6 reasons to choose custom-made blinds
- Amber Savill
- Consultant
In short
Custom-made blinds give you exactly what you want: a perfect fit, expert advice on the right blind for each room, better-quality construction backed by a warranty, possible finance, and professional installation. Ready-made blinds are cheaper upfront but come in limited sizes, rarely fit perfectly, and use cheaper mechanisms that wear faster. For a window covering you use every day, custom-made is usually the better long-term value.
If you are putting blinds in your home, one of the first decisions is whether to buy ready-made or have them custom-made for your windows. Here are six reasons to choose custom-made.
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Six reasons to choose custom-made blinds
Get exactly what you want: no compromise, with a consultant bringing real fabric samples so you can see colours, patterns and textures in your space.
The right blinds for the right rooms: expert advice on the best type for each room, like the lining options for blocking light in bedrooms.
A perfect fit: your windows are measured by someone who really knows what they are doing.
Excellent quality: an impeccably made product with attention to detail, backed by a proper warranty.
Finance: a specialist maker may offer finance options to help make it affordable.
Professional installation: an end-to-end service that usually includes fitting.
What to consider with custom-made blinds
Good things take time: from consultation to installation you could be looking at three to four weeks, sometimes longer. Custom-made blinds also cost more upfront than ready-made, but that is easily justified by the quality, fit and longevity of the finished product, especially for something you use every day. For lining and warmth choices, our guide on which blinds provide the best insulation is a useful read.
How does ready-made compare?
Ready-made blinds are fast and cheap, but they come with real limitations:
Limited options: mass-produced in set sizes, so they often overlap the frame or are too narrow and let light in. Finding the right colour, pattern and size takes time.
Measurement is on you: you measure your own windows, and the method differs by blind type and whether you mount inside or outside the frame. Our guide on how to measure for blinds walks you through it.
Inferior quality: cheaper cords and chains wear quickly, venetian slats bend out of shape, and cheap roller blinds can fray.
Hard to replace parts: with little after-sales service, you often end up replacing the whole blind.
Misleading offers: some cheap online sellers claiming to be custom simply cut down already-made blinds to your measurements.
No installation: you may still need to budget for professional fitting if you are not confident.
Ready to get the perfect fit? Request a free in-home consultation and one of our consultants will measure up, bring samples, and talk you through your options.
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Choosing the right blinds for your home
Not sure which blinds will suit your home? From blind types and key features to room-by-room advice, this guide covers everything you need to know.
Frequently asked questions
Are custom-made blinds worth it?
For most homes, yes. Custom-made blinds fit your windows exactly, use better-quality materials and mechanisms, are backed by a warranty, and come with expert advice and professional installation. They cost more than ready-made, but that is easily justified by the fit and longevity.
How long do custom-made blinds take?
Good things take time. From consultation to installation you can expect around three to four weeks, sometimes longer, as the blinds are made to your exact measurements.
Are custom blinds better than ready-made?
Ready-made blinds are cheaper upfront but come in a finite range of sizes, so they often overlap the frame or let light in. Cheaper mechanisms and slats also wear and bend faster, and parts can be hard to replace. Custom-made blinds avoid all of this with an exact fit and better quality.
Do custom-made blinds come with a warranty?
Yes. A specialist maker stands behind the product with a proper warranty, and the service is usually end to end, including professional measuring and installation.
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