Sunscreen roller blinds use specially woven open-weave fabrics that filter sunlight, cut glare and reduce solar heat gain — while still letting you see outside. They’re ideal for living areas, kitchens, home offices and any room with large glass or a western exposure where you want to control brightness without losing the outlook or making the room feel closed in.
At Hay Interiors we offer quality sunscreen rollers in a range of openness factors — the percentage of light and view the fabric lets through — so the specification can be matched precisely to each window’s aspect and how the room is used. To be straightforward: roller blinds are made to our specification by trusted Perth specialists rather than sewn in our workroom. Our value is in expert fabric selection, accurate measuring and professional installation guided by Annie’s knowledge of what works in Perth homes.
Perth’s climate makes sunscreen roller blinds one of the most practical window treatment choices available. The intense western sun, long summer afternoons and strong coastal light create real challenges — glare on screens and televisions, uncomfortable heat build-up in west-facing rooms, and UV damage to furniture and flooring. A quality sunscreen blind addresses all of these while keeping the room feeling light and open.
The benefits are practical and measurable:
The openness factor is the key specification decision for sunscreen blinds, and it affects both performance and appearance significantly. A lower openness factor (tighter weave, e.g. 1–3%) gives more glare and heat control, better daytime privacy and a slightly darker interior feel. A higher openness factor (more open weave, e.g. 5–10%) lets in more light and preserves more of the view, with slightly less glare and heat reduction.
Annie matches the openness factor to each window’s aspect and use — a west-facing living area may suit a tighter weave for afternoon sun control, while a south-facing study might need a more open fabric to keep the room bright. She also advises on colour, which affects how the blind reads from outside and how much light it absorbs versus reflects. For rooms needing both daytime glare control and night-time privacy, a double roller blinds system — sunscreen plus blockout on one bracket — is often the most practical solution.
Sunscreen roller blinds are the right choice when preserving the view is a priority alongside glare and heat control. Where the view matters less and darkness or privacy is the main need, blockout roller blinds are a better answer. Where softness, warmth and fabric interest matter, sheer curtains — which also filter light while maintaining an outlook — may suit the room better, particularly in living areas where the aesthetic is as important as the function. Light filtering roller blinds occupy a middle ground, diffusing light more softly without an open-weave view-through. Annie works through these options honestly during your consultation so each window gets the treatment that genuinely suits it best.
The best way to begin is to visit our showroom in Nedlands. You can explore hundreds of fabric samples, see finished examples, and often watch work happening in the attached workroom. Annie or a member of the team is always happy to talk through possibilities and answer questions.
Alternatively, we can arrange an in-home consultation at a time that suits you. This has the advantage of enabling us to consider your actual windows and provide advice on the best window dressings for your space.
Either way, you will receive honest, expert guidance focused entirely on what is right for your windows and your home.
We look forward to helping you create window furnishings you will love for many years to come.
During the day sunscreen blinds preserve your view out while limiting the view in. At night, when it is brighter inside than outside, that reverses — they offer limited privacy. Many clients pair them with a blockout layer for evenings, either as a double roller or a separate curtain.
A tighter weave (lower percentage) gives more glare and heat control and better daytime privacy; a more open weave keeps more of the view and a lighter feel. Annie matches the openness factor to each window’s aspect, orientation and use.
Yes — quality sunscreen fabrics reduce solar heat gain through the glass, helping keep rooms cooler in Perth’s summers and reducing reliance on air conditioning. The tighter the weave, the greater the heat reduction.
