Which type of blinds for what rooms of the home?
- Katie Kertesz
- Consultant
In short
The best blind depends on what each room needs. Bathrooms want moisture-resistant, easy-clean blinds like PVC or aluminium venetians and roller blinds. Kitchens need flame-retardant, wipe-clean options such as faux-wood venetians and polyester rollers. Bedrooms suit blockout rollers, verticals or soft romans. Living rooms do best with sunscreen rollers for glare, or venetians and verticals for adjustable light control.
Choosing blinds sounds simple: measure the window, pick a colour, done. Not quite. What you want a blind to achieve, and the temperature and humidity of the room, change from space to space. Here is which type works best where.
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What blinds are best for bathrooms?
In the bathroom, privacy matters more than blocking light, and practicality comes first in a wet, humid space. Avoid fabric romans and real wood, which absorb moisture and warp. PVC or aluminium venetian blinds are a good choice (aluminium is rust-resistant), and roller blinds in a light or waterproof fabric are easy to use and clean. Wipe venetians down while closed to stay ahead of mould. For more, see our guide on the best blinds for bathrooms.
Blinds in the kitchen
The kitchen is one of the messiest rooms, so easy cleaning joins light control as a priority, and blinds should be flame-retardant and resist moisture and odours. Faux-wood venetians are waterproof, will not warp over the sink and wipe down easily, while polyester roller blinds shrug off splashes. A machine-washable roman with a flame-retardant coating can work, but offers the least flexible light control.
Choosing blinds for bedrooms
In the bedroom, blocking light is usually the priority, so blockout roller blinds should be top of the list. Vertical blinds make light and privacy easy to adjust, and roman or Austrian blinds add a soft, romantic look.
What works best in the living room?
Living rooms often face the sun, creating glare on screens and bleaching furniture, so a sunscreen roller blind that works day and night is a great option in the living room. Venetian and vertical blinds are also popular, with tiltable slats for precise light control, and verticals draw right to the side of a sliding door. Roller blinds add a warmer, softer look with plenty of fabric choice.
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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
What blinds are best for bathrooms?
Moisture-resistant, easy-clean options. PVC or aluminium venetians and waterproof or light roller blinds work well; avoid fabric romans and real wood, which absorb moisture and warp. Privacy matters more than blocking light in a bathroom.
What blinds are best for kitchens?
Choose flame-retardant, wipe-clean, moisture-resistant blinds. Faux-wood venetians are waterproof and will not warp over the sink, and polyester roller blinds shrug off splashes. A machine-washable roman with a flame-retardant coating can also work.
What are the best blinds for bedrooms?
Blocking light is usually the priority, so blockout roller blinds are top of the list. Vertical blinds make light and privacy easy to adjust, and roman or Austrian blinds add a soft, romantic look.
What blinds work best in the living room?
Living rooms often get the most sun, so a sunscreen roller blind cuts glare day and night. Venetian and vertical blinds give precise light control with tiltable slats, and verticals are ideal for sliding doors.
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