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Vertical Blinds Cramlington

Vertical Blinds Cramlington

At A1 Blinds, we’re proud to install vertical blinds for homes in Cramlington and the surrounding North East areas. Vertical blinds are one of the UK’s most popular styles and for a good reason. With a fantastic array of fabrics available and an easy to use design, vertical blinds work well for a range of windows and doors. And, at A1, you can install made-to-measure blinds to fit almost anything.

Vertical blinds are comprised of several slats that hang down from a top rail. Because of this, you can pull the whole system across the rail, or you can tilt the slats. As a result, vertical blinds can allow you to control the light in your living space with more precision. Not only that, their sleek design brings a gorgeous finish to any room.

At A1, we install fully customisable vertical blinds for homes in Cramlington, too. Because of this, you can invest in a unique design with a range of colours, patterns and fabrics available. We’ll also measure your doors for you and provide home and virtual consultations to help you pick the right design for your home. Get in touch with A1 today to discover more about our range of vertical blinds!

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Benefits of Vertical Blinds

Beloved Style

Vertical blinds are one of the most loved styles in Cramlington. It’s because vertical blinds have a universal appeal, working well for both windows and doors. Not only that, vertical blinds have a sleek and neat style that makes them both noticeable and understated. When you pull the blinds away, they tuck neatly into the corner to make sure they don’t get in the way of the sun either.

Customisable Design

By choosing A1 for vertical blinds in Cramlington, you can invest in a unique design. Our designs have quality in spades, with durable and hard-wearing fabrics that won’t fade or discolour for years to come. Additionally, our blinds are less likely to fold and crease, meaning you won’t have to do any regular upkeep. Whatever colour or pattern you choose will last long into the future.

Flexible Control

Vertical blinds can help you decide just how much light enters your room. If you’d like to open your home up to nature, you can leave the blinds tucked away. However, if you want to reduce the light’s intensity, you can tilt each element to only allow the right amount of light in. You can also close them fully, achieving a blackout effect that gives you privacy and shuts the world out.

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Uses for Vertical Blinds

Vertical blinds are an ideal option for large glazed areas, such as bifold doors. You can install them in front of the design in large sizes to cover the whole area, meaning you get complete coverage when you need it. Additionally, vertical blinds can give you such precise control of the light that your living space will always be comfortable. You can even choose a motorised option to do it seamlessly!

Vertical blinds can also work well for home offices. When you close the blinds, they provide complete privacy, ideal if you need to focus or don’t want people to see any personal work. However, if you’d like to work with the light shining in, vertical blinds work just as well open as they do when closed. Blinds like these give you the flexibility you need to enjoy your home as you want to.

Finally, you could turn your vertical blinds into a standout addition to your living space. With several unique colours and patterns available in the A1 range, you can design your blinds around your living space or create a striking contrast. If you have a conservatory or an extension, you could even use vertical blinds to separate them! With so many uses, vertical blinds are sure to improve any home in Cramlington.

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Vertical Blinds from A1 in Cramlington

At A1 Blinds, we’re proud to install vertical blinds for homes in Cramlington. With our friendly team, we can help you find the solutions you need in a way that’s stress and hassle-free. Firstly, you can explore our full range of blinds and pick the style you want. From there, we can help you customise them and pick the right design as part of our free virtual consultation service!

From there, a member of our team can help measure up your window or door to make sure you get made-to-measure blinds. Once that’s done, we’ll create them according to your order and meet your precise requirements. We manufacture all of our blinds locally in the North East, and only expert craftspeople work on them to ensure you get a blind that’s been made with love.

Finally, our trusted local installers will fit your vertical blinds in your Cramlington home. Friendly, professional and always ready to go the extra mile, our fitters are people you can rely on to fit your vertical blinds properly. As a result, you’ll get blinds tailored to you and a service that’s the same. Contact A1 Blinds today to see how much installing our vertical blinds could enhance your home in Cramlington!

Vertical Blinds Prices Cramlington

If you’d like to install vertical blinds for your Cramlington home, choose A1! We offer stylish, made-to-measure blinds at competitive prices.

You can start the journey in several ways. You could either book a virtual consultation with our team or get a free home consultation in Cramlington! Alternatively, you can ask us any questions using our contact form or calling 0800 193 0417 to request a callback.

Vertical Blinds Ponteland

Vertical Blinds Ponteland

At A1 Blinds, we can provide high-quality vertical blinds for homes in Ponteland and the surrounding North East areas. Vertical blinds are one of the most popular designs in the UK, as they’re easy to use and available in a range of fabrics. Vertical blinds are great for windows and doors alike, and they’re made-to-measure every time with A1.

Vertical blinds hang down from a top rail and are comprised of several vertical slats. When you want to open them fully, all you have to do is pull them across the rail. However, vertical blinds give you much more control than that. You can tilt the slats to achieve the right amount of lighting in your living space, or you can tilt them shut to keep light out.

At A1 Blinds, we also believe every home is unique. It’s why we give you the chance to design bespoke vertical blinds for your home in Ponteland. We can offer a broad range of colours, patterns and fabrics, and we’ll help you pick the right options through our home and virtual consultations. You can explore our full range of vertical blinds today and contact our team to find out more!

vertical blinds in ponteland

Benefits of Vertical Blinds

Beloved Style

Vertical blinds have a universal appeal for homes in Ponteland. Working brilliantly for both windows and doors, these blinds are sleek and fit neatly across any glazed area. Not only that, they don’t get in the way of your windows and doors too much. If you want to enjoy natural light and warmth from them, you can simply pull the blinds across into the corner.

Customisable Design

A1’s vertical blinds are fully customisable for homes in Ponteland, too! As a result, you can create a unique design that suits your home seamlessly. We have a wide range of options to choose from, and the design you create won’t fade over time. Our durable, hard-wearing fabrics are resistant to wear and discolouration, and our blinds are less likely to fold and crease.

Flexible Control

Another benefit of vertical blinds is how much control they give you. With several adjustable slats in the design, you can tilt and turn your blinds to only let the right amount of light into your home. When you fully close them, you can even achieve a blackout effect! As a result, you can decide the precise look and feel of your living space with our vertical blinds.

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Uses for Vertical Blinds

You can use vertical blinds in several ways to enhance your home in Ponteland. One, for example, is for large glazed areas. If you have sliding or bifold doors, then installing vertical blinds can give you complete coverage over them. Not only that, the soft design ensures light can still come through these areas when you’d like to enjoy the sunshine.

Additionally, vertical blinds can improve privacy inside your Ponteland home. If you have a home office, a reading area or a bathroom, then vertical blinds can make sure nobody is able to look into the space. As a result, you can have the peace of mind to enjoy your space without distractions. Not only that, you’ll be able to focus without prying eyes looking in.

Vertical blinds can become a stunning feature in your home in their own right, as well. You can design your blinds around your home to blend in or to create a striking contrast. With so many colours and patterns in our range, you’ll be spoilt for choice! And, if you have a conservatory or extension, you can use vertical blinds to create more separation or to act as the doors!

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Vertical Blinds from A1 in Ponteland

When you choose A1, you’ll be installing vertical blinds from a trusted local installer in Ponteland. We’re proud to have served the North East for decades, and our service is the result of our years of experience. Firstly, you can explore our full range to pick out your dream blinds. From there, you can book a virtual or home consultation with our team to realise the potential of your design.

Once you have the design you’d like, we can help measure the window or door you’d like to install your blinds on. As a result, you’ll get perfect fit blinds that provide total coverage. We can react to custom orders, too, meaning our blinds can fit even the largest and most uniquely shaped installations. We manufacture our blinds locally with expert craftspeople.

All that’ll be left to do is install the blinds from there – and A1 is more than happy to help. Our friendly team will be on hand to assist at every step of the way, providing a made-to-measure installation on your schedule. We’re always willing to go the extra mile to meet your requirements, too. Contact us today to see how much you could save on our vertical blinds for your Ponteland home!

Vertical Blinds Prices Ponteland

If you’re interested in installing vertical blinds in Ponteland, choose A1! We can install our stylish, made-to-measure blinds on short lead times and at competitive prices.

Book a virtual consultation with our team to get started, or get a free home consultation in Ponteland today! Alternatively, you can find out more information by contacting our friendly team online or calling 0800 193 0417 to request a callback.

Vertical Blinds Gosforth

Vertical Blinds Gosforth

A1 Blinds can supply and install gorgeous vertical blinds for homes in Gosforth and the North East. As one of the UK’s most popular styles, vertical blinds make a great addition to any home. With a fantastic range of fabrics to choose from, along with an easy to use design, vertical blinds are ideal for windows and doors alike. A1’s vertical blinds are made-to-measure for your Gosforth home too!

Vertical blinds operate from a top rail and have several vertical slats in the design. You can either push the whole system to one side to allow light in, or you can tilt the system fully shut to keep the world out. Alternatively, you can tilt each blind exactly as you want to to achieve precise lighting control. As a result, vertical blinds can help you make your home feel right every time.

At A1 Blinds, we also believe everybody should have the chance to install bespoke vertical blinds in Gosforth. So, with us, you can customise your design with a wide array of patterns, colours and fabrics. We can also measure your windows and doors for you and provide home and virtual consultations to pick out your design. Contact A1 today for vertical blinds in Gosforth!

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Benefits of Vertical Blinds

Beloved Style

Vertical blinds are so popular in Gosforth for a reason. It’s because their sleek, stylish design has universal appeal and makes them suitable for a range of windows and doors. Not only that, the neat design makes them feel understated even while drawing attention. And, when you push them into the corner of the room, they don’t take away any light from the windows and doors in your home.

Customisable Design

When you choose A1’s vertical blinds, you can choose a bespoke design for your Gosforth home. All of our blinds are fully customisable, and they’ll stand the test of time no matter how you design them. Our blinds are durable and have hard-wearing fabric, making them less likely to fade and discolour. Not only that, they won’t fold or crease, meaning no regular upkeep is required.

Flexible Control

With vertical blinds, you decide how much light enters your Gosforth home. You’ll be able to control the light inside your living space precisely by flexibly tilting each slat in your doors to the right position. As a result, you’ll be able to reduce how much light enters your home on hot sunny days, and you can still close them fully to achieve a blackout effect that improves your home’s privacy.

vertical blinds costs gosforth

Uses for Vertical Blinds

Vertical blinds work well for several purposes in your Gosforth home. For example, vertical blinds have a flexible design which can come in large sizes, making them suitable for larger glazes areas. As a result, you can fit these blinds for sliding and bifold doors while being able to fully control the light from them. Your living space will always be comfortable.

Additionally, vertical blinds can give you the privacy you need. If you have a home office space or a bathroom you’d rather other people not see, you can tilt the blinds fully to stop anybody looking through. And, if you’d like to work or focus in a brighter area, you can push the blinds away and return the full aperture of your windows and doors. Because of this, you’ll be in control of your lighting.

While vertical blinds enhance windows and doors, they can be standout features in their own right as well. You can design your blinds to be bespoke to your home, meaning they could blend in seamlessly or create a striking contrast. If you have a conservatory or an extension, vertical blinds can provide some separation for these spaces as well. With so many uses, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

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Vertical Blinds from A1 in Gosforth

When you choose A1 Blinds, you can install vertical blinds for your Gosforth home with peace of mind. It’s because A1 is a trusted local installer of blinds in the North East, and we have the experience and knowledge to carry out any project. You can explore our wide range of vertical blinds today, and we can provide a free home or virtual consultation to help you find the right design.

Once that’s done, we’ll help measure your windows or doors to make sure your new blinds come in the right size. You’ll get a made-to-measure installation every time with A1’s friendly team. Not only that, we manufacture all of our blinds from our base in the North East, working with expert craftspeople. As a result, you’ll feel the quality of your blinds straight away.

And, with A1, you’ll get your vertical blinds installed locally in Gosforth. Because of this, you can install your blinds with shorter wait times, lower prices and far less hassle and stress. You can rely on our team of friendly, dedicated fitters to go the extra mile to help and work around your needs. As a result, you’ll get a service that’s tailored to you and blinds that are just the same. Contact A1 Blinds today!

Vertical Blinds Prices Gosforth

If you’d like to fit vertical blinds for your Gosforth home, choose A1 for stylish designs at competitive prices.

You can book a virtual consultation today or get a free home consultation in Gosforth! And, if you’d like to find out more, fill in our online contact form or call 0800 193 0417 to request a callback.

What Are The Best Electric Blinds?

What Are The Best Electric Blinds?

Which are the best electric blinds to choose for your home? With modern designs, you can start to get blinds in a wide range of designs that you don’t have to get up to use. Instead, you can control them by remote from the comfort of the couch, or you might not even have to press anything at all. Electric or motorised blinds are a revolutionary addition to any home.

One of the best things about electric blinds is that you don’t need to compromise to get motorised blinds. You can still get the same high-quality design – the only difference is that you won’t need to fiddle about with them manually. Instead, you can open, close or tilt them precisely via remote, meaning no folding or creasing of your blinds and better lighting control as well.

At A1 Blinds, we know the future is electric. So, with our best range of electric blinds yet, we can bring your home into the future. You can choose electric blinds in a wide range of styles for your home, meaning you never have to settle for a design that doesn’t suit you. And, with our made-to-measure, hard-wearing blinds, you’ll benefit from improved performance in your home for decades to come.

Best Electric Roller Blinds

With our wide range of styles, you can get electric blinds according to your precise specifications. One of our electrified options is roller blinds, designs that can work almost anywhere. Roller blinds are versatile, durable and offer great performance. Not only that, they look brilliant, and you can style them around your living space with a range of colour and pattern options.

One reason why roller designs make for some of the best electric blinds is their full coverage. When you want to shut the world out in your living space, get some privacy in your bathroom or go to sleep in your bedroom, our roller blinds can shut the world out completely. And, with electric blinds, they’ll cover the whole glazed area effortlessly with no folding or creasing.

Roller blinds can also work in several areas of your home. Because they’re so versatile, they can reduce glare and improve insulation in your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom or living space. You could even install these electric blinds in a conservatory, improving the insulation of the build with ease. Explore our full range of electric roller blinds and designs for your home today!

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Best Electric Pleated Blinds

Another option for your home could be electric pleated blinds. While roller blinds are durable and provide complete coverage, pleated blinds offer more nuanced protection from the sun. Soft fabrics in the design reduce the amount of light entering your home, but they still allow for a warm natural glow. And, with electric pleated blinds, you can control just how much light gets through.

With several blind designs, you can spend a long time fiddling with them to get just the right amount of light. However, electric blinds are easy to operate, meaning you can get them into the sweet spot much more quickly. As a result, you can achieve more precise lighting control for years to come, helping you for several purposes, including watching a movie, reading a book, or taking a nap.

With pleated blinds, you’ll still get plenty of choice for the design as well. You can select from a wide range of fabrics, including hard-wearing designs and various textures like double-honeycomb. And, with electric pleated blinds, you can save space as well as time and effort. Pleated blinds tuck neatly away to feel like a natural, compact part of your living space.

Best Electric Venetian Blinds

You could even opt for electric Venetian blinds. A classic European design, Venetian blinds have slats that allow for precise lighting control and provide a timeless feel to your home. At A1, though, we’ve updated these authentic blinds with our advanced motorisation technology. As a result, you can now open, close and control our Venetian blinds from the comfort of a sofa or bed.

We’ve even made our wooden Venetian blinds fully electric for a stunning contrast between old and new. And, with our aluminium Venetian blinds, you can get highly durable, versatile, and efficient designs. One of the best features of electric blinds is that they don’t leave space for cold air to pass through the glass and into your home. Instead, you get complete insulation for your property.

At A1, you can install some of the best electric blinds on the market while spending less money, too. As a trusted, local blinds installer in the North East, we care about making sure all of our blinds are affordable. So, as our blinds are convenient for homeowners, we make our prices convenient too. Book a free consultation with A1 today to find out how much you could save!

Best Electric Blinds Prices

Discover the best electric blinds in the North East at prices that suit your budget with A1!

Book our free consultation to work out which of our electric blinds are best for you with our friendly, expert design team today.

Wooden vs Aluminium Venetian Blinds

Wooden vs Aluminium Venetian Blinds

Should you choose wooden Venetian blinds or aluminium Venetian blinds for your home? Venetian blinds are a classic design for your property, but the material they’re made from can determine whether or not they perform well. Some older Venetian blinds can feel like they’re stuck in the past. You might not get a design that deals well with solar gain or heat retention, and it could cost more than it should too.

Wooden Venetian blinds might have a timeless look, but they can feel rather dated these days. Blinds like these can struggle after a few years, as wood isn’t that durable of a material. And, once the blinds begin to wear down, your living space could be more susceptible to glare and cold temperatures, and it could even help intruders target your home.

As a result, aluminium Venetian blinds are becoming more and more popular. With precious metal inside and innovative design techniques, your new blinds could last for decades, reduce glare, improve your insulation and cost up to a third less than wooden Venetian blinds. And, with A1 Blinds, homes in the North East can get these blinds made-to-measure at competitive prices.

Wooden vs Aluminium Venetian Blinds: Durability

When you install Venetian blinds, you want to make sure they last. However, when you decide to go with wooden blinds, they may lead to you needing to get new ones more quickly. Unfortunately, wood doesn’t do well with intense lighting. Harmful UV rays and glare can cause the timber in the blinds to stain, discolour and even weaken.

But aluminium Venetian blinds don’t struggle in any conditions. As a material, aluminium is highly durable, meaning it can perform for decades without wearing down in any way. Aluminium Venetian blinds are a versatile, adaptable design for your home as well. Wooden Venetian blinds suit classic homes, but aluminium Venetian blinds can perform all across your home, as well as in commercial buildings like shops, restaurants, and offices.

At A1 Blinds, we’ve also worked to make our aluminium Venetian blinds a market-leading design. We use a powder-coated aluminium finish, meaning even more strength than a standard design. Not only does that mean your new blinds will perform well for years to come, but you can also style them with total confidence. Bold colours won’t lose their shine for decades, and they won’t discolour on even the brightest days.

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Wooden vs Aluminium Venetian Blinds: Efficiency

Another benefit of aluminium Venetian blinds is that they act as a durable layer of insulation. When you pull blinds down over your windows, doors or other glazed installations, you can reduce the heat transfer through the glass. Because of this, you could stop warm air from inside your home from escaping, and you can prevent cold air from coming in and replacing it.

While wooden Venetian blinds are solid and sturdy, meaning they’re quite good insulators, they can’t do it for very long. Eventually, once the wood inside the designs fades, you could see dents and cracks emerge, allowing heat to transfer through windows and doors anyway. Aluminium Venetian blinds, though, keep their shape and their insulation, meaning they can keep your home warm for plenty of years to come.

Additionally, A1’s aluminium Venetian blinds could cool your home. On hot summer days, when the sun is bearing down on you, glare and heat can come off the glazing, making your home feel uncomfortable. Aluminium can reflect heat, meaning your blinds will be able to cool your home in the summer. As a result, you’ll get comfort that lasts all year round with these designs.

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Wooden vs Aluminium Venetian Blinds: Cost

Wooden Venetian blinds have a timeless, authentic quality. However, adding that design to your home can be costly. Not only that, wooden Venetian blinds don’t offer a lot of insulation over time, meaning you could have to pay higher energy costs too. As a result, investing in these classic designs can stop you from making your home more cost-effective and more sustainable.

Aluminium Venetian blinds are a modern design built for modern-day homes. Aluminium is a sustainable, recyclable material, and these blinds improve your home’s energy usage. However, you won’t have to pay more money to save money too. Aluminium Venetian blinds can cost close to a third less than wooden Venetian blinds in many cases. Aluminium Venetian blinds, then, are almost a no-brainer!

And, with A1, installing aluminium Venetian blinds has never been as simple or straightforward. You can get expertly measured, perfectly designed and professionally installed blinds from a local company you can trust with us. With 35 years of experience, A1 knows what to do to enhance your home. Book a free consultation with us today to find out more!

Aluminium Venetian Blinds Prices

Discover our range of aluminium Venetian blinds – and our competitive prices – for your home today!

You can book a free design consultation with our friendly team to find out which blinds are right for you from our experts.

The Best Blinds for Sliding Doors

The Best Blinds for Sliding Doors

What are the best blinds for sliding doors? Sliding doors can open your home up to nature, but their open design can sometimes make you feel exposed. Not only that, you might want privacy and seclusion in your home. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t install sliding doors – instead, you should make your new entrance more flexible to your needs. A perfect way of doing that is by installing blinds.

Blinds for sliding doors can improve insulation, reduce problems like solar gain, and give you the chance to shut the world out. And, with a range of fabrics and design options, you can style your blinds to suit your home seamlessly. As a result, your living space will be more comfortable for you and more tailored to you.

At A1 Blinds, we offer some of the best blinds for sliding doors on the market. We have a wide range of options to choose from, all of which can enhance the performance and comfort of your living space. And, with our easy ordering process, you can get made-to-measure blinds for any size of sliding doors. Your design will be customisable for your home, too, meaning you always get the best blinds for sliding doors for you.

What Makes the Best Blinds for Sliding Doors?

The best blinds for sliding doors should give you more control over your home. For example, blinds that struggle to deal with natural light without wearing don’t add a lot to your living space. However, we offer blinds with hard-wearing fabrics for your home, meaning that they’ll be able to deal with the vast natural light sliding doors allow in.As a result, you can reduce solar gain and harmful UV rays without the blinds fading.

Blinds for sliding doors should give you the chance to shut the world out, too. If you want to create a darker living space to watch a movie with the family, read a book or get some privacy, A1’s blinds can do it. You can get made-to-measure blinds for sliding doors, meaning full coverage over the expansive glass panels.

It’s also important, though, that the best blinds for sliding doors can make your home warmer. With the right blinds, you can add another layer of insulation to your home, particularly useful during the cold winter months. Because of this, you could reduce heat transfer and improve heat retention, helping you stay warm while spending less on energy bills.

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What are the Best Types of Blinds for Sliding Doors?

Sliding doors are a large glazing installation – because of this, you need blinds that can come in extended sizes. With vertical blinds, you can get a design that’s suited to the shape of sliding doors. Vertical blinds have slats you can control precisely to let in just the right amount of light, and they have a soft design that has universal appeal.

However, you could also opt for roller blinds. Because sliding doors often fit inside kitchens and living rooms, and they have a large size, you’ll need blinds that can perform at their best while still looking stylish. Roller blinds come in a wide variety of patterns, are highly durable, and can completely cover the glazing area of your sliding doors. You’ll be able to get complete privacy and lighting control with these blinds.

A1 can install perfect fit blinds for sliding doors too! Designs like this fit inside the profiles of your doors rather than over them, meaning they’re fully integrated. Easily affixed, with no drilling or screwing required, they are a seamless installation for your home. And, with their complete coverage of the doors, you can get blackout lighting for privacy and comfort.

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Best Blinds for Sliding Doors from A1 Blinds

How do you know you’re getting the best blinds for sliding doors? After all, everybody will say their blinds can improve the performance of your home and that you’re getting a deal. But, when you choose A1, you can benefit from working with experienced blinds installers. We’ve been installing some of the best blinds designed for sliding doors for 35 years in the North East.

We offer a wide range of blinds for sliding doors, including vertical, roller and perfect fit options, and we have alternative solutions like pleated blinds and even shutters. No matter the blinds you’re thinking about installing, A1’s expert design team can help you make the right call too. We can offer a free virtual consultation to work out the best blinds for your sliding doors today!

Not only that, you can try before you buy. You can get five free samples from us, meaning you can see what our blinds for sliding doors will look like in your home. And, once you choose one of our designs, you can have complete peace of mind with A1. We’ll make sure your blinds have a made-to-measure fitting, and you can benefit from convenient free delivery!

Best Blinds for Sliding Doors Prices

Find out more about the best blinds for sliding doors by booking a consultation with A1 Blinds! You can also get in touch with our friendly team to find out more about how we can help you make your sliding doors more suited to your home.

What Are Perfect Fit Blinds?

What Are Perfect Fit Blinds?

Perfect fit blinds are an ideal way to cover windows and doors. With these blinds, you can get complete coverage for any glazing in your home. Your design will be made-to-measure, meaning that there’ll be no gaps for light to get through if you want to block it out. And, when you drop your blinds, you’ll get more privacy, more protection and more insulation as well.

You’ll also get a choice of perfect fit blinds for your property. With a range of patterns and colours to select from, you can customise your design to suit your home seamlessly. And, if you have a conservatory that could use some extra warmth, blinds can help with that too. Perfect fit blinds provide a strong layer of insulation, making your home warm and comfortable.

At A1 Blinds, we’re proud to provide perfect fit blinds for homes across the North East. We offer a broad range of blinds for your home, and you can get a made-to-measure fit with ease from our installation team. It’s never been more straightforward to get the perfect blinds for your home than with A1’s perfect fit options.

Perfect Fit Blinds Design

Perfect fit blinds are bespoke designs. As a result, your new blinds will have the ideal shape and size for whatever glazing you’d like to cover. Your blinds will fit seamlessly into a stylish frame that sits on the window frame, meaning a snug fit that offers better performance. Because of this, they can move together with your windows. When you want to freshen up your living space, you can move the window and blind all at once to provide superb ventilation.

And, when you open the blinds, you’ll still get the same window offering natural light and warmth into your home. When you’d rather have them closed, though, perfect fit blinds fit right across the glazing, cutting off light to shut the world out.

Also, you can install perfect fit blinds for doors too. If you have doors with expansive glass sections, then covering them can make as large an impact as blinds can do for windows. You’ll be able to give your home more privacy, you can improve your home’s sound insulation, and you’ll get total control over the lighting in your living space as well.

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Benefits of Perfect Fit Blinds

With perfect fit blinds, you’ll have far more control over your home’s climate. When you pull the blinds down, you’ll have total control over your home’s lighting, and you’ll get a layer of insulation that covers the entire glass section. As a result, you could warm up your home in the winter months, meaning potential savings on your energy bills. Your blinds will also look superb throughout.

With A1’s broad range of colour and design options, you’ll have no trouble creating bespoke blinds that reflect your personality. Additionally, our blinds provide a sophisticated look for extended spaces, including conservatories, with our unique designs making your build stand out far more.

Finally, our perfect fit blinds fit into their own frame. Because of this, no cutting and drilling will need to occur on-site. Your installers will be able to complete the installation far more quickly than with other blinds and with less stress and hassle for you. You’ll be able to invest in perfect fit blinds confidently and painlessly, making them a no-brainer for your property.

Perfect Fit Blinds from A1

With A1 Blinds, you can select from a wide range of perfect fit blinds for your home. We’re a local installer of perfect fit blinds and so much more for homes in the North East. With us, you can get high-quality blinds for competitive prices, and you can personalise them to make a better investment in your home.

We’ll provide design advice to help you create a dream design, and our blinds are functional too. Snug and self-contained, with no exposed mechanical workings in a compact, space-efficient design, our blinds are easy to use and manage. We also offer our expert advice at every step of the way, and we offer a free home consultation service.

At A1, we also install perfect fit blinds for commercial clients. If you have a business or run a commercial building, then our blinds can offer more privacy for staff, provide a sense of style that impresses new clients, and will come made-to-measure for almost any purpose. Because of this, we hope that we can help everybody looking for brand-new blinds to make a better investment.

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Perfect Fit Blinds Prices

We offer free home consultations for homeowners in the North East. Get in touch with our friendly team today to find out more about how easy it is to install perfect fit blinds with A1 Blinds for your property!

Are Vertical Blinds Outdated?

Are Vertical Blinds Outdated?

At A1 blinds, we don’t think vertical blinds are going out of fashion. In fact, we feel like these classic designs are better than ever. Vertical blinds are one of the most popular styles ever, ideal for homes and businesses alike. However, because they’ve been around for so long, new designs have arrived, attempting to steal the thunder from vertical blinds.

But, thanks to A1, you can invest in modern vertical blinds for your home. With a wide range of superb colours and patterns to choose from, you can craft bespoke blinds for your property. Not only that, but you’ll still benefit from the timeless design of vertical blinds, which offers incredibly precise lighting control to give you the power to open or close your home off to nature.

Vertical blinds offer superb value for money, work well for both windows and doors, and can even warm up your home. And with a custom design, you’ll make your living space stand out even more. At A1 Blinds, our vertical blinds are still brilliant investments for homes in the North East, and we make getting them easier with our competitive prices and free design consultations.

Classic Vertical Blinds

Vertical blinds have been around for a long time. However, that’s not just down to the fact they’re old designs. Vertical blinds have long-term staying power, as their combination of brilliant looks and fantastic functionality has left homeowners wanting more for decades. Designs like these have universal appeal, and they can work on a variety of designs.

Our vertical blinds could be ideal for windows, providing precise lighting control whenever it’s needed. Also, they can provide coverage for large doors, with bespoke sizes available to block out light from even the largest glass panels. You can also be sure your vertical blinds will be neat, with no creasing, twisting or folding for decades to come.

Also, we use beautiful, fresh fabrics here at A1 Blinds to craft vertical blinds with a difference. Our durable fabrics can last just as long as the rest of the design, and they won’t fade or discolour even in intense sunlight. Because of this, vertical blinds from A1 might be classic designs, but you can be sure they won’t leave your home stuck in the past.

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Stylish Vertical Blinds

With A1, you can also take total control over the design of your vertical blinds. Rather than choose the classic look that old designs have, you can update your vertical blinds with bold colours and patterns. The fabrics we use in our designs will also make sure the design you choose lasts, without fading or discolouration.

Our wide range of fabrics gives you the chance to style your blinds around your home. You could choose a stylish monochrome shade to add a sense of class or benefit from colourful patterns to bring a new lease of life to your windows or doors. Whenever you close your blinds, you’ll have a great design to look at, while natural light can pour into your home when you open them too.

Our vertical blinds won’t just make your home look good either – they can make your home feel good as well. You’ll add another layer of insulation to your windows and doors, meaning you can pull your blinds down in winter to stay warm without using your central heating. Because of this, you could save money on your energy bills for years to come.

Functional Vertical Blinds

Vertical blinds have only stuck around because they work. A lot of that is down to the unique design. In vertical blinds, you get multiple narrow blinds that combine to create one system, much like Venetian blinds but turned by 90 degrees. As a result, each blind has a small space between that and the next one, which you can modify to achieve precise lighting control.

Vertical blinds give you the full range of lighting, providing perfect coverage from being wide-open to shut. When you do close them, you’ll have a made-to-measure fit, meaning you can get blackout blinds that give you total privacy. However, during the day, you can modify each part of the blinds’ position to let in just the right amount of light.

You can design your vertical blinds with the same level of control as well. With A1 Blinds, you’ll always get a perfect fit. We can visit your home and measure your window or door to ensure your blinds are made-to-measure for your property. Not only that, our free home consultation service covers design advice, meaning we can create brilliant blinds together.

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Vertical Blinds Prices

We offer free home consultations for homeowners in the North East. Get in touch with A1 Blinds today to find out how easy it is to save money on bespoke vertical blinds for your home with us today!

Best Blinds for Patio Doors

Best Blinds for Patio Doors

What are the best blinds for patio doors? Well, depending on what you are looking for, the key to finding the right blinds for patio doors is ensuring that they work synchronously with your patio doors. This means that when you open, close and use your patio doors, you want you blinds to complement to room and door opening without them getting in the way.

What Should I Consider When Choosing Blinds for Patio Doors?

There are a few different blind styles that are very well suited to patio doors, but what is most important is considering a few important questions before making a decision.

The first is to consider how frequently you use your patio doors. Are you needing them for regular access or are they more for light control? This will help you make a decision on which blinds are best for your patio doors.

The second is what it is you are hoping to achieve with your blinds. Are you looking to control privacy? Heat loss? Are you wanting to control the way light enters your home a little better? These are all important considerations when it comes to choosing your blinds.

Best Blinds for Patio Doors for Easy Access

If you are looking for blinds for your patio doors that you frequently need to use, then we would suggest Perfect Fit blinds. Here at A1 Blinds, our incredible Perfect Fit blinds are tailor made to each door profile and are super easy to fit. They sit flush within the door frame which means that when you need to use the patio doors, there is no need to open and close the blinds for access, making their use very convenient.

Not only are they perfect for doors, but our Perfect Fit blinds can be tailor-made for windows too, meaning that if you are looking for blinds for the whole room, you can create matching Perfect Fit blinds which go on your patio doors and your windows.

Perfect Fit blinds are available in four different types. Aluminium Venetian, wooden Venetian, Pleated and Roller blinds. This means that you are not limited to choosing just one style just out of convenience. A huge range of different materials and colours and well allows you to really choose the most suit blind style and shape for your home.

Best Blinds for Patio Doors for Temperature Control

If you find that your main goal with your patio doors blinds is temperature control rather than easy access, there are some great options. While patio doors are great for opening up the home and filling your space with lots of light, often, they can be a key area where heat is lost. Poorly insulated patio doors can

Perfect Fits are still a great option here, but we would recommend choosing the Roller blind style over Venetian or vertical as this particular style is made up of unbroken fabric that will allow less cold air through openings that Venetian and vertical styles have. Roller blinds are also made of fabric and opting for thicker material can provide higher levels of insulation for your patio doors. The way that Perfect Fit sits flush in your door profile means that the minimum amount of cold air will be let in when compared to other styles.

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Best Blinds for Patio Doors for Privacy

If your patio doors are overlooking an outdoor space that can be viewed by neighbours or passers-by, you may be looking for the best blinds to add privacy to your space without compromising on practicality and natural light.

Vertical blinds are a practical option for controlling your view inside and outside. They are an all round great option for controlling light, being practical and adding privacy. Vertical blinds gently diffuse light which helps maintain a comfortable balance of light and privacy indoors. They are very easy to maintain and operate and can be easily opened and closed to enter and exit through your patio doors.

Here at A1 Blinds, we offer a huge range of different vertical blinds in an array of fresh fabrics to suit any home. If you are looking for the most balanced and stylish blinds for your patio doors, we can help you find the ideal option for your room and even provide matching blinds for your windows and other spaces in the house.

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Blinds for Patio Doors

Get in touch with the team at A1 Blinds today to find your ideal patio door blinds. We offer free home consultations for customers in the North East. Our experts can come to your home and evaluate your space and advise the best patio door covering based on your preferences. Contact us today or arrange a consultation.

What Are The Best Blinds For Large Windows?

What Are The Best Blinds For Large Windows?

One of the best parts about having large windows is that you can enjoy huge amounts of natural light in your home. However, making the most of that natural light is something that can be controlled by choosing the right blinds for your home.

How To Make The Most of Large Windows

When you are looking for window blinds for larger window spaces, it is important to consider what you are trying to accomplish with your blinds as well as how you would like them to look visually. There are numerous factors to consider depending on what you are after.

Adding Privacy

If you have large windows that face a street or can be overlooked by neighbours, perhaps you are looking for some added privacy without compromising the amount of natural light that enters your home. If this is the case, you may want to consider window blinds that give you the best of both.

Our recommendation would be to opt for Vertical blinds, as these can create a beautifully elegant appearance while allowing you to control the angle at which light enters your home. The hanging vertical slats can be rotated which means you can block the view into the home from different areas outside while still letting in plenty of sunlight. They can also be fully closed or fully opened, giving you real control over how much privacy you have in your home.

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Controlling Thermal Performance Indoors

It can be wonderful having large windows during the warm summer months, but you may find that heat can be lost in this area during the colder winter time. Choosing energy efficient blinds for your large window opening is a great way to control heat loss and warm up your indoor space.

Roman blinds are a great option for adding a layer of insulation to your window opening. This is because they are made up of an unbroken piece of fabric, meaning there are fewer gaps that cold air can get through that you may get on vertical or Venetian styles.

Shutters are an excellent window insulator as well and shutting them on cold winter evening will help keep the chills out and the warm air inside, but this will depend on how large your windows are, as shutters may not always be the most practical option.

If you are worried about a particularly cold space, you can also opt to layer up your window blinds with curtains for double protection. This can look very stylish when done well and can add an extra layer of warmth to your home.

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Control Light in Your Home

Having particularly large windows in your home is a real luxury when you can enjoy so much natural light throughout the year, even in the darker months. However, sometimes this can be more of a curse than a blessing, particularly if the blinding sunlight is shining directly onto your windows. In this case, it is worth thinking about blinds for large windows that can be adjusted to control the natural light entering your home.

Any blind style that allows for adjustable slats is a great option. Venetian blinds are fantastic as you can rotate the horizontal slats to control the angle at which the light is entering the home, meaning it’s easier to control glare and blinding sunlight. Vertical blinds are similarly a great option, but the slats sit vertically instead, so this is really down to personal preference and style choice.

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Creating A Stunning Visual Space

If you are lucky enough to enjoy large windows in your home, often these will be a really key part of creating the theme and feel of your indoor space. The choice you make will give your room visual structure that can be used to completely change the indoor mood.

Opting for the right tones can be a really key part of choosing blinds for large windows. Choosing warm or natural tones can create a modern and inviting environment. However, selecting a punch of colour can completely change the mood of the room. Choosing Allusion blinds is a great way to provide subtle light diffusion and totally privacy, making them a great option for large windows.

Large Window Blinds at A1 Blinds

Here at A1 Blinds, we can help you choose the best window blinds for your large windows. Whether you are looking for blinds for your home, office or other commercial property, we have a huge selection to choose from.

Browse our range online today or, if you’re in the North East of England, we can arrange a free home consultation, helping you make the right choice for your home, from your home. Find out more today.

What is the Difference Between Blinds and Shades?

What is the Difference Between Blinds and Shades?

If you are looking for the ideal window covering for your home or commercial property, you may find yourself confronted with a few different options. Depending on the kind of windows you are looking to cover and the type of room they are in, its good to weigh up all the options so that you choose the best fit for your space. Blinds and shades are a great option for numerous different rooms, with blinds more suited to some spaces and shades more suited to others.

What is the Difference Between Blinds and Shades?

The word “Shade” is simply the American term for “Roller Blind”. Here in the UK, a Roller Blind is a type of fabric blind that uses a piece of fabric on a roller to cover the window.

Often, American and British usage of the words “Blind” and “Shade” get mixed across both countries, so we have put together this handy guide so that you can understand what people mean when talking about blinds and shades.

What are Blinds?

On a basic level, blinds refer to hard window covering that are usually made up of horizontal or vertical slats. There are various different window blind styles that use a variety of control systems. Traditionally, blinds are made of wood, metal or plastic and can be opened and closed by rotating the slats to let light in at certain angles.

A popular blind style that you may already be familiar with is Venetian blinds. These blinds are created using this classic horizontal slat style and are commonly made of wood.

However, as time has gone on, a huge range of different blind styles have been created and homeowners now have the luxury of choosing from a great range of different sizes and materials to suit their homes.

The benefit of this blind style is that you can control how much light is let into your space by rotating the slats to let outdoor light in. The slats can face different directions too, meaning that the angle at which light enters your home can also be controlled.

What are Shades?

Shades traditionally refer to window coverings that are made up of one or more pieces of fabric. In the UK, shades still come under the category of blinds, but essentially this is the key difference between the two.

There are a great deal of different popular window shades available. The roller blind style is amongst the most common, featuring a piece of fabric that rolls up and down on a rotating beam.

Other popular styles are Roman blinds, a fashionable window shade design that operates differently to roller blinds. Instead of rolling around a cylindrical beam, the fabric of the blind folds up from the bottom, unfolding when closed.

Pleated blinds are another popular option, offering a concertina appearance and folding and unfolding operating style.

One of the benefits of choosing window shades is that they are highly customisable and can often be created in a huge number of different colours or patterns, which is something that regular blinds don’t tend to have.

Are Shades Difference to Curtains?

You may be wondering how window shades differ from curtains as both tend to be made of fabric. The key difference here is simply that curtains hand from a curtain rail and open and close horizontally, whereas blinds are operated in a vertical motion.

Where Can I Buy Blinds and Shades?

We’re glad you asked! Here at A1 Blinds, we offer an extensive range of high-quality blinds and shades to customers throughout the UK. We offer all of the blind and shade styles mentioned in this article as well as a huge range of other options.

Whether you are looking for blinds or shades for your home or blinds for a commercial property, our range covers all needs. Our selection is manufactured right here in the UK and we have a showroom in the Northeast of England for customers to come and view all of our different styles.

Take a browse of our full range today or contact us to arrange a free home consultation.

What Are The Best Blinds For Bedrooms?

What Are The Best Blinds For Bedrooms?

What Are The Best Blinds For Bedrooms?

When it comes to choosing the best blinds for your bedroom, there are a few things you may be thinking about. Not only is there the consideration of style and colour, but also the shape and size of your window opening and the level of light you want to reach your indoor space. Choosing the perfect blinds for the bedroom is imperative as the level of light in your sleeping space can play a vital role in the quality and health of your sleep.

With this in mind, it is important to understand the options in a bit more detail so that you can make an informed decision for your home. We have put together this handy blog to help you get a better gauge of what is available.

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How Can Blinds Affect The Way You Sleep?

The amount of light that you let into your bedroom can have an impact on the quality of your sleep, simple as that. We all have internal body clocks that help us regulate when we go to sleep and when we wake up for the day, as we have relied on the sun to dictate this for us for thousands of years. However, with the introduction of modern technology, and glare from computer screens and mobile phones, our body clocks have shifted and it is not uncommon for many people to experience low quality sleep because of this.

With this in mind, there are a few actions we can take to improve the way we regulate our sleep, and one of these actions is controlling the level of light that enters our bedrooms during the night. Finding blinds for bedrooms that creating a darker environment can facilitate sleep and help you drift off more easily.

If you are someone who lives on a street with outdoor street lamps, finding a light blocking blind for your bedroom can be key to keeping the light out. It is also something to consider for the changing seasons when it stays lighter for longer in the summer and is darker in the winter.

Which Blind Styles Are Best For Bedrooms?

When considering your blind style for your bedroom, there are a few styles that are popular with homeowners throughout the UK.

Roller Bedroom Blinds

Roller blinds are a great bedroom blind solution. This is because they are traditionally created with a block of material rather than individual slats that may let light in more freely. They are usually operated using a cord and are very simple to operate, making them a great option for your bedroom.

Depending on the material your roller bedroom blinds are made of, you can choose from a whole host of different designs to suit the style of your bedroom. In some cases, you can even choose white blinds, so long as the material is thick enough to block light during the evening but let enough light in during the day to help you wake up.

Roman Blinds

Roman bedroom blinds are also a great option as they are very similar to roller blinds in the sense they are one block of material. The opening style is slightly different and stylish as the material folds up in a concertina fashion rather tan rolling away. However, they are a great way to reduce light in your bedroom and create a stylish space.

Vertical Blinds

Often, vertical blinds can be the preferred choice if you have large window openings in you room. They do a good job of blocking out light during the night while helping you fill your room with natural lighting during the day. By adjusting the slats to the suns positioning, you can control the angle at which light enters your space as well as the amount.

The rotating operating style of this blind style makes it a great option for homeowners looking for a little more control over the light in their home.

Perfect Fits

Perfect fit blinds for bedrooms essentially fit perfectly in your window opening. This makes them a great option if you are trying to eliminate the light that may creep in around the side of other blind styles. Perfect fits come in a range of different styles and colours, making it easy to tailor them to your room.

Other Considerations

You may also consider blackout blinds for bedrooms as these can ultimately block out the most light. However, this comes down to preference and what you are looking for. Blackout blinds can be fantastic when it comes to blocking out light, but can sometimes affect the way you wake up naturally if you don’t get enough natural light in the room.

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A1 Blinds for Bedrooms

If you are looking for the best blinds for bedrooms, look no further than A1 Blinds. We offer blind styles for all room types, residential and commercial, meaning you can create the perfect window covering for all situations.
Browse our range of window styles today or book a free design home consultation to find out more!

How To Recycle Your Blinds

How To Recycle Your Blinds

How To Recycle Your Blinds

Here at A1 Blinds, we are keen to ensure that when buying new blinds and thinking about what to do with your old ones, they are just headed straight for the bin. Recycling or reusing your unwanted blinds is a great way to get rid of your unwanted window coverings and do your bit for the planet. As a general rule, it’s always a good idea to see if you can donate, sell or gift your old blinds before looking to recycle your blinds, as this is one of the easiest ways to recycle them.

What Are Your Blinds Made Of?

One of the biggest factors to consider is the materials used in your blinds. Aluminium, wood and fabric are some of the most common that you will find in window blinds. There are also other materials that may be involved, including plastic, or even a combination of other materials. It’s a good idea to check what materials your blinds are made of first before recycling them. Check to see if your blinds have a label that describes the materials that have been used.

How To Recycle Aluminium Blinds

If you old blinds are made of 100% aluminium, then they can be taken to a tip or recycling centre that accepts aluminium. It is important to understand that many centres will require you to dismantle your aluminium blinds before recycling them. Often, this is because there are other components that may not be recyclable within them.

To dismantle your blind, cut the lift cords and ladder cords to free each of the aluminium slats. You will also need to remove any other parts that are not aluminium.

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How To Recycle Wood Blinds

More often than not, wooden blinds are made of treated wood. One of the predominant ways to recycle wood is to turn it into compost of mulch. As there are often other products in the mix on treated wood such as varnish or paint, it makes it unsuitable for this type of recycling.

Only wood that has not been treated can be recycled in the conventional way. If you are looking to recycle your wooden blinds, it is worth absolutely double checking your blinds for the materials used.

There are plenty of ways that you can upcycle or reuse your blinds if they are not suitable for traditional recycling. For example, you can try selling your blinds or donating them. If you are feeling extra creative, you can explore other ways to repurpose your blinds at home, such as customising them to make plant markers.

How To Recycle Plastic Blinds

You can recycle your plastic blinds depending on the plastic they are made from. If they are made of PVC, it is easy enough to recycle your blinds. You can take these to a recycling site, but make sure you call ahead to see if they will be accepted or not.

It is worth dismantling your blinds by removing cords and freeing the slats of other materials which may not be recyclable.

How To Recycle Roman Shades and Curtains

There are a few options to consider when recycling your shades or curtains. As with everything, the first option is always to see if you can gift or sell them. Some popular or branded patterns may have more value than you think.

However, if you cannot sell your shades or curtains, they can usually be taken apart and recycled. You will need to take a look at the materials in your curtains and cut or pull each part away. The fabric itself can be taken to a clothing or fabric donation centre or bins. Some suggestions we have are The British Heart Foundation, Salvation Army and The Air Ambulance Services.

Any metal hardware can be recycled as well as PVC parts. It is also worth reaching our to your local blind or curtain company as mainly manufacturers or retailers will often accept used headrails.

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Ideas If You Can’t Recycle Your Blinds

We’ve got some other ideas for ways you can reuse instead of recycle your blinds if you don’t want to just throw them out:

  • Use them as plant markers in your garden
  • Create bookmarks that you can gift to friends or even sell
  • Create picture frames to decorate the house
  • Weave storage baskets using the vertical vanes
  • Create some artwork or Christmas decorations

New Blinds from A1 Blinds

If you are looking for new blinds once disposing of your old ones, A1 Blinds have an amazing range of blind options available for all homes.

How to Clean Venetian Blinds

How to Clean Venetian Blinds

How to Clean Venetian Blinds

If you are lucky enough to own a set of Venetian blinds, cleaning them often will ensure they look as fresh and stylish as the day they were first bought. Dust can build up quite quickly on Venetian blinds, so it is important to keep on top of it so they don’t get too dirty. As they have a slanted, slatted design, it can be easy to miss them when cleaning your house, but they are just as important as any shelf or table!

Most of the time, you can easily get away with some light cleaning on your Venetian blinds to keep them looking clean and fresh. However, on occasion is it worth giving your Venetian blinds a deeper clean to really get into those areas you could’ve missed with a lighter clean.

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Look After Your Venetian Blinds

Taking proper care of your blinds means that not only will they serve your space for many years, but they will be easier to clean and look better for longer. They are a stylish window covering option and, when kept in good condition, can look fantastic.

As with anything, taking good care of your product means it is less likely you will need to replace it in the future any time soon.

What Material Are Your Venetian Blinds?

There are various different Venetian blind styles available on the market in a range of different materials. For this reason, cleaning your blinds can vary depending on the blind material you have in your home.

How To Clean Wooden Venetian Blinds

Wooden Venetian blinds are an ever popular blind option among homeowners, certain to enhance the appearance of any space. Keeping this particular blind material regularly cleaned is key to seeing your blinds look their best for many years.

As with any product you own that is made of wood, a lot of moisture, such as water or heavy cleaning products, can be very damaging as it is a natural material. If the wrong products are used, this can cause your blinds to warp or snap. For this reason, we would recommend avoiding the use of any liquid when giving your wooden Venetian blinds a light clean or a deep clean.

The easiest way to clean your wooden Venetian blinds is to close the slats in one direction and wipe across each slat with a dry cloth or a feather duster. If you make sure to clean your blinds in a downwards direction, this will help ensure that the slats don’t shift or change position. Once you have dusted the tops, open the slats and close them again in the opposite direction so that you can clean the undersides.

Any stubborn marks on your wooden blinds can be removed using a damp cloth. However, do not rub the cloth too vigorously as this could damage the blind itself.

How To Clean Wooden Venetian Blinds

How To Clean Metal Venetian Blinds

Metal Venetian blinds, similarly to wooden Venetian blinds, can gather dust if not cleaned or looked after. Regular dusting and cleaning practises can ensure that your blinds continue to look as good as the day you first got them.

With metal Venetian blinds, you can use cleaning products such as washing up liquid to remove any marks or stains. Once you have removed marks, you can carefully dry them off with a paper towel or dry cloth.

From there, you can dust your blinds similarly to the way you would wooden Venetian blinds. Move your blinds to a closed position and use a duster ot cloth to remove excess dust and dirt from the slats. Once they have been cleaned on this side, they can be moved to the open position and clean the other side of the slats.

For a deeper and more effective clean, a handheld vacuum cleaner can be an effective way of cleaning your Venetian blinds. It is, however, important to keep the suction level low and be gentle when moving the cleaner over your blinds to prevent damage.

Similarly to metal blinds, plastic and synthetic blinds can be treated with a mild detergent and then dusted in the same way.

How To Clean Metal Venetian Blinds

Deep Cleaning Your Venetian Blinds

Occasionally, your Venetian blinds may be in need of a deeper clean. For metal, plastic and synthetic blinds, you can deep clean these with mild detergent and warm water.

Remove your blinds from the fitting and lay them down fully opened over a ground sheet or blackout down to eliminate the chance of scratching or damaging them. You can then use a bucket filled with warm water and detergent and a soft brush or sponge to gently run the solution over each slat. For more stubborn marks, you may need to repeat the process a few times over, but always be gentle with your Venetian blinds so as not to break them.

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Here at A1 Blinds, we provide market leading blind solutions for customers in the North East of England, as well as delivery for customers throughout the UK.

How To Clean Vertical Blinds

How To Clean Vertical Blinds

Do you want to find out how to clean vertical blinds? Then A1 is the number one for advice and information on blinds. We make made-to-measure blinds with leading quality, and we have 35 years of experience. However, that experience has also given us the knowledge to help you maintain slightly older blinds. Your blinds can go through a lot over the years, meaning dirt and dust can collect on them. As a result, they might need a clean. In this guide, we’ll show you how to clean your vertical blinds, and tips to make the process much quicker. And, if you want vertical blinds that are effortless to clean, A1 offers high-quality blinds that are machine washable!

How To Work Out When To Clean Vertical Blinds

If you have vertical blinds in your home, then they might start to look past their best over time. However, it isn’t an issue you can’t fix. Over time, dirt and dust can collect around your blinds, causing their vivid colours to fade and the rest of your home to look less vibrant. By cleaning your blinds, though, you can refresh the look of your living space and prolong their lifespan. But when is the right time to clean your blinds?

While vertical blinds usually attract less dirt than other designs, a layer of dirt and dust can emerge over the top of the blinds slowly. As a result, if you begin to notice it on your blinds, then it could be time to clean them. Should you clean your vertical blinds, though? If you have wooden blinds, then you definitely shouldn’t. Wooden blinds aren’t washable, as detergents and water can harm and damage the timber inside. Because of this, we’ll be focusing on how to clean vertical blinds made from fabric.

You can usually clean fabric blinds, although you should check the manufacturer’s notes before you start. Many older fabric blinds, though, are only hand-washable. As a result, the process of cleaning them up can take a lot of time which you’d rather spend doing something else. At A1 Blinds, though, we’ve designed durable, innovative blinds that are machine-washable!

How to clean vertical blinds

How To Clean Vertical Fabric Blinds

The first thing to do when cleaning your vertical fabric blinds is to remove their slats from the handrail. Dust them down – so you only need to focus on stains during the cleaning process – before carefully detaching them from the rail. From there, you can wipe the handrail down, ensuring that dirt doesn’t collect there. You could also use a can of compressed air to get to dirt you can’t reach. Once you’ve dusted down the blinds and removed them, it’s time to wash them. All you’ll need is some lukewarm water to soak them in, or you can put them in your washer if they are machine-washable.

It’s important, though, not to wash some blinds in water that’s over 30 degrees, as it could damage their adhesives. If you’re washing your blinds in a machine, it’s crucial to protect them, too. To do it, you could roll the blinds up and wrap them in a pillowcase, making sure the fabric inside them won’t fray. Also, if you’re washing by hand, you can use washing-up liquid or stain remover to get at more resistant marks. However, you shouldn’t use bleach, as this could damage the fabric. After you’ve cleaned your blinds, you can leave them out to dry while they look shiny and new. And, if you need to put them back up quickly for any reason, you can accelerate the process with a hairdryer. Once they’re dry, rehang them on the handrail, and you’ll have clean blinds.

How To Get Clean Vertical Blinds

However, if your blinds don’t clean that easily, it could be time to replace them. You might have vertical blinds that stain easily, get dirty and dusty in a matter of days, and take a lot of time and effort to wash by hand. As a result, you might want to find out how to get clean vertical blinds that stay clean and don’t take up too much of your time to maintain. When you choose A1 Blinds, though, you’ll guarantee a quality investment. Our innovative blinds are highly durable, meaning they won’t get dirty or stain as easily as older designs. Not only that, but they are machine washable, making them much easier to maintain.

We’ve spent 35 years refining our vertical fabric blinds so that you get a great deal for a great design. If you’d like to explore our full range of vertical fabric blinds, then browse our range using our website today. We also offer Roller, Venetian and Roman blinds too, meaning it’s easy to update the look and feel of your living space. Get in touch with A1 today to find out how to get clean vertical blinds that stay clean for years to come!

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