It can be tricky deciding which of the many styles of blind to choose for your living room. Don't worry, we are bursting with ideas to help you, whether you want a warm and welcoming space, a dash of contemporary flair or prefer minimalist looks. We've got you covered if you have privacy concerns, or the polar opposite, where you want to flood your room with light. Read our Five Top Tips on finding the perfect living room blinds for your style of your living room.
Your living room is the place you go to sit, relax and socialise, so it’s important that it feels warm and welcoming. Roman blinds are a great choice for living rooms, as they are available in a broad range of fabrics, textures and designs to suit every style of décor. They can be teamed with curtains for a layered look and come with optional thermal linings for a warmer feel.
There was a time when the options for Venetian blinds were pretty limited. But no more. A Venetian blind is a fantastic choice for a contemporary living room where you want a sleek and glossy finish. Choose a vibrant red to add an edge to a neutral scheme, or go for a pearlised finish for a soft, romantic look. Explore our Special Finish range for a glossy alternative to traditional Wooden blinds.
For large windows, bay windows and doors, a Vertical blind is an excellent option. It allows you to effectively control the light while maintaining your privacy, which is important if your living room is overlooked. We have lots of contemporary designs and prints to help you create the look you want. Vertical blinds can be made to neatly follow the curve of a bay window and are available in a range of performance fabrics.
Consider a Pleated blind for a neat and tidy finish. It will give you softness at the window, and filter the light beautifully, swathing your living room in a warm, golden glow. You could opt for one of our Thermashade™ Pleated blinds which have honeycomb cells. These trap heat and stop it escaping, which improves the insulating properties of your window - a must-have option if your property does not have double glazing.
A Roller blind looks pristine at the window, sitting neatly within the recess and allowing sunlight to flood into your living room. Choose from a range of fabulous fabrics and textures, including blackout fabrics for added light control. Roller blinds are also easy to customise. Choose a shaped hem for a softer look and include poles and finials for a café style feel.
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