What Is the Best Blackout Blind in 2025?

Choosing Between Standard Roller and Nightshade Blackout Blinds for Your Home

Why Blackout Blinds Matter

If you’ve ever been woken by sunlight creeping in at 5am or struggled to get a good day’s sleep after a night shift, you already know how important blackout blinds are. For UK homeowners, they’re not just about darkness—they’re about better sleep quality, increased privacy, improved energy efficiency, and a cleaner, more modern aesthetic.

Whether you’re fitting out a nursery, a bedroom, or even a cinema room, choosing the best blackout blind can make a real difference. But with so many options out there, which one’s right for your space?

Let’s break it down.

Standard Blackout Roller Blinds

Simple. Reliable. Affordable.

Roller blackout blinds are the classic choice and for good reason. They’ve been a staple in UK homes for years thanks to their simple mechanism, affordable price point, and wide fabric choice.

Key Benefits:

✅ Effective at blocking most light
✅ Cost-effective for large households
✅ Works well in most rooms
✅ Wide range of colours and patterns
✅ Quick turnaround and easy fitting
✅ Can be automated for convenience

Roller blackout blinds are ideal if you want a practical solution that ticks the basic boxes. They’re especially popular in kids’ bedrooms, rented properties, or anywhere you want reliable darkness without the premium price tag.

However, while they do block a lot of light, most standard rollers still allow a halo of light to leak around the edges, especially in bright morning rooms or when installed in front of recesses.

Nightshade Blackout Blinds

Premium Darkness. Zero Compromise.

Enter: Nightshade blackout blinds—our elite blackout system, exclusively available through Just Blinds. If you’re serious about total darkness, this is the gold standard. You can read more about the range here.

What Makes Nightshade Different?

✅ Edge-Sealed System: Say goodbye to light leakage. These blinds are sealed at the sides and bottom to block every last ray.
✅ Side Channels: Powder-coated, lightproof channels sit flush within the window recess for maximum coverage and a neat finish.
✅ Near-Total Blackout: Perfect for shift workers, nurseries, or home cinemas.
✅ Thermal Performance: Helps insulate your room—warmer in winter, cooler in summer.
✅ Clean, Modern Design: Minimalist casing and smooth glide system.
✅ Available in Stylish Colours and Finishes

It’s the kind of blackout you didn’t know was possible until you try it.

Standard vs. Nightshade Blackout Blinds: Quick Comparison

Feature	Standard Roller Blackout	Nightshade Blackout
Light Blockage	Good (some edge gaps)	Excellent (sealed edges)
Price	Budget-friendly	Premium
Ideal Use	General household use	Bedrooms, nurseries, media rooms
Installation Style	Front or recess fit	Precise recess fit with channels
Thermal Insulation	Minimal	High
Design & Finish	Basic	Sleek and modern
Noise Reduction	Low	Moderate

Which One’s Right for You?

If you’re after a dependable, everyday blackout blind that’s cost-effective and versatile, you can’t go wrong with a standard roller blackout—especially when custom-fitted or motorised for extra ease.

But if you want the best blackout blind money can buy—something that truly blocks out light, improves comfort, and looks premium in your home—the Nightshade blackout blind is in a league of its own.