Blockout, Screen, or Textured? Here’s how to pick what fits your space best.

Blinds do more than just cover your windows—they affect your comfort, privacy, lighting, and even your electricity bill. At Apollo Blinds, we make it easy for DIYers and homeowners to get the right fit by offering three high-quality fabric types: blockout, screen, and textured.

Let’s break them down so you can choose with confidence.

Blockout Blinds: Total Privacy & Light Control

Best for: Bedrooms, nurseries, media rooms, bathrooms

Blockout fabric does exactly what the name suggests—it completely blocks out sunlight and prying eyes. These blinds are perfect for rooms where you want total darkness and privacy, like your bedroom or baby’s nursery.

They also help regulate room temperature by keeping out heat during summer and locking it in during winter. That means a more comfortable space and lower energy bills.

Benefits:

• 100% privacy
• Great for sleep and shift workers
• Noise-reducing and insulating
• Available in sleek, modern colours

Pro Tip: Pair blockout roller blinds with sheer curtains for a soft, layered look.

Screen Blinds: Light Filtering Without Losing Your View

Best for: Living rooms, home offices, kitchens, sunrooms

Screen fabrics are designed to filter sunlight without making your space feel dark. These semi-transparent blinds let in natural light while protecting you from glare and harmful UV rays. They’re ideal if you want to keep your view during the day but reduce eye strain or heat.

Benefits:

• Keeps rooms bright but protected
• Maintains outside views
• Reduces glare on screens
• Helps prevent furniture fading

Pro Tip: Use screen blinds during the day, and add blockout ones behind if you need privacy at night.

Textured Blinds: Stylish and Versatile

Best for: Lounge rooms, dining areas, home offices

Want to add warmth and character to your room? Textured blinds are a perfect mix of form and function. They offer gentle light filtering while giving your windows a stylish, modern edge.

Our textured fabrics come in a variety of weaves, tones, and finishes—so you can match them to your décor whether you like natural, minimalist, or bold designs.

Benefits:

• Softens the look of your space
• Adds texture without clutter
• Light filtering with privacy
• Perfect for styling and staging

Pro Tip: Use textured blinds to complement timber furniture, neutral palettes, or layered soft furnishings.

Not Sure What’s Right? Order Free Swatches

Fabric is personal—you want to see how it looks in your lighting, with your furniture. That’s why Apollo Blinds lets you order free fabric swatches online. Compare colours, feel the texture, and test how much light comes through.

Head over to: shop.apolloblinds.com.au → Browse → Request swatches

Final Thoughts:

Choosing the right blind fabric is the first step to creating a more comfortable, stylish, and functional home. Whether you’re after complete darkness, filtered sunlight, or a designer touch—there’s a perfect fit waiting for you.

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Browse our DIY-friendly roller, vertical, and panel glide blinds online, choose your fabric, and get it delivered right to your door. No installer needed!

Visit shop.apolloblinds.com.au and start transforming your space today.