As lovely as long summer days are, they can play havoc with your sleep. Early sunrises, lingering evening light, and warmer bedrooms all make it harder to get a good night’s rest. If you're tossing and turning or being woken up too early by the sun, the right blinds or shutters can make a world of difference.

At Heyford Installations, we help homeowners across Oxfordshire create cooler, darker, more peaceful bedrooms — with beautifully fitted window shading that works with your space and lifestyle.

Why Summer Makes Sleeping Harder You’re not imagining it — people genuinely sleep less in summer. With daylight stretching well past 9pm and creeping in before 5am, our natural body clocks get thrown off. Combine that with warmer bedroom temperatures and you’ve got a perfect storm for poor rest.

Light and heat are two of the biggest disruptors to sleep — and shutters or blinds are two of the most effective solutions.

Blackout Blinds: Darkness On-Demand Blackout roller blinds are one of the simplest ways to block unwanted light. Fitted tightly to the window, they stop early morning sunshine and streetlight glare from disturbing your rest. They're ideal for:

Bedrooms Nurseries Guest rooms Home cinema spaces

Available in a wide choice of colours and fabrics, blackout blinds don’t have to be dark or bulky — we can help you find a style that suits your décor.

Looking for something smarter? Motorised blackout blinds can be set to close automatically in the evening, helping your body wind down naturally. They’re quiet, subtle, and a brilliant addition to modern bedrooms.

🏡 Shutters: Style, Light Control and Insulation If you’re after a timeless look with excellent sleep-enhancing benefits, full-height plantation shutters are a brilliant choice. These provide near-total blackout when closed and offer:

Superior light control (adjust the louvres precisely)

Improved insulation for cooler rooms in summer

Added privacy day and night

Noise reduction from busy roads or early birds

They’re made to measure and fitted by our experienced local team, with options to suit both modern and period homes across Oxfordshire.

Shift Worker? Light Sleeper? We Can Help. Whether you’re on shifts, have a baby to settle, or are just sensitive to light, we’ll help you find the right solution. Many of our customers in Bicester, Banbury, and Oxford come to us specifically for bedroom blackout options — and we’ll always take time to understand your needs before recommending the best products.

Local Expertise, Personal Service Heyford Installations has been serving Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas for years. We don’t do pushy sales — just honest advice, expert fitting, and high-quality shutters and blinds that really work.

Book Your Free Home Visit If you're ready to start sleeping better this summer, let’s talk. We offer free, no-obligation home consultations where we’ll show samples, take precise measurements, and offer tailored advice for your space.

Book your visit or call us on 0796 963 0763 Or browse more tips and ideas on our Blog page

Heyford Installations – Helping Oxfordshire Sleep Better, One Window at a Time.