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

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

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

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

What Are the Benefits of Venetian Blinds?

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

Excellent levels of light and privacy control

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

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

Wooden Venetian Blinds for Traditional Homes

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

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

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

PVC & Faux Wood Venetian Blinds for Traditional Homes

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

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

Aluminium Venetian Blinds for Traditional Homes

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

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

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

Which Other Blinds Work in Traditional Homes?

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

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

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

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

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

Bring the outside in with real wooden Venetian window blinds. Always a desirable choice, wooden Venetian’s offer a timeless window dressing that will work with any décor!

They’re a solid, modern investment. Our wooden Venetian window blinds are made of the highest quality hardwood and are suitable for almost any room. We say almost because our real wooden Venetian window blinds are not always quite right for the kitchen or bathroom as the humidity may cause them to distort over time.

For spaces like this where you’d like that wood effect, but moisture is regularly present, A1 recommend opting for faux wood/PVC Venetian window blinds…

Faux Wood Venetian Window Blinds

Faux wood Venetian window blinds strike the perfect balance between beauty and practicality. They’re also a great low-cost choice in comparison to their real wood alternative!

Our faux wood Venetian window blinds range offers smooth or textured finishes depending on the look you’re going for. Shades of white, cream and grey are a timeless choice across real and faux wood Venetian window blinds. While our bare wood finishes provide a classic feel. Perfect for those traditional homes with gorgeous wooden features. 

A1 have dozens of styles to choose from when it comes to wood and faux wood Venetian window blinds, the choice is yours to make! But if you’d like any guidance on our wooden Venetian range, feel free to give us a call: 0800 193 0417.

Aluminium Venetian Window Blinds

Our aluminium Venetian window blinds are sure to make a statement at any window. Made to your unique specification, at A1 we use only the highest quality aluminium to produce the very best aluminium Venetian’s in the North East.

This range will have you spoilt for choice when it comes to colours and finishes. With bright effervescent tones, glorious sparkles, metallics, neutrals and textures, our aluminium Venetian blinds bring a pop of personality to your space!

A company favourite: these gold aluminium Venetian window blinds (pictured below) highlight the sun’s rays and bring a golden glow through your window. What do you think?

Venetian Window Blinds for Fantastic Light and Privacy Control

The light and privacy control offered by Venetian window blinds are unmatched.

You have complete control over the angle of the slats; meaning you can let as much or as little light in as you wish. Tilting them will also affect how passer’s-by can see into your window too! Of course, you can also open your Venetian’s completely when taking full advantage of a gorgeous view or a sunny day!

Operated by the pull of a cord, Venetian blinds provide many options when it comes to controlling your privacy and the light in your home. If you’d like to see some in action, visit one of our showrooms!

How To Clean Your Venetian Window Blinds

Venetian window blinds are a breeze to keep clean, no matter which finish you go for. Their smooth texture means that an occasional light dusting is all they require.

At A1 we recommend using a feather duster or a handheld vacuum to eliminate any settled dust, quickly and easily. And if necessary, you can wipe them gently with a dampened cloth. But of course, be sure to only use minimal water when cleaning your real wooden Venetian window blinds!

Venetian’s have been in style for a very long time now, and we can’t see them exiting anytime soon! Browse our website today to find your perfect style of Venetian window blinds!

A1 offer free home consultations whereby one of our experts will come out to your home, measure your windows and guide you through all our Venetian window blinds samples. We’ll also come back and fit them for free too!

However, if you’d prefer to measure your windows yourself, we’ve made it easy to do so. Take a look at our step-by-step how to measure guide for Venetian window blinds here.

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.

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.

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.