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What Are The Best Window Coverings To Keep Out Heat

What Are The Best Window Coverings To Keep Out Heat

Summer may be far off, but it’s never too early to prepare your home for hot weather. EasyFit offers an enticing selection of blinds that effectively regulate temperature.

Our blinds have excellent thermal management properties that work wonders in both summer and winter. It’s all about knowing the right time to close your covering to block out light or retain heat.

No one wants their living space to feel like a greenhouse. Yet modern houses are often designed with large windows that let in lots of light. It’s great for enjoying the view and being in touch with nature, but sunlight equals heat. Too much of a good thing becomes a bad thing. That’s true for heat. Our blinds prevent light from entering your home, enabling you to enjoy a cool, comfortable environment where you can relax and chill to the max.

So, let’s explore our window coverings and consider the best window coverings to keep out heat.

Roller Blinds

They are an incredible window covering to keep out heat. That’s because roller blinds cover the entire window aperture, ensuring all light is blocked out. Remember, no light means no heat. For those sweltering summer months, roll down the blinds and instantly feel cool relief.

Roller blinds guarantee you won’t feel the heat. They are one of the most effective ways to stop your home from feeling like a greenhouse. What’s more, they prevent glare so that you can watch TV without sunlight reflecting off the screen. Roller blinds also counter discolouration – great news for homeowners with wooden floors and furniture and treasured artwork.

Not only do roller blinds provide a top performance to keep out heat, but they’re stylish too. They look beautiful in various settings. Whether you own a traditional or modern home or need window coverings for your office – if you want to stay cool, roller blinds are the way to go.

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Venetian Blinds

Timeless and always popular, these blinds offer excellent shading solutions to keep out heat. We offer them both in wooden, and aluminium builds. However, for the most effective temperature management, aluminium performs better. That’s because there’s no chance of it warping under strong sunlight.

Venetian blinds work well in conservatories, complementing traditional aesthetics. You can angle these window coverings to keep out heat and enjoy a cooler summer thanks to their flexible nature.

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Vertical Blinds

Ever stylish and stunning in commercial and residential properties, vertical blinds are the classy choice. They act as good window coverings to keep out heat. Ideal for the summer months when the temperature rises, shut the blinds and relish a cooler environment.

Vertical blinds are simple to use, child-friendly and brilliant for privacy. They’re a top choice for reducing heat and glare. They’re the shading solution that keeps you comfortable and protects your possessions from discolouration.

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Roman Blinds

It may be cliché, but these window coverings make a house a home. Perfect for creating a welcoming and warm feel to your living space, Roman blinds also keep you cool in summer. Like roller blinds, they can cover the whole window aperture, providing top-level thermal regulation. They fold away elegantly and are easily customised with an array of colours, patterns and fabrics. They’re the perfect choice for homeowners who want a unique style.

They’re a more compact version of curtains and a great window covering to keep out heat. You can’t go wrong with Roman blinds. They offer everything you’d want from looks, performance and useability.

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Vision Blinds

These windows coverings are highly effective at keeping out heat. They look fantastic in contemporary settings, creating a sleek, stylish look. They are a cross between roller and Venetian blinds, offering an ideal middle ground.

They’re highly versatile, perfect for adapting to suit your lighting needs. The fabric can be moved to overlap, creating a similar surface to roller blinds. This neat feature forms an effective thermal barrier, giving you a beautiful window covering to keep out heat. Vision blinds can create a blackout effect like their roller counterpart, offering premium privacy and outstanding comfort.

Vision blinds offer more angle options than roller blinds’ blanket coverage. That’s because their fabric stripes can be positioned to move apart, making them look like Venetian blinds. They allow light through the clear separator panels, forming a beautiful window dressing. They function well in all settings – beautiful for your home or office.

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Competitive Prices

EasyFit only uses the best quality materials for our window coverings to ensure they perform and keep you cool. We offer the most competitive prices on the market, so our customers enjoy cost-effective blinds.

Our blinds are available to a range of budgets, and all our UK deliveries are free.

Get in touch with us today, and let us help you get the ideal window coverings to keep out heat.

Vertical Blinds For Glass Doors

Vertical Blinds For Glass Doors

Create the dream combination by pairing vertical blinds with sliding glass doors. The two work brilliantly together, adding stylish function to your home. Why not push the boat out and enhance your property’s appearance and impress your guests?

Sliding glass doors offer one of the best transitions into nature from your living space. They’re ideal for living rooms – letting in more light and making the space feel bigger. Glass doors bring the outdoors in, giving you a sense of air, nature and wonder. They provide the antidote to claustrophobia – you’ll never feel boxed in with sliding glass doors.

There are plenty of benefits; however, there are drawbacks that go hand-in-hand. Because you get maximum light, glass doors aren’t the most private of entrance ways. Too much sunlight leads to several issues that negatively affect your quality of life. Along with lack of privacy, your home can get too hot in summer, glare can become problematic, and discolouration may occur.

That’s where vertical blinds come in to save the day. All windows need covering – a window without a shading solution is like going to work without your trousers on! Blinds are necessary, without question. So, let’s explore why vertical blinds are a great fit for sliding glass doors.

Temperature Control

It’s a feature of high importance – the ability to regulate your room’s temperature helps you remain comfortable.

Vertical blinds offer this in spades. Draw them closed to create an effective thermal barrier that retains more heat and keeps the cold at bay. This feature is highly effective for those cold winter months when we spend more time indoors and spend more money on central heating. Moreover, it’s great for people who work from home – it’s not simple staying warm all day during winter, and it’s expensive keeping the central heating going day and night.

Vertical blinds represent a brilliant addition to your home insulation – they make your property more energy-efficient. Open the blinds during sunlight hours to warm the room, and close them when darkness falls to retain more heat. It’s pretty simple yet very effective. You’ll save a lot of money by lowering your energy bills, and you’ll cut down on your carbon footprint. Vertical blinds for sliding glass doors are a winning combination for your finances and the environment.

This amazing temperature regulation works equally well in the summer. When the weather gets too hot, and sunlight is streaming into your room, close your vertical blinds and enjoy a cooler, more comfortable space. They’re essential for hot days. Without them, you’d be sweating a lot, especially as sliding glass doors create a greenhouse effect. You’d bake inside without a shading solution. Vertical blinds are easy to adjust, giving you the perfect angle for temperature control.

Create the ideal thermal barrier to keep you warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

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Light Regulation

Along with heat comes light. We know the beauty that sliding glass doors afford, but with wide-open views comes decreased privacy. We all love to see out, but we don’t want people looking in. That’s why vertical blinds are fundamental to maintaining privacy in your home. You’ll gain a greater sense of ease and security knowing you can go about your business privately, without unwanted attention.

If you have a ground floor bedroom with glass sliding doors, vertical blinds are the ideal addition. You’ll enjoy total privacy for intimate settings where your personal space is important. Our window coverings are essential for privacy and feeling comfortable in your own home.

Strong sunlight creates glare and is a nuisance when using screens. It’s a real problem when watching TV or at work on your computer. You don’t want sunlight glaring into your eyes or reflecting off your screen, making it impossible to see. It’s another reason why vertical blinds are necessary, improving your comfort and quality of life.

Blocking out light is the only way to prevent discolouration. Vertical blinds are great for protecting your valuable wooden floors and furniture. Our window coverings stop strong sunlight from fading paint, helping protect your prized artworks. Sliding glass doors create beautifully bright and spacious rooms, but vertical blinds are the answer when you need privacy and protection.

Quality Bespoke Designs

At EasyFit, we’re proud to offer a wonderful range of colours, fabrics and patterns. We want our customers in creative control, and vertical blinds are easy to tailor to your specifications. You’re bound to get a design that that’s unique and complements your glass sliding doors.

Whether you have a traditional or modern home, vertical blinds look stunning in both settings. Also, they create a sleek, smart aesthetic for offices. You can’t go wrong with vertical blinds; their style never goes out of fashion.

Importantly, we install high-quality blinds manufactured by skilled artisans in our Newcastle factory. All our vertical blinds are measured, meaning you’ll get the perfect fit for your sliding glass doors.

Vertical Blinds Prices

EasyFit is proud to offer extremely competitive prices to supply and fit the best vertical blinds in the North East. Our team of expert installers have a wealth of experience, ensuring our customers only get the highest quality product and service.

We are delighted to fit cost-effective shading solutions that are accessible to various budgets. EasyFit aims to install the best blinds for your home at a price that’s excellent value for money.

If you’re ready to embark on your next blinds project to enhance your home, please get in contact, and our team will be happy to help.

How To Measure For Roller Blinds

How To Measure For Roller Blinds

It’s never easier to measure for roller blinds for your North East home. That’s because EasyFit delivers blinds that are simple to assemble and install.

We’re big on making things easier for our customers. It’s the reason why we make our roller blinds so accessible and cost-effective. We want as many homeowners as possible to enjoy our stunning products that enhance modern and traditional properties.

Because we’re all about greater accessibility and making our beautiful roller blinds widely available across our community, we created this handy guide to help you measure for them and get the perfect installation.

Measurement Tools

Your measurements are only as good as the tools you use. We recommend using a metal tape measure to get the dimensions of your window or door. Why metal? Because it offers greater reliability and accuracy, ensuring you get measurements that reflect reality. However, if you don’t have access to a metal one, make sure you use a good-quality tape measure.

When it comes to choosing which measurement system you use, we accept both inches and centimetres. For accuracy and consistency, record your measurement to the nearest sixteenth of an inch or nearest millimetre.

The next step is deciding how you want your blinds to sit – inside or outside your window or door? We call an inside the window fit a Recess Size, while outside the window fit is Exact Size. Please note, this is not to be confused with measuring your window externally! All measurements are for inside your home.

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Take Notes

After you’ve chosen between Exact or Recess Size, it’s time to measure the width. It’s important to measure from left to right. Make sure you record the measurement – it’s easy to forget otherwise.

Once you’ve recorded width from left to right, measure length by going from top to bottom. Record the measurement again.

It’s vital you record the width first and length (drop) second. It’s best practice because the industry records measurements in this order, so when you send off your dimensions, we can produce your new roller blinds without error.

It’s important to measure the width and length in several places to account for size variation. If there are any differences, you must record the smallest measurement so we can manufacture your roller blinds correctly.

Also, consider any protruding handles so your roller blinds can close without obstruction.

If you’ve followed those steps in the correct order, you should have the correct measurements for us to send the ideal roller blinds to your home or business.

If you would like further help or have any questions, please access our fitting instructions, or fill out our online contact form, and our friendly team will quickly get back to you.

Benefits Of Roller Blinds

Roller blinds are the complete package, offering advanced shading solutions for both homes and offices.

Our blinds are custom-made to your exact specifications, fabricated by skilled artisans in our Newcastle factory. Our experts take pride in making the finest blinds that look beautiful in your home and perform all year round.

Bespoke Style

Whether you’re looking to get blinds for a residential or commercial property, roller blinds work well across both locations, thanks to their inherent style.

At EasyFit, we’re all about putting our customers in creative control. That’s why we offer a fabulous range of colours, fabrics and finishes. You can create your bespoke design and get a style that’s perfectly suited to your space.

Roller blinds are elegant and timeless – they never go out of fashion. So, when you invest in them, you’ll get blinds that will always look great. They create an inviting, homely feel and smarten up any office – roller blinds offer the best of both worlds.

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Outstanding Performance

Roller blinds are the go-to option for effective shading solutions. Because they cover the entire window or door aperture, they block 100 per cent of external light. This feature offers unparalleled privacy, meaning you won’t get any unwanted attention from outside – perfect for bathrooms and bedrooms.

Effective light management also means you get a better night’s sleep. Roller blinds in the bedroom prevent annoying light pollution from disturbing your peace: no more street lights or car headlights – ideal for light sleepers in built-up areas.

Roller blinds’ brilliant light regulation is also great for stopping discolouration of surfaces. They’re perfect for protecting wooden floors and furniture from direct sunlight. And if you’ve got prized artwork sensitive to light, roller blinds make the ideal shading solution.

Heat Regulation

Do you ever feel too cold in winter and too hot in summer? Roller blinds are great for creating a more comfortable temperature at home.

In the coldest months, they act as an additional thermal barrier that retains more heat. You can lower your central heating and save money on your energy bills. A top solution that also reduces your carbon footprint. What’s not to love?

If it’s sweltering outside in the summer, close your roller blinds to ensure your living space is cooler. You’ll be able to chill inside and not resort to a fan or air conditioning – again saving you money and making your home more energy-efficient.

Cost-Effective Roller Blinds

EasyFit only use the best quality materials for our blinds to ensure they last for as long as you call that house a home. And because we strive to offer the most competitive prices on the market, our customers enjoy cost-effective blinds.

Our blinds are available to a range of budgets, and all our UK deliveries are free.

Get in touch with us today, and let us help you discover the roller blinds of your dreams.

Roller Blinds Whitburn

Roller Blinds Whitburn

Roller blinds are the ideal home shading solution. They offer stunning style that complements both modern and traditional homes. You’ll gain unrivalled performance for light and heat regulation and excellent durability.

At A1, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding service and installing high-quality blinds throughout the North East.

Our roller blinds are cost-effective and function brilliantly in all settings. Whether you’re selecting blinds for a specific room or redecorating your Whitburn business, our stunning collection has the perfect design to suit your needs. That’s because we create bespoke orders that exactly match the dimensions of your window or door.

We put our customers in creative control with our extensive choice of colours, fabrics and patterns. There’s a beautiful style for every taste and budget.

At our Newcastle factory, our expert craftsmen cut your blinds to your specifications. We use only the finest materials to ensure your blinds feel like new with every use. A1 makes roller blinds that stand the test of time.

Get in touch today and learn more about our incredible roller blinds. Or give us a call on 0800 193 0417 – our friendly team is always happy to assist you.

Features of Roller Blinds

We install blinds that beautifully transform your Whitburn home. Discover more about how our blinds can enhance your property.

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Bespoke Design

At A1, we love to help our customers design and customise their roller blinds. We understand every homeowner in Whitburn has unique style preferences. That’s why we offer an extensive range of colours, ready to match your existing interior, adding a touch of class. Whether you feel like creating a bold statement that wows your guests, or something more subtle, we’ve got the perfect colour for you.

Take your customisation to the next level by choosing from different patterns and fabrics. Your new roller blinds are bound to attract admiring glances for their strikingly original looks.

Thanks to our diverse range of style choices, you’ll get the bespoke design to suit your bedroom, bathroom, kitchen or office. The possibilities are endlessly exciting.

Unparalleled Light Regulation

Roller blinds are excellent for blocking out light because they cover the whole aperture of your window or door.

They offer near-perfect darkness at night time. This is ideal for light sleepers who are easily disturbed at night. Roller blinds in your bedroom eliminate light pollution – no more car headlights, annoying streetlights or shop signage. You can even ditch the eye mask, thanks to our roller blinds’ brilliant light-blocking performance.

These benefits are particularly useful for living rooms and offices – anywhere you have TV screens or computer monitors. That’s because roller blinds are highly effective at cutting out the sun’s glare. You’ll no longer have to squint at the screen or be disturbed by bright sunshine. This is ideal for businesses where workers spend a long time at their computers. Roller blinds ensure your eyes have a comfortable environment that is conducive to work – they help you stay productive and happy.

Look no further than roller blinds if you want to protect your wooden floors, furniture, and prized artwork. They do a marvellous job of preventing strong sunlight from discolouring what’s important to you. If you need to store perishable food near a window, our blinds are ideal for creating a cool, dark place that ensures your food will stay fresh for longer. They guarantee light won’t go where you don’t want it.

The other benefit of their opaque fabric is that they provide uncompromising privacy. You’ll never have to worry about unwanted attention or people looking through your windows. That makes them perfect for bathrooms, lavatories and bedrooms, where you want total privacy.

Create an intimate, comfortable living space with roller blinds when you don’t want the world watching.

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Temperature Control

We know how cold the weather can get up here in the North East. It’s another reason that roller blinds are a wise investment for your Whitburn home. They provide an extra thermal barrier that improves your property’s energy efficiency. They effectively retain more warmth inside, allowing you to rely less on your central heating. You won’t have to fork out as much money on energy bills, saving you cash in the long term. Not only that, but they’ll reduce your carbon footprint. It’s a winning investment for your bottom line and eco-friendly credentials.

In winter, you’ll stay warmer and more comfortable. In summer, you’ll gain complete shading, providing you with relief from the sun, so you’ll remain cool inside.

Roller blinds offer high-grade climate control throughout the year – you’ll no longer feel the bite of freezing weather or the intense heat of the summer sun.

Expert Installation

Here at A1, we are dedicated to serving the local community and have been doing so for over 30 years. That’s why we’ve become trusted experts in the region for installing the finest quality blinds. Our expert fitters are respectful of your home and only finish the job once you’re completely happy. Because our blinds are made from fabrics that are made to measure for your windows and doors, you’ll get the perfect installation every time. Our roller blinds are extremely durable and are built to withstand the rigours of daily life.

Competitive Prices

We are proud to offer Whitburn homeowners the most cost-effective home shading solutions on the market. You can be assured that you’re getting the best quality with our 12-month manufacturer’s guarantee. Also, we price match any offers you find elsewhere, meaning you’re bound to get the best value with us.

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.

The Best Shades For Bedroom Windows

The Best Shades For Bedroom Windows

When you have moved into a new home, decorating a bedroom is one of the most important things to consider. A bedroom reflects your personality, but you need some privacy as well. A shade will give you the best of both worlds, and here at Easyfit, we have plenty of styles that should suit your needs. At our bespoke manufacturing centre in Newcastle, our highly skilled craftsmen create long-lasting blinds at affordable prices. You will benefit from high-quality products and outstanding customer service.

The blind that you need all depends on how much light you want to enter the room. The shades that we offer allow for natural light to reflect into your home. We also install a broad range of materials, including wooden blinds to recreate that feeling. You will be spoilt for choice, and the shades can even be made bespoke to you. We offer a wide range of colours and finishes so that you can match the shade to your bedroom.  

First of all, we offer Roman shades for your bedroom. Roman shades are a very good choice for blocking out light. These shades are created from a selection of textured, printed, and soft coloured fabrics, bringing a luxurious, relaxing feel to your home. This is a cost-effective way to save on your electricity bills because you don’t need to turn your lights on all the time. You will benefit from plenty of comfort and a homely feel to your room. You can even choose a blackout lining, which allows privacy when it matters most. Choose from a variety of colours and patterns to suit you.

Alternatively, you could also choose the classic Venetian shade. These blinds allow you to fully control the natural light so you can get as much or as little privacy as you like. This shade is suitable because of its compactness. When you open it, it will fold away neatly so you can bring out more space. This gives you beautiful views of your garden so you can enjoy it more. Not only that, but when the weather gets very humid, your bedroom window can look nice because your robust shade will protect it from mould and damp spots. Choose some beautiful bold colours to match your Venetian blind, from the fiery Venetian Flame to the darker Venetian Novella. Personalise your bedroom with some striking shades.

For a shade that brings natural light to the forefront, try our range of Roller shades. In comparison to Venetian shades, you can roll them up for minimal fuss, which means you don’t even have to turn your light on. They are also very low maintenance, so you only need to wipe them with a damp cloth, so they’re in pristine condition. Their effortless design makes them a very popular choice with homeowners and very easy to work with. 

These shades are equally good for privacy because they block your home from intense sunlight. This is ideal because the sun won’t go straight into your eyes. There is a strong range of colours to decide on so they can match your personality. You can choose a light colour like Splash Snow or even Splash Rock if you want something darker and more private. A Venetian shade was designed for the bedroom because its slats snap shut so that you can have a private space.  

If you are looking for a classic shade that suits all bedrooms, why not go for our Vertical shade. This style is extremely popular with various rooms, but it especially works in your bedroom because they are very easy to open. It’s an ideal choice for your bedroom because you can effortlessly control your privacy. The slats can close very tightly to stop the light from coming in, but they also open easily like a breeze. A perfect choice so you get the best of both worlds.

Finally, you can even bring some modern technology to your bedroom with our range of motorisation blinds. One difference with this range is that they use remote control and are completely cord-free. This means you can even control it from a distance, for example, your bed. You can operate them effortlessly, giving you privacy at the touch of a button. It’s good for those who are less abled or have young children. You can personalise your room with some colours, including Boheme Stone and Hansome Chilli. You can relax from your bed as the blind opens and shuts with ease.

At Easyfit, we have the best shades that are available for your bedroom. If you want more information on which shade is right for you, fill out our online contact form. Put as much detail as you can, and we’ll get back to you straight away.

Roller Blinds Hexham

Roller Blinds Hexham

Roller blinds are a fantastic way to spruce up your Hexham home, adding elegant style, excellent performance and high functionality. They are an exceptional shading solution, offering modern aesthetics that enhance a wide range of settings.

Thanks to their versatile design, roller blinds complement contemporary and traditional homes and create a sophisticated dynamic in commercial properties.

At A1 Blinds, there’s a design for everyone. That’s because we offer an exciting collection of colours, fabrics and patterns – all in the name of putting our customers in creative control. We want you to have the roller blinds of your dreams.

We appreciate every Hexham home is different, so our experts take exact measurements for installation. Your window or door dimensions are passed on to our talented, local craftspeople at our North East manufacturing centre, where they cut the fabric to give you a bespoke fit.

That’s not all. Our blinds are made from the finest materials to ensure you enjoy roller blinds that last and feel like new with every use.

Importantly, you gain unrivalled performance. You’ll benefit from first-rate light regulation and privacy protection. Your home’s energy efficiency will also improve, thanks to roller blinds acting as an effective thermal barrier.

We are proud to install market-leading roller blinds across the North East, helping our customers enjoy more beautiful and comfortable homes.

Get in touch online today to learn more about our stunning range. Or call us on 0800 193 0417, and our friendly team will be happy to assist.

Features of Roller Blinds

Discover how our stunning blinds can elevate the value and performance of your property.

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Effective Light Regulation

Roller blinds provide complete cover for your window or door aperture to block out all light. Such a feature ensures you gain total privacy in your room, making our roller blinds ideal for bathroom and bedroom windows. You’ll never have to worry about people looking in – you’ll feel more comfortable in your living space.

Your privacy matters to us; that’s why we are proud to install our blinds that ensure you can protect your home from unwanted attention.

The unparalleled privacy of roller blinds is down to simple yet clever design. They are easy to adjust, giving you the right level of privacy for every occasion.

Aside from privacy, the light-blocking design creates total darkness – ideal for bedrooms and undisturbed sleep.

If your bedroom window looks out at a streetlight or busy road, roller blinds are the best in the business at cutting out light pollution. No more headlights streaking across your ceiling – our blinds are perfect for sensitive eyes and light sleepers. You can even ditch your eye mask because roller blinds create the right environment for nocturnal slumber.

Not only will you enjoy greater privacy and better sleep, but roller blinds help protect your valuables from discolouration. Strong sunlight is infamous for discolouring wooden floors, furniture, and treasured artworks. It’s important to keep direct sunlight off perishable food and valued possessions. So, pull down your roller blinds and protect what matters from discolouration.

Our blind’s light management is also highly effective for commercial settings. We can install roller blinds in Hexham offices to prevent glare and disruption to work. It’s frustrating when the sun’s glare prevents you from viewing your computer screen. Roller blinds present the ideal shading solution for your business, ensuring your productivity is not interrupted.

Improved Energy Efficiency

You may already have double glazing, but why not add another layer to keep more heat inside your Hexham home? Roller blinds form an additional thermal barrier that retains warmth – perfect for when it’s freezing outside.

We know how the temperature drops here in the North East; that’s why we value greater energy efficiency for our customers’ homes. By improving your property’s heat retention, you can turn down your central heating and save significant money on your bills.

You’ll also lower your carbon footprint, helping protect the environment. It’s a double win for your finances and the natural world.

Roller blinds keep you warmer in winter, but they also keep you cooler in summer. When the sun is beating down, close the blinds to give yourself greater comfort. Our shading solutions are no sweat, literally.

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Designs Made For You

At A1 Blinds, we want you to enjoy the roller blinds of your dreams. That’s why we offer a fabulous range of colours, fabrics and patterns. You can choose any combination to get the perfect match for your room.

Are you looking for something chic and contemporary? We’ve got your style sorted with our stunning collection of elegant designs that enhance any modern décor.

After something more traditional? No problem. Our beautiful range is versatile with style options to complement heritage homes.

Whatever your preference, we’ve got a design that will look simply stunning in your Hexham home.

Value For Money

We’ve been operating in the North East for over 30 years, providing a trusted service to our community. It’s our mission to make our luxury blinds available to various budgets, ensuring our customers get the most cost-effective shading solutions.

Our expert team of installers fit made-to-measure roller blinds that fit your windows and doors perfectly. That’s because we manufacture our blinds made to order at our factory in Newcastle, employing highly skilled craftsmen.

All our products come with a 12-month manufacturer’s guarantee, and we will price match any offers you find elsewhere.

Get In Touch

We’re always here to help with your next project. Book a virtual consultation today or get your free home consultation to go through our full range with our friendly team. Alternatively, you can speak to our experts via our online contact form or by calling 0800 193 0417 to request a call-back.

Roller Blinds Durham City

Roller Blinds Durham City

Roller blinds are the complete home shading solution. They fuse modern style with unparalleled performance and function, giving you the ultimate blinds for your Durham City property.

A1 Blinds are experts at installing your dream roller blinds. We’ve had the benefit of fitting blinds across the North East for over 30 years. It’s a privilege to install market-leading roller blinds into our customers’ homes, made-to-measure and carefully crafted in our local production centre.

We are proud to offer the highest quality roller blinds that deliver outstanding performance and functionality and look beautiful at every angle.

Thanks to their understated style and subtle aesthetics, roller blinds complement both contemporary and more traditional homes. They provide total cover of the aperture of your window or door, providing first-rate light management and complete privacy.

At A1 Blinds, we’re big on creating bespoke designs to give you the roller blinds that match your tastes and complement your property. We offer an incredible range of colours, fabrics, patterns and finishes to excite your eyes and add a stylish flourish to your living space.

Whether you’re looking to redecorate your kitchen or add greater privacy to your bathroom, roller blinds bring fantastic versatility to your home and work wonders in every room.

We’re always happy to assist you with your next roller blinds project, so get in touch today and learn more about our spectacular collection. Or give us a call on 0800 193 0417, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Features of Roller Blinds

Discover more detailed benefits of roller blinds and how they make a valuable property investment.

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Versatile Design

Roller blinds are simple yet elegant and enhance the interior of any room in your house. Due to their quality build by our expert craftspeople, our blinds are robust and durable. They function excellently in kitchens and bathrooms, where things can get wet and messy. Roller blinds are one of the best options for a shading solution that can withstand the stresses of daily life.

Roller blinds look right at home in your bedroom and in more intimate settings. Their timeless style and outstanding privacy management ensure you’ll always be comfortable in your personal space.

Aside from providing exceptional shading for residential properties, roller blinds are the perfect choice for businesses. Our blinds enhance the attractiveness of professional settings and ensure offices get the best light regulation possible.

If your Durham City office has a beautiful, south-facing view with lots of sunlight, this can cause glare and sight problems. This is particularly the case for computer screen usage, with bright sunshine making it hard to view monitors. That’s why roller blinds are an ideal solution to cut out direct sunlight, ensuring your office colleagues are comfortable and productive.

Roller blinds are the ideal shading solution that works beautifully in every room, across residential and commercial settings. They complement contemporary and traditional homes and perform excellently in office and factory locations.

Ideal Light & Thermal Regulation

It’s not the best-kept secret that roller blinds cover the entire window or door aperture. This feature enables them to effectively block out light, creating perfect darkness in a room. They’re also aesthetically pleasing with clean, smart lines.

Such a design is ideal for complete privacy and light management. At A1 Blinds, we expertly install our shading solutions in bathrooms and lavatories. You’ll never have to worry again about people looking in from the outside when our roller blinds are down. You gain confidence, comfort, security and peace of mind.

As mentioned, our blinds are the ideal match for bedroom shading. Aside from the obvious benefits of privacy, their light-blocking properties give you a comfortable night’s sleep. That’s because you’ll enjoy complete darkness – no more streetlights, neighbour security lights or other light pollution. Roller blinds are perfectly suited to urban homes in built-up areas where light pollution poses a problem.

Roller blinds have outstanding thermal efficiency qualities. Thanks to being one cut of durable fabric covering your whole window or door aperture, the material creates an effective thermal barrier that retains more warmth in your Durham City home.

This enables you to rely less on your central heating during winter, saving you money on your energy bills. Furthermore, this lowers your carbon footprint – a winning combination for your bottom line and the environment.

Heat regulation works equally effectively in summer. When it gets too hot, pull down your roller blinds and create shade. The opaque material blocks out sunlight and gives you a cooler room. You’ll be more comfortable and able to chill out inside in those hot months.

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Made To Measure

Here at A1 Blinds, we are delighted to offer a fabulous collection of colours, patterns, fabrics and finishes. We love to put you in control of the creative process so you get your dream roller blinds for your Durham home.

Our dedicated team is always happy to assist you through every stage of the process. Our expert fitters carefully install your blinds that are made to measure at our bespoke manufacturing centre in the North East. We pride ourselves on carrying out the perfect job that is only done until you say it’s done.

We strive to serve our community across the North East with the finest blinds at extremely competitive prices. That’s because we want our customers to enjoy cost-effective shading solutions available to different budgets.

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.

Are Motorised Blinds Worth It?

Are Motorised Blinds Worth It?

Are you considering motorised blinds for your home? Good taste! These days, everything is motorised or operated by voice control technology. We’re able to control so much, from the lighting, heating, music and even the robot hoover! So why stop there?

Admit it, we’re all constantly on the lookout for ways we can make our everyday lives that little bit easier. Motorised blinds just might be the answer you’re looking for…

What Are Motorised Blinds?

Motorised blinds are luxurious window dressings entirely operated by a remote control that is linked to a motorised unit. To the untrained eye, they look the same as a regular blind. However, they’re lacking the chains, cords and hooks you might see with ‘normal’ blinds and have many other benefits to be desired.

They provide you with the ultimate level of convenience. Controlling the light and privacy in your home without having to leave your seat? The dream! Plus, having been around for quite a while now, motorised blinds are available in styles to suit every taste and budget!

How Are Motorised Blinds Powered?

Believe it or not, motorised blinds are extremely easy and inexpensive to install! The motorised unit which powers the blinds is built into the main construction of the blind, eliminating the need for wiring them into your electrical system and providing a streamlined finish.

Most motorised blinds are designed with convenience in mind. The ‘motorised’ aspect is powered by a rechargeable battery that can last up to six months – charged easily by a simple USB cable!

How Are Motorised Blinds Operated?

Motorised blinds are mainly operated by a remote control. This allows you to control the light and privacy in your home with just a single click of a button!

Motorised blinds can also be linked up to home automation systems. This means when you’re away on holiday or out at work, you can programme your blinds to open and close as if you were home! Therefore, motorised blinds work as a superior home security option for when you are not there.

Motorised blinds remote control

What Are the Benefits of Motorised Blinds?

Motorised blinds come with a long list of benefits for you to enjoy. Where do we begin…

1)         The Main Benefit: Added Luxury

Let’s start with the key benefit! The luxury! You’ll never need to get up and manually open or close your blinds again! Sit back, relax and enjoy the simplicity of life with motorised blinds.

2)         Ease of Use.

The simple design of the remote control means that motorised blinds are extremely easy to use and understand. Even a child could do it! Open and close your blinds with a simple click of the up or down arrow.

3)         No mains wiring

Contrary to what you may think, there’s no mains wiring involved with motorised blinds! Thanks to their removable battery, you can charge the blinds easily with a USB cable. The battery lasts a long time too. Expect to charge them around once every six months!

4)         Naturally Child-Safe

The cord-free nature of motorised blinds makes them inherently child-safe. Say goodbye to unsightly chains and dangerous cords and say hello to motorisation!

5)         Affordable

Once known for being expensive, we’re happy to tell you that there’s now a motorised blind to suit every budget. See for yourself on our website!

6)         Quiet to Operate

You may think that the motor inside motorised blinds might let out quite a lot of noise. Nope! The operating system inside motorised blinds is surprisingly quiet and won’t flood your home with any unnecessary ‘buzzing’!

7)         Perfect for Hard-to-Reach Windows

Velux and skylight windows are brilliant for letting tons of natural light into your home. However, there will of course be times when you’ll want to block that light out. Easily close your Velux window blinds using the simple-to-use remote control.

Motorised vision blinds

Which Blind Styles Work with Motorisation?

Motorisation is available with vertical, roller, pleated and vision blinds. All of which have design options ranging from statement prints and neutral fabrics to vibrant colours and textures.

So, the answer is, yes, motorised blinds are most definitely worth it. They’ll enhance your life with a touch of luxury, style and ease, whilst looking beautiful at the same time! If you are looking to add some super-modern technology to your home, our motorised blinds are the perfect choice for you. We have hundreds of styles available from Verticals through to Rollers, in a wide range of colours and designs. You’re sure to find the perfect motorised blinds for your home on our website!

To help you make your decision, you can order up to 5 FREE samples from our website! Simply head to the product page and click ‘order sample’. Why not get started now? Browse our motorised blinds and find a look you love.

Modern Window Blinds Ideas

Modern Window Blinds Ideas

Are you searching for modern window blinds? Finding the perfect blinds can be lots of fun – especially if you’re looking to experiment with colours and patterns!

But no matter if it’s a plain or a neutral look you’d like to create, blinds are the final touches that will make all the difference to your home. Believe it or not, blinds play a crucial role in tying an entire décor together!

So, if you’re not sure where to start, here’s a handy guide to help you to decide on the perfect modern window blinds for your home…

Choosing A Style of Modern Window Blinds

Your first decision is likely to be what style of blind you’d like.

The ‘right’ modern window blinds for you will largely depend on what you need your blinds to do. Consider if they need to be black-out for example. Or whether you want to be able to control the light coming in. This will help you to determine which style is the best for you. Here are our top picks of modern window blinds to help you choose…

Modern Venetian Window Blinds

Venetians are a fantastic choice if you’re looking for modern window blinds.

They come in plain and bold colours with plenty for you to choose from. Plus, they’re available in a wide range of materials, from aluminium and UPVC to wooden and faux wood. So, there’s an option to suit every taste.

Venetian blinds offer great control over the light and privacy within the home. You can tilt their slats or bring them up fully, making them extremely flexible when it comes to changing the atmosphere in each room throughout the day!

grey Venetian blinds

Modern Roller Blinds

One of our most popular styles, roller blinds are a great option if you want a contemporary look. No matter which designs you choose, roller blinds will offer a sleek and simplistic look with many great benefits.

Rollers come in sheer, standard, dimout and blackout fabrics, so there’s an option for every requirement. You’ll find them in plain colours, patterns, and prints, with lots of beautiful designs available.

neutral roller blinds

Modern Roman Blinds

Romans are often thought of as a more traditional style, but they can also make beautifully modern blinds. It will depend on the design of the fabric you choose and how you style the surrounding room to match!

They’re a beautiful choice for living spaces and bedrooms where you might want to add the depth of texture for a cosy warm feel. Go for natural-coloured fabrics to create that desired look of modern window blinds, keeping the rest of your décor minimal. Roman blinds will create a soft effect and let in tons of light when they are open.

Patterned roman blinds

Modern Vision Blinds

Vision blinds are probably our most modern-looking style of window blind. Their striped design with alternating transparent fabric ‘slats’ creates a stylish blind perfect for every room across the home! Take your pick from a wide range of neutral or vibrant colours to create the perfect modern window blinds to suit your home.

What’s more, vision blinds also offer great light and privacy control. Adjust the stripes to alight or alternate, or raise the blind entirely to enjoy full daylight.

Navy blue vision blinds

Motorisation for ULTRA Modern Window Blinds

If it’s truly modern window blinds that you desire, motorised blinds could be perfect for you. Open and close your blinds at the simple click of a button, or link them to your home automation system for added security when you’re not home!

Motorised vision blinds

Styling Your Modern Window Blinds

Now you’ve picked the style, your next decision will probably be what colour you’ll choose to have your blinds. The coherence of your modern décor will largely depend on the colour and pattern you choose for your blinds.

When you choose modern window blinds from A1, you have the freedom to make them look exactly how you’d like. Choose everything from fabrics, chains, bottom bar accessories, slat widths and so on. You can decide on every single detail. That’s the beauty of made to measure blinds from A1!

Neutral shades are effortlessly modern and will stand the test of time with many years of décor changes! Plus, you can easily style them with complementing coloured accessories.

Opting for patterns or colours is a bigger statement to make, but nonetheless, will still create perfect modern window blinds! Go for colours that are easy to pair with others such as pinks, blues, greens and yellows.

Feeling inspired? Why not book your FREE home consultation appointment with A1 today!

We’ll bring along a wide range of samples, advise on the best blinds for your needs and measure your windows too! You can book an appointment on our website or contact us at info@a1blindsuk.co.uk or 0800 193 0417. We’re always on hand to help you to decide!

Vertical Blinds For French Doors

Vertical Blinds For French Doors

Luxury, style and elegance come together when you combine vertical blinds with French doors. It’s a statement pairing that’s bound to attract admiring glances when guests enter your home.

Vertical blinds are a timeless style choice for a reason; they’re highly functional and versatile. Excellent at light and privacy management, vertical blinds are convenient to use and look beautiful in a diverse range of settings. Whether you have a traditional or more contemporary home, vertical blinds are a natural choice that will enhance your living space.

Versatile Nature

Thanks to their versatile nature and sleek design, vertical blinds are the perfect match for French doors. These doors are made to look elegant and offer a luxurious transition between indoors and outdoors. Because French doors let in plenty of light with a touch of glamour, it’s important to fit blinds that complement that European sophistication.

You won’t want blinds that distract or take away from the beauty of your French doors. That’s why vertical blinds offer a stunning shading solution.

Our high-quality vertical blinds are carefully crafted at our bespoke factory in the North East. Every order is made to measure, meaning we will get the perfect fit for your French doors. Furthermore, EasyFit offers an exceptional range of colours, finishes, patterns and fabrics to ensure you get the blinds you want.

Excellent Privacy

Whatever the look and feel of your interior and French doors, we can create bespoke vertical blinds that are a match made in heaven. Our blinds are guaranteed to enhance your French doors, offering excellent privacy options while not detracting from the doors’ beautiful aesthetics.

Vertical blinds are subtle and have clean lines, two desirable style qualities required for pairing with French doors. Because you want your doors to make a welcoming statement that speaks of elegance, light and security, vertical blinds add to that concept. They make your home a place you and your family want to be. They help transform your space into a room and entrance you can enjoy.

By design, French doors are made to create an inviting entrance. They let in generous amounts of light and imbue your home with a bright, airy feel. It’s a lovely feeling. However, there are times when you’ll want greater privacy, and vertical blinds are a sure-fire way to achieve that.

Complete Comfort

Vertical blinds are simple to adjust and have a fantastic range of movement, ensuring you get the ideal shading angle. It’s satisfying to pull them shut completely and create an opaque barrier. No one from the outside can see in, and you’ll gain complete comfort and privacy in your home.

Because we use the highest quality materials in their construction, our vertical blinds will keep performing like new with every pull and turn. They hang securely in French doors and create an attractive look that functions reliably. The fabrics we use are beautiful and tough – our vertical blinds are made to withstand the rigours of daily home life.

Climate Control

While you’ll gain an unprecedented number of angles and adjustments with vertical blinds, they offer more: greater energy efficiency. Close your vertical blinds on your French doors to create an additional thermal barrier. You’ll retain more warmth in your property, allowing you to turn down the heating. This is particularly useful for winter when temperatures plummet. Vertical blinds help you reduce your energy bills, save you money and lower your carbon footprint. Our blinds work wonders for your finances and help the environment by improving your home insulation.

vertical blinds french doors

In summer, vertical blinds are brilliant for French doors too. That’s because of their ability to block out light and regulate temperature. So, when the sun is blazing down and making things too hot, close the blinds and gain instant relief with a cooler room. Vertical blinds offer the maximum climate and privacy control possibilities – the optimum shading solution for French doors.

There you have it; vertical blinds for French doors are the complete package. Whether you want style, privacy, energy efficiency or functionality, you don’t have to choose one. You can have it all. Our vertical blinds are made to last and bring out the best of your French doors and home. We install them with the utmost care, so they fit perfectly for the whole family to enjoy.

Vertical Blinds Prices

EasyFit is proud to offer extremely competitive prices to supply and fit the best vertical blinds in the North East. Our team of expert installers have a wealth of experience, ensuring our customers only get the highest quality product and service.

We are delighted to fit cost-effective shading solutions that are accessible to various budgets. EasyFit aims to install the best blinds for your home at a price that’s excellent value for money.

If you’re ready to embark on your next blinds project to enhance your home, please get in contact, and our team will be happy to help.

The Best Kitchen Window Blinds

The Best Kitchen Window Blinds

Our kitchens are often the hives of the home! The place for everything from pouring your morning coffee to eating your evening meal… So, it’s key that you get the décor right in there and make it a space you love to be.

Blinds are a big part of interior design. Think of them as a large accessory that adds the perfect finishing touch. They really do make a big difference. So, let us guide you through the process of choosing the best kitchen window blinds for your home…

Our Top Picks for Kitchen Window Blinds

Roller blinds are one of our most popular choices for kitchen window blinds. It’s easy to see why! They come in a wide range of colours and designs, and are available in wipe-clean fabrics too!

Next up are vertical, Venetian and vision blinds. Each of these options offers fantastic levels of light and privacy control making them an ever-popular choice for kitchen window blinds.

Verticals are a classic. There are hundreds of options when it comes to colour and design so it’s easy to find a style to suit your kitchen. 

Venetian blinds are beautiful and simplistic. Available in a wide range of neutral and wooden effects, as well as metallic shades, Venetian blinds will adorn your kitchen window in style. Venetian’s are also extremely easy to keep clean.

Vision blinds (also known as Day and Night Blinds or Zebra Blinds) are new kids on the block when it comes to blinds, but they’re certainly up at the top in terms of popularity! They’re a great choice for kitchen window blinds thanks to their modern and minimalistic appeal, plus they’re available in lots of colours and finishes too.

vision blinds for kitchen windows

Things To Consider When Choosing Kitchen Window Blinds

Obviously, ‘The Best Kitchen Window Blinds’ is not a one-size-fits-all answer. Sorry! You’ll have to partake in some careful considerations first. For example, how do you use your room, how long do you want your blinds to last, where is your window positioned and so on…

The Privacy Control Required from Your Kitchen Window Blinds

Are you searching for blinds for your kitchen because of a lack of privacy without them? If so, you might want to consider how much control you’d like to have.

Of course, with any blind, you can close them completely and enjoy complete privacy. But if you also want to let the light in at the same time, we recommend Venetian, vertical and vision blinds.

The Light Control Required from Your Kitchen Window Blinds

You’ll also need to consider whether you need to control the amount, or the angle of, the light coming into your kitchen. This will affect which the best kitchen window blinds are for your needs.

Light control is likely to be a consideration if you use screens in the kitchen. For example, if you have a TV in there or use it as a work area. Again, Venetian, vertical and vision blinds are great options for controlling the degree of light in your kitchen. You’ll be able to control the light and your privacy completely by angling the slats to your exact preference.

Cleaning Your Kitchen Window Blinds

The kitchen is a room that’s prone to spillages, splashes, and grease. Your blinds are inevitably going to show the effects of this too. Especially if your window is positioned close to a cooking or food preparation area!

Therefore, it’s a good idea to choose kitchen window blinds that are easy to clean – preferably that can be wiped clean and won’t need machine washing! This will be the most hygienic option.

Luckily, there are lots of wipe-clean and humidity-resistant window blinds now available. Most you can dust, or wipe and they’ll be as good as new!

The Material of Your Kitchen Window Blinds

The kitchen is often a room with high levels of humidity and warmth due to the cooking that goes on in there regularly. Because of this, the material of the blinds you choose matters a lot. Some materials can warp or discolour when exposed to these conditions.

The Durability of Your Kitchen Window Blinds 

The blinds you choose need to be durable and last as many years as possible. It’s worth investing in a good set of window blinds due to the sheer volume of traffic and (potentially messy) activity that goes on in your kitchen.

Venetian kitchen window blinds

How to Measure for Your Kitchen Window Blinds 

Measuring your windows might seem like a daunting task, but don’t fret! We’ve put together a handy ‘How to Measure’ Guide, to make it super simple! Simply follow our instructions set out in the guide, then enter them into the product page on our website to place your order.

Of course, if you need any further advice to measure your windows, feel free to ask us!

Ready to get started? At EasyFit we know that choosing the right kitchen window blinds is a big deal! That’s why you can order up to five free samples from our website, so you can compare colours, styles and prints as you wish. Just head to the product page and click ‘order sample’ to add one to your basket.

Browse our website today and find a look you love.

What Are Pleated Blinds?

What Are Pleated Blinds?

Pleated blinds come with a long list of benefits. This makes them one of our top choices for window dressings! They’ll provide you with the ideal combination of performance and style. Here’s why…

Pleated Blinds Explained:

Pleated blinds are naturally beautiful thanks to their elegant folds which will add a soft textured effect to any interior.

Pleated blinds are made up of a ‘honeycomb’ structure. A series of hexagonal cellular ‘gaps’ between two layers of fabric that are joined at the top and bottom of each shape. The gaps are flattened when your blinds are open and expand again when your blinds are closed.

The cellular composition of pleated blinds allows them to sit neatly and discreetly at the top of the window frame. They are cordless; operated manually or via motorisation. This makes them totally child-safe, especially when paired with our Perfect Fit system!

Pleated Blinds Come in Lots of Styles and Fabrics

Not only are pleated blinds naturally beautiful. We have hundreds of styles available so you can choose them to suit your home perfectly.

Take your pick from a wide range of stunning colours, tones, and textures. From trendy Voile Sage and Neutral Ivory to Statement Chambray Blue and patterned Cherry Blossom, pleated blinds have a style to suit every taste and décor.

Your choice is exceptional when it comes to pleated blinds. You’ll be able to create the perfect environment within your home thanks to our range of fabrics on offer. Choose from standard fabric, blackout, voile, solar protective, and anti-microbial. Just ask our team about which fabrics will meet your requirements.

Not only that, but you can also take your pleated blinds to another level and upgrade to motorised blinds. Our motorised pleated blinds are the perfect contemporary style statement within your home. With motorisation, you’ll gain full control of the light, privacy, and temperature in your home, all at a simple click of a button on your rechargeable remote! It really can be that easy.

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Pleated Blinds for Improved Efficiency

The honeycomb structure of pleated blinds enhances the acoustics and insulation within your home. They work by trapping pockets of air in the hexagonal cells between each section. This adds extra depth between your room and your windows. Therefore, you’ll benefit from a soundproofed, and warmer home! It’s a win, win!

Take everyday efficiency one step further and choose Perfect Fit pleated blinds! The Perfect Fit system fits directly to the UPVC frame and removes the risk of any gaps between your blinds and your windows. Therefore, the draught from outside is prevented from getting in, and the light leakage that can sometimes spill around the edges of your blinds, is no more!

In turn, your home will be dramatically warmer, and the blinds will be considerably more effective in blocking the light from getting in.

Pleated blinds for energy efficiency

Pleated Blinds Work Well Across the Home

Just like most of our blind styles, pleated blinds are ideal for use across the entire home. Their simplistic design makes them extremely versatile when it comes to fitting in with your decor, and our wide range of fabrics means there’s a choice to suit the requirements of every room.

Thanks to their insulating qualities, they are particularly useful in conservatories and caravans, where temperature control can be difficult. For this reason we find that pleated blinds are often a popular choice where the room is at a premium.

For rooms with high levels of humidity like kitchens and bathrooms, we’d recommend choosing one of our moisture-resistant pleated blind fabrics. This will help them to look as good as new, for longer.

pleated blinds for the kitchen

How to Clean Your Pleated Blinds

Pleated blinds are a fantastic choice if you’re looking for a low maintenance window dressing. To keep them looking good as new, there are a couple of cleaning options we recommend.

To remove dust:

To remove any settled dust from your pleated blinds, first, close the blinds completely. Then, with either a dry dust cloth or a handheld vacuum, glide over your blinds from top to bottom, easily lifting the dust.

To remove stains:

If you’ve found any settled stains on your pleated blinds, use a damp cloth and gently rub the affected area. It may be easier to remove to blind from your window and lay it out to make it easier to reach. Then, rehang the blind when completely dry, patting it down with a towel to speed up the drying, if you wish.

When you choose blinds from A1 Blinds you can choose from hundreds of different fabrics, styles, colours, and designs – including over 100 different pleated blinds!

If you’re not sure about which you fancy, we can help you. You could visit our Blaydon or Forest Hall showroom in Newcastle and let one of our expert team guide you through our entire range!

Alternatively, you can order up to 5 FREE samples from our website to be delivered straight to your door. The choice is yours, but either way, we’re always on hand to help you to make the best decision possible. Why not book your free home consultation today and get started?

Plantation Shutters or Blinds?

Plantation Shutters or Blinds?

With such a rise in the popularity of plantation shutters over the years, are you wondering if they could be for you? We don’t blame you! Plantation shutters are renown for adding a touch of class to any home.

However, blinds can also do just the trick in adding the same amount of style to your home. That’s probably why you’re here wondering whether to choose plantation shutters or blinds!

Let us simplify it for you…

Plantation Shutters and Blinds: Styles Available

When it comes to the amount of choice available, blinds will win hands down. This is because blinds are available in over 10 different styles.

Choose from roller, vertical, Venetian, Roman, pleated, allusion, vision, panel, Velux, motorised and perfect-fit blinds! All of which are available in hundreds of different fabrics, colours, patterns, and finishes. So, it’s easy to find a blind to suit your needs and taste.

Shutters on the other hand have more of a limited selection. Where plantation shutters have a specific look, this limits the options available in terms of making them your own. Still, you can choose from a selection of colours, shades, and wooden tones to find a look that suits your interiors perfectly.

Plantation Shutters VS Blinds: Light and Privacy Control

A great thing about plantation shutters is that they offer fantastic light and privacy control. You have three options when it comes to using your shutters:

1) Open them fully by pulling the shutter ‘doors’ away from the window completely. This will let in the daylight fully and open your home up to a view.

2) Keep the shutter ‘doors’ closed and position the slats to an angle you desire. Tilting the slats up, down or horizontal will adjust the amount of light and privacy you achieve. With this position, you’ll be able to enjoy light and privacy at the same time.

3) With the shutter ‘doors’ closed, tilt the slats so that they are also closed. This will close the blinds completely, blocking the light and granting you complete privacy as and when you require.

With blinds, the light and privacy control will depend solely on the blind style that you go for. Some blinds offer limited light and privacy control. For example, with roller, Roman, and pleated blinds it’s an open or close situation.

However, there are some blinds that, similar to shutters, offer an impressive degree of light and privacy control. These blinds are Venetian, vision, and vertical blinds. Like plantation shutters, these blinds have slats (or stripes) that can be adjusted to your exact preference. You can also fully open, and fully close these blinds too. You’ll have full control over the light entering your home.

White wood Venetian Blinds

Plantation Shutters and Blinds: Versatility Across the Home

Plantation shutters and blinds are extremely versatile across the home. Both work perfectly in every room including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and living rooms. So, there’s no need to worry about that!

The only point we should make is that for rooms with high humidity (maybe your kitchen and bathroom), we’d recommend opting for faux-wood shutters and Venetian blinds, rather than their real wood alternatives. This is because real wooden blinds can distort in moist conditions.

Plantation shutters for the bathroom

Plantation Shutters and Blinds: Cost

In terms of blinds, it will largely depend on which you go for! However, there is a budget-friendly option for each style of blind on offer. For example, real-wooden Venetian blinds are at the higher end of the scale, but faux-wooden Venetian blinds – which have the same effect – are much more affordable!

Plantation shutters are known for being expensive, but in terms of durability and lifespan, they actually work out excellent value for money.  Think of them as more of an investment into your home, rather than a cost!

White roller blinds

Personal Preference

To answer the question ‘Plantation Shutters or Blinds?’… it all boils down to personal preference! Both options make a great choice of window dressing for every home, it just depends on the look you’re hoping to achieve.

For example, plantation shutters will bring a particular vibe to your home that some just might not like! They’re known for a chic or country kind of feel. Likewise, this could be the exact look that you’re going for!

Luckily, we have all styles of plantation shutters and blinds available to view in our Blaydon and Forest Hall showrooms. Why not come down and see us? We’ll show you through our ranges, guide you through our options and do our best to advise you on the perfect blinds for your requirements.

Alternatively, you can book a FREE home consultation appointment via our website! During this appointment, our team will measure your blinds and help you choose your perfect style from a wide range of samples. You can book this here, or by contacting us at info@a1blindsuk.co.uk or 0800 193 0417.

How To Choose Coloured Blinds for Windows

How To Choose Coloured Blinds for Windows

Are you wondering whether to go for coloured blinds? Are you not sure if coloured blinds are for you? Maybe you think they won’t suit your home, or you don’t feel daring enough? Well, we’re on hand to help you to decide. Let us guide you through your options and the popular trends and advise you on which designs work best for which blinds!

At EasyFit we have all the coloured blinds that you could imagine. Ranging from calming neutrals right through to exciting statement shades, EasyFit has a choice of coloured blinds to suit every style, décor, and budget.

Neutral Coloured Blinds

Neutral coloured blinds are our most popular choice of blind year upon year. No matter the style you go for, a neutral-coloured blind is safe and easy, but over anything else, a timeless choice. A neutral-coloured blind is a crisp white or a stylish grey, and every muted shade in between.

This is our best-selling colour pallet. So luckily, we have a wide range of neutral-coloured blinds to choose from across our entire range.

So, Which Neutral Coloured Blinds Are Best?

All blinds look fantastic in neutral colours… Something about a neutral colour just works, doesn’t it?

However, an increasingly popular style that is consistently chosen in a neutral shade is a Venetian window blind. Whether it’s an aluminium, wooden or faux wood Venetian, the neutrals win every time. We must admit, these are one of our favourite styles when looking for a timeless window dressing.

Neutral Coloured Blinds

What Are the Benefits of Neutral Coloured Blinds?

1) Neutral coloured blinds will outlive most colour schemes you go for. Therefore, if you’re partial to a décor change, we’d recommend that you choose a white, beige, or grey-toned blind.

2) Neutral coloured blinds will suit every room in the house. So, if it’s a uniform scheme you’re aiming for, this could be the colour palette for you!

3) This is the most widely available colour scheme when it comes to blinds. We have hundreds of shades of whites, beiges, greys, and browns for you to choose from. We’re certain you won’t be stuck for choice.

Bold Coloured Blinds

Choosing bold coloured blinds could make the world of difference in your home. Think about it… your blinds are an accessory, a pretty large one at that. So, why not use them to make a statement?

Which Colours Are in This Year?

If you’re looking to keep up with the trends, then there are certain colours we’d recommend. Thanks to Pantone’s choice of Colours of The Year for 2021, pale greys and sunshine yellows have become very fashionable of late. However, with the new year drawing closer, there’ll soon be a new kid on the block for Pantone’s colour of the year 2022, so stay tuned for that one!

Shades of green and navy blues are always a popular choice when it comes to interiors. Both offer vibrant and warming tones that will create a welcoming space for you to enjoy. Plus, they’re extremely versatile too!

Our Top Tip When Choosing Bold Coloured Blinds

When you choose a bold coloured blind, you’re making a big statement! Therefore, it’s important that it complements your interiors for years to come.

We’d recommend going for a shade with lots of colour-pairing options. For example, a yellow blind could be paired with grey, black, and navy accessories – so you could restyle your room easily if you wish!

Yellow Coloured Blinds

What Are the Benefits of Bold Coloured Blinds?

1) Statement coloured blinds enable you to brighten up your space easily. Just the simple addition of a brightly coloured blind could take your home from boring to bold in seconds!

2) We have bold coloured blinds across our entire range. Available in every style from rollers to Venetians, bold coloured blinds could be just the thing your home is missing!

Patterned Coloured Blinds

Have you considered a patterned blind? Available in Romans, rollers, verticals, and more, patterned coloured blinds are extremely accessible for your home! They’re a great choice for introducing some colour, pattern, and style. Available in bold retro, dainty florals and textured prints, there is a patterned coloured blind to fit with any interior.

Green Patterned Blinds

Where Do Coloured Blinds Work Best?

Both bold and neutral-coloured blinds look fantastic in any space. Perfect for kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms and more, you can dress all windows across the home with coloured blinds in any shade!

Are you ready to order your new coloured blinds? Whether it’s a subtle scheme or a punchy pallet, we’re certain you’ll find coloured blinds you love from EasyFit.

Did you know you can order up to 5 free samples from our website? Just head to the product page, click ‘Order Sample’ and we’ll deliver your selected samples straight to your door! Browse our website and get started today.

How To Measure For Vertical Blinds

How To Measure For Vertical Blinds

Our stunning range of vertical blinds enhances every room with stylish looks and excellent light and privacy management properties. Vertical blinds are simple to install yourself, and EasyFit makes the process much easier with our free and fast delivery service. This blog will help you measure for vertical blinds, so you can send our team the most accurate dimensions and ensure we send you the correct fit.

How To Measure

First, you should use a metal tape measure to work out the dimensions of your window. Metal tape measures are more reliable and provide greater accuracy. If you don’t have one, use a good quality tape measure.
You have the choice of measuring in either inches or centimetres. If using the former, please measure to the nearest sixteenth of an inch; the latter requires measurement to the nearest millimetre.

Next, you need to decide how you would like your blinds to sit, inside or outside the window. For an inside the window fit, it is called a Recess Size. The outside of your window fit is called Exact Size.

how to fit vertical blinds

Write It Down

Once you’ve decided between the two fits, it’s best to measure the width by going from left to right. Then write down the measurement, so you don’t forget!
Then measure the length from top to bottom. Remember to write it down. Always write down the width measurement first, followed by the length or drop measurement. It’s best practice because this is how measurements are recorded in the industry, and writing it down this way will avoid confusion and possible mistakes at the manufacturing stage.

Remember to consider any protruding window handles to ensure your new vertical blinds can hang freely.
When you measure for vertical blinds, it’s recommended to measure your window in several places to factor in any size variation. You must note down the smallest measurement.
Once you have done all that, you should have the required measurements to get the perfect vertical blinds for your home or business.
If you require further help with installing vertical blinds, please access our fitting instructions to guide you through the process.

Benefits Of Vertical Blinds

Vertical blinds offer you and your home many benefits. Firstly, they are simple to install yourself. By following our fitting instructions, you’ll have a straightforward experience putting up the blinds.
The main reason vertical blinds are simple to fit is that we precision manufacture them at our bespoke factory in the North East. We have specialist craftspeople who cut fabrics to the exact measurements you send. We put a lot of care and love into the manufacturing process to guarantee you get the perfect vertical blinds for your home or business.

Versatile Style

EasyFit offers a beautiful collection of vertical blinds with brilliant bespoke options to match modern and traditional interiors. We offer a style for everyone, and they can be tailored to suit any room in your house.
We offer a beautiful range of fabrics, colours, patterns, and finishes, giving you an incredible choice over how you want your vertical blinds to look.
Their design is a timeless classic that never goes out of fashion, so they always retain their appeal whether you are installing vertical blinds in your home or office.

how to measure vertical blinds

Superb Function

Vertical blinds are outstanding at managing the light you let into a room and your privacy. They are easy to adjust and have an extensive range of movement and angles to create the perfect position that gives you the right amount of sunlight. Vertical blinds are great for privacy because they close effectively to block people from looking into your room. The materials and fabrics we use are of the highest quality, so they perform exceptionally well, guaranteeing you comfort in your private space.

Unparalleled Durability

EasyFit uses the best fabrics in the manufacturing phase. We combine elegant aesthetics with outstanding durability in our vertical blinds. Toughness is hardwired into their design and fabric. They will perform for years to come and withstand the rigours of daily life. Our vertical blinds are made to stand the test of time.

Thermal Efficiency

The beauty of vertical blinds, aside from looking great, is their ability to create an additional thermal barrier in your home. In the winter, you can close them across your window to help retain heat in your room. Because they effectively cover the window, you’ll prevent heat from escaping and, in turn, save money on your energy bills.
The same goes for the summer but in the opposite way. When sunlight is making your room too hot to be comfortable, it’s easy to shut your vertical blinds to stop light coming in, and therefore make your living space cooler. They work wonders for temperature regulation and add genuine comfort to your home.

Vertical Blinds Prices

EasyFit offers highly competitive prices on our stunning range of vertical blinds. Get in touch with us today to see how we can help you find the vertical blinds of your dreams.
We deliver across the whole UK, and all our deliveries are free. Our experts are always on hand to help you with any requests or questions you may have. And of course, we are there for you if you need more help in how to measure for vertical blinds.

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