| Roller blinds | Rolls vertically | Simple coverage with a wide fabric choice | Fabric is narrower than the overall mechanism. |
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| Vertical blinds | Louvres rotate and draw aside | Adjusting daylight across wide openings | Allow room for the louvres to turn and stack. |
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| Wooden blinds | Horizontal slats tilt and lift | Adjustable light with a natural timber finish | Check slat projection and raised stack depth. |
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| Faux wood blinds | Horizontal slats tilt and lift | A wood-like finish in suitable moisture-resistant materials | Weight and component suitability vary by system. |
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| Roman blinds | Fabric lifts into horizontal folds | A softer, tailored fabric treatment | Raised folds need space above the glass or recess. |
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| Pleated blinds | Fabric gathers into compact folds | A light, compact fabric arrangement | Single pleats differ from cellular construction. |
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| Honeycomb blinds | Cellular fabric folds together | A cellular fabric structure and neat folded stack | Performance depends on the material and installation. |
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| Day and night blinds | Two layers of bands pass each other | Switching between screened and more open views | Not a substitute for a fully specified blackout system. |
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| Perfect Fit blinds | A blind sits within a close-fitting frame | Compatible individual panes and opening doors | Frame, bead, seal and handle compatibility must be checked. |
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| Allusion blinds | Soft vertical vanes tilt and draw | Large glazed openings with a soft fabric appearance | Check track support, stacking and the access route. |
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| Panel blinds | Broad fabric panels slide on tracks | Wide windows or doors with room for a stack | Panels cover part of the opening or adjacent wall when stacked. |
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| Cassette blinds | Fabric runs from a headbox with guidance | Greater control of edge light with the suitable system | Channels and substrate need a compatible fixing arrangement. |
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| Motorised blinds | A compatible motor drives the selected blind | High windows, grouped operation and accessible controls | Agree power, charging access and control compatibility. |
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| Rooflight and lantern blinds | Supported or tensioned fabric moves overhead | Horizontal overhead glazing | Use a system intended for the size and orientation. |
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| Full-height shutters | Louvres tilt within hinged panels | A structured treatment across the full window | Panels and frames need opening and handle clearance. |
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