Case Study: A Smart, Stylish Solution for Lantern Roof Glare
Customer: DIY Homeowner
Location: UK
Product: Honeycomb Openview Electric Blind with Smart Plug
The Challenge: Glare Disrupting the Living Space
Our customer had a beautiful 2.9 x 1.7m roof lantern in their living room – but as lovely as it was, the summer sun brought a not-so-lovely issue: serious glare. Watching TV from one side of the room became difficult, and with temperatures rising, they knew they needed a practical solution that didn’t compromise the look of their space.
The Search: Quality and Value That Ticked Every Box
After comparing options online, they found Skylight Blinds Direct to be the most competitive on price for a custom-made, guidewire-free lantern blind. The free fabric sample pack arrived quickly, making it easy to choose the perfect colour and fabric combination to suit their décor.
The Solution: A Smart, Easy-to-Fit Blind with Real Impact
Once ordered, the blind arrived well-packaged and on time, with regular order updates and tracking throughout. Installation was a DIY job – no fuss, no guide wires, and it fitted the opening perfectly.
They also chose the Google/Alexa smart integration add-on, which allows the blind to operate hands-free alongside other smart tech in their home. Combined with the standard remote, this setup offered total flexibility and ease.
The Result: Comfort, Convenience & Style
The difference was instant – no more glare disrupting movie nights, and a clean, sleek finish that complemented the room beautifully. The honeycomb fabric also offers thermal benefits, so they’re now looking forward to seeing how it performs in the winter too.
100% recommend Skylight Blinds Direct for DIY fit and guidewire-free lantern blind
"Skylight blinds direct were the most competitive price out there, after doing our research. We had a 2.9 x 1.7m lantern that during summer months made viewing the TV from one side of the room difficult due to glare. SBD offered a quick quotation with a guide-wire-free blind solution. After picking material colours and combinations from the free sample pack in the post, we placed our order and were updated on its status regularly. It arrived with tracking, well packaged too. The installation and setup was fairly straightforward, and it fitted the gap well! We opted for the small addition of ‘Goolgle/Alexa smart functionality’ as well as the remote control, this is invaluable as many devices in our home run off the same technology. We look forward to seeing how the blind performs in the winter as well as the summer in keeping the heat in and out when needed! Thanks again SBD, would 100% recommend!"
Why This Project Stands Out
- ✅ Guidewire-Free Design – Clean finish, no visible hardware
- ✅ DIY-Friendly – Fitted easily without professional help
- ✅ Smart Home Integration – Works with Google and Alexa
- ✅ Thermal Honeycomb Fabric – Helps reduce heat and glare
- ✅ Friendly, Fast Service – With updates and support throughout
Ready to Get a Quote? 👇
If you want a stylish, thermal roof lantern blind that fits like a glove — without the stress — use the bean tin method and send us your measurements today.
- 📞 Call us: 0161 524 6402
- 📧 Email: team@skylight-blinds-direct.co.uk
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Skylight Blinds Direct is the UK expert in self-fit roof lantern blinds and skylight blinds — with over 20 years of experience, we’re proud to serve homeowners, DIYers, and trade customers with beautifully made blinds that just work.
