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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.