Venetian Blinds Kent: Choosing the Right Slat Width for Each Room
Most people pick a venetian blind by colour and material first. Wood or faux wood? White or grey? Fair questions, but there is another choice that changes the finished look just as much, and it often gets skipped: slat width. Slat width is how tall each horizontal strip is. The three common sizes are 25mm, […]
The Ultimate Guide to Made to Measure Blinds and Shutters for UK Homes
Choosing the right window coverings can transform a home’s comfort, style and energy efficiency. Whether you are upgrading to plantation shutters, exploring made-to-measure blinds, or searching for practical blackout blinds, the right solution depends on your space, lifestyle and light control needs. At The VIP Shutter Co, we specialise in high-quality, tailored solutions designed to […]
The Best Made to Measure Blinds for Conservatories
For conservatories, pleated blinds with a heat reflective backing work best on the roof, while roller or perfect fit blinds suit the side windows. Together they cut glare and keep the room comfortable in summer and winter. Prefer shutters? See our conservatory shutters. This guide covers why off-the-shelf blinds fall short, which types work best, […]
The Best Window Blinds for a Home Office
For a home office, roller blinds with a light filtering or anti glare fabric are the best all rounder. Add blackout for rooms with strong sun, or vertical blinds for large windows. For UPVC frames, perfect fit blinds are a tidy choice. The aim is to control glare without making the room too dark. The […]
Are Vertical Blinds Best for Large Windows and Patio Doors?
Vertical blinds are often the best choice for large windows and patio doors because the louvres draw fully to one side, cope with width, and turn to control light and glare. They suit sliding and bi fold doors where you walk through often. See our vertical blinds, or for a more solid look on wide […]
How Blackout Blinds Can Transform Your Bedroom
Blackout blinds block almost all incoming light, which helps with sleep, shift work and children’s bedrooms. Roller blinds and pleated blinds with a blackout fabric work best, and fitting them inside the recess with side channels stops light leaking at the edges. For full darkness, bedroom shutters are worth a look. Why Light Control […]
How to Choose the Right Roller Blind Fabric for Every Room
The right roller blind fabric depends on the room. Choose light filtering fabric for living rooms, blackout fabric for bedrooms, and moisture resistant fabric for kitchens and bathrooms. Think about how much light and privacy you want, then match the fabric to the job. Browse all fabrics on our roller blinds page. Understanding Roller […]
Perfect Fit Blinds: Installation Without Drilling
If you rent your home in Kent, you have probably felt stuck with whatever window coverings came with the property. Most landlords do not want you drilling holes into window frames. Perfect fit blinds offer a clever solution that lets you personalise your space without touching a single drill bit. At The VIP Shutter Co, […]
Blinds for Rochester Homes: Ideas for Period and New Build Properties
Rochester homes range from Victorian terraces to modern new builds, so the best blinds vary by property. Period homes suit Roman blinds or wood venetian blinds that match original features, while new builds suit neat roller or perfect fit blinds on standard UPVC windows. Browse blinds across Kent. Whether you live in a Victorian terrace […]
A Room by Room Guide to Choosing Blinds
Different rooms need different blinds. Bedrooms suit blackout roller blinds, bathrooms suit moisture resistant perfect fit blinds, living rooms suit Roman blinds for warmth, and large windows suit vertical blinds. Match the blind to how you use each room, and see all options on our blinds across Kent page. At The VIP Shutter Co, we […]