For installation on a horizontal surface, generally used for 'Recess' fittings.
Face Fix
For installation on any vertical surface, generally used for 'Exact' fittings.
Header Options
Pencil Pleated
Pencil pleat curtains are a classic. Folds of fabric are tightly gathered to create a semi-cylindrical heading that resembles a line of pencils. From the close pleats of the header, the fabric tumbles freely to the floor. You can choose pencil pleat curtains for either poles or tracks.
Eyelet
Eyelet curtains or Ring Top curtains are a contemporary curtain heading for use with curtain poles. Eyelet heading gives large, soft, even pleats and are so called because they have metal rings at the top of the curtain in place of a normal header tape. This means that not as much material is needed in an eyelet curtain as they don’t need to be gathered the same way as a curtain with a taped heading. Eyelet curtains are not suitable for curtain tracks, with valances or for bay windows.
Our eyelets have 4 colours Brass, Antique, Nickel, Satin Nickel.
Lining Options
Standard Lining
A lightweight semi-translucent fabric that will filter incoming sunlight to give your home that soft light look and feel.
Blackout Thermal Lining
Our best type of lining for curtains because it offers benefits of blackout with the additional extra thickness to help insulate your room and create that cosy feeling in winter and keep your home cool in summer.
We recommend you choose this free upgrade.
Pair or Single
Pair
The most popular choice and for a reason, it is perfect for covering even the widest of windows. When you choose your curtains as a pair, we will spit the fabric evenly to form a perfect pair.
Single
A great choice for narrower spaces or if space is at a premium in your home. We make the curtain the same amount of fabric as if it was a pair but as one panel.
Single Left
Single Right
Recess or Exact?
Recess
For when you want the blind to fit within the recess of the window frame or casing:
Key tips
Measure in three places - top, middle and bottom of your window opening; this allows for any variances (such as tiled walls).
Use the smallest measurement – our factory will make a small deduction to ensure that the blind fits within the recess allowing for the blind fixtures and fittings.
Exact Width
For when you want to fit the blind on the outside of your window frame or casing:
Key tips
Measure in three places - top, middle and bottom of your window opening; this allows for any variances. We recommend you add at least 50mm on either side and 70mm to the top for the overlap. This will give you your exact overall blind width.
Express Delivery
Need it in a hurry?
For an additional £4.99 we expedite the manufacturing of your made to measure item.
Orders placed before 10am will ship the next working day for delivery within 2 working days.
Orders placed after 10am will be despatched the following working day.
You have four different types of control to choose from. Standard, Left, Right and RH Tilt/LH Raise.
Cord tilt – these cords allow you to control the angle of the slats to filter the light. Having this on the most accessible side is preferable.
Standard
This is the most common control type with the Cord raiser on the right hand side and the Tilt cords on the left hand side.
Left
This is when the cord raiser and tilt cord are both on the left hand side of the blind.
Right
This is when the cord raiser and tilt cord are both on the Right hand side of the blind.
RH Tilt/LH Raise
This is when the Cord raiser is on the left hand side and the Tilt cords are on the right.
Choice of control side is not available on all wooden blind venetians
Slat size
The slat is the horizontal strip of wood or PVC that tilts to provide your light control. You get a choice of 25mm, 35mm, or 50mm. The larger the slat size, the larger the gap between the blind slats when tilted open - allowing more light through and providing the best view outside.
Finding your window code
Measuring for roof blinds couldn't be easier - you just need to find the code on your window. Look for a plate on your window frame.
For Velux® windows you are looking for a code which is made up of two parts.
For Keylite, Rooflite, Fakro and Dakstra windows you just need to find a single code.
See the measuring guide on the product page for further information.
Perfect Fit Brackets
The bracket size is determined by the distance from the glass to the frame as per the measuring guide. The sizes of the brackets are 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, and 34.
Bunch option
The bunch is where your vertical blinds will stack to when open. This is a personal preference but may be influenced by handles and the view from your window.
Split – The most common type where the slats are evenly split between each side of the window.
Left stack - All slats bunch to the left of the blind.
Right stack – All slats bunch to the right of the blind.
Lining Options
Standard Lining
A lightweight semi-translucent fabric that will filter incoming sunlight to give your home that soft light look and feel.
Blackout Thermal Lining
Our best type of lining for curtains because it offers benefits of blackout with the additional extra thickness to help insulate your room and create that cosy feeling in winter and keep your home cool in summer.
Recess or Exact?
Recess
For when you want the blind to fit within the recess of the window frame or casing:
Key tips
Measure in three places- top, middle and bottom of your window opening; this allows for any variances (such as tiled walls).
Use the smallest measurement– our factory will make a small deduction to ensure that the blind fits within the recess allowing for the blind fixtures and fittings.
Exact Width
Choose this option when you want the blind to fit out with the recess of the window. The fabric on a roller blind is generally 36mm smaller than the bracket to bracket measurement. When you choose exact you have two choices:
1. Bracket to Bracket
This is what to choose when you want to replace an existing blind and have measured bracket to bracket or you have already taken the 36mm into account.
2. Fabric Width
This is the option to choose when you need your fabric to be a specific size as you have measured the area you want the fabric to cover or the fabric of an existing blind.
Chain Type Options
By default we offer a white chain to match your mechanisms and brackets.
We also offer a metal nickel chain to tie into your décor.
Bottom Bars
Weighted bottom bars are available in two colours, White Teardrop or Silver Teardrop.
Compliment you home with natural wood shades, go for cool white and cream neutrals or go for something extra special with grey shades. Our Caramel Honey Brown is only available in 50mm slat. Brown tapes are beautifully matched to complete the finish.
The Finer Details
Fully made to measure
Brackets and child safety devices are included by default.
Suitable for Living room, Kitchen, Bedroom, Dining Room, Study/Office
Minimum width: 400mm, maximum width: 2400mm
Minimum drop: 300mm, maximum drop: 3000mm
25mm width tapes
Blinds over 1700mm are designed for tilt operation only.
Measuring & Fitting Guides
Download our step by step guide to help measure for your new blinds. Or view our fitting guide for an easy installation.
We want you to have the same confidence in our blinds and curtains as we do. Therefore, all our products come with an extended 5-year guarantee. You can order from us in total confidence.
Child Safety
At Blinds4You, we place child safety at the heart of every blind we produce. We will send out all the necessary child safety devices with your blinds. These must be installed in your home to comply with the British Safety standard EN13120.
All of our safety devices have been fully tested and are fully compliant with UK law. If your blind does not arrive with a safety device, then the blind might be child safe by design with no hanging loops or cords and therefore doesn’t require one.
If you require a chain longer than one metre, please contact us when you have placed your order. Conditions will still apply in accordance with child safety regulations.
Choice of designs
Choose from vast range of colours and patterns, fabric types and slat materials. Add optional extras to make your blinds and curtains perfect for your window.
Made to measure
Our production facility will make your blinds and curtains perfectly to your measurements – guaranteed. Our guides help you to measure and fit for the best possible finish.
Quality at affordable prices
We keep the costs down at Blinds4You and we pass the savings directly to you via high quality, made to measure blinds and curtains at permanently low prices.