All guides
Everything on the site, grouped by topic. New to this? Start with DIY vs professional fitting.
Not sure which type you need? Start with which blind for which window.
Measuring up? Take our printable measuring worksheet round the house with you.
Getting quotes from fitters? Line them up on our quote comparison sheet.
Paying someone to fit blinds you've bought? Get a rough budget from our fitting cost estimator.
Blind type guides
What each type of blind is good at, where it struggles, and how to measure for it.
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Day and night blinds: how they work and how to fit them
Day and night (zebra) blinds explained: adjustable daylight and privacy, fabric cleaning checks, measuring rules and fitting tips for UK homes.
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Electric and smart blinds: are they worth it?
Battery, solar or mains-wired motors, remotes, apps and hubs, retrofit kits and child safety: what to check before paying extra for electric blinds in the UK.
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Roller blinds: measuring, fitting and what to expect
Choosing roller blinds for a dark bedroom? Check blackout fabric, edge gaps and fitting options, then measure inside or outside the recess.
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Roman blinds: measuring, fitting and lining choices
What makes roman blinds different to fit, how to measure inside or outside the recess, and how lining choices change light and warmth.
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Venetian blinds: wood vs aluminium, measuring and fitting
Choosing between real wood, faux wood and aluminium venetians, how to measure for them, and why weight changes the fitting job.
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Vertical blinds: measuring, fitting and replacing louvres
Why vertical blinds still win on big windows and patio doors, how to measure for them, and when you can just replace the louvres.
Measuring, fitting and cost guides
How to measure accurately, what fitting involves, and what it realistically costs in the UK.
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DIY vs professional blind fitting: an honest comparison
Where DIY blind fitting genuinely saves money, where it goes wrong, and the situations where paying a professional fitter is the smart call.
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How much does it cost to fit blinds in the UK?
Indicative UK blind fitting costs: £10–£40 per standard blind, usually with a £40–£80 minimum visit charge. See what's extra and estimate your fitting-only budget.
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How to fit blinds yourself: step-by-step UK guide
A step-by-step walkthrough of fitting a blind: tools, finding the lintel, drilling uPVC or masonry, levelling brackets and safety devices.
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How to measure windows for blinds (UK guide)
The measuring method fitters use: recess vs exact sizes, the three-measurement rule, deductions, and the errors that ruin blind orders.
Measure-and-fit service guides
How professional measure-and-fit services work, what to ask, and when they beat ordering online.
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12 questions to ask a blind fitter before you book
Twelve practical checks before booking a blind fitter: complete price, deposit and payment protection, written guarantees, child safety and fitting plans.
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Made-to-measure blinds: online vs a local blind shop
Ordering made-to-measure blinds online versus using a local blind shop: price gap, risk, samples, lead times and which suits your windows.
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Measure-and-fit blind services: how they work
What happens when a blind company measures and fits for you, who offers it, how the pricing really works, and when the service earns its cost.
Rooms and problem windows
Bay windows, bathrooms, child safety and other situations where the standard advice doesn't quite fit.
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Blinds for bathrooms: what survives steam and splashes
Which blinds cope with bathroom moisture (and which quietly fail), privacy options for frosted-glass rooms, and fitting into tiles safely.
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Blinds for bay windows: measuring, angles and alignment
How to plan blinds for a bay window: one blind per facet, measuring the angles, keeping headrails aligned, and when to call a professional.
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Blinds for roof windows and skylights: codes, fitting and safety
Why you usually don't measure a roof window, how to find its size code, branded versus own-brand blinds, and when fitting at height is worth paying for.
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Child-safe blinds: UK rules and what to fit in kids' rooms
UK child safety rules for blind cords and chains, what fitters must do by law, and the safest blind choices for nurseries and kids' rooms.
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Conservatory blinds: roof, walls and doors, and what to DIY
Roof blinds versus side-window blinds, why roof panels are hard to measure, what blinds can and can't do about heat and glare, and when to pay for a fitter.
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No-drill blinds for uPVC windows and rented homes
Perfect Fit-style frame blinds, tension-fit rollers and stick-on blinds compared: which suits your window, what to check before ordering, and what to ask a landlord.
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Thermal and blackout blinds: what they can and can't do for heat
Do thermal blinds keep heat in? What the evidence shows, which blinds and fits hold the most warmth, and how blackout blinds help in summer heat.
