Wooden Blinds

A kitchen window deals with more than most: steam, grease, splashes, and constant use. The right blind needs to handle all of it and still look good doing it. Here's what actually matters when choosing one, based on what we see hold up well in customers' kitchens over time.

Light is one of the biggest factors in sleep quality, and your bedroom blind does more work than most people realise. Here's how to choose one that actually helps you sleep better, not just one that looks good.

With so many blind styles on the market, it's easy to end up overwhelmed before you've even measured a window. Here's a clear breakdown of the main types, what each one does best, and how to match one to your room. Every type below is definition-first, so you can skim straight to the one you need.

A blind is only as good as its fit. Get the measurements right, and you'll have a clean, professional finish that works exactly as it should. Get them wrong, and even the best fabric will look and perform badly. Here's exactly how to do it. If you haven't settled on a blind type yet, our types of blinds guide is worth reading first.

Clean blinds make a room feel instantly fresher. Dusty ones do the opposite, and the good news is that keeping yours in top condition takes minutes, not a whole Saturday. This guide covers exactly how to clean every type of blind, what to avoid, and how to tell when it's time to stop cleaning and start replacing.

Knowing what type of blind is best for your home is difficult! With so many different options, types and fabrics, it is sometimes overwhelming! Here we are going break them all down for you, with pros and cons so you can come to a decision as to what is the best blind for you.

If neutral tones were characters in Gossip Girl, then grey would be Serena. As simply stunning as Blair but with complete effortlessness, low-maintenance and that annoying ability to look good with anything. Coat a sleek Roller blind or Sunwood with a dash of cool grey for instant sophistication, versatility and the Van Der Woodsen touch.

Likelihood is, you’re well versed in the idea of blinds keeping you warm in winter, but their abilities to keep you cool in summer are less known. Yet, we’re all familiar with those hot and restless nights where you can’t sleep for the heat or the sensation of walking into a conservatory and being hit with a wall of stifling warmth you’d only expect when stepping off a plane in a tropical country. Avoid the exasperating sauna situation with our round up of the best blinds to keep you cool.

You’ve got the houseplants, the warm earthy tones and all the wicker and rattan you need. To complete the exquisite jungle fantasy, you crave our luxurious Wooden Venetian blinds. Understandable, given their startling array of practical benefits in addition to the effortlessly stylish homage to Mother Nature that they represent. But, what’s this? Fauxwoods? Sunwood? Misguidedly, you were under the impression that wood was, well, wood. Allow us to illustrate the individual quirks and characteristics of Fauxwoods versus their original counterparts to help you make the most educated investment you can.