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Book a virtual consultation today or get your free home consultation. Discover our full range with our friendly team. Use our online contact form or call 0800 193 0417 to request a call-back for more information.

Are you considering Venetian blinds for your traditional home? You have excellent taste! Whether your traditional home is a Victorian townhouse, modern manor, country cottage or a stately home, there’s a style of Venetian for each.

At A1 Blinds we offer wooden, PVC, Faux Wood and Aluminium Venetian blinds for traditional (and modern) homes in the North East. Our range has something for every home, taste, and budget.

While considering all your options, it’s important to think about the overall look and feel that you want to create. This will influence the material, colour, and slat width that you choose.

Venetian blinds are timeless and traditional but lend themselves perfectly to the more modern takes on a period property. In this blog, we’ll guide you through our range of Venetians for traditional homes and our top tips for choosing the best style!

What Are the Benefits of Venetian Blinds?

Aside from the point that Venetian blinds for traditional homes are a perfect match aesthetically, there are many other reasons to love them!

Excellent levels of light and privacy control

A key reason Venetian blinds for traditional homes are a great choice is the amount of light and privacy control they provide. Older properties tend to have large windows, so light and privacy control are a top priority.

1. They are easy to keep clean… Venetian blinds are innately easy to clean, requiring only a light dusting to keep them looking pristine! If set-in stains arise, a gentle wipe with a damp cloth should resolve the problem quickly.
2. Perfect across the entire home… If you want all blinds in your home to be matching, Venetians are an ideal style to choose! There’s a style to suit every room in the home including moisture-resistant materials for bathrooms and kitchens. 
3. We have a huge range to choose from… When you think of Venetian blinds for traditional homes you might think of the typical wooden styles. However, all our Venetians will work and look equally as good. You’ll choose from a range of materials as well as finishes, colours, and textures too!

Wooden Venetian Blinds for Traditional Homes

Wooden Venetians are our go-to choice for classically styled properties. Their natural wood-coloured tones add depth, warmth, and character to any space while complementing practically any furniture and décor decisions.

This material is our most substantial of the three. Made up of solid wooden slats, wooden Venetians are hard wearing, durable, and guaranteed to stand the test of time. However, if it’s a bathroom or a kitchen window you’re dressing, we’d urge you to consider a PVC, faux wood or aluminium style. This is because the humidity levels in these rooms can cause real wooden blinds to warp.

At A1 Blinds our range of wooden Venetians offers something for every colour palette. You’ll have your pick of a wide range of warm natural colours, as well as a range of neutrals, including whites, greys, beiges and more!

PVC & Faux Wood Venetian Blinds for Traditional Homes

Equally suited, PVC and faux wood Venetian blinds are perfect for traditional homes. Mirroring the aesthetic of a real wooden blind, PVC and faux wood alternatives provide the same benefits for a lower price! Plus, these styles are ideal for bathrooms and kitchens.

These blinds come with a choice of stunning colours and finishes – there’s a design to suit every room.

Aluminium Venetian Blinds for Traditional Homes

If you’re looking to make more of a statement, then aluminium Venetian blinds for traditional homes are fabulous! They’ll still provide you with that all-important classic look, but the metallic or gloss finish will give them a bit of a funky edge!

Aluminium Venetians come in every colour. From black, silver, white and grey, to blue, pink, purple and red! This style has something for everyone!

What’s more, the aluminium material makes them work for every room across the home, no matter the humidity levels. So, if you’re looking for that coherent style around the house, these could be for you.

Which Other Blinds Work in Traditional Homes?

You can’t put just any blind up in a period property and expect the same impact. When styling a traditional home, it’s important to consider its characteristics and not stray too far from a classic design.

Sticking to a traditional theme, we recommend shutters or Roman blinds for traditional homes if Venetians aren’t for you.

Creating a similar look to Venetian blinds, shutters are a very popular choice within many traditional homes. They match Venetians for light and privacy control – and evoke the feel of the countryside. 

Romans are different from Venetians but are equally suitable for the traditional style home. Made of soft plush, folding fabrics, Roman blinds provide an elegant window dressing to complement the classic period interior.

Hopefully, by now, you have a better idea about which blinds you fancy. Whether it’s shutters, Roman or Venetian blinds for your traditional home, A1 Blinds is on hand to help you decide! Why not book a free home consultation and get started today? You can book here on our website or contact info@a1blindsuk.co.uk or 0800 193 0417.

Book a virtual consultation today or get your free home consultation. Discover our full range with our friendly team. Use our online contact form or call 0800 193 0417 to request a call-back for more information.

So, whether you’re styling a modern interior or a new build property, we can make the perfect roller blinds for any modern home!

Patterned Roller Blinds for Modern Homes

We’re big fans of pattern, and roller blinds are the perfect way to introduce it into the home! However, if it’s roller blinds for modern homes that you’re looking for specifically, we have a few recommendations…

Create a contrast. Contrasting colours are big right now and are a great way to introduce colour into a modern home. Go for black and white, blue and yellow, orange and blue – the choice is yours, but make it bold!

Keep it simple. A simple patterned roller blind for modern homes is ideal. Simple patterns are easy to style (and restyle… repeatedly!). A simple pattern might include just two or three colours. Avoid intricate designs and go for larger prints or abstract blends. 

Make them the focal point. If you’re going bold with a patterned blind, you won’t want to add anything else too crazy into the room! What we mean is, don’t introduce a second pattern that would clash. Style patterned rollers with plain accessories in matching or complementing colours. Or even use the same pattern on your cushions, rugs, throws etc.

Plain Roller Blinds for Modern Homes

Plain blinds are a win for every home. But plain roller blinds for modern homes are ideal, especially if you like the minimalistic look.

We have a huge range of plain roller blinds in lots of colours and fabrics, so there’s something to suit every scheme! Go for a bold fabric to make a statement or a neutral shade for the more subtle interiors.

Thermal Roller Blinds for Improved Energy Efficiency

In our opinion, the best roller blinds for modern homes are our thermal range. Perfect for today’s modern homes within which energy bills have recently rocketed!

Our thermal range consists of beautiful fabrics that are treated with a solar protective coating which increases their energy efficiency. These blinds prevent heat loss in winter and overheating in summer, therefore reducing the need for central heating and air conditioning! The main benefit, however… They can reduce your energy costs by up to 16%!

As well as roller blinds, our thermal fabric is also available in vertical and pleated blind styles. All of which offer the same benefits.

Motorised Roller Blinds for Modern Homes

The ultimate roller blinds for modern homes are motorised roller blinds! All motorised blinds, not just roller blinds, are the best of the best in terms of luxury.

They’ll enhance your home in many ways. To mention just a few…

Motorised blinds are naturally cordless and therefore child safe! You’ll control them at the click of a button, on your phone or remote control, or even link them up to your smart home hub.

Because you don’t have to operate your blinds manually, you can control them from wherever you are. This grants you extra home security for when you’re away!

Motorised blinds come in plenty of styles and not just rollers. Just ask our team about which style you’d like!

Custom Roller Blinds

As we mentioned before, the great thing about roller blinds is that you can truly make them your own. So, if it’s roller blinds for modern homes that you want, that’s exactly what you’ll be able to create!

What Other Blinds Work in Modern Homes?

All blinds work in modern homes. It just depends on how you style them, and the fabric and colours you go for!

When you choose blinds from A1, you’ll be spoilt for choice! You’ll have your pick of roller, vertical, Roman, Venetian, Vision, pleated, allusion, Velux, panel, perfect-fit, and motorised blinds! We offer shutters, too! So, whether it’s roller blinds for modern homes or Venetian blinds for traditional homes, you’re certain to find something you love.

Are you ready to pick roller blinds for your modern home? Book your free home consultation today! We’ll bring a wide range of samples, talk you through your options and advise you on the best choice for your requirements. We’ll also measure your windows while we’re there!

Alternatively, you could visit our showroom! In our showroom, you’ll find our entire collection of roller blinds, plus every other style too! Find us at Blaydon or Forest Hall!

We have a large portfolio of blinds to suit every commercial, educational, and medical environment. Our fabrics include recycled, thermally-efficient, anti-microbial, dimout, and more.

Are you considering vertical blinds for your commercial property? Good choice! We’ll explain why a little later. But first, a couple of things you might not know about blinds for commercial spaces…

Choosing the right blinds for commercial environments is key. Did you know that blinds can help to increase a person’s productivity? Employees need to be comfortable at work! Therefore, creating an environment with improved thermal efficiency and high levels of light control, will help a workforce to feel motivated in the workplace.

The addition of blinds can influence a person’s behaviour. This is because lighting affects the way people feel and act. For example, in a restaurant, you’ll want to help people to feel relaxed so the lighting might be dimmed. But in a retail store, you’ll want your customers to feel excited and alert, so the lighting is likely to be bright. All of which is influenced by the blinds you choose.

Another point to note is the fact that commercial blinds are a little more technical than the domestic blinds you might have in your home. There’s a list of criteria they must meet to keep employees and customers safe. But don’t worry about that; we have plenty of fabrics that are perfect for commercial settings.

Why Choose Vertical Blinds for Commercial Properties?

There is a long list of benefits when it comes to choosing vertical blinds for commercial properties.

1) Vertical Blinds work perfectly across all window shapes. This makes them perfect for offices and commercial properties which tend to feature wide, small, and full-length windows.

2) Vertical blinds for commercial buildings don’t have to be boring! Gone are the days’ vertical blinds were thought of as old fashioned. These days, you’ll find hundreds if not thousands of colours, patterns, and designs in our vertical blinds range.

So, whether you’re looking for clean and neutral or statement bold, we’re certain you’ll find the perfect vertical blind for your commercial property!

3) Vertical blinds are up there with the best styles of blinds for light and privacy control. Open them and close them fully, like all styles of blinds. But thanks to their vertical slats you decide on the exact amount and angle of the light that’s coming in!

Why Is Light Control So Important?

In commercial properties, light control is key for creating a comfortable environment for employees. Everyone wants to work in natural light. And no one wants to work with a strong glare on their face or screens. Not only will this hinder their view, but it will also create uncomfortable temperatures in a room.

Blinds with high levels of light control are therefore ideal for commercial properties. They’ll provide the perfect middle-ground between enjoying the natural daylight and working comfortably and productively.

What Other Blinds Are Suitable for Commercial Properties?

All blinds are suitable for commercial spaces. Take your pick from roller, Roman, Venetian, pleated, vision,allusion, panel, and Velux blinds. All do a pretty good job in blocking the light, it just depends on what kind of control you need.

Our most popular styles however, are roller, Venetian, and vertical blinds for commercial properties.

Things to Consider When Choosing Blinds for Commercial Properties:

When buying blinds for commercial properties there are several things you might want to consider:

1) Low maintenance. You don’t want to be constantly having to wash your blinds. So, consider choosing a blind that requires only a gentle wipe or a light dusting. Vertical blinds are great for commercial properties in this respect.

2) Anti-Microbial. Do your blinds need to be wipeable and protect against microbial attack? If so, we have a wide range of blinds that will do just that – including vertical blinds.

3) Any blinds in a commercial environment must comply with the Fire Safety Order. Failure to meet these regulations can lead to prosecution. At A1 Blinds we produce and fit hundreds of industry-standard vertical blinds for commercial properties. As well as lots of other styles too.

It’s important to know that different commercial sites will require different FR standards. Please ask the team if you are unsure which you require!

4) As we’ve already mentioned, fantastic light control in a working environment is a huge bonus! Especially in a south-facing building where the sun’s glare can be pretty harsh. Vertical blinds are great for commercial properties that are south facing. As are Venetian blinds and vision blinds, too.

Are you looking for vertical blinds for your commercial property? Or any other styles for that matter! If so, you’ve come to the right place. At A1 blinds with have over 30 years of experience working alongside commercial and domestic customers to produce and fit the best quality blinds in the North East Region.

Not only that, but we also offer a free measuring and fitting service as standard. Why not get started today and arrange your free site consultation on our website? Or contact info@a1blinds.co.uk or 0800 193 0417.

Because of this, our dimout blinds range is huge! You’ll have your pick of hundreds of blinds across vertical, Roman, Roller and pleated. With tons of colours, fabrics, patterns, and textures to choose from too!

Thermal Blinds for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

If you answered yes to question 3 and your bedroom gets cold at night, thermal blinds are your saviour! With a ‘Solar Protective Coating,’ these are the perfect blinds for getting a good night’s sleep in a cold bedroom! They are proven to retain heat in your room by reducing thermal loss through the window.

This range includes roller, roman, pleated, and vertical blinds, with a large choice of colour options available.

Light and Privacy Control Blinds for Bedrooms

Does your bedroom have other uses throughout the day? Maybe it doubles up as an office or dressing room? If so, and your answer to point 4 was yes, consider blinds with high levels of light and privacy control.

To make the most of the natural daylight, whilst maintaining your privacy and not drowning in the sun’s glare, Venetian, vertical and vision blinds are great options. Not only do they open and close completely as other blinds do, but they also offer an ‘in-between’. By adjusting the position of the slats or stripes, you can find the perfect balance between light and privacy in your bedroom.

As previously discussed, vertical blinds also come in dimout fabrics. So, if you need light and privacy control in the daytime and darkness during the night, verticals are going to be the best blinds for getting a good night’s sleep.

Blinds to Suit Your Décor

Choosing the best blinds for getting a good night’s sleep is important. What’s also important is choosing blinds that you love! Your blinds are an investment and a large focal point within your home. Therefore, you need to make sure they suit your taste and décor perfectly while at the same time meeting your needs.

At EasyFit Blinds, we have hundreds of dimout, thermal, and light filtering blinds for you to choose from. All of which are great blinds for getting a good night’s sleep, but also for looking beautiful in a bedroom. Finding a style to suit your décor won’t be an issue, you’re certain to find the perfect bedroom blinds on our website!

Are you ready to get a good night’s sleep? Get the ball rolling today and browse our website to find a look you love. All blinds on our website are made to measure to your exact specification. Not only does this make them look great, but they’ll fit perfectly too!

Did you know made to measure blinds are the best option for controlling the light and the warmth in your home? It’s true. So, if you’re really looking for the best blinds for getting a good night’s sleep, made to measure blinds are the answer! We even have a handy ‘How to Measure’ guide, to make the measuring part as easy as possible!  

Our friendly team of experts are waiting to hear from you. Get in touch today and learn more about how we can help you with your next shading project. We’re here to help you at every step of the way through your Roman blinds journey.

Benefits of Roman Blinds

Stunning Design

Roman blinds are one of the best ways to add luxury to your Ponteland home. Their design is the definition of style. These blinds are fashionable and enhance modern and traditional homes. Roman blinds work wonders in rooms you spend lots of time – they enhance comfort, provide greater warmth and excellent privacy. You’ll feel more at home in your home with our stunning blinds.

They’re the ideal shading solution for dressing your windows, making your home look more attractive from inside and outside. They provide outstanding insulation – perfect for cold winter months in the North East. Roman blinds fold away elegantly and make any room look better with beautiful colours, fabrics and patterns. There’s never been a better time to install Roman blinds in your property.

Easy to Use

Our Roman blinds are simple to operate with every use. They feel like new each time you draw them up or down, thanks to the high quality mechanisms we manufacture. They’re satisfying to pull up as they fold away beautifully, providing an elegant look to your living space. Roman blinds are durable and robust – they’ll last for as long as you call your house a home. Also, they’re completely child and pet safe, giving you peace of mind.

Unique Styles

All our blinds are made to measure with a stunning selection of bespoke designs. We love to put our customers in creative control. That’s why we offer Ponteland homeowners a wealth of style choices. This ensures you get the Roman blinds of your dreams that complement your home. Whether you have a modern or traditional property, we can help you find the perfect style. We offer a beautiful range of colours, fabrics and patterns – you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to Roman blinds.

Locations For Roman Blinds

Whether you want blinds for your home or business, we’ve got you covered. Our Roman blinds are stunning in homes and commercial properties. They provide benefits for every setting.

Roman blinds are naturally at home in living rooms and bedrooms – any intimate space where you value looks and privacy. They’re ideal for bedrooms because they block out all light. It’s a great feature for light sleepers who need total darkness. Roman blinds cut out light pollution – perfect for Ponteland homes in busier areas. They retain more warmth and reduce noise pollution, too. Roman blinds are the complete package when it comes to upgrading your home and improving your quality of life.

Our blinds are great for commercial settings. If you’re looking to add a welcoming, homely touch to your business, Roman blinds are the right choice. They offer character and charm, making a space more inviting. Anyone who enters your business will feel at home with Roman blinds. Our shading solutions are ideal for shops, offices, healthcare facilities and any place of business that wants to welcome its customers and make them feel at home.

Locally Made

We take great pride in manufacturing all our blinds here in the North East. We’re proud to help our community and employ local craftsmen to manufacture our Roman blinds to the highest standards. We’ll never be beaten for quality by anyone else. That’s because our highly skilled artisans take the utmost care in making blinds. This ensures our Ponteland homeowners get the most attractive blinds that fit perfectly – all at a great price. We offer a free home consultation and expert advice at every stage of the process. We guarantee you’ll be delighted with our five-star service.

Roman Blinds Prices Ponteland

See how much you could save and look at our stunning Roman blinds designs today.

Book a virtual consultation today or get your free home consultation. Discover our full range with our friendly team. Use our online contact form or call 0800 193 0417 to request a call-back for more information.

Book a virtual consultation today or get your free home consultation. Discover our full range with our friendly team. Use our online contact form or call 0800 193 0417 to request a call-back for more information.

Our team of experts at A1 are always happy to hear from you. Whether you need help choosing the best style for your Cramlington home or have questions about sizes, we’re here to help you. Get in contact today and discover how Roman blinds make the perfect addition to your home.

Benefits of Roman Blinds

Brilliant Design

Beautiful and bold, Roman blinds make a great statement piece for your Cramlington property. They’re highly fashionable and add real comfort to your home. Rich textures and fabrics create a warm, welcoming interior. They look great and feel lovely to touch. They cover the entire window and door – great for privacy and insulation. Roman blinds help retain heat – ideal for cold winter months. You won’t have to rely so much on your central heating, saving you money as energy bills rise across the country. You’ll reduce your carbon footprint too. It’s an attractive design that’s highly practical.

Simple To Use

Roman blinds are easy to use and reliable every time. The cord mechanism allows you to operate the blinds smoothly. Drawing them up or down is satisfying and simple. They fold up elegantly, creating a beautiful, discreet shape. We only use the highest quality materials in their construction to ensure all moving mechanisms work smoothly for years to come. Roman blinds are safe for children and pets.

Bespoke Styles

Here at A1 Blinds, we love to offer Cramlington homeowners lots of style choices. That’s why we’ve got a stunning collection of fabrics, colours and patterns for you to choose from. We offer tactile textures, colourful patterns and rich fabrics that add luxury to your Cramlington home. Whatever your tastes, we install bespoke Roman blinds that complement traditional and modern properties.

Settings For Roman Blinds

Our shading solutions are versatile and look attractive in a host of locations. Whether you’re deciding where to place Roman blinds in your home or thinking about commercial uses, these blinds add many benefits to every setting.

Roman blinds are fantastic at home – great for intimate spaces where you prize beauty and privacy. That makes them ideal for bedrooms and living rooms – areas of the home you enjoy and spend time in. They’re especially good for bedrooms because they block out light – perfect for light sleepers who need perfect dark. You gain great control over how much light enters your room. No more worries about car headlights or street lamps – light pollution is a thing of the past with Roman blinds.

Our blinds are excellent for dressing windows, adding a layer of glamour to your Cramlington home. From the inside and outside, Roman blinds are a stylish way to enhance the appearance of windows.

If you’re looking to make your home more energy efficient, Roman blinds provide a great thermal barrier to retain more heat. It’s an effective way to counter the costs of rising energy prices. Our blinds help you stay warmer in winter and cooler in summer. They’re ideal for homeowners looking to reduce costs and their carbon footprint.

The Roman design is great for commercial settings too. If you want to create a welcoming environment for your business, these blinds are a great fit. They provide colour and character to all kinds of locations. Whether it’s a care home, shop, office or dental practice, Roman blinds add style and warmth to your Cramlington business.

Expertly Crafted

We employ highly skilled craftsmen at our factory in Newcastle. It’s where all our blinds are produced – each one made to measure for our valued customers. It’s why our Roman blinds are so special. The greatest care and attention goes into their production. We offer a free consultation to ensure you get the perfect fitting. Our trusted service is five stars all the way.

Roman Blinds Prices Cramlington

See how much you could save and look at our stunning Roman blinds designs today.

Book a virtual consultation today or get your free home consultation. Discover our full range with our friendly team. Use our online contact form or call 0800 193 0417 to request a call-back for more information.

Let’s get straight into this… How do motorised blinds work you ask? Motorised blinds are opened and closed by a small, motorised unit that turns the bar that the blind is attached to. The motors are extremely efficient and use minimal power to operate.

These motors are powered in one of two ways. You can either attach them up to your mains supply or use rechargeable batteries. Both options are great, it just depends on your preference!

A mains power supply option is ideal for new build or extension scenarios, as the wiring can be installed during the build to accommodate the blinds. If you’d rather not wire them up to your mains, rechargeable blinds are perfect. Battery-powered blinds are completely wireless, and the batteries can be removed and installed easily within the blind shaft itself.

Control Options

In today’s world, we know it’s not a one size fit’s all scenario when it comes to how we choose to use technology. So why would it be any different with your blinds?

When you choose motorised blinds, you’ll have not one, not two, not three… but four options for how you open and close them!

Option one is via a wall switch. Just like a light switch, wall switches can be used to control a single or a group of blinds at the touch of a button.

Option two is a remote control. If getting up and pressing a wall switch is not convenient enough for you, we have remote controls available for operating your motorised blinds. Just like a TV remote, but with fewer buttons – you’ll choose from several different remote styles depending on how much you need the remote to do!

The third option is to link your blinds up to your smart home hubs such as Google Home or Alexa. It’s a simple ‘Alexa open the blinds’ in the morning and off you go!

Option four is the newest control option and we can see it becoming the most popular of the four! Operate your blinds via your smartphone app, no matter where in the world you are! This is a great option for many reasons including home security and convenience, just to name a couple.

Why Choose Motorised Blinds?

Because let’s face it, we’d all like our lives to be that little bit easier, wouldn’t we? Motorised blinds will help it to be just that, a little bit easier. Everything is operated by technology these days. Your music, your heating, maybe even your hoover! Operating your blinds should be just as simple.

Step into the modern world and bring motorisation to your home! Not only do they look the part, but motorised blinds also come with a long list of benefits for you to love…

What Are the Benefits of Motorised Blinds?

1)         Ease and Luxury

Before mentioning any of the functional benefits, a huge benefit of motorised blinds is the ease and added luxury they’ll bring to your life!

2)         Virtually Silent

Motorised blinds are surprisingly silent! You’ll be able to open and close them without any unnecessary noise and disturbance.

3)         Cordless

Say goodbye to unsightly cords and hooks and say hello to motorised blinds. Enjoy fuss-free, cord-free blinds that look neat and tidy.

4)         Child Safety

Because of their cordless nature, motorised blinds with electrical operation means there will be no need to worry about young children getting tangled within the cords.

6)         Plenty of Styles

The motorised technology is available across a wide range of blind styles and designs, so you’ll have plenty to choose from

5)         Added Home Security

Thanks to modern technology you can operate your blinds wherever you are! Using your smartphone app, you’ll be able to open and close your blinds even when you’re not home. Or, to make it even easier, you can programme them in advance to open and close at a specific time of the day. The perfect security feature to make it look like you are home!

7)         Thermal Efficiency

By having your blinds programmed to open and close at certain times of the day, you’ll benefit from better home efficiency. That, in turn, means lower energy bills; something that is very important in today’s world of rising energy costs!

What Styles of Motorised Blinds are Available?

Our motorised blinds are available in a wide range of styles! You’ll have your pick of allusion, panel, pleated, vision, roller, perfect fit, and vertical blinds. All of which come with a wide range of colour and fabric options to suit every interior.

Do you fancy adding motorisation to your home? Book your free home consultation today! We’ll bring a wide range of samples, talk you through your options and advise you on the best choice for your requirements. We’ll also measure your windows whilst we’re there!

Since getting an exact fit is one of the key benefits of bespoke blinds, we want to make sure you get your measurements right! That’s why we have a comprehensive ‘How to Measure’ guide on our website, to help you measure your windows successfully! Read it here.

It’s an easy job! But we recommend reading the guide carefully, taking your time, and measuring twice… Just to be sure!

3) Free samples

Ever bought something and got it home and it’s just not the right colour or texture? It happens a lot in soft furnishing, home décor, and clothes too! To help you to avoid these mistakes, companies like us at EasyFit Blinds offer up to 5 FREE samples from our website.

We want you to check your swatches in advance. Get the perfect textures, colour combinations and prints. Make a mood board if you need to! Whatever you do with your samples, it’s important to find a look you love.

4) Made to measure blinds come in lots of styles and designs

When you choose bespoke blinds, you’ll have much more choice in style and design than you would find on the shelves!

You’ll choose from roller, Roman, vertical, Venetian, wooden Venetian, vision, motorised and pleated blinds. All of which come in a wide range of fabrics and lining options. Bespoke blinds are truly unique, and they’ll allow you to create bespoke interiors to your exact tastes!

5) Bespoke blinds with a good fit offer thermal benefits

Since they fit better, bespoke blinds will also work harder for your home. With little-to-no gaps around the edges of the blinds, the heat built up in your home will not escape through your windows! An important benefit in the current climate of rising energy costs!

Instead, your blinds will help to trap heat within your home in winter. Then, in the summer, they’ll reflect the heat and help you to stay cool.

6) Bespoke blinds with a good fit also offer better light control

With a better fit also comes better light control. Referring back to the lack of ‘gaps’ again, you’ll enjoy considerably less light leakage around the edge of your blind. For bedroom blinds, this is extremely important to help you get a good night sleep!

7) We’ll help with the fitting

We know what you’re thinking. But yes, there is another benefit! The last one, we promise!

So, you’ve measured your blinds, you’ve ordered your blinds, we’ve made them and delivered them. After all this, it’s important you fit them properly, right? Right! That’s why on our website you’ll find a handy ‘Fitting Advice’ guide where we talk you through the process step-by-step. You can find it here.

Again, a simple task but be sure to read the guide carefully.

Are you ready to get started and measure your windows for new bespoke blinds? Head to our website, choose your style and get measuring! On our website, you’ll find a comprehensive range of blinds that can be made to measure to suit every home, taste, and budget.

But if you have any questions or need extra help with anything we’ve mentioned here in this blog, get in touch via our contact form here.

There are several reasons why people love perfect fit blinds and not just because they look great. Perfect Fit blinds come with a long list of benefits from style right through to substance. So, if you’re considering perfect fit blinds but are not quite sure how they work, let us fill you in!

How Do Perfect Fit Blinds Work?

When choosing perfect fit blinds, expect to get exactly what it says on the packet – perfectly fitting blinds. What makes them perfect fitting, you ask? It’s not just the fact that we get the measurements spot on!

Perfect Fit blinds have their own framework system, which clicks onto the beading on your PVC window frame. No drilling or screwdrivers are required! Your blinds are then attached to this Perfect Fit system and operate up and down within the frame!

The Benefits of Perfect Fit Blinds

Hopefully, now, perfect fit blinds make a little more sense, and you’re starting to picture them in your home! We don’t blame you. This style hasn’t been around for long, but they’re one of our most requested blinds, time and time again. Here’s why:

1. Easy to fit. Perfect fit blinds are exceptionally quick and easy to fit! Just attach the frames to your windows, and voila!
2. No Drilling. With no drilling required to fit the blinds, there’ll be no need to make a mess of your PVC window frames! Also, because you don’t need to drill holes, Perfect Fit blinds are a great option for rented properties.
3. Light control. Since they’re fitted directly to the frames, there’s no opportunity for the light to creep in around the edges of the blinds. Perfect for those cosy nights in and getting a good nights sleep.
4. Thermal efficiency. A second advantage of being fitted directly to the frames, with no gaps around the edges, you’ll be able to keep the heat in (and out in summer) much more efficiently!
5. Child safe. With no cords or chains, perfect fit blinds are inherently child safe – making them a fabulous choice for homes with young children.
6. Perfect for doors. Perfect fit blinds can also be fitted onto patio doors neatly without hanging down at the risk of damage!
7. They are neat and tidy. They sit flush within the frames of your windows, freeing up lots of space around your window and windowsill.

What Blinds Styles Work with The Perfect Fit System?

You have so much choice when it comes to the Perfect Fit Blinds System, but we’ll start with what styles are available.

When you decide to go with the Perfect Fit System, you’ll have the choice of four different styles of blinds. Within the frames themselves, you can choose from Aluminium Venetian blinds, Wooden Venetian Blinds, Pleated Blinds and Roller Blinds. All of which come in a wide range of colours, textures, prints and finishes. You won’t be stuck for choice!

Both styles of Venetian blinds will operate as they usually would. You’ll be able to raise them and close them completely, as well as operate the slats for maximum light and privacy control. Same with Rollers and Pleated Blinds, you’ll be able to open and close them with ease, just like you normally would! The only difference is that they’ll fit neatly into your window frame!

Where to Use Perfect Fit Blinds in Your Home

Perfect Fit Blinds are a great choice for every room in the house! Perfect for the minimalist! Thanks to their discreet, chic look, they’ll work brilliantly across the home and are ideal for both shallow window areas and ‘busy’ windowsills. Plus, with such a wide range of styles to choose from, you’re sure to find a perfect fit blind suited to any space.

Perfect Fit blinds are particularly popular in conservatories and orangeries. For rooms like these that have many windows, having lots of blinds, cords, chains and hooks around the room can become unsightly. So, with perfect fit blinds, you’ll enjoy a window covering solution that looks like it’s part of the architecture!

Now you know all there is to know about perfect fit blinds, what do you think? If you’re ready to take the plunge and have perfect fit blinds installed at your home, here’s how…

If you’re based in the North East of England, start by booking a free home consultation on our website. During this appointment, one of our consultants will guide you through our entire range of perfect fit blind samples. Then, advise you on the best style of blind for your home and requirements! They’ll also measure your windows for you to ensure we’re getting it just right.

Following your consultation, you’ll relieve a free, no-obligation quote, valid for 30 days. Choose to go with us, and we’ll come back and install your perfect fit blinds for you, for free!

To get started, book your appointment on our website or get in touch at 0800 193 0417 or info@a1blindsuk.co.uk.

Vertical blinds are particularly suited to large, glazed areas such as French doors and floor-to-ceiling windows, those that are typically seen in tall office buildings. This is thanks to their levels of flexibility when it comes to light control.

Another major advantage is that they are extremely easy to keep clean! If there is a stain on some slats, they can be removed and cleaned (or replaced) individually, rather than having to clean or replace the entire blind for your office.  

Venetian Blinds for Offices

A classic choice of blinds for offices, Venetian blinds also provide levels of light control on par with vertical blinds. When you choose Venetian blinds for your office, you’ll have so many options when it comes to design! Available with 25mm or 50mm slats, in wood, faux wood or aluminium – all of which come in a range of neutral and colourful shades.

Another reason they make great blinds for offices is because they require very minimal maintenance to keep them look good as new. Light dusting is all these blinds require!

Vision Blinds for Offices

Boasting many of the same benefits of Vertical and Venetian blinds, Vision blinds are brilliant blinds for offices if you’re going for a modern look. Made up of two adjoining fabrics with alternating opaque and transparent stripes, Vision blinds provide a contemporary look to any space! Available in a wide range of coloured fabrics from beige, white, and grey to navy, red, and black. There’s something to match every office branding!

These fabric stripes can be adjusted to achieve the exact amounts of light you’d like in your office, all by the pull of the strings!

Again, they are a low-maintenance choice of blinds for offices, with just a light dusting required on occasion!

Roller Blinds for Offices are Also a Popular Choice

Though they don’t offer the same degree of light control that our last three suggestions do, roller blinds for offices are still a popular choice. If your office is north facing, you’ll get little-to-no direct sunlight coming in through your windows. Therefore, having a roller blind open all day will cause no problems!

Roller blinds are a good option for office blinds as they provide a sleek, smart look to any room. Not only that, but rollers are also available in hundreds of different styles and designs, so we’re sure you’ll find a roller blind that suits your office on our website.

Things to Consider for Commercial Office Blinds

If it is a commercial office that you’re refreshing, then your blinds need a little more consideration than those in a home office scenario.

1) Durability. Blinds for offices in a commercial environment need to be able to withstand the test of time. Choosing high quality made to measure blinds will ensure you get the best return on your investment.

2) Safety. Above anything else is the safety of the blinds. Your commercial office blinds need to meet the required safety standards. If you need any help with this, contact us via the form on our website.

3) Low Maintenance. You don’t want to be having to clean your office blinds every single week, do you? Get a blind that requires only an occasional light dusting.

4) Moisture Resistance. For your office blinds to last as long as possible, they should be moisture resistant to avoid warping or colour fading when exposed to the elements.

Are you ready for a refresh? Why not get started and order new blinds for your office today? We have a super easy ‘How to Measure’ guide as well as a handy ‘Fitting Advice’ guide to ensure that updating your office blinds is smooth sailing from start to finish!

Did you know you can order up to 5 free samples from our website? Head to each product page and click ‘order sample’, and we’ll send them straight to your door! We have plenty of blinds for home and commercial offices, so take your pick here.