The Solo Blinds UK range is a blackout roller collection sold by Blinds By Post, covering 25 variants across chain-operated and motorised configurations, with from-prices starting at £7.38. What distinguishes it from a plain blackout roller range is the option to specify motorised operation on nine of the colourways - useful if you want remote or smart-home control without sourcing a separate motor from a third-party supplier.

Who it suits

The blackout classification makes this range appropriate for bedrooms first. The retailer describes all variants as blackout, which means the fabric is intended to block light transmission through the material. That said, no blackout fabric eliminates room darkness entirely - light still enters around the blind edges, particularly with a standard recess or face fit. If genuine darkness is the goal, pairing the blind with side channels or a cassette headrail that seats close to the window frame will reduce edge leak considerably.

Children's rooms are another solid use case. UK cord-safety regulations require domestically-sold blinds to incorporate cord management, and the motorised variants in the Solo range eliminate the hanging chain entirely - which is the most thorough solution for rooms used by young children. The chain-operated variants will include a cord safety device as required by regulation, but motorised is the more practical choice where children are present.

Living rooms and home offices are possible, though blackout is less commonly needed there. A dimout or light-filtering fabric gives more usable daytime light without the full darkness that blackout delivers. If you use a home office with a screen facing the window, a blackout roller will eliminate glare, but it will also eliminate daylight - a dimout or light-filtering option in a lighter colour usually manages glare better while keeping the room functional.

The colours

25 colours available

Solo Blackout Tranquil Blinds Uk
Standard
Blackout Tranquil from £7.38
Solo Blackout Balance Motorised Blinds Uk
Standard
Blackout Balance from £48.70
Solo Blackout Nurture Motorised Blinds Uk
Standard
Blackout Nurture from £48.70

The range splits clearly into chain-operated and motorised variants. The chain-operated colourways - Bare, Bliss, Curious, Drama, Kiss, Sense, Sorbet, Space, Tranquil, and the separately listed Sense (premium) - cover a range of shades, though exact tones are not individually named. The motorised variants replicate most of those names - Balance, Bliss, Deep, Drama, Impact, Nomad, Nurture, Sense, Skies - and are all priced above the base from-price, as the motor is included in the cost.

Ten of the 19 variants carry a premium flag: the nine motorised options and one additional Sense variant. The non-motorised options start at the range from-price, which is a low from-price for a blackout roller, making the chain-operated tier notably accessible for the specification.

Price by your dimensions

Made to measure from £7.38. Check Blinds By Post for the price at your exact window size.

The from-price of £7.38 covers the non-motorised chain-operated variants at the smallest available size. Motorised variants carry a premium over this, reflecting the cost of the built-in motor. As with all made-to-measure rollers, price increases with width and drop - use the grid above to find pricing for your specific measurements rather than extrapolating from the from-price.

How it compares

The Solo range's argument against a standard blackout roller is the integrated motorised option. If you're already considering aftermarket motors, getting both fabric and motor from one supplier and one order is a practical simplification. The non-motorised tier's low from-price is also competitive for a genuine blackout specification.

Where the range is less compelling: it doesn't offer a wide decorative palette - the variant names suggest a function-first selection rather than one built around colour-matching. If your brief requires a specific colour to tie into a room scheme, a broader blackout range may give more options. For bedrooms where blackout is essential but aesthetics matter equally, it's worth comparing this range against others with more explicit colour descriptions before committing.

Fittings for this fabric

The same fabric and blind type is sold in more than one fitting:

  • Standard from £6.00 fixed with drilled brackets
  • No-drill (twist-fit) from £16.80 clips onto a UPVC frame, no screws
  • Cassette from £22.52 a headrail box for a neater top
  • Motorised from £43.19 remote or app control

No-drill and clip-in fittings suit UPVC windows and renters, but they cap out at the largest window sizes - check the maximum drop before ordering for a tall window.