Conservatory Awnings: Blinds For Glass Roofs, Skylights And Sunrooms

What are conservatory awnings?

Conservatory awnings are designed for spaces with large areas of glass, such as glass walls, glazed roofs and skylights, where controlling sunlight, glare and heat can be challenging.

Traditionally, a conservatory is a light-filled room featuring extensive glazing, often with glass walls and a pitched glass roof. While conservatories are more common in cooler climates, the same types of window coverings are used in Australian homes to provide shade and temperature control in sunrooms, skylights, glass-roofed living areas and other spaces with expansive glazing.

Conservatory awnings are window coverings designed to help control light and temperature in spaces with large areas of glass. They are often installed internally across glass roofs or wall panels, creating a barrier between the glazing and the interior to reduce direct sunlight and provide adjustable sun protection. This makes them particularly useful for sunrooms, skylights, glass-roofed living areas and other spaces where heat and glare can be an issue.

Our warmer Melbourne climate doesn’t justify the need for conservatory areas in our homes, but alas the name Conservatory awnings still exists and is often the term referred to when blinds are required for shading areas that feature glass sections such as:

• A sunroom

• Living space with glass roof sections

• Skylights

• Outdoor entertaining spaces with expansive retractable glass areas

• Areas with retractable roof systems

Conservatory awnings and need to be manufactured to withstand the temperatures created by the sun's reflection on glass therefore the selection and installation of fabrics is important. The blind casing is also worth considering to determine if the conservatory awning casing will deter from the clean look of the expansive glass sections. Requests for conservatory awnings generally include automation requirements which can be necessary to be able to control high roof windows rather than having long arm pullies or internal winder mechanisms.

If you have a space that contains a vast amount of glass, be it roof, walls, or both, chat to us at Nicholls Interiors. We’re more than happy to offer suggestions for the best window furnishing options for your space so that you retain light, privacy, and temperature control. We also offer a complimentary in-home consultation, measure and quote.