You can make your conservatory look truly special with a few simple interior design touches. Pleated conservatory blinds are perhaps one of the most popular choices when trying to create an elegant look. They are also extremely practical with an ability to reflect over 80% of the sun’s energy. They are considered by many as the original and the best conservatory blinds. The pleats can be handcrafted to create specialist shapes and also to complement the angles that are found in the conservatory, especially those found in the roof. Special pleated conservatory roof blinds are available that are obviously slightly different to the vertical window blinds. The concertina effect of pleated blinds makes it possible for the blinds to discreetly disappear when retracted. This is quite uncommon with other popular conservatory blind designs.

Like most blinds designed for conservatory used, pleated blinds also provide superior sun and glare protection. They can be treated with solar reflective fabric to maximize the ability to reflect light.

These blinds are available in various colours and patterns to complement all interior conservatory styles. They are low maintenance, especially if treated to repel dirt and damp. Pleated conservatory blinds are a neat and attractive alternative to roller blinds, which have a more basic design.

It is important to consider and check the width of the pleats before buying any blinds. The slimmer the pleat, the neater the overall look. Pleated blinds fit perfectly well in today’s world of automation because they can be automatically controlled by remote. Pleated conservatory blinds can be operated from practically anywhere in the home provided that you have the remote control with you. This ensures convenience and flexibility.

Most of the time, pleated conservatory blinds are mounted into window mullions or appropriate roof joists to provide excellent strength. This type of mounting provides two advantages. Firstly it will reduce the number of holes that need to be made in your conservatory. Secondly it provides discreet routing for cables and wiring that can look unprofessional if in open view.

Be sure that the conservatory blind fabrics are manufactured specifically for a conservatory environment. Blind fabrics come in a wide variety of opacities and coatings and are usually made from 100% polyester fibres. The best thing about polyester fabrics is that there is consistency in the colour from both sides. In addition, the fabrics should also be resistant to humidity and dust so that you will not have a hard time cleaning them. The popular choice for fabric is the semi-opaque option, because it maintains high level of privacy as well as providing some UV protection no matter the direction of the sun on.