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A blind screen is a modern shading system designed to manage light, heat and privacy without shutting a space off from daylight or views. Unlike heavy blinds or blackout curtains, a blind screen works by filtering and diffusing sunlight. You still get brightness and connection to the outside, just without glare, overheating or UV damage.
In Leatherhead, this matters more than many people realise. The town has a real mix of architecture. Period cottages and Edwardian homes sit close to newer developments, glass extensions, roof lanterns and wide sliding doors. A blind screen in Leatherhead needs to work across that architectural diversity. It has to respect the character of the building, while solving very modern comfort and energy issues.
Controlux blind screens are designed for exactly that balance. Practical, discreet, and tailored to how people actually live and work in Leatherhead today.
Leatherhead properties face some very specific shading challenges. Many homes have south or south-west facing glazing, especially extensions added over the last 10 to 15 years. These look stunning, but they trap heat fast in summer. Rooflights and lanterns add even more solar gain, often turning rooms into spaces that are unusable by mid-afternoon.
At the same time, Leatherhead has a strong planning and conservation presence. External shutters or bulky awnings are not always suitable, or even allowed. Homeowners want solutions that don’t change the exterior appearance of their property.
Blind screens answer these problems quietly and effectively by:
Businesses in Leatherhead face similar issues. Offices, clinics, cafes and shop fronts often deal with screen glare, customer discomfort and fading of displays. A properly specified blind screen in Leatherhead solves these issues without making a space feel dark or closed in.
Blind screens are often sold as a comfort upgrade, but the performance data shows they are also a financial and environmental decision. UK-wide studies from glazing and energy bodies consistently show that:
In Surrey locations like Leatherhead, where many homes rely on large glass areas instead of traditional walls, this effect is amplified. Blind screens using solar-reflective or metallised fabrics can reduce solar heat gain by roughly 40 to 60%, depending on fabric choice and orientation, which results in:
It’s not dramatic or flashy, but over years of use, the difference adds up. Many clients only realise how much heat and glare they were tolerating once it’s gone.
Controlux does not sell generic blinds. Every blind screen Leatherhead installation is designed around the building, the glazing, and how the space is actually used. Key elements include:
Made-to-measure surveying
Each opening is measured precisely, including frame depth, sightlines and fixing points. This avoids light bleed, uneven tension and awkward finishes that cheaper systems suffer from.
Motorisation and smart control
Options include remote control, wall switches, app integration and timed automation. Many clients in Leatherhead choose scheduling based on sunlight levels rather than manual use, which improves comfort without thinking about it.
High-performance fabric selection
From open weave solar screens that preserve views, to higher reflectance fabrics for heat-critical spaces. Fire retardant options are available for commercial projects where required.
Design that fits the building
Colours, textures and openness levels are selected to suit interiors and architectural style. In period homes, this matters more than people expect. A blind screen should disappear visually when not in use.
Discreet installation
Slim headboxes, neat fixings and concealed systems where possible, especially important in conservation or character properties.
Blind screens can be used almost anywhere, but some spaces benefit more than others:
Controlux has over 35 years experience in shading and window treatment solutions. That matters, because blind screens are not just fabric on a roller. Poor specification leads to glare issues, fabric failure or systems that people stop using.
What sets Controlux apart is our long-term industry experience, strong understanding of Surrey and Leatherhead property styles, in-house design, supply and installation, compliance with safety standards, including child-safe operation and finally our ongoing aftercare, servicing and advice
Clients are not handed a product and left alone. The system is set up, tested and explained properly. Small details, but they make a big difference over time.
