minimalist wardrobe is that by knowing your style and knowing what to wear, you’ll no longer be contributing disposable fashion to landfills. Instead, you’ll be focused on quality pieces that you will take care of for longer.

A minimalist dressing room is for maximalists too

It’s because you have so many clothes and accessories that you need a minimalist dressing room so there’s room for everything, and everything in its place. With so much to choose from, you’ll want to keep things orderly so you know what you have and can find it at a moment’s notice. With everything stored neatly, you’ll have the clear space to put individual outfits together without getting into a jumble.

And who’s to say that you can’t be a maximalist with a capsule wardrobe? Of course you can. A minimalist dressing room suits everybody.

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Benefits of Roller Blinds: they’re cost-effective 

If you’re looking to refurbish your whole house, and some of that budget simply must go on the Immersive Barbie Experience you’re planning for what used to be the spare bedroom, then you’re going to be looking to Roller blinds to bring style into your home while keeping the cost down.

The simplicity of the roller blind is key to its cost-effectiveness. Choose manual operation over motorised to help keep within budget. Chains will break away in the event of a child or pet becoming entangled, in accordance with child safety regulations. Your home will be stylish, safe and affordable thanks to this benefit of roller blinds.

Benefits of Roller Blinds: the choice of fabrics is huge

You really can find a roller blind fabric for any room, no matter the use, no matter your taste. From the vast range of colours, patterns, and textures, to blackout, dimout, moisture, and fire-resistant materials, you will be able to find roller blinds that match your decor, your style, and your needs.

You may be looking for a blind that gives you privacy or reflects the sun or is best suited for the professionalism of a home office. Maybe you need a fabric that can cope with the fluctuating temperatures of a bathroom or kitchen. Whatever your need or your personal style, there is a roller blind to suit you.

Benefits of Roller Blinds: they offer a modern take on curtains

You may not care for dust-collecting curtains and their dirt-attracting cousin, the net. However, you also appreciate how net curtains give some privacy while allowing diffused light in so you can see what you’re doing. And traditional curtains are good at making things snug as it grows dark and cold. How can blinds compete with this traditional but useful arrangement? It’s easy, as long as you know about double roller blinds! One roller has a sheer fabric, the other an opaque fabric. This gives you the advantages of curtains but with the benefits of roller blinds. The main benefit of the double roller blind over curtains isn’t just how chic they’ll look. Double roller blinds will be so much easier to clean. Instead of taking down and washing and re-hanging curtains, with double roller blinds a flick of a duster is all that’s required.

Benefits of Roller Blinds: they offer a dressy version of Venetian blinds

Duo vision blinds work the same as roller blinds, and have one distinctive advantage over them if privacy is an issue. When the classic Roller blind is open, whether part-way or fully, it cannot give privacy nor shade. This will only be an issue if the window concerned is overlooked, allowing anyone to see in. However, Duo Vision blinds combine both sheer and opaque fabric. The two fabrics slide past each other, allowing you to control how they overlap, thereby providing you with enough light when needed, and privacy when required. This is the same kind of control Venetian blinds give, as you can control the light and privacy depending on which angle you choose to tilt the slats. So why not stick with Venetian blinds? Lovely as Venetian blinds are in their faux wood or shiny aluminium finishes, there’s a vast array of fabrics for roller blinds should Venetian blinds not be to your taste. With Duo Vision blinds, you get the benefits of both Roller blinds and Venetian blinds.

 Benefits of Roller Blinds: you can have them in a Perfect Fit frame

You may love the idea of a roller blind, but have you been put off by the required drilling to install them? Perfect Fit frames snap directly into a uPVC frame, eliminating the need for any drilling. The same fabrics are available, so it’s yet another convenient benefit of Roller blinds.

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A grey and white interior gives you timeless and versatile decor, suitable for a cosy period room or a modern urbane one. You might be looking to highlight a dramatic architectural feature – how better to show off huge arch windows than with a neutral palette? Perhaps you love the idea of a white and black interior scheme but are concerned it might feel too stark.

You don’t need flashy colour. And it’s doubtful that you drink red wine. It’s time for you to embrace that grey and white interior decor you’ve been dreaming of.

A grey and white interior compliments itself

A simple way to identify complimentary colours is to see which colours are opposite each other on a colour wheel. They complement each other by being in contrast to each other. Colours roughly opposite each other count too, hence grey and white make a subtle team that can deliver on style, warmth or drama, depending on your preference.

You can have the grey and the white in roughly equal quantities, or one as the dominant and the other as the secondary colour. Another option is to utilise the classic 60-30-10 ratio, where grey or white will take up 60 or 30% of the colour scheme, with an additional colour as the 10% accent colour. You can use different hues of grey and white along with pattern and texture to add depth and character to the scheme.

What other colours go with a grey and white interior?

Quite possibly everything, since both grey and white are neutrals. If you’ve been relaxing amongst some cool greys and whites, maybe you’d welcome a burst of orange or plum to warm things up. Bright citrus colours, yellow and lime, will add lively accents. Pastels work well too, keeping the style soft and subtle. Metallic tones will add drama. Shades of blue will add a subtle contrast too. And don’t forget other neutrals!

Curtains and blinds give plenty of opportunities to add pattern, texture and accent colours. Let these necessary window dressings add to your grey and white interior scheme and guide you on what to do about cushions and other accessories.

A grey and white interior is sophisticated – and cosy

For an elegant yet still welcoming look, a lighter grey will elevate your room. And if the elevation you’re looking for has more to do with height, then a white ceiling will do just that. If this sounds rather cold, remember colours come with a hint of another colour about them. A grey with a hint of pink or brown will bring warmth to your chosen grey.

To enhance your look, Vertical blinds add sophistication to a room, and if you have bifold or sliding doors, then the Allusion blind, part curtain, part blind, is a practical and elegant solution to shading, protection and privacy.

A darker grey will make things more cosy. Add a panelled wall for texture and pattern. A lighter grey on the ceiling will enhance the cosiness. And a classic Roman blind brings both style and that snug feeling.

A grey and white interior is fresh – and serene

Are you looking for the crisp freshness of a coastal dwelling? A grey and white interior naturally lends itself to a Scandi influence. Add warmth to the grey and white with shades of deep blue, perhaps courtesy of a practical roller blind, or maybe Venetians or Duo Vision blinds for ultra control over privacy and light.

To enhance a sense of serenity, layer up with different shades of grey. Perhaps shutters will take you to a tranquil setting, or maybe you’d rather have flowing voiles wafting in a summer breeze.

A grey and white interior may sound boring, but when done with pattern, texture and different shades, the versatility of a grey and white interior scheme can be calming minimalist or dramatic maximalist, for whatever suits your taste.

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Duo Vision blinds are Day To Night Blinds 

Duo Vision blinds are the ones that go by several different names, including, well, Day To Night blinds, and also Day And Night Blinds! They’re also known as Zebra blinds – Yes, they’re the stripey ones!

Duo Vision blinds are made from two types of material, one sheer, the other opaque. Whether by chain or by motor, you can control how much the two fabrics overlay each other to determine how much light you need and how much privacy you’d like. Duo Vision blinds give you similar control to what you’d have manipulating the slats of a Venetian blind. They’re basically a dressed-up version of Venetians, so your home need not look so much like an office, even if you work from home, with Duo Vision blinds.

Duo Vision blinds are now also available in Perfect Fit frames. You can enjoy the utmost light and privacy even if you have stunning bifold doors creating a wall of glass across one side of your room.

Double Roller Blinds are also Day To Night Blinds 

Zebra blinds are all very well, but what if you don’t like stripes? Maybe they’re just not right for your decor. An alternative to them would the Double Roller blind. Again, it’s a tale of one sheer fabric to diffuse the sunlight and to give you shade, and an opaque fabric for privacy. And so you don’t have to worry about an extra set of cords to get knotted up in, just like a single roller, Double Roller blinds can be motorised.

Duo Pleated Blinds are Day To Night blinds too

Imagine a pleated blind made from two fabrics – yes, one sheer, one opaque. And now continue to imagine those pleated blinds at any position on your window. You can adjust Duo Pleated blinds not just depending on the time of day, but also for an unobstructed view while still maintaining your shade.

Duo Pleated blinds also come in Perfect Fit frames so are perfect for patio doors and tilt-and-turn windows. They’re also worked by a tilt of a tab, so there are no hanging cords for children or pets to become entangled with.

The Advantages of Day To Night Blinds

The sheer material in Day To Night blinds gives you the privacy and diffusion of the light just like a voile curtain does, only without the dust curtains tend to collect. A flick of a duster is all that’s usually required to keep them dust-free, as opposed to the palaver of having to take down curtains, washing them and putting them back up again.

Day To Night blinds are especially useful where privacy is an issue, such as if your room faces out onto a public street or anywhere with a high volume of foot traffic. Perhaps you’re looking for the ideal blind for your bathroom. You can still let light into your home and maintain your privacy with Day To Night blinds.

They’re also an excellent choice for a kitchen. If you have a kitchen/diner/lounge arrangement, Day To Night blinds can help solve the various light and privacy needs of a multipurpose space.

You also won’t be stuck on how to incorporate Day To Night blinds into your existing decor. With a wide variety of coloured, patterned and textured fabrics, you’ll be able to find the blind that fits seemingly into your home.

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But what if your guest bedroom has to double up as the home office? Even worse, what if the spare bedroom is your meditation sanctuary or your craft cave? Where are you supposed to think, damn it! Whether you have a dedicated spare room, or it needs to be multi-purposeful, here are some tips on how to decorate your guest bedroom.

How do you decorate your guest bedroom when it’s also your office?

While you probably won’t be working while your guest is simultaneously in the space, you can decorate a guest bedroom to be ready for you both without too much fuss. A desk that doubles as a dressing table is a no-brainer. And is it such a bad idea to have a daybed in your office? A power nap will do you the world of good and make you more productive. Once you wake up.

Venetian blinds are a practical choice for decorating your guest bedroom, giving you optimum control over light when working and privacy for napping. If you have the budget, why not go for the more dressy version of a Venetian blind and opt for a Duo Vision blind? Also known as Day and Night blinds and Zebra blinds, these blinds have two pieces of fabric, one sheer, the other opaque, that glide past each other, giving you the same control Venetian blinds give you over your environment. Duo Vision blinds will prettify the decoration of your guest bedroom while keeping the practicality Venetians provide for your workspace. For an extra homey touch, and to increase the blackout capabilities of your window dressings for your guest bedroom, you can double up with a set of curtains. They’ll be a welcome touch of opulence to make your guests feel at home.

How can I decorate my guest bedroom when it’s the only storage room I have?

Storage – what does it even mean? Things in storage are what we love but don’t actually want or need in our daily environment. So what’s the point?

Marie Kondo is a lovely woman who has turned her OCD into a million-dollar business. Marie will ask you to declutter by asking of each object you have in your junk – spare – room, “Does this item bring you joy?” If it doesn’t in the moment you ask this question, out it goes.

But what of the things you really want to keep? Like, you know, your stuff. What isn’t being donated or sold will find a new place in your actual home, where it can be seen and used. If it needs to stay in the guest bedroom, that’s what Ikea’s storage solutions are for. As for your window dressings, Perfect Fit blinds and Roller blinds will take up the least amount of room, with Rollers being the decorative and cost-effective option.

Your guest may well notice you’ve put them in the storage room, but you can still make it special by how you decorate said storage – the guest bedroom. A darker colour on the bottom half of the wall will make the room seem bigger. And some luxury wallpaper will also make the space homey and special. Add some glam and sparkle and help disguise your storage room by offering your guest an experience! Release your inner designer and amaze your guests.

Be practical and decorate your guest bedroom so that it’s ready for guests

Be a good host and decorate your guest bedroom so your guests won’t have to ask for anything. Towels and a water glass should be ready for them in the guest bedroom. So should extra pillows and blankets. If you think a cord or wand on your blinds might confuse them, be sure to show them how it works. It’ll also stop them from pushing and pulling too hard and breaking your lovely blinds.

How can I decorate my guest bedroom to make sure people don’t want to stay with me ever again?

I once spent the night at a friend’s and I was given a mattress surrounded by towers of stuff hovering over me while I tried to sleep. I could have been buried alive. If you don’t want house guests ever again, don’t decorate your guest bedroom!

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So What exactly are Day and Night Blinds?

In a nutshell, this blind is suitable for both the daytime and the nighttime. These blinds are perfect for when you need more control over the amount of light that comes into a room. What are Day and Night blinds perfect for? They are perfect for controlling light and privacy no matter what the time of day and this is because they’re made from two types of fabric that either skim over each other or operate independently. One fabric is sheer, allowing in as much light as you wish. The other fabric is more substantial, usually blackout, and you can control how much of it you choose to utilise. The more substantial fabric you use, the more light you cut out, and the more private your room becomes. 

Why are Day and Night Blinds ideal for any room? 

They get rid of the glare on your screens without plunging yourself into darkness. Create a soft light for a restorative nap. Keep them fully open and let the light flood in or close them completely for total privacy and a good night’s sleep. You’ll have total control over the light and therefore the ambiance of any room in your home. They’re also perfect for the office, whether you’re trying to see your own monitor, or making sure you come across at your best during a Zoom meeting. 

Day and Night Blind Fabrics

As there are two fabrics in the make-up of the Day and Night blind, this means you have even more choices to make. They can even help with heating bills, particularly the cellular pleated blinds, as the two layers of fabric, plus the air they have trapped between them, create layers of insulation across your windows. This means cooler working on hot days or in the heat waves. You can select UV-protected material that reflects the sun so you can remain cooler during the hottest part of the day.

What makes Day and Night Blinds different?

If you’re familiar with double roller blinds, you may be wondering what the difference is between them and Day and Night blinds, as both employ two pieces of fabric. The Day and Night blinds require only one roller mechanism, or perfect-fit frame to house the pleated or cellular blinds, whereas the double roller blinds require two mechanisms, one for each fabric. This means that Day and Night Blinds take up less room and are a slimmer profile. This is very important if you have a limited-size recess or inward-opening windows. Of course, it all depends on the overall look that you’re hoping to achieve.

Whilst Day and night blinds are suitable for almost any vertical window, the pleated and cellular version can also be used on sloping windows such as Velux style, or roof blinds that you may have in roof lanterns or skylights. Moreover, the pleated and cellular version of the Day and Night Blind also comes in a perfect fit frame which means there is no screwing or fixing required, and they can be fitter neatly onto inwardly opening windows where there is no recess. This is common in a lot of new build apartments.

How do I choose the correct Day and Night Blinds for me?

As you will read below, choices are endless which is why we are here to help. Our expert advisors have installed hundreds of these blinds in a huge variety of different homes and windows. We make them all locally too, so why not start by contacting Blind Technique or popping into our showroom to find out more? 

With a wide variety of fabrics, from patterns, colours, and textures, to blackout and UV protection, you can match and contrast with your home’s decor and your needs, to your heart’s content. You even have the choice between manually controlling the blinds or having them motorised, which will allow you to control the blind either with remote control or simply ask Alexa to open and close your blinds for you. 

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