There are quite a few roller blind companies online now that have a large range of textured fabrics with free sample service. Even some lovely ones in Dunelm! I would go for roller. I’ve done that in our bedroom as the windows are high and in a recess so can’t have curtains and want to let as much light in during the day as possible.

Hey Tara How about some shutters? You can have these installed into the recessed so the thickness of the shutter itself is about 2cm, which will open and sit against the wall, with no obstruction to your view, but will provide complete blackout when closed. (Lots of example on Pinterest.) Another option may be to have full floor to ceiling length curtains on a runner, this would look fab and really elevate the window. Something to think about! Hope this help, and if you need any advice or a nudge in the right directions feel free to contact me. :) Speak soon and good luck! - Kerry @KerryBryanInteriors

cordless conservatory blinds - look super clean and modern, come in lovely range of colours, no need for curtains, good for heat retention and you can pull them down from the top or pull them up from the bottom - the choice is yours, we have some in our house and love them

Try IKEA Schottis blinds. They’re about 1m wide so you’d need several to go across your window. The black ones are fully blackout, the white ones aren’t. Best thing is they only cost £5. We used them in our bedroom when we were decorating/refurbishing. Worked a treat. They stick on with tape at the top - we used a bit of blue tac at the bottom.