Roman blind at a window in a relaxed living room

Inspiration by Room

Living Room Blinds & Shutters Ideas

Our ideas for balancing daylight, privacy and comfort in the room you use most — including layering, bay windows and street-facing rooms.

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Start with how you use the room

The living room is usually the room you use most, day and evening. You'll probably want daylight during the day, privacy from the street, and a warmer, cosier feel at night. That's why we often suggest layering: a blind or shutter for daytime control, with curtains for warmth and softness.

Ideas that work well

Roman blinds with curtains: a Roman blind in a plain fabric with patterned curtains — or the other way round.
Day & night blinds: in a street-facing room, day & night blinds give you privacy while still letting daylight in.
Shutters in a bay: bay window shutters can turn the bay into a feature of the room.
Wooden blinds: wooden Venetian blinds bring warmth and texture.

Things to watch out for

TV glare: if the sun falls across your TV, a dim-out fabric or adjustable slats will help.
Radiators under windows: long curtains can trap the heat, so we'd usually suggest a blind at the window with curtains to the side.

More looks to consider

Panel blinds: a clean, contemporary look that suits wide windows and patio doors — see panel blinds.
Shutters: a striking alternative to blinds, with excellent light control — see shutters.
Venetian blinds: sleek slats that you can tilt to soften the daylight — see Venetian blinds.