Home security is important for all of us, I couldn’t think of anything worse than not being comfortable in my own home.
I love visiting people’s homes to talk about blinds, but twice this week I’ve visited homes where they wanted blinds because they had a break-in over Christmas and the police had recommended getting blinds installed as part of better home security.
Stopping the wrong people from being able to see through your windows will make a huge difference to your home security and your peace of mind.
The type of blind does not make too much difference to the security as long as the fabric you choose is not see-through, but wooden Venetian blinds are very difficult to get past if the windows have been used to access the property.
The latest trend in window blinds is blinds that can operate from the top down, so the bottom half of the window is still covered for privacy and the top is open to let in the light. These are a great option from a home security aspect.
If you feel you need extra security then automated blinds might be the answer. These blinds can be programmed to move up and down while you are out, a very option when you are away on holiday.
The cost of motorised blinds has dropped massively over the last few years, for example, the extra cost have a remote-controlled roller blind is only £99, with the timer remote control at £45 (as seen below).
There are far more extensive remote-controlled options with their app so you’re blinds can be operated from your phone or tablet from anywhere in the world.
If you are going to have blinds on timers for home security then the upstairs bedrooms would be the perfect option. No one can see in when the blinds are open and you normally close your blinds at bedtime so nothing will seem out of place.
About Phil Coleman
Phil Coleman is the fifth generation of his family to run Barlow Blinds, a Leicester business that has been making blinds since 1887. With over 30 years of hands-on experience, Phil has played a leading role in shaping industry standards including being part of the team that wrote the only NVQ qualification for blind and shutter installers. He also serves on the Management Committee of the British Blind & Shutter Association (BBSA), helping to set best practice across the trade. Under his leadership, Barlow Blinds has remained true to its founding principle: “It’s not our job to find customers for our blinds, it’s our job to find the right blinds for our customers.”
