Revamp your space with the timeless elegance of faux wood blinds! Embrace the allure of real wood without breaking the bank. For a limited time, when you purchase three stunning faux wood blinds, we’re thrilled to offer you an incredible deal: get a fourth blind absolutely FREE!

Why compromise on style or quality when you can have it all? Our faux wood blinds are not only a cost-effective alternative to real wood but also offer unparalleled durability. Elevate any room in your home with these versatile blinds that are perfect for nearly every space.

Don’t miss out on this unbeatable offer! Enhance your interior decor with the sophistication of faux wood blinds.

How Much Do Faux Wood Blinds Cost?

As you can perhaps imagine, the size and style of Faux Blinds affect the cost. You can choose to have tapes or strings, you can also choose different size slats depending on the look that you want to achieve and your window type. Our faux wood blinds start from just £29.00 fitted.

Available in a variety of colours and styles, Faux wood blinds are the last word in style.

This blind offer rivals any other that we’ve seen in the area.

• Choice of colours
• Choice of tapes or strings
• Choice of slat width
• Ideal for the home or office

This Offer Is For Made To Measure Blinds Fitted In The Following Areas

• St Helens
• Wigan
• Leigh
• Warrington
• Rainhill
• Widnes
• Billinge
• Tyldesley
• Atherton
• Salford
• Hulme
• Sale
• Lymm
• Altrincham
• Stretford
• Manchester
• Rixton
• Eccles
• Prestwich
• Bolton
• Bury
• Chorley
• Preston

Blinds are not only a practical window covering but also an essential element in maintaining your privacy at home. Whether you live in a bustling city or a serene countryside, finding the right blinds can make a significant difference in keeping your private space truly private. In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of different types of blinds commonly used in the UK, including vertical, roller, Venetian (both wood and faux wood), pleated, and Roman blinds, to help you make an informed choice for your privacy needs.

Vertical Blinds: A Stylish and Functional Option

Vertical blinds are still a popular choice in many households due to their versatility, modern aesthetic and of course the fact they provide great value for money. These blinds consist of vertical slats that can be rotated to control the amount of light and privacy in a room.

One of the major advantages of vertical blinds is their ability to maintain privacy while allowing light to filter through. You can adjust the angle of the slats to let in just the right amount of natural light, and you can also slide them completely open to create an unobstructed view. These blinds are ideal for large windows and sliding glass doors.

Choosing a blackout fabric increases the versatility whilst also aiding to keep the room cool in summer and warm in winter, a blackout coating will also help with privacy by preventing shadows that may be visible in a lit room from outside at night. However, vertical blinds may not be the best choice for total blackout or insulation. The gaps between the slats can sometimes allow a small amount of light to seep through, which might not be suitable for light-sensitive sleepers. Additionally, they can be less energy-efficient in terms of insulation compared to other types of blinds.

One little known benefit of vertical blinds is the ability to change the slats with ease. This allows you to buy replacement vertical blind slats whenever you want a change of decor or a refresh, these replacement slats simply hook in place on the existing blind track, making your blinds like new again at a fraction of the cost.

Roller Blinds: Simple and Effective

Roller blinds are a straightforward and efficient option for maintaining privacy in your home. These blinds consist of a single piece of fabric that rolls up and down with a pull cord or a motorized system, depending on your preference.

Roller blinds are excellent for creating a blackout effect in a room, making them a suitable choice for bedrooms or home theaters. They come in a wide range of colours and patterns, allowing you to find the perfect style to match your interior decor. Moreover, many roller blinds can be paired with a second layer of sheer or translucent fabric, providing both privacy and diffused natural light during the day.

However, roller blinds might have some limitations when it comes to controlling the direction of light. Unlike vertical or Venetian blinds, you can’t adjust the slats to filter light at different angles, making them less versatile in this regard.

A variation on roller blinds however is the Day & Night blind. This works in a similar way however the blind fabric is in a continuous loop from top to bottom, in a similar way to those scrolling blackboards. The fabric is in bands of translucent and opaque. As the blind is operated, the user can choose between lining up the blind to increase light and privacy. As this is perhaps difficult to imagine, we’ve included an image below.

Venetian Blinds: Timeless Elegance

Venetian blinds are a classic choice, known for their timeless elegance and versatility. They consist of horizontal slats that you can adjust to control light and privacy.

Wooden Venetian blinds, in particular, have gained popularity in recent years. They bring a touch of natural warmth and sophistication to any room. The grain of real wood blinds adds character to your living space, while faux wood Venetian blinds offer the same aesthetic benefits without the maintenance concerns associated with real wood.

One of the significant advantages of Venetian blinds is their precise control over light. You can tilt the slats at various angles to regulate the amount of light entering your room. Additionally, Venetian blinds can be fully raised to provide an unobstructed view, and they can be fully closed for complete privacy.

Despite their many benefits, Venetian blinds may require more effort to clean, as dust can accumulate on the horizontal slats. Additionally, they are less effective at creating a complete blackout effect compared to roller blinds.

Pleated Blinds: Elegant Simplicity

Pleated blinds are an elegant and minimalist option for those who appreciate clean lines and a contemporary aesthetic. They are made of a single piece of fabric with crisp pleats, which can be raised or lowered as needed.

Pleated blinds offer a high degree of privacy, as they can be fully closed to obscure the view from outside. They are also excellent for diffusing natural light and providing a soft, filtered glow in your living spaces. Moreover, they are lightweight and easy to operate, making them a convenient choice for daily use.

However, pleated blinds may not provide the same level of light control as Venetian or vertical blinds. The pleats cannot be adjusted to allow varying degrees of light into the room. Additionally, they might not be as effective in creating a complete blackout effect as roller blinds.

Roman Blinds: Soft Elegance and Coziness

Roman blinds combine the elegance of drapes with the functionality of blinds. They are made of fabric that stacks up evenly when raised, creating a soft, textured look.

Roman blinds are perfect for adding a cozy and inviting atmosphere to your home. They offer a high level of privacy when lowered and can be customized with various fabric options to suit your decor. Whether you prefer a floral pattern or a solid, neutral tone, Roman blinds can be tailored to your style.

However, Roman blinds might not be the best choice if you want complete darkness in a room. When raised, the fabric stacks horizontally, and some light may filter through. Additionally, Roman blinds tend to be bulkier when raised, which can obstruct the view compared to other blind types.

Conclusion: Choosing the Best Blinds for Privacy

Selecting the best blinds for privacy in your home ultimately depends on your preferences and needs. Each type of blind has its unique advantages and drawbacks, and the choice often comes down to your style, budget, and the specific requirements of each room.

• Vertical blinds offer versatility and modern aesthetics, but may not provide the same level of insulation or blackout capability as some other options.
• Roller blinds are simple and effective at creating a blackout effect, making them suitable for bedrooms and home theaters, but they have limited control over light direction.
• Venetian blinds, especially in wood or faux wood, provide timeless elegance and precise light control, but may require more maintenance and cleaning.
• Pleated blinds offer elegant simplicity and excellent privacy, but they lack the same level of light control as some other options.
• Roman blinds add soft elegance and coziness to your living spaces, but may not provide complete darkness and can be bulkier when raised.

Consider your specific needs for each room in your home, and don’t hesitate to mix and match different types of blinds if necessary.

If you’re looking for a Perfect Fit…

One type of blind that we haven’t touched on yet is known as Perfect Fit. This is actually a brand name and in truth is more of a method of fixing rather than a blind in it’s own right. Perfect fit blinds were originally only available as a pleated blind however as technology has moved on, Perfect fit blinds are also available as rollers, Venetian (both aluminium, wood and faux wood, and more recently, plantation shutters. Perfect fit blinds are made individually for each piece of glass and so on a typical crucifix type window you’d need four individual blinds. The blind fixes to the window by way of clever brackets that simple fit between the rubber gasket and the glass, the frame then clips to the brackets. This removes the need for drilling and screws which is ideal in situations such as a conservatory.

The main benefit of Perfect Fit blinds is that they offer a total blackout solution if you pick the correct fabric such as a blackout roller. They also remove easily to facilitate cleaning.

Faux wood blinds are one of our most popular choices, we offer the best value faux wood blinds in the area and we’ve now made our offers even sweeter!

Not only are we continuing to offer 40% off the RRP but we’re now also offering free automation worth £100 on one blind when you order five or more.

Automated blinds are great for security, you can set a time for them to open or close or you can operate them via an app or your smart home devices such as Alexa and Google. Which room will you choose to have yours fitted?

This Offer Is For Made To Measure Blinds Fitted In The Following Areas

• St Helens
• Wigan
• Leigh
• Warrington
• Rainhill
• Widnes
• Billinge
• Tyldesley
• Atherton
• Salford
• Hulme
• Sale
• Lymm
• Altrincham
• Stretford
• Manchester
• Rixton
• Eccles
• Prestwich
• Bolton
• Bury
• Chorley
• Preston
• Sheffield
• Newark

This Offer Is For Made To Measure Faux Wood Blinds Fitted In The Following Areas

• St Helens
• Wigan
• Leigh
• Warrington
• Rainhill
• Widnes
• Billinge
• Tyldesley
• Atherton
• Salford
• Hulme
• Sale
• Lymm
• Knutsford
• Altrincham
• Stretford
• Manchester
• Stockport
• Rixton
• Eccles
• Prestwich
• Bolton
• Bury
• Chorley
• Preston
• Liverpool
• Wirral
• Southport
• Ormskirk
• North Wales
• Sheffield
• Nottingham
• Newark

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When choosing new blinds for a bathroom you have a few things to consider. Not only do you need to find a blind that suits your decor but you also will perhaps want to find something that is water resistant and something that offers a good level of privacy.

Let’s take a look at the options.

Roller Blinds For Bathrooms

Roller blinds offer a unique functionality as they can be raised or lowered quickly allowing the user to switch between light control and instant privacy.

Roller blinds come in a huge range of colours, patterns and style however for bathroom use we’d recommend a PVC roller blind.

Vertical Blinds For Bathrooms

Vertical blinds are perhaps the best selling blinds of all time and with good reason. A vertical blind offers more control over any other blind as they can be easily drawn to the side ( or equally to both sides if a split draw is ordered, they can be tilted in any direction to control light and privacy and they are available in 100s of different colours and styles.

For the bathroom blinds, we’d recommend a PVC vinyl fabric especially in a small bathroom that contains a shower. PVC is completely waterproof and will resist mould growth.

Wood Blinds For Bathrooms

Just a few years ago it would have been a ludicrous idea to install a wood blind in a bathroom. With wood being a natural product it will absorb moisture and warp as a result.

Thankfully, due to modern technology we are able to produce faux wood blinds that look exactly like real wood but are resistant to water and humidity making them the perfect wood blinds for bathrooms.

Available in multiple colours including several wood shades as well as solid colours such as off white, brilliant white, black and grey. Choose from gloss or matt finish.

Wood blinds add an unrivalled look any room, there’s something that a wood blind offers that no other blind can, a sense of calm and a touch of class but natural wood does have it’s drawbacks. Being a natural product it is liable to warp especially in damp or humid environments such as conservatories, bathrooms and kitchens. Wood blinds are also one of the most expensive window treatments, until now…

Faux Wood Venetian Blinds

Faux wood blinds have become our second best selling blind over the past year, second only to vertical blinds, it’s easy to see why. Faux wood blinds offer all the beauty of real wood but with the benefit of PVCu.

What Are Faux Wood Blinds?

Faux wood blinds are made from recycled PVCu and this is good news for the environment. PVCu isn’t easily recycled as it isn’t biodegradable. If you were to put a ton of it in a landfill site and leave it for 1000 years then you could dig it back up and it wouldn’t have degraded at all.

By recycling PVCu and using it to make blinds, we’re saving rainforests, keeping waste from landfills and at the same time producing a blind that is highly durable.

Best Value Wood Blinds

Faux wood blinds offer tremendous value and are typically 35% cheaper than real wood blinds. This is especially noticeable when buying blinds from a full house or a conservatory. What’s more, faux wood blinds are ideal for every room, including kitchens, bathrooms, conservatories and even swimming pool enclosures.

Faux woods are available in a range of colours and finishes including white, cream, black and traditional wood finishes. They are indistinguishable from real wood blinds and yet perform much better.

Ten Reasons Why Faux Woods Are Better Than Real Wood Blinds

• environmentally friendly
• no warping
• suitable for any room including high humidity areas
• much lighter than traditional wood blinds making them easier to raise for cleaning
• easy clean textured finish
• flame retardant.
• moisture resistant
• extremely durable
• 35% less expensive than wood blinds
• available in a wide range of colours

These blinds are available for fitting in the North West UK.

Cheapest Faux Wood Blinds Online

If you’re looking for the cheapest faux wood blinds online that are made to measure to fit your window perfectly then you can also buy faux wood blinds online from our shop.Simply choose your blind, enter your sizes then sit back whilst we manufacture your new faux woods and deliver them free to your door. Click the image below to see the best value range of faux wood blinds and real wood blinds online.