What’s The Difference Between Vertical And Venetian Blinds?

Blinds

Vertical or Venetian? What’s the difference and how do you choose?

Both vertical and venetian blinds are ideal for situations where you need shade and privacy but don’t want to lose too much light.
Vertical Blinds are available in a variety of different fabricsfrom Voile (to maximise light) –

Cream vertical blinds for the lounge teamed with full length curtains - an alternative to net curtains - Blinds Norfolk - Norwich Sunblinds

– to textured, and patterned fabrics to add interest.

Vertical blinds made from Pebbles Rumba Red fabric - Blinds Norfolk - Norwich Sunblinds
Vertical blinds made from Pebbles Rumba Red fabric
Close up of Neva fabric louvres in vertical blinds - Blinds Norfolk - Norwich Sunblinds
Neva fabric louvres

Blackout Blinds

If you are looking for privacy and a good night’s sleep, go for a blackout option. Other options include fire retardant with special sun control coatings to make an office or home environment much more comfortable.
Bright colours and alternating louvres give a hip modern look to kitchens:

Red vertical blinds for the kitchen made - Blinds Norfolk - Norwich Sunblinds
Vertical blinds for the kitchen made with fabric from RAirwin

Whilst rich chenille and silk fabrics, give a sumptuous look to living and dining areas.

Chenille Full Length vertical Blinds with Patio Doors - Blinds Norfolk - Norwich Sunblinds

Vertical Blinds

The blinds hang vertically, meaning that they don’t catch dust, so require no cleaning. However, if pets or children do touch the fabric, most materials are now machine washable, and the Louvres can be washed.

The drawback with Vertical Blinds is that they take up space on the window sill, so you are unable to use the sill for plants or ornaments. When they stack back, part of the window is covered.

Chartreuse and Silver vertical blinds in the lounge/diner - Blinds Norfolk - Norwich Sunblinds
Made to measure vertical blinds available in a range of fabric designs and colours

Venetian Blinds

Are available in Wood or Aluminium, in a fabulous range of colours and slat sizes.

Aluminium Venetians are so fine, that when flat they almost disappear from view, whilst the wood blinds, are luxuriously thick. They take up little space on the sill, allowing for photo frames or plants to remain on the sill, and when drawn up, the window view is not obscured.

white kitchen perfect fit venetian blinds - Blinds Norfolk - Norwich Sunblinds
Kitchen venetian blinds

Choose Aluminium blinds in a simple white or grey for a contemporary, minimal look, Or a pop of Orange or Teal to brighten up a dull room, and perforated or textured slats add a modern twist to a classic room.

White venetian blinds - Blinds Norfolk - Norwich Sunblinds
Aluminium Venetian blinds
Venetian Blinds in living room - Blinds Norfolk - Norwich Sunblinds
burnt orange venetian blinds - Blinds Norfolk - Norwich Sunblinds
Turquoise kitchen diner venetian blinds - Blinds Norfolk - Norwich Sunblinds
Turquoise kitchen-diner Venetian blinds

Wood slats are available in a beautiful range of natural wood colours, or painted in a choice of tasteful white and natural shades – or even vivid hot pinks and lime green.

They can be supplied with a contrasting or matching woven tape, to give a soft and stylish look to living areas

Whether Vertical or Venetian Blinds appeal to you, we offer a completely free, no-obligation, measure and quotation service.

The blinds are made by us – so we can offer a bespoke solution to your needs, cutting around skirting boards, making blinds to fit unusual shapes, and in any combination of colours to suit you.

We will ensure you have a perfectly fitted working blind of your choice, that you will admire for years to come.

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