Our Roller blinds buying guide

A Roller blind is a single piece of fabric which wraps around a casing and fits into the top of your window frame, either within or outside of your window recess.

The Roller blind is operated up and down by a pull cord attached to the bottom of the blind or by a side-winding chain mechanism attached to the blind casing. Or you can choose to level up your Roller blinds and make them electric. This gives you a really easy way to operate your blinds with a remote control or simple wall switch. And they’re smart compatible too so you can open and close your Roller blinds through an app on your phone or through your smart home system.

They're easy to use, offer you the privacy and light control you need, and make your room look wonderful. We'll tell you more about all that below.

Roller blinds are a great choice for windows of all shapes and sizes. If you have a bay window, Roller blinds can be made to fit each individual section. Our skilled advisors are trained to get all the measurements spot on, so your Roller blinds will fit each frame like a glove. Our helpful article has lots of tips and tricks for dressing bay windows with Roller blinds.

They're great for skylights and Velux windows too. Fitted with Bloc frames, which hold the Roller blind against your window they'll help prevent light coming into your room and reduce heat loss and pesky draughts too.

uPVC doors and windows of course! Especially those in regular use. Perfect Fit blinds are an innovative and practical solution that gives you a neat finish that also allows for easy operation of your uPVC doors and windows.

A Perfect Fit frame clips into place onto your uPVC window and the made to measure Roller blind simply sits within the Perfect Fit frame. There are no cords or chains to worry about and no need for drilling either. And we’ll measure and fit the frame and the blinds to make sure the end result is spot on.

Did you know windows are responsible for up to 20% of a home's heat loss? Layering your Roller blind with curtains can help. This will an extra layer of snugness to your window to help keep your home warmer without having to turn the dial up so far on your heating. It's a great way to control the light coming into your room too.

You can also explore colour, pattern and texture combinations to create a sensational interior. In this bedroom we’ve layered grey Roller blinds and deep pink curtains for a chic look.

To keep your child safe and sound, all our Roller blinds with cords come with a safety device in line with the latest European regulations. Your advisor will install a discreet cleat or hook for the cord to wrap around, so there are no loose strings. There are cordless options too. Perfect Fit blinds, simply click into place between the beading and glass of uPVC windows and have no operating cords. Or why not think about our cord and chain-free luxury Roller blinds? You operate the blind by adjusting the bottom bar of the blind or the decorative pull. And not forgetting our electric options, where your blinds can be operated with a remote control or through your smart home device.