The Guide to Choosing Your Blinds

Made to measure roman blinds have thin rods inserted into pockets at the back of the blind, so when opened, the fabric folds into neat pleats. They can be installed inside or outside of a window recess, but having roman blinds outside the recess will make your window look bigger and will maximise natural light during the day. All of our fabrics can be used for made to measure roman blinds making them a more versatile option than roller blinds.

Best for: space saving if your rooms or windows are on the smaller side.

Made to measure roller blinds are made with a single piece of fabric that rolls around an aluminium tube when opened. Roller blinds work well in the window recess and are often paired with a curtain or roman blind to enhance privacy or blackout.

Best for: adding a layer of privacy to your windows.

When choosing fabrics for different rooms, it’s important to consider the aesthetic and function of each space. If you require extra insulation in one room, a thicker fabric such as Wool or Flax may be the best option. For rooms where you want to add some colour, a simple cotton roman blind could do just that. For bathrooms and kitchens, a roller blind may be best as they can cope better with the high moisture content than a roman blind fabric can.

Adding lining to your roman blinds can add warmth or block light in your home for a great night’s sleep. Up to 25% of household heat can be lost through windows, so adding lining to your roman blinds can better insulate your home to help save on energy bills. We offer two different types of lining for roman blinds - - - bonded and blackout bonded. Alternatively, you can also have your blind unlined. For bedroom blinds, we usually recommend choosing the blackout option to ensure a good nights sleep in the lighter months. If you need some more guidance on our blind lining options and the benefits they have, check out our guide to roman blind lining.

Our roman blinds can be screwed into your wall or onto your ceiling using the brackets provided. Simply install the brackets with screws and a drill and clip your blind into place. Similarly for our roller blinds, clip your blinds into the brackets by hooking the chain end into the cross first, then placing the spring-loaded pin into the hole on the other side. If you need more detailed installation instructions, check out our installation guides.

Young children sometimes find roman and roller blind chains fun to play with. To avoid children putting their heads through the loop of your roman or roller blind chain, keep cords out of reach and make sure beds, cots and other furniture are moved away from where the chain hangs. All of our blinds meet UK safety regulations and the chains are designed to snap if too much pressure is applied.