Venetian Blinds in Quinton

Light direction is worth thinking about before you choose. Tilting slats upward throws daylight onto the ceiling and spreads it softly through the room. Tilting downward gives you a view of the garden while blocking sky glare. Many people keep a Venetian half-tilted all day and rarely raise it at all. Watching the slats through one bright afternoon tells you more than any description. In a room with a view of trees, a half-tilt can frame the branches while hiding the sky glare above them.

Slat width is a matter of scale. Fine slats suit small windows and keep the raised stack tiny. Broader slats look more relaxed on larger windows and give a clearer outlook when open. We bring several so you can see them at the proportions of your own window. On a landing, fine pale slats keep the stairwell bright while hiding the view from next door.

Colour can do more than match. A soft metallic finish brightens a dim room by reflecting light, while matt shades calm reflections near a screen. A colour that echoes the window frame tends to make the blind recede; a contrasting one makes it a feature. A soft cloth or a slat duster run along each row once a fortnight keeps them looking crisp.

Venetians are light, moisture-tolerant and easy to clean with a soft cloth or duster. They suit bathrooms and kitchens as well as dry rooms. Cord safety devices are fitted as standard, and we talk through control positions if children are around. A wand control is simple to reach and keeps the tilting gentle on the mechanism.

Venetians are measured and priced window by window at your free visit. You receive a written quote, and booking online with BN-14 takes 14% off if you are not using a bundle. BN-14 cannot be combined with any other offer.