Made to Measure Blinds 

Difference Between Ready-Made Blinds and Made to Measure Blinds

These are the two types of blinds available in the market. The ready-made blinds are made at a set size for example 1200mm x 1200mm or 1800mm x 120mm. These types of blinds can then be cut to fit your window size. They are relatively cheaper and are available in different styles. It does not require any professional expertise during installation.

Made to measure blinds are mainly made to fit the customer’s sizes and shapes of specific windows. All of them are made after customers make their orders. Most are done by interior designers and may require professionals to install them but made to measure blinds can be installed by anyone who is confident measuring and can carry out general DIY tasks. One main advantage is they perfectly fit into the window and requires no adjustment.

Blinds may seem to be a small portion of a house, but it has a big impact on the room’s appearance. Blinds help improve the room’s privacy and increase the energy efficiency of the home. Select the best option that is well suited for your windows.

Get the Perfect Blinds Online

Our made-to-measure blinds are delivered directly to your home, saving you a great deal off the suggested retail price.

a) 24-Hour Service

It is important for an online blind company to provide customer support 24 hours a day. It is possible for window blinds to malfunction at any point during opening and closing. When online companies offer 24-hour service, clients can rest assured that they can receive assistance at any time.

b) Fast Delivery

When people order items, they love to receive them quickly after they make their purchase. When communications are delayed, disappointment can occur. In order to maintain a good customer relationship, online blinds companies should ensure they provide their customers with fast delivery. 

c) Provide a Guarantee to Their Clients

A good online blind company will always offer its clients a 12-month guarantee on the product. It indicates that the goods delivered are of high quality. Blinds purchased online are durable and last for an extended period of time.

d) Offer Customised Services

Modern buildings have varying window sizes. The majority of online companies allow clients to order a made-to-measure blind for their windows so that they can customise their blinds to fit their windows. The client specifies the type of blind for the windows and provides exact or recess measurements. Once the client places the order, the company designs the blind and manufactures it according to the client’s preferences.

What to Consider When Purchasing Online Blinds

1. Safety of the Blind

Blinds can be very dangerous, especially for children. Children love to play and can play with the blind’s cord. Blinds must have child safety devices installed as a legal requirement. Cord cleats, quick snaps, and “P” clips must all have continuous loops. Installation of these devices should occur simultaneously with your new blinds.

2. Lighting and Privacy

It is important to choose between making the room brighter and well-conditioned or closed up and cosy. The majority of blinds tilt to allow sunlight into the room. It’s best to close them at night for more privacy. One can choose blackout blinds, thermal blinds or light filtering blinds that regulate brightness and increase privacy.

3. Budget

When you want to buy blinds for your windows, you should consider your budget. Purchase blinds that are within your budget. Additionally, you might choose to invest more in certain windows and less in others. Blinds are priced according to their size. Besides special fabrics, patterns, and blind styles, there are other features that add to the cost.

4. The Decorating Pattern

Think about the message you want your blinds to convey. How do you want the blinds to look? Casual or formal? Colours have a major influence on the statement you wish to communicate.

5. Ease of Cleaning

Blinds protect your room from dust. They prevent dust from getting into the room from the outside. The appearance of dirty blinds in a room is very unattractive and A range of blinds is available on the market which is made of surfaces that are easy to clean.

Types of Blinds

Wooden Blinds

They are mainly made of wood and faux wood. Most of them are polished or have painted finishes to make them attractive. They are perfect for both homes and offices. Faux wood blinds are mostly used in kitchens and bathrooms since they are best suited to moist environments. Wooden blinds in these environments can easily be damaged.

Roller Blinds

They can be referred to as roller blinds. They are mostly made using a single sheet of fabric that rolls down from top to bottom. It rolls itself around a top bar where the fabric is held. On the bottom side, it contains a weighted bottom base bar that holds the fabric and protects it from being blown away by the wind.

Since all of them are made using fabric, they come in different colour options and a huge selection of design and textured prints. There are also roller blinds made from light filtering fabric, blackout fabric, and two-layer fabric for the day and night blinds.

The double-layer roller blind also known as the day and night blind is ideal for your bedroom since it gives you control over the light entering the room. When using the blackout blinds, you only control the light by either rolling them up or down. It is important to note that roller blinds do not offer many light control options because one can’t angle them to direct light entering the room.

Vertical Blinds

This type of blind is made up of vertical slats louvres or vanes. The slats are linked up together using a stabilising chain and weighted bottom to keep them in line. On top, they hang on a headrail. They slide either to the left, right or split in the middle rather than opening from the top. It allows one to have more control of sunlight’s direction by directing it on either side.

They are the best option for large windows since they can spread up to 400cm wide. They come in a variety of colours to match any decoration. When closed, they offer total darkness since they do not allow light to pass through providing you have a blackout fabric.

Vertical blinds require less cleaning than horizontal blinds as less dust and dirt seem to gather on them.

Venetian Blinds

Venetian blinds are horizontal blinds made from metal, wood, or plastic. The horizontal slats are suspended between cords or pieces of cloth that hold each slat at an equal distance from the other. The distance between the two slats allows them to tilt up to 180 degrees.

It is the best option for many homes and can be placed in any room. One should be careful when adjusting the slats to avoid damaging them. One has to pull the string to the left to unlock the slats. There are two other types of these blinds. They include the mini and micro Venetian-blinds. They are ideal for small window reveals or partitions, especially for offices.

Skylight Blinds

Skylight blinds are a good option for overhead windows, also known as skylight windows. The blind allows you to create shade and control temperature in your room during the day. It also allows you to control the amount of sun entering the room, especially in the morning. A great option for conservatory blinds.