In 2024, Leeds built over 4,500 new-build properties, which represented around 1.5% of all new homes in England. This was the most that the city of Leeds had built in a 12-month period in nearly 40 years. Since then, the sight of cranes, scaffold and hi-rise construction has failed to cease, and indeed, in 2024 the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) committed to building 38,000 new homes over the next 15 years, which is why we see countless new developments taking shape in Leeds city centre, along with similar schemes in surrounding areas such as Holbeck, Kirkstall and Saxton Gardens.
The wealth of new-build properties in Leeds aims to address the core issue of housing supply, but also aims to provide affordable housing and to create vibrant communities. And all these new-build apartment complexes in Leeds have a common thread, in that they are attractively fitted out with fixtures and fittings which reflect modern trends and provide a high standard of living. Such features need to be practical and appealing, but are also required to meet additional demands such as thermal insulation and privacy and security, and blinds and shutters perfectly fit those needs.
Modern appeal for new-build apartments
Our range of blinds and shutters at Solaire Blinds & Shutters perfectly captures the modern appeal desired by interior designers fitting out new-build apartment complexes. The clean lines and sharp, contemporary features of our blinds and shutters complement the minimalist appeal of modern apartments. We can also provide flawless, made-to-measure blinds and shutters to ensure a perfect-fit, with no gaps, misalignment or awkward blemishes.
Energy efficiency
All modern buildings have to meet strict requirements for energy efficiency, and our blinds and shutters help them to achieve this. They can be adjusted to maximise daylight and reduce the need for artificial light. Ensuring the maximum amount of natural light enters a room also helps to reduce the dependency on heating systems. Blinds and shutters add an extra layer between the room and the glass windows, which helps with heat loss and thermal transfer and hence reduces energy bills.
Light and privacy
The adjustable nature of blinds and shutters helps to maximise natural light, which is good for eyesight, mental health and productivity, if someone is working from home. This also helps to prevent people seeing into a property from outside, and hence improves security.
Customisable and multi-use
Our range of blinds and shutters can be personalised to suit the individual user, such as which side is used to open and close the blind or shutter. Modern consumers demand this level of customisation, and we can even add features such as motorised and programmable blinds and shutters, so systems can be adjusted to move automatically throughout the day. These smart systems can help maximise natural light and heat, if you are in, and can passively manage privacy and protect materials such as artwork and furniture from sun damage also.
All these factors combine to make blinds and shutters the ideal solution for a new-build apartment in Leeds which focuses on modern aesthetics, user-personalisation, energy efficiency and maximising natural light. So why not consider Solaire Blinds & Shutters for your new-build apartments in Leeds? If so, contact our team for a free consultation today.
