Venetian blinds

See answers to our most popular questions below

What are Venetian blinds?

Venetian blinds have horizontal slats layered on top of one another, which can be tilted for superior light and privacy control. Coordinate your window dressings in your room with matching Venetian blinds available for skylight windows, Perfect Fit for windows, Bay Windows and doors, and conservatory side blinds. Find more information about styling with Venetian blinds in our inspiration section.

Do Venetian blinds keep heat in?

Venetian blinds can help to keep heat in when they're fully closed, however due to their design, some heat may escape through the slats. Our Thermal blinds including our ThermaShade™ blinds and Duette® blinds ranges offer superior insulation properties, helping to reduce heat loss through your windows by up to 55%. They're made up of honeycomb-shaped cells that trap air and create a barrier between your warm room and the cold window to help keep your space at a comfortable temperature.

How should I style Venetian blinds?

The styling options for Venetian blinds are often overlooked in favour of their practical benefits, but these blinds can make a real style statement. Transform your space with a vibrant colour or an on-trend metallic, from shiny gold to brushed copper and bronze. For more styling tips and options browse the Venetian blinds page of our inspiration section.

What rooms are Venetians good for?

Venetian blinds are versatile and are a brilliant solution for light and privacy control in a wide variety of rooms and settings, including:

Bay Windows: Venetian blinds can be made to fit the individual sections of bay windows, allowing you to preserve the architectural beauty of the bay while controlling light and privacy.

French Doors: Venetian blinds are available in a Perfect Fit frame making them a stylish option for French doors as they simply clip into place and don't obstruct the door's movement

Kitchens and Bathrooms: It's easy to wipe clean Venetian blinds, making them suitable for busy spaces like kitchens and bathrooms that are prone to spills and stains and experience higher humidity than other rooms

Bedrooms: Venetian blinds can be ideal for bedroom windows, allowing you to adjust the slats for a balance of natural light and privacy.

Living Rooms: They work well in living rooms where light control and style are important.

Dining Areas: Venetian blinds can enhance the ambiance in dining areas by allowing you to adjust the slats to create the desired lighting.

Are Venetian blinds suitable for patio doors?

A Venetian blind fitted within a Perfect Fit frame is an ideal solution for uPVC windows, patio and french doors. Perfect Fit Venetian Blinds are an innovative, no-drill solution where a special frame is clipped into place within your uPVC frame, and the Venetian blind is fitted inside it. The Venetian blind becomes an integral part of your patio or french door, allowing you to open and close it easily. You can find more information about blinds for doors in our inspiration section.