The Fara Blackout Roller Blind is Blinds 2go's made-to-measure roller offering with a single brief: block the light, in a colour you'll actually want to live with. It comes in 18 finishes and starts from £12.56, making it one of the more colourful blackout options in this part of the market.

Who it suits

Bedrooms are the obvious fit. The retailer describes this as blackout fabric, so it is intended for rooms where stopping early-morning light matters - parents of young children, shift workers, or anyone in a south- or east-facing bedroom will recognise the problem. Bear in mind that a blackout fabric eliminates light through the material but not around the edges; if you need a genuinely dark room, pairing with side channels, a perfect-fit cassette, or an outside-recess fitting that overlaps the wall is worth considering.

The range also works well in a home office or nursery where you want to retain some atmospheric colour rather than fitting a utility-grey blind. In a children's room specifically, cordless or wand-operated roller blinds are the standard recommendation for cord safety. The breadth of the palette makes it more versatile stylistically than many blackout-only ranges, which tend to be offered in a narrow neutral spread. It is less suited to bathrooms unless the fabric specification covers moisture resistance, which the retailer does not specifically state, so check before ordering for a wet room.

The colours

18 colours available

The 18 finishes span a noticeably wide tonal spread for a blackout roller range. The palette leans into dusty, nature-referenced names: Cherry Blossom, Trailing Wisteria, Rosemary, and Allium sit at the botanical end, while Deepest Ocean, Dark Denim, and Evening Dusk cover cooler blue tones. Warmer neutrals appear as Driftwood, Travertine, Antique Stone, and Shoreline Bluff. Terracotta, Soft Ochre, and Moroccan Rose bring warmth and a muted earthy character, while Pistachio and Pebble Beach add lighter green-grey options.

The naming suggests these are primarily distinct colour families rather than variations on a single base - the range covers pinks, greens, blues, greys, and reds, giving a reasonable chance of matching an existing colour scheme. Morning Mist and Pebble Beach serve those wanting a near-neutral that still carries a hint of character.

Price by your dimensions

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Starting from £12.56, the Fara sits at the accessible end of made-to-measure blackout rollers. As with all made-to-measure blinds, price rises with width and drop; the widget above shows how cost tracks against common sizes.

How it compares

Within the blackout roller category, the Fara's main point of difference is its colour breadth. Many blackout ranges prioritise functional neutrals and offer five or six options; 18 distinct finishes is broader than average for this spec. If your requirement is a plain white or grey and colour range is irrelevant, you will find comparably priced alternatives at Blinds 2go and elsewhere.

If you are weighing a blackout roller against other blind types for a bedroom, it is worth considering that a blackout fabric roller is simpler to operate and easier to fit than, say, a Roman blind with blackout lining, and tends to stack more compactly at the top of the window when raised. For thermal insulation rather than light blocking alone, a cellular or pleated blind with thermal backing would outperform a single-layer roller of any description - but that is a separate brief.

A note on care

Polyester-backed blackout fabrics like those used in roller blinds of this type are generally spot-cleaned with a damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid soaking the fabric or the mechanism. A vacuum with a soft brush attachment once a month keeps dust from building up on the surface.