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Choose by what the blind needs to do.

There is no single best blind for every room. Use this guide to compare the movement of each system, the light it controls and the fitting detail most likely to affect your decision.

The comparison describes typical arrangements. Fabric, size, material and controls can change the suitability of a particular product, which is why we confirm the specification for your windows.

A day-and-night blind with alternating sheer and opaque horizontal fabric bands.
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A practical comparison

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How the main blind systems work and what to check
ProductHow it movesWhy consider itKey fitting point
Roller blindsRolls verticallySimple coverage with a wide fabric choiceFabric is narrower than the overall mechanism.
Vertical blindsLouvres rotate and draw asideAdjusting daylight across wide openingsAllow room for the louvres to turn and stack.
Wooden blindsHorizontal slats tilt and liftAdjustable light with a natural timber finishCheck slat projection and raised stack depth.
Faux wood blindsHorizontal slats tilt and liftA wood-like finish in suitable moisture-resistant materialsWeight and component suitability vary by system.
Roman blindsFabric lifts into horizontal foldsA softer, tailored fabric treatmentRaised folds need space above the glass or recess.
Pleated blindsFabric gathers into compact foldsA light, compact fabric arrangementSingle pleats differ from cellular construction.
Honeycomb blindsCellular fabric folds togetherA cellular fabric structure and neat folded stackPerformance depends on the material and installation.
Day and night blindsTwo layers of bands pass each otherSwitching between screened and more open viewsNot a substitute for a fully specified blackout system.
Perfect Fit blindsA blind sits within a close-fitting frameCompatible individual panes and opening doorsFrame, bead, seal and handle compatibility must be checked.
Allusion blindsSoft vertical vanes tilt and drawLarge glazed openings with a soft fabric appearanceCheck track support, stacking and the access route.
Panel blindsBroad fabric panels slide on tracksWide windows or doors with room for a stackPanels cover part of the opening or adjacent wall when stacked.
Cassette blindsFabric runs from a headbox with guidanceGreater control of edge light with the suitable systemChannels and substrate need a compatible fixing arrangement.
Motorised blindsA compatible motor drives the selected blindHigh windows, grouped operation and accessible controlsAgree power, charging access and control compatibility.
Rooflight and lantern blindsSupported or tensioned fabric moves overheadHorizontal overhead glazingUse a system intended for the size and orientation.
Full-height shuttersLouvres tilt within hinged panelsA structured treatment across the full windowPanels and frames need opening and handle clearance.

01 / Planning your project

Make a shortlist with three priorities.

First decide what you need most: a darker room, daytime privacy, glare reduction or a clear route through a door. Then decide how you want the product to move—roll, tilt, fold or draw aside. Finally, check the physical space for its mechanism and open stack.

This approach often narrows the choice more effectively than browsing colours alone. A window photograph taken from across the room helps us see the context, while a close-up of handles and frames identifies the details likely to affect fitting.

02 / Planning your project

Compare the complete installation.

Two quotations can use the same broad product name while specifying different fabrics, controls, frames or fitting work. For a useful like-for-like comparison, look at the actual specification, quantities, installation and any electrical or access allowances.

Our price-match promise considers a genuine written quotation for equivalent products and service. Send the other quotation before ordering so that the comparison can be checked properly.

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