We’ve all been there. Collapsed into bed after a long day, skincare done, alarm set, about to nuzzle down into the duvet. And then you realise you’ve left the blinds open.
‘So what?’, you think, curling away from the window. It’s nighttime; it’s dark out there anyway. But if you’re hoping for a lie-in, daylight streaming in through your window early doors will wreck any chance of that.
It’s a mild irritation that can be easily avoided simply by installing electric blinds over your windows. The coverings can be drawn and closed by the simple touch of a button - they tend to come with remote control operators or via companion apps. It means you can close your blinds remotely - or hey, just from the comfort of bed - without physically tugging at them. They’re also good in the mornings for opening your curtains and waking to proper daylight without having to stumble over to them from bed in the half-dark.
Motorised blinds are also a great choice for elderly and mobility-challenged people who may struggle with tugging at the usual cords.
They come with all the qualities and in all the styles of usual blinds: think patterned, semi-transparent and blackout, the latter ideal for creating a dark cosy nook to fall asleep faster.
Considering making the switch? We’ve rounded up the best electric blinds available now for the bedroom and beyond.
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Blinds by Post Electric Blinds
Bring your shut-eye essentials into the modern age with a motorised blind you can control from your phone, a handy remote or through a simple voice command.
Blinds by Post provides made-to-measure blinds in the style of your choosing; roller, cassette, Roman or tilt wood that are free from cords. The smart home additions come in a range of designs or block colours for the minimalists with the option of blackout.
The ordering process is simple. Get samples delivered to your home, measure your window and get ready for your delivery. You only need a drill for installation which is a breeze, especially if you choose to fit it in the recess of the window frame as it slots straight in.
From £102.47.
Buy now, Blinds by Post
Graywind Smart Roller Blinds Blackout
Not all blackout blinds have to be so austere, as this light linen version proves. This is a blind on another scale - not only is it motorised, but it's smart too, working with Alexa and Google Assistant to open and close by voice command. The motor can be recharged but if you’d rather not faff around with that choose the hardwired version instead.
Buy now £153.99, Amazon
247 Blinds Dune, Tumeric - Motorised Roller Blind
Add a splash of pattern to your lounge, kitchen or bedroom with this leafy pattern from leading retailer 247 Blinds. The blinds can be made to measure, sitting in the window recess or across the top as you wish. The design comes with a simple single channel remote for raising and lowering it, and barely needs charging. A full charge gives about 11 months of use.
Buy now £179.44, 247 Blinds
Blinds by Post Mara Scarlet Motorised
Blinds can be as pretty as curtains if you choose the right pattern. If you’re into arty florals, this elegant design from Blinds by Post will check all the right boxes. The blind itself is offered in a Roman style, with the drapery adding to the elevated look. Motorisation brings a level of seamlessness to the proceedings.
Buy now £192.39, Blinds by Post
Graywind Customized Smart Vertical Blinds
Prefer the look of vertical blinds? Let the right amount of daylight in with this smart version which is best set over sliding doors. Made from triple weave fabric, each panel can perform 180° rotations and can be drawn, closed or partially opened via three ways: remote, app or voice command.
Buy now £299.99, Amazon
Swift Direct Blinds Electric Bella Blackout Rose Gold
Blind can come in every colour under the sun, and most of them appear to be stocked at Swift Direct Blinds. There’s a rainbow of choice to choose from here, including this ballerina pink hue, which, you may be surprised to learn, offers blackout properties. The polyester fabric sits on a roller which hides a wireless motor which runs on battery power. This means you can install the motorised blind yourself without adding the extra expense of an electrician. One-click control tops off the convenience cherry.
Buy now £64.99, Swift Direct Blinds
247 Blinds Trinity (Blackout), Shadow - Motorised Roller Blind
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If nothing but total darkness will do, a blackout blind is just the ticket. Made from dense light-blocking fabric, such designs are invaluable in high summer when dawn is known to crack across the sky at 5am - well before most people’s alarms. While useful, they’re not the most aesthetically pleasing of designs, so we suggest fitting this to the recess for maximum light blockage and adding a curtain rail with nicer traditional curtains on top.
Buy now £137.34, 247 Blinds
Tuiss Electric Dartmouth Oatmeal Roman Blind
When in doubt, stripes always offer a crisp, contemporary look in the home. The timeless pattern is featured on these cafe-style Roman blinds which are screaming out to be installed in the kitchen or dining room. The cosy palette combined with a linen-like texture tricks the eye into thinking the windows are much longer than they are, elevating the entire room.
But the best bit is that the blinds are compatible with Blinds 2Go’s SmartView system, which means they can be operated via app control. Genius.
Buy now £44.94, Blinds 2Go
