Different Types Of Blinds To Consider For Your Windows

Buying blinds should be easy and simple but there are lots of different choices to make, and sometimes it can be difficult to know where to even start. From choosing the style of blind to measuring it so it fits your windows perfectly, there’s lots to think about and we’re here to help. Blinds will add colour and style to your home interior and are sure to brighten up any window. The best thing about made to measure blinds is that you can customise them for the perfect fit. We’re looking at some of the different types of blinds to consider for your windows.

Made to Measure Roller Blinds

Roller blinds are often the perfect choice for practicality in any room in the home, it’s an easy choice when it comes to brightening up the window, adding a visual anchor point as well as colour and style. Roller blinds have added benefits throughout the different seasons too.

We have three linings to choose from, including blackout blinds. Due to its thickness, our blackout fabric can have thermal properties, perfect for keeping your house warm during autumn and winter and cooler in the summer months. The blackout properties also allow you to achieve total light control, which is perfect for keeping out the early sunrises, excellent for children napping during the day, or practical for those who work night shifts.

Meanwhile, the waterproof fabric for our roller blinds is ideal for use in bathrooms, kitchens, or any room where there is moisture in the air. They also have blackout properties for great privacy and can be easily wiped clean.

Things to consider before ordering your bespoke roller blind:

1. Find your favourite design.
2. Choose your measurements. Read our guide on how to measure your windows for roller blinds.
3. Choose your fitting type. You can choose to have it ‘Exact’ to your window, which means it will fit the outside of the window recess and overlap on all sides. Or you can choose ‘Recess’, which means it will be made to fit inside the window.
4. Next choose your fabric. A light-filtering fabric will help shade your room to provide privacy during the day without completely blocking out the light. Where our Blackout option will prevent light from entering the room and is perfect for creating a restful environment.
5. You then need to choose your header style. Choose either a cassette style or a classic roller style.
6. Next pick your chain material and colour. We have the options of black plastic, white plastic, brass, and metal. You can also choose the chain position and place it on the left or right side of the blind.
7. Finally, select what material you’d like your bottom bar to be.

We have a wide range of made to measure blinds in a selection of Sophie's popular designs with lots to choose from for children's bedrooms too. Here are a few of our top picks:

1. Bees Soft Linen Made to Measure Roller Blind – a great choice for adding elegance to the hallway.
2. Dragonfly Deep Mustard Made to Measure Roller Blind – this stylish blind will add colour to any living room.
3. Sheep Pebble Made to Measure Roller Blind – step into spring with this sheep design, which makes a seasonal refresh.
4. Fetch Warm Grey Made to Measure Roller Blind – perfect for dog lovers and owners, we love this design in a boot room or utility space.
5. We even have a beautiful selection of blinds for kids' rooms.

Made to Measure Roman Blind

Roman blinds add luxury, texture, and warmth to any space, and we have a variety of designs to choose from for every room of the home. Our Roman blinds are made from 100% cotton, and you can choose from a range of linings to make them bespoke for your fit. We love the way a Roman blind folds onto itself, it adds layers, texture and looks premium.

We have five different linings to choose from, and they all have different benefits.

1. Our premium statin linin has a medium weight with a luxurious and high-quality feel, it will help gently filter the light out.
2. Our blackout lining is a heavy-weight lining that eliminates light entering through the face of the fabric. This blackout lining also acts as an insulating layer.
3. Our bonded premium satin lining is perfect for added luxury and insulation, whilst proving a padded appearance to the blind.
4. We also have a bonded blackout lining that prevents light from entering through the fabric face and it is perfect for added luxury and insulation whilst providing a padded appearance to the blind.
5. Finally, a thermal lining will ensure the room is insulated to a high standard and is effective during the winter and summer months. This type of lining is energy efficient and will prevent draughts from entering the room or air leaving the room, allowing you to trap in the heat. Thermal lining can also be a great benefit during the summer months, helping to block out the sun and keep your rooms cool.

Things to consider before ordering your bespoke Roman blind:

1. Find your favourite design.
2. Choose your measurements. Read our guide on how to measure your windows for Roman blinds.
3. Choose your fitting type. You can choose to have it ‘Exact’ to your window, which means it will fit to the outside of the window recess and overlap on all sides. Or you can choose ‘Recess’, which means it will be made to fit inside the window.
4. You then need to choose your header style. Choose either a cassette style or a classic style.
5. Next choose your lining – we have five to choose from, premium satin, blackout, bonded premium satin, bonded blackout, and thermal.
6. Next pick your chain material and colour. We have the options of black plastic, white plastic, brass, and metal. You can also choose the chain position and place it on the left or right side of the blind.
7. Then choose your folding style, this can either be stacked or cascade.
8. Finally choose your stitch type. Choose from standard or stab.

Here are a few of our favourite Roman blinds:

1. Hearts Grey Made to Measure Roman Blind – our choice for young teenagers' bedrooms.
2. Elephant Deep Navy Made to Measure Roman Blind – this excellent blind would look perfect in a nursery or playroom.
3. Whales Deep Duck Egg Made to Measure Roman Blind – our choice for any beach or coastal home.
4. Bears & Balloons Pale Rust Gold Made to Measure Roman Blind – the perfect addition to any young children’s bedroom.

Other blind types to consider

Venetian blinds – these types of blinds tend to be made from wood or aluminium and are a great alternative to shutters and will add sophistication to any room. The horizontal slats make them easy to control allowing you to filter the light in and out of the room, however, they won’t block the light completely making them unsuitable for those who need complete darkness to sleep.

Vertical blinds – Vertical blinds work a lot like Venetian blinds however they are vertical instead of horizontal. They are usually made from a fabric which allows for overlap over each blind, which means you can control the light better, often people choose to have both vertical blinds and curtains, so they can still filter the light through the blinds, and then in the evening they can shut the curtains for optimum darkness.

Discover Sophies beautiful collection of blinds including Roman and roller and choose the perfect fit for your home.