Glossary

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Aluminium Venetian blinds: Window coverings made from lightweight aluminium slats that can be adjusted to control the amount of light and privacy in a room.  Available in slat sizes 25mm/35mm and 50mm.

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Blinds: Window coverings that can be adjusted to control the amount of light and privacy.

Bifolding door blinds

Blackout Blinds Blinds are designed to block out all incoming light, providing complete privacy and darkness.

BlocOut Blinds

Battery operated blinds

Blind Size: The exact size of the blind you require

BBSA: The British Blinds and Shutters Association

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Cellular blinds: Blinds with a honeycomb-shaped cell design that provides insulation and energy efficiency.

Cordless: Blinds that operate without cords, eliminating the risk of entanglement and making them safer for children and pets.

Custom Blinds: Blinds are made to order based on specific window dimensions and design preferences.

Control options: The different ways blinds can be opened and closed, such as cords, wands, or remote controls.

Conservatory blinds

Climate control range of blinds: Our range of “Thermal Blinds” are designed to keep you cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter

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Door blinds: Blinds which are suitable for doors such as bifold doors, french doors, sliding doors etc

Day night blinds: There are several types of day night blinds.  They are multifunctional blinds that can be adjusted to control the amount of light and privacy.  They tend to be made of soft fabric and have alternating stripes that can be adjusted to overlap giving privacy and darkness.

Drill Free blinds

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Electric blinds: window coverings that can be opened and closed using an electric motor or remote control. They are designed to provide convenience, ease of use, and energy efficiency by allowing you to adjust the amount of light and privacy in a room at the touch of a button. Electric blinds can be powered by batteries or hardwired into the electrical system of a building. They come in a variety of styles, including roller blinds, vertical blinds, and pleated blinds, among others.

Energy efficiency The ability of blinds to block out heat or cold, reducing energy consumption and saving on utility bills.

Eco-Friendly: Interchangeable with Sustainable.  See sustainable.

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Faux Wood Blinds: These blinds mimic the look of real wood but are more durable and moisture-resistant.  They are typically made of composite materials eg pvc  Available in slat sizes 25mm/35mm/ 50mm and 65mm.

Fabric: The material used to make blinds, such as cotton, polyester, or linen.

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Grip fit blinds: These clever roller blinds have a drill-free headbox which has a patented headrail which grips into place.  This eliminates the need for screwing into your recess. 

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Horizontal Blinds: Blinds with horizontal slats can be adjusted to control light and privacy.

Hardware: The various parts of blinds, such as brackets, pulleys, and cords, that allow them to be installed and operated.

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Installation: Installation: The process of mounting blinds to a window or wall, typically done by a professional or DIY homeowner.

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Louvres:  vertical blinds are individual slats or vanes that hang vertically and can be adjusted to control the amount of light and privacy in a room. They are typically made from materials such as fabric, vinyl, or metal, and are connected by a headrail that allows them to be rotated or drawn across a window or door.

Light Filtering: The ability of blinds to allow some natural light to enter a room while still providing privacy.

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Motorised Blinds: Blinds that can be opened and closed using a remote control or smartphone app.

Mounting: The way in which blinds are attached to a window or wall, such as inside or outside mount.

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Opacity: The degree to which blinds block or filter the incoming light, ranging from sheer to blackout.

Office Blinds

Outside Recess size

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Privacy blinds: The ability of blinds to prevent others from seeing into a room.

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Skylight blinds: window coverings designed to fit over skylights, which are windows that are installed in the ceiling or roof of a building to provide natural light and ventilation. Skylight blinds can provide insulation and energy efficiency by reducing heat transfer and preventing UV rays from entering a room. They can also help control the amount of light and privacy in a room while adding an aesthetic touch to the skylight.

Sustainability: "..sustainability is the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs".

Sustainable-Eco blinds: Blinds which are either made from recycled materials, manufactured in an eco-friendly factory or blinds that help you use less energy when using them ie our Thermal blinds

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Roller Shades: Blinds made of a single piece of fabric that can be rolled up and down to control light and privacy.

Roman Shades: Soft fabric blinds that fold neatly into pleats when raised.

Recess size: The inside wall-to-wall measurement of a recess near the window

Rigid PVC vertical blinds: Vertical blinds are made from solid PVC louvres which do not have weights and chains on the bottom of them.  The slats have slightly curved edges and are minimalist

Replacement vertical blind slats: vanes or louvres that are designed to replace damaged or worn slats in an existing set of vertical blinds. They can be easily installed by clipping them into the existing headrail or track of the vertical blinds and can help extend the life of the blinds without the need for a complete replacement.

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Tilt: The angle at which blinds slats or vanes can be adjusted to control the amount of light and privacy.

Thermal Blinds: Blinds with a reflective coating on the rear of the fabric help to stop heat loss during the winter and heat gain during the summer.

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UV Protection: The ability of blinds to block out harmful ultraviolet rays, protecting furniture and artwork from fading or discolouration.

U value: the measurement of the amount of heat lost by an object, the lower, the better.

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Vertical Blinds: Blinds with vertical slats that can be adjusted to control light and privacy, are commonly used for large windows or sliding doors.  Available in 89mm & 127mm slat sizes

Voile blinds :Transparent blinds that are see-through and act like net curtains (allowing you daytime privacy).

Venetian Blinds: consist of horizontal slats that can be adjusted by tilting or rotating, providing control over the amount of light and privacy in a room.

Velux windows: Velux is a popular brand of roof windows, which are installed in slanted or pitched roofs to provide natural light and ventilation.

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Wooden blinds: window coverings made from natural wood materials, such as basswood, bamboo, or oak. They consist of horizontal slats or vanes that can be rotated to adjust the amount of light and privacy in a room.  Available in slat sizes 25mm/35mm/ 50mm and 65mm.

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Zebra blind is another term for a day-night blind.