If you have a conservatory, you have most likely noticed what has been termed the ‘glass house effect’ – that is, that the glass lets in an inordinate amount of heat in the summer and an inordinate amount of cold in the winter.  Some people simply put air cons in their conservatory to keep the temperature at a decent level, however, as you may have found, just running an air-conditioning unit alone does not work so well by itself.  It usually takes more than an air con to cool your conservatory, unless you are running your air con 24/7 and do not mind having to pay a high electric bill.

I highly recommend that you also hang suitable conservatory blinds.  Blinds are artistic and classy, and they can really add style to your conservatory. You can find a wide assortment of styles that are suitable to hang in your conservatory, made from a variety of materials.  You could choose anything ranging from wood to bamboo to polyester fabric.  Another plus with hanging blinds is that not only will they help keep your conservatory cool, but they will also block the bright sunlight from fading the furniture in your conservatory.

Blinds can be a very expensive investment, although of course the prices vary depending on what style you get, what material the blinds are made out of and the company that is making them. Some of the cheapest blinds you can hang are roller blinds.  They work well and are easy to open and close, although if you have them closed and the windows are open they can tend to billow out a bit. Another way to save costs is to hang conservatory blinds yourself, at least around the sides of your conservatory.  Here again, roller blinds are easy to hang, as are Roman shades as well. You may still need to have someone hang the ceiling blinds for you, though, as they are not that easy to hang unless you have the right ladders or scaffolding.

Blinds can also help keep the cold out during the winter too, when the conservatory can tend to get quite chill.  When choosing conservatory blinds you should keep in mind that they will be used both summer and winter, and buy something that will be suitable for both temperature extremes.

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