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Finding blinds for dome skylight

6 years ago

Trying to find blinds made for dome skylight in bedroom or how I can improvise. Found several blinds sites but none which sell them specifically for dome windows.

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broomelawson
6 years ago
I have three of these in a loft--side-by-side and quite large. Besides the summer sun baking in, my furniture was beginning to fade. The cost of blinds was pretty steep, so I opted to use light-cream drapery panels with a rod pocket sewn into both ends and thin tension rods to hold them taut. Works like a charm! I still have plenty of light--a softer, diffused light. And the light fabric reflects most of the heat. Plus, the UV damage has stopped. Another bonus--the fabric acts as an insulator in winter so there's much less radiant cold off the glass. A win-win, and the whole arrangement cost less than $100.
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6 years ago
You won't be able to purchase a domed blind. However, a perfect fit blind mounted on the perimeter of the aperture should work well.
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Steve
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https://roof-maker.co.uk/rooflights/black-out-blinds/

These blinds are built in to the frame work, but can also be retro fitted.

I have just ordered them with two new skylights 2m by 1m - so definitely needed some protection.

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