Best Blinds for Bedrooms in South Africa (2026)

The best bedroom blinds in South Africa are blockout roller blinds, starting from R610. They are room-darkening and available in 50+ colours. The fabric blocks light; for the least edge light, mount outside the recess with overlap. For heat insulation plus blockout, choose honeycomb blockout blinds. If you rent and cannot drill, no-drill roller blinds clip onto your window frame with no screws or holes.

What bedroom blinds reduce light the most?

Blinds made with blockout fabric are the most effective at reducing light. The blockout coating is applied to the back of the fabric — not just a dark colour. Two types provide the most light reduction:

Blockout Roller Blinds — from R610. Room-darkening coated fabric. Clean, minimal, easy to operate. The most popular choice for main bedrooms in South Africa. Some light may enter around the frame edges; for less edge light, mount outside the recess with overlap.
Honeycomb Blockout Blinds — from R1,308. Cellular structure provides blockout plus heat and sound insulation. Best for bedrooms that are both bright and hot.

Tip: For minimum edge light, mount the blind outside the recess with a 100mm overlap on each side.

Best blinds for a hot bedroom in South Africa

Blocking light is not always enough. North- and west-facing bedrooms absorb serious heat through glass even when blinds are closed. Standard roller fabric stops light but does little for heat.

Honeycomb blinds solve this. Their internal cellular structure traps a layer of still air between the fabric and the glass — the same principle as double glazing at a fraction of the cost. In summer, this keeps heat outside. In winter, it retains warmth. Available as blockout (strong room darkening) or duotone (soft filtered light with the same heat barrier).

Bedroom blinds for renters — no holes, no damage

Most South African leases prohibit drilling without landlord permission. No-drill roller blinds use a tension-mount clip that grips the inside of the window frame — no screws, no holes, no tools. From R610 in blockout fabric. Maximum width 1500mm. See the full no-drill blinds guide for options, installation photos, and measuring advice.

Blockout roller vs honeycomb blinds — which is better for sleep?

Both are room-darkening. Honeycomb blockout adds thermal insulation. The choice depends on your room's secondary problem:

Blockout roller from R610 — choose if budget is the priority and your room does not overheat. The fabric blocks light; mount outside the recess for minimum edge light.
Honeycomb blockout from R1,308 — choose if your bedroom is hot in summer or noisy. Also better for children's rooms (cordless, child-safe by design).

How to measure your bedroom windows for blinds

Inside mount: measure width at top, middle, and bottom — use the narrowest. Measure drop from top of recess to windowsill. Outside mount: add 100mm overhang each side, and 50mm above and below the frame. Enter measurements in millimetres on the product page for an instant price. Our AR measurement tool measures windows with your phone camera using an A4 sheet.

What do bedroom blinds cost in South Africa?

Blockout Roller — from R610 (free delivery included)
No-Drill Roller (blockout) — from R610 (free delivery included)
Honeycomb Blockout — from R1,308 (free delivery included)
Duo Roller (sheer + blockout) — from R1,166 (free delivery included)

All prices are for made-to-measure blinds cut to your exact millimetre. The price shown online is the price you pay — no hidden fees, no franchise markup. Buy bedroom blinds online or WhatsApp 076 022 8410 for advice.