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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.

At A1 Blinds we have a wide range of styles available in the lovely Very Peri shade. You’ll choose from Romans, rollers, verticals and more, and be able to incorporate the new ‘in’ colour into your home with ease!

When it comes to styling any colourful blinds, using matching or contrasting accessories works brilliantly! Take a look at some of our coloured blinds for inspiration…

Very Peri Patterned Blinds

Very Peri is the perfect colour to be incorporated into a patterned blind. It lends itself beautifully to soft pastel colours from greens and blues to pinks and neutrals. So, therefore, can be worked into the most simplistic or extravagant patterns you could imagine.

We have lots of patterned blinds that include Very Peri shades. Here’s some inspiration from our range…

Choosing Neutral Coloured Blinds Instead

If you’d rather not commit to a Very Peri window covering, neutrally patterned or coloured blinds are always in style.

Choosing a neutral pallet for your ‘bigger ticket’ interior items (like blinds, sofas, and light-fittings) will help you to stay on trend for longer. You can introduce the ‘in’ colours, such as Very Peri, with smaller accessories like cushions, vases, candles, and rugs. And change them regularly – without breaking the bank!

Your neutral colours range much wider than some may think. Many believe that a neutral colour pallet is limited to white and cream. A neutral colour pallet is much more exciting than that! Examples of neutral colours do of course include your whites and creams. But then add greys, beiges, browns, taupe’s, and even blacks into the mix – and you can still have lots of fun whilst keeping it neutral!

All of these neutrals will make beautiful, patterned and coloured blinds that will be extremely versatile when it comes to styling your home. At A1 we have thousands of neutral coloured and patterned blinds that will suit every home. Choose from roller, Roman, Venetian, vertical and more, in a variety of textures, colours and designs.

Are you ready to get ahead of the trend and introduce Very Peri coloured blinds or patterned blinds to your home? We hope we’ve given you some inspiration for your next set of blinds!

Why not get started now? Book your FREE home appointment on our website! We’ll bring a huge range of samples to your home for you to choose from and measure your blinds whilst we’re there.

Alternatively, you can contact us at info@a1blindsuk.co.uk or 0800 193 0417 or visit our Blaydon and Forest Hall showrooms.

Venetians are one of our top picks for the best blinds to stop glare. They offer excellent levels of light and privacy control; with many variations when it comes to positioning them. This is ideal because the sun moves around your home which means the glare will move too! So, with Venetian blinds, you’re able to adjust the slats in accordance with the sunlight. You can also raise them completely to enjoy the daylight or close the slats for total privacy.

Not only are Venetian’s one of the best blinds to stop glare, but they’re one of our most popular styles for design too. Venetian Blinds are available in aluminium, wood, and faux wood. As well as colours ranging from whites and greys to reds and blacks. We have a Venetian blind to suit every décor and budget.

Vertical Blinds to Stop Glare

Large windows and patio doors are fabulous additions to a home but are renowned for causing glare and (sometimes) too much light! In this instance, Verticals are a great choice of blinds to stop glare from large windows.

Vertical blinds offer beautiful floor-to-ceiling shading thanks to their vertical slats and therefore cover a larger window or door brilliantly. These slats gently filter the light and can be adjusted accordingly with the sun’s rays. They’ll allow you to sit, work, or relax comfortably – without glare!

A traditional yet modern choice, vertical blinds are not just great blinds to prevent glare, they also come in a wide range of designs and fabrics. You’ll choose from hundreds of colours as well as different fabric coatings from blackout, solar protective, moisture resistant and more!

Vision Blinds to Stop Glare

Think Venetian and vertical blinds, then think roller blinds… Vision blinds cleverly combine the simplicity of a roller with the light and privacy control of a Venetian and vertical blind. Perfect, some might say! Vision Blinds (also known as Day and Night Blinds or Zebra Blinds) are relatively new blinds with an innovative design. They’re another of our best blinds to stop glare.

Made up of two overlapping striped fabric layers which glide over each other to create various ‘slats’ at the window. They offer a very similar concept to the previous two styles we mentioned, but slightly more of a modern look. You can choose the translucent stripe option to filter the sunlight’s glare and adjust to the opaque position when you want to block the light completely.

Vision blinds provide gentle light filtration and full light block-out, as well as an extra thermal benefit over vertical and Venetian blinds – given there are no ‘gaps’ between the slats.

They are fantastic blinds to stop the glare and are perfect for a modern home. 

Sheer Roller Blinds to Prevent Glare

If you’re looking for more of a minimal blind to stop glare at your windows, a sheer roller blind could be for you. Sheer roller blinds take the edge off the full rays of the sun by adding a fabric layer between the window and your home. The sheer fabric still lets in tons of light too!

However, if it’s a bedroom window you’re looking to cover, you’ll likely need complete darkness during the night. This can be achieved by layering your blinds!

Your sheer roller blind would sit against your window, followed by a blackout or dimout roller blind on the outside. Use your sheer blind to reduce glare in the day and use your blackout or dimout blind whilst you’re sleeping!

Browse our range of roller blinds on our website and get inspired.

So, as you can see, it’s not a one size fits all scenario when it comes to the best blinds to stop glare. The best blinds will all depend on your requirements, your taste, your windows, and your budget! But by now, at least you know what the best options are.

Of course, if none of the above options is your cup of tea, we have lots of other styles you could consider. On our website you’ll find Roman blinds, pleated blinds, roller blinds, and motorised blinds, so we’re sure you’ll find something you love there!

Choosing your blinds is a big decision! So, to make choosing the best blinds to reduce the glare in your home a little easier, why not order 5 FREE samples from our website? Get started today.

Take a look at our aluminium Venetian’s here or our wooden and faux wooden Venetian’s here.

Are Vertical Blinds Suitable for Bathrooms?

Thanks to our wide range of fabrics, vertical blinds are suitable for bathrooms. We have a range of Vertical blinds that are moisture-resistant and wipeable! This is our Ultra-Fresh range. These blinds can also be machine washed, so even if their fabrics do stain – they can be restored to new quickly.

Like Venetian blinds, vertical blinds offer excellent levels of light and privacy control. Their adjustable slats mean you can enjoy simultaneous light and privacy from your bathroom blinds. Perfect, right?

There’s more! Vertical blinds come in so many colours and designs, from bold patterns to plain neutrals. There’s a vertical blind for every bathroom style.

Browse our range of Vertical Blinds and get inspired.

Are Roller Blinds Suitable for Bathrooms?

If it’s a simple and sleek look you’d like to achieve, roller blinds are suitable for bathrooms and they look great too. Again, available in a wide range of moisture resistant and wipeable fabrics, roller blinds remain one of our most popular and suitable blinds for bathrooms!

Roller blinds are available in many colours, textures, and designs. So, no matter if you have a minimal bathroom or more of a bold vibe, there’s a roller blind suitable for your bathroom in our range!

Browse our roller blinds for bathrooms today!

Are Roman Blinds Suitable for Bathrooms?

Roman Blinds aren’t usually suitable for bathrooms, unfortunately! We don’t tend to recommend roman blinds for bathrooms as they are made of soft plush fabrics that would absorb the moisture in a humid bathroom. Therefore, they wouldn’t remain in great condition for very long.

This is of course our advice for a standard-size bathroom. If you have a particularly large bathroom, with high ceilings, good ventilation or the bath or shower some distance away from the window, then, Roman blinds could work for you. You’ll choose from many colours, designs and fabrics when you go for Roman blinds. A bold colourful pattern for bathrooms is one of our particular favourite styles!

You can see our range of Roman blinds here. Or, if you’re not too sure if Roman blinds are suitable for your bathrooms, feel free to ask us via the contact form on our website.

Are you ready to get started and choose new blinds for your bathroom? To make your choice even easier you can order up to five free samples from our website. You’ll be able to compare colours, fabrics and patterns and make sure you’re getting the perfect match for your bathroom’s décor!

If you’re not quite convinced on which blinds are suitable for your bathroom, feel free to get in touch with us with any questions you may have! Our team are always on hand to offer sound advice and ensure you are making the right choice for your home. You can contact us on our website here.

Made-to-measure window coverings are made to fit your window and your window only. Using your measurements, and the fabric and lining that you’ve chosen, we go off and make your blinds, exactly as you’ve asked. No two made-to-measure blinds are the same. And that’s their beauty.

The alternative option is off-the-shelf blinds. These are the ready-made option. You’ll find them packaged up on the shelves, in set colours and sizes. Whilst they’re a quick solution to window coverings, off-the-shelf blinds are unlikely to fit your windows and meet your requirements as they should.

Stay with us whilst we take a closer look at the benefits of made-measure-blinds to help you make the best decision possible…

Discover 6 Benefits of Buying Made-to-Measure Blinds

The benefits of buying made-to-measure blinds for your home go much further than just looking good. Here are a few…

You’ll Get a Better Fit When You Choose Made-to-Measure Blinds

Windows don’t come in standard set sizes, so why should your blinds? The key benefit of buying made-to-measure blinds is they fit perfectly. They’re made to the exact size of your window and therefore will do the best possible job in blocking the light and providing privacy.

Another benefit of buying made-to-measure blinds is you can choose the way they fit too! Opt for a recess fit where the blinds are attached right up against the window. Or you can choose an exact fit. This is where the blind is attached to the wall above the window, covering both the window and a small part of the wall on either side of the recess.

Choosing a fit will depend on many factors, but mostly comes down to which look you prefer! Just having the option though is a key benefit of choosing made-to-measure blinds!

Made-to-Measure Blinds will Improve Energy Efficiency

Because your blinds fit perfectly, they’ll work perfectly too! Made-to-measure blinds will improve the energy efficiency in your home by helping to keep the warmth in and the cold out. With little-to-no gaps between your windows and blinds, air will be prevented from escaping.

Made-to-Measure – AKA Bespoke Blinds

Another major benefit of buying made-to-measure blinds is they’ll look exactly like you want them to look. No matter what your taste or décor is, there’s a made-to-measure blind for you.

Our range includes over 10 different styles! You’ll choose from Roller, Roman, Venetian, Pleated, Vision, Motorised, Panel, Velux, Allusion, Perfect-fit blinds and Shutters! All of which are available in a huge range of fabrics, colours, textures, patterns and prints.

It doesn’t end there! When you choose made-to-measure blinds, you’ll also have the option to add decorative chains and pulls, bottom bars, braids, and accessories. They’ll truly be unique to you and can be as fancy or as subtle as you wish!

A Choice of Linings

Not only can you choose your fabric and finishes, but you can also choose the lining when you buy made-to-measure blinds. You’ll be able to opt for dimout, blackout, thermal or solar protective coatings – depending on what you need!

Made-to-Measure Blinds Offer the Highest Quality

Not only are they ‘made-to-measure’ blinds, but they’re made to a much higher standard too. At A1 Blinds we use only the best quality materials to produce the best quality blinds in the North East region. Our team is made up of expert craftspeople who are highly skilled at what they do!

When you buy made-to-measure blinds from A1, you can rest assured knowing you’re buying a quality window covering that will look great and stand the test of time. All our blinds come with a 12-months manufacturer guarantee as standard, and we’re always more than happy to help!

We’ll Do All the Hard Work for You!

To ensure you’re getting the absolute maximum from your blinds, we won’t just make them for you. We’ll also measure and fit them too! For FREE! We’ll make sure we get the perfect sizing and a professional finish.

Have we convinced you? Trust us we’re experts on this! A made-to-measure blind won’t let you down, and neither will we.

Why not book your free home consultation today? During this appointment, we’ll guide you through our range, show you through our samples and measure your windows. Then, once you’ve selected the perfect made-to-measure blinds, we’ll make them and come back and fit them for you! Book on our website or contact us at info@a1blindsuk.co.uk or 0800 193 0417.

Alternatively, you could visit one of our North East showrooms. You’ll find us at Blaydon at Forest Hall, and you’ll be able to see our blinds in situ and get a feel of how they look.

Find out more today by booking a virtual consultation or free home consultation. Alternatively, you can get in touch with our experts via our online contact form or by calling 0800 193 0417 to request a call-back.

But have you ever considered draught-proofing your windows with roller blinds? Roller blinds improve energy efficiency. It’s a fact! But don’t just take our word for it, we’ll explain…

At A1 Blinds we produce the best roller blinds in the North East Region. Made to measure in house by our expert craftsmen, we’re able to tailor your blinds to meet your specific requirements! Our roller blinds improve energy efficiency, block out light and provide you with the privacy that you desire. For advice on choosing the best blinds for your home, get in touch at info@a1blindsuk.co.uk or 0800 193 0417.

How do Roller Blinds Improve Energy Efficiency?

Roller blinds improve energy efficiency by simply adding an extra fabric layer between the inside and outside of your home. They trap a layer of air in the middle and therefore, help to seal your window and prevent air from escaping from either side!

This makes them perfect for the winter, and summer months too! Here’s how they’ll work…

Roller Blinds Reduce Heat Loss in Winter

If your roller blinds fit nicely against your window frame, they’ll considerably reduce heat loss through your windows. This will be true for made to measure blinds that are fit properly with no gaps.

The tight fit of your blinds reduces the loss of warm air and prevents any cold air from entering. Helping to maintain a consistent temperature in your home.

By keeping your blinds closed during the night and open in the day, you’ll trap the heat accumulated at night-time which will slowly release into your home throughout the day. This should decrease the need to turn on your central heating!

Opening Your Roller Blinds at the Right Times!

By simply opening your blinds at the right time of day, you’ll gain maximum benefit from your roller blinds’ thermal efficiency.

For example, whenever the sun is shining (even if it’s cold outside) open your blinds! Allowing the sun rays into your home will help to maintain a warmer temperature. Then, when the sun has gone down, close your blinds to retain the warmth you’ve built up. It can be that simple!

Roller Blinds for Keeping Cool in Summer

Though it may seem a long way away, summer is always just around the corner. So, it’s important that your new roller blinds improve energy efficiency in your home all year round.

Roller blinds are a fantastic choice for year-round efficiency. On a hot summer’s day, keep your blinds closed to prevent any direct rays from warming your home. By doing so, the heat accumulated from the sun will be trapped between your roller blinds and your window. Then as the temperatures drop in the evenings, open your blind to release the trapped air into your room. Again, delaying the need to turn on the heating!

Thermal Roller Blinds Improve Your Home’s Efficiency Even Further

If you want to go a step further with your home’s energy efficiency, you should consider thermal roller blinds. A1 Blinds has a wide range of thermal roller blinds with a solar protective coating. This adds another layer between the inside and the outside of your home, further improving its’ thermal efficiency!

Other Blinds That Improve Your Homes’ Thermal Efficiency

Roller blinds improve thermal efficiency… but so do other blind styles, too! If you’re looking for a more luxurious window dressing, Roman Blinds are on par with rollers when it comes to home insulation. They offer the same benefits and work in the same way that roller blinds do.

However, if you’d like a blind that offers more control over light and privacy, Venetian, Vertical and Vision blindswill all work towards improving your home insulation. By adjusting their slats, you can control exactly how much light, and therefore warmth enters your home.

Light equals warmth! So, if you use that knowledge and adjust the light entering your home, you’ll pretty much have it sussed when it comes to getting the most energy efficiency out of your blinds. No matter which style you choose!

Are you ready to improve your homes energy efficiency with new roller blinds? Or any other style for that matter?! Why not get started today and book a FREE home consultation appointment on our website? During your appointment, our expert team will measure your windows to ensure we get a perfect fit for maximum energy efficiency! We’ll also bring a wide range of samples for you to choose from.

You can book an appointment via our website, or by getting in touch at info@a1blinds.co.uk  or 0800 193 0417.

Find out more today by booking a virtual consultation or free home consultation. Alternatively, you can get in touch with our experts via our online contact form or by calling 0800 193 0417 to request a call-back.

No matter what your requirements are, at A1 Blinds we’ve got the answer! We’re always on hand to find you the perfect blinds for privacy, light control, warmth, style and more. So, If you need any support finding the perfect bedroom blinds, please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@a1blindsuk.co.uk  or 0800 193 0417. But for now, have a read of this blog for our recommendations on the best blinds for privacy for your bedroom!

Roman Blinds for Privacy in Bedrooms

Thanks to being made of a single piece of soft plush fabric, Romans are a fantastic choice of blinds for privacy in bedrooms. Once the blinds are closed, you’ll enjoy complete privacy, and whilst they’re open the natural light will flood in.

Roman blinds are an especially good choice for the bedroom when you opt for a dimout or blackout lining. This will help to get the best sleep possible by keeping your bedroom nice and dark through the night. As well as adding an extra layer of privacy!

Roller Blinds for Privacy in Bedrooms

Much like Roman blinds, rollers will act as excellent blinds for privacy once closed. They offer more of a sleek look than roman blinds and will create the perfect window dressing for a minimalist décor.

Again, roller blinds are available with dimout and blackout linings which will add an extra layer of privacy and reduce the light flooding into your bedroom.

Venetian Blinds for Privacy and Light Control in Bedrooms

As we mentioned earlier, privacy during the daytime is also important. So, you may want to consider blinds for privacy and light control. At A1 Blinds we have plenty of styles for this requirement. First up, Venetian blinds.

Venetian blinds are fantastic as they offer lots of options when it comes to light filtering and privacy control. You can raise them completely or close them completely – like all blinds. But what makes Venetian blinds different is their adjustable horizontal slats. These slats can be tilted up to 180 degrees, so you have complete control of how much privacy and light you achieve in your bedroom.

Venetians are available in aluminium, wood, faux wood and UPVC options, in a variety of colours. However, They aren’t available in dimout or blackout options. Not to worry though, if you are sensitive to light when you sleep, there are still options. You could layer them up with an exact-fitting roller or Roman blind which will sit over the top. Or even a curtain if you’d like! 

Vertical Blinds for Privacy and Light Control in Bedrooms

Like Venetian’s, vertical blinds have tilting slats that make them fantastic blinds for privacy and light control in the bedroom. These slats are vertical and made of coloured and patterned fabrics.

Vertical blinds come in dimout and blackout fabric options too. No wonder they’re such a popular choice!

Shutters for Privacy and Light Control in Bedrooms

Instead of blinds for privacy, have you considered shutters? Shutters are increasingly popular and it’s most certainly down to their functionality and aesthetic combined. They have adjustable slats and can also be opened and closed fully, as you wish!

So not only will shutters look beautiful, they’ll add a touch of elegance to any bedroom! Choose from a range of neutral and dark wood tones, as well as a variety of different styles.

Shutters, vertical and Venetian blinds, all provide varying levels of privacy and light control, making them the perfect blinds for privacy in your bedroom!

At A1 Blinds we pride ourselves on producing the best blinds in the North East region. Our blinds are made to measure in our Newcastle factory, by expert local craftsmen! And our showrooms are run by our expert team who are always on hand to advise you on the best blinds for your home. Why not visit our Blaydon or Forest Hall showroom and let us guide you through your options? If you’ve not yet decided on the perfect blinds for privacy, don’t hesitate to visit!

Alternatively, you could book a FREE home consultation, to which we’ll bring a wide range of samples and measure your bedroom windows whilst we’re there! Book now.

If it’s a smart and sleek look you desire, roller blinds are a perfect choice. They’ll sit neatly in the window and allow tons of sunlight to enter your living room. When closed, you’ll be able to enjoy full privacy and darkness.

Rollers are a very popular choice of living room blinds – probably because they’re so versatile when it comes to design. You’ll choose from a range of beautiful fabrics, colours, and prints, plus blackout and dimout options for increased light control. 

Living Room Roman Blinds

Roman blinds are the height of luxury. Available in lots of soft plush fabrics and textures, they make perfect living room blinds that will create a cosy and welcoming space. Raise them to let in the daylight or close them to create an inviting atmosphere to enjoy!

Like roller blinds, Roman blinds come in a broad range of colours and designs, so there’s a style to suit every taste and décor.

Venetian Blinds for the Living Room

Venetian blinds are a great choice for contemporary living room blinds. Available in a wide range of materials and finishes, there’s a Venetian blind for all interiors. Choose from aluminium, faux wood, real wood or UPVC Venetian’s, in a vast range of colours from off-white to vibrant reds.

These blinds will work very hard for your living room by not only looking beautiful but also providing fantastic light and privacy control at the same time. Venetian blind slats tilt at a 180-degree angle, enabling you to decide exactly how much light enters your living room.

Living Room Vertical Blinds

Like Venetian blinds, verticals offer great levels of light and privacy control thanks to their tilting slats. This means you’ll have the option to open and close them fully or position the slats at an angle to achieve the perfect balance between light and privacy.

Vertical blinds are perfect for large windows as they can be pulled across to one side and therefore won’t take up much space when they’re not in use. They’re the perfect living room blinds for spaces with patio doors or picture windows!

Pleated Blinds for Living Rooms

For a more textured alternative to rollers and Roman’s, pleated blinds will provide a beautiful depth to any window. They’re made up of fabulous, folded fabrics which will filter the light beautifully into your home.

If you’re looking for living room blinds that take up little space, pleated blinds could be for you. When raised, they fold discreetly away and when open, take up hardly any room on your windowsill!

Like many of our blinds, pleated blinds are available in a wide range of colours and prints – so there’s a style for every living room design!

Vision Blinds for Living Rooms

Is your living room a contemporary space that needs a modern blind? Look no further. Vision blinds are perfect living room blinds.

Vision blinds, also known as ‘Zebra Blinds’ or ‘Day and Night Blinds’, are your modern-day window dressing with a super contemporary feel. They’re made up of alternating coloured and transparent fabrics which when aligned, will provide privacy, and when separated will let in the light beautifully. Much like Venetian blinds, you can position these fabric stripes to let in the exact amount of light you desire.

Points to Consider When Choosing Your Living Room Blinds

So, you know what your options are now you just need to choose! But before you do that, you need to consider what you need your blinds to do.

If your living room blinds are for privacy, we’d recommend Venetian, vertical or vision blinds. Thanks to their adjustable slats and stripes you’ll be able to enjoy the natural daylight whilst maintaining your privacy at the same time.

If your living room blinds just need to look great and you’re not overlooked, then roller, pleated and Roman are all great blind options. Each will add some colour, pattern and texture to your home and create a welcoming space to be in. You can have the blinds raised and let in daylight or close them completely in the evenings to create some atmosphere.

If you need a little help with which living room blinds to choose, why not order five free samples from our website? Choose a selection of styles and fabrics and we’ll post the swatches directly to your door! Get started today.

If you’re still looking for ideas for your living room blinds why not browse our website for inspiration? We have thousands of blinds available for you to choose from, so we’re sure you’ll find the perfect living room blinds for your home!

Are you looking for a unique window dressing for your home? Panel blinds are a fantastic option. They are a modern shading solution for large windows and doors and are incredibly versatile in terms of applications!

What Are Panel Blinds?

If you’ve never seen or heard of panel blinds their concept might be a little confusing. We’ll explain…

Panel blinds resemble a combination of vertical blinds and curtains, with large fabric panels that hang down from the rail. The panels however are much wider than those on vertical blinds, meaning a single blind is made up of fewer panels/slats.

Another difference is that the panels neatly stack on top of each other when they’re open and can be moved completely out the way of the window (if there’s space at the side). This allows for maximum light to come into your room, with no fabric blocking the way.

Panel blinds are easy to work with, offer complete privacy, reduce glare, AND create a contemporary look in any room!

How Do Panel Blinds Work?

So how do panel blinds work? Very easily, actually!

Panel blinds are extremely simple to operate. All you need to do is use the wand or chain provided and open and close them as you please! The fabric panels will slide smoothly across a multi-channel track. It is this multi-channel track that enables the stacking of the panels when fully open.

When fully open the panels will be stacked in one column to either the right or left of your window. Then, when fully closed, the panels will line up across the window, slightly overlapping to prevent light leakage.

What Designs Do Panel Blinds Come In?

Like all styles from A1 Blinds, panel blinds are available in a wide range of colours, prints, patterns, and textures. So, if you think panel blinds might be right for you, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect design to suit your home!

Due to the large fabric pieces on panel blinds, they provide a huge opportunity to add some texture or inject some colour into a space. Go for a full pattern or plain, or you can even alternate fabrics to create a focal point! Also, as well as a large selection of beautiful fabrics, we have blackout, dimout and light filtering options available in our panel blinds too.

Panel blinds also come with an option of panel widths. The size of your window or door will determine the width you’ll want each of the panels to be. The bigger the window the wider the panel, and vice versa! This will help your blinds to look in proportion with your window or door.

Panel blinds from A1 are made to your exact specifications. This means they’re made to measure, and therefore will fit your windows perfectly. Not only that, you’ll be able to design them to suit your tastes and home exactly.

If you’re not quite sure which design you’d like, you can order up to 5 free samples from our website. Simply head to each of the product pages and click ‘order sample’ and we’ll post them directly to your door. Alternatively, you could visit our showrooms to see all our blinds on display!

Where Do Panel Blinds Work Best?

A1 Blinds’ range of panel blinds provide complete floor-to-ceiling shading thanks to their full-length fabrics. This makes them the perfect solution for floor-to-ceiling windows, French doors, and patio doors. They work beautifully in living areas, bedrooms, dressing rooms, offices and more. Pretty much in every room in the home!

They can be used as room dividers, too. Ideal for large open plan spaces, panel blinds can be used as a partition to create smaller zones and help to transform a room in an instance. They’re a great alternative to bulky internal doors or a full-blown partition wall!

Panel blinds are fantastic window dressings for your home, but you are limited in terms of the windows in which they work! So, if panel blinds aren’t quite right for you, why not explore the rest of our range?

If it’s large windows you want to cover and panel blinds aren’t for you, vertical and perfect fit blinds are our top picks! However, A1 Blinds have a blind to suit every room and window. Choose from roller, Roman, Venetian, pleated, vertical, Velux, and many more blind styles! As well as lots of motorised options too.

Let us make your decision even easier. You can book a free home appointment with A1 Blinds via our website. During this appointment, we’ll measure your windows and guide you through our wide range of styles and samples. We’ll then advise you on the best option to suit your requirements!

You can book an appointment here or contact us at info@a1blindsuk.co.uk or 0800 193 0417.