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Blinds

The blinds we provide also take many forms. We pride ourselves on our hand made roman blinds which we make in our on site work room chosen from a huge variety of well known fabric makes including HARLEQUIN, VILLA NOVA, RICHARD BARRIE and SANDERSON. We also supply made to measure vertical and roller blinds available in many colours and fabrics as well as wooden or metal Venetian blinds.

Blinds can be every bit as eye-catching as curtains, especially in modern homes and are practical, durable and cost-effective. The style and material you choose depends on a number of factors; you may want to block out light or keep heat in for example, or you may be looking for a specific kind of blind to provide a backdrop to curtains, drapes or valances.

Roller blinds

Wooden & Aluminium Venetian blinds

Vertical blinds

Pleated blinds

Measuring your window for blinds

If you have decided to do the measuring yourself, we recommend you follow these guidelines:

Measuring inside a window recess

Check the window recess is clear of any obstructions so your blind will hang freely when extended fully.

Ensure the recess is a minimum of 75mm (3 inches) deep, otherwise there will not be enough room for the operating mechanism.

Measure the width from side to side (A to B) and the height from top to bottom (C to D) (Diagram 1). As windows can be uneven, check in several places in case your measurements vary.

Write down the narrowest measurement in millimetres. Use a metal tape measure for accuracy.

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Measuring outside a window recess

First you need to decide how much fabric you want to overlap on all sides – we recommend at least 45mm (1¾ inches)

Accurately measure the width from side to side (E to F), and then add a further 38mm (1½ inches) to ensure there is enough room for the operating mechanism. Measure from top to bottom (G to H) to the length you require (Diagram 2).

Write down the narrowest measurement in millimetres. Use a metal tape measure for accuracy.