Made to Measure Blinds

When compared to standard off the shelf blinds, the made-to-measure option offers a number of benefits. The precise fit will finish your window perfectly and lift the overall impression of quality of a room, and enhanced light control will result from less light bleeding in around poorly fitted edges.

You can select a colour and pattern from thousands of fabric options to match or complement the decoration of your room. We recommend ordering samples so you can inspect the material and see how it looks in different lighting conditions.

Choosing made to measure blinds also means you can select the style, customise the lining, and pick from a range of chain-pull options. This is a degree of control that you don't get with off-the-shelf alternatives.

You may be concerned about order lead times with the 'made to order' option, but it is possible to find UK providers who offer a speedy service as an optional choice with delivery in as little as a week to ten days.

The first decision when choosing fitted blinds is which style to go for. Roman blinds and Roller blinds are popular choices, others options include Venetian or Vertical Blinds, all of which have their distinct looks and come down to personal preference.

Fabric or material choice is probably the next highest priority. There a vast number of fabric colours and patterns available from brands such as Clarke & Clarke, Scion, Voyage and Villa Nova to name a few. The better UK providers will allow you to filter by colour and pattern options to hone in on a colourway and style that you like.

Choice of pleat is another consideration, standard or cascade being typical. Blackout linings are common for bedroom blinds whereas an interlining will improve thermal performance.

Width and height should be measured carefully, and then measured again! Remember to allow for a chain pull, and also take a few millimetres off if your window frame is not perfectly rectangular. Chain styles and lengths may also be considered as a finishing touch.

Roman blinds are one of the most popular and common choices for homeowners. They offer a softer and more appealing look than some hard wooden blind options, which many people find more pleasing on the eye and compliment many interior styles well.

These highly versatile blinds can be customised with your choice of fabric, colour and pattern, and are easy and light to operate on a simple chain pull or winder. They can be easily set mid-way up a window to stop glare from the sun, and stow very neatly away at the top of the window when fully retracted.

Roman blinds typically come in standard pleat, or a cascade pleat option. The latter concertina up with pleats overlapping which makes for an attractive look. A headrail cassette can further tidy up the appearance of the window top.

Top Tip: For recessed windows, reduce your width measurement by 10mm to ensure a good fit. A good quality Roman blind will do wonders to create a superior and desirable feeling for your rooms and home.

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