vertical blinds

Choosing beautiful blinds for your windows is a big part of interior design. We’d say the decision is just as important as choosing a new sofa or flooring!

To us at A1 Blinds, blinds are a ‘functional accessory’ that should be thought of as a key feature in the home. That’s why we have over ten different styles within our range for you to choose from!

But, choosing beautiful blinds for windows in your home is more than just selecting your favourite style. Along comes many other options, such as fabrics, accessories, and how they operate. This is the beauty of choosing made to measure blinds.

Beautiful blinds for windows will also need to fit perfectly – another reason to choose made to measure! At A1 Blinds, we’ll make your blinds (in-house) to fit your windows exactly. They are made just for you and your windows, meaning there will be no unsightly gaps to ruin the look.

In this blog, we’ll run through some of our most popular blinds, their benefits and

‘What are the best blinds for thermal efficiency?’ That's a question we’ve been asked a lot recently at A1 Blinds! In today’s world of rising energy costs, many of us are looking for ways to keep those bills down! And yes, blinds are certainly a great option.

There are, of course, other options you could consider. You could upgrade the UPVC doors and windows across your home... Sounds expensive! Or you could wear extra layers of clothes and buy a thicker duvet… Which sounds a little uncomfortable!

But by simply upgrading your window blinds to our thermal range, you’ll be able to reduce your home’s energy costs by up to 16%! Impressive, right?

We’ll explain more…

What are The Best Blinds for Home Energy Efficiency?

All blinds will help improve your home's energy efficiency in one way or another. Blinds add an extra insulating layer up at your windows which helps to keep the warmth in and prevents it from escaping through the windows.

Following a complete refurbishment of TSG’s Team Valley office in Gateshead, it was only right to complete their new look with new office blinds.

TSG came to A1 Blinds with an open mind. They were unsure of styles and colours and were looking for ideas for their new office blinds. A1 cover all bases when it comes to window coverings, with over ten styles within our range in thousands of fabrics and colours. So, with our help, TSG knew they’d find exactly what their new office needed!

Our team began by visiting the office for a consultation. We offer this service for free to every customer. This is our opportunity to get a feel for the space, the customer’s requirements, and measure the windows.

Choosing the Perfect Office Blinds

It was important to TSG that their new office blinds would enhance their already impressive office refurb. Therefore, colour was a key consideration during the process.

We worked with TSG to choose a fabric colour to ma

Are you considering vertical blinds for your commercial property? Good choice! We’ll explain why a little later. But first, a couple of things you might not know about blinds for commercial spaces…

Choosing the right blinds for commercial environments is key. Did you know that blinds can help to increase a person’s productivity? Employees need to be comfortable at work! Therefore, creating an environment with improved thermal efficiency and high levels of light control, will help a workforce to feel motivated in the workplace.

The addition of blinds can influence a person’s behaviour. This is because lighting affects the way people feel and act. For example, in a restaurant, you’ll want to help people to feel relaxed so the lighting might be dimmed. But in a retail store, you’ll want your customers to feel excited and alert, so the lighting is likely t

Made-to-measure blinds come with a long list of benefits. They are superior to their off-the-shelf alternatives for many, many reasons. But first, let us explain exactly what they are!

Made-to-measure window coverings are made to fit your window and your window only. Using your measurements, and the fabric and lining that you’ve chosen, we go off and make your blinds, exactly as you’ve asked. No two made-to-measure blinds are the same. And that’s their beauty.

The alternative option is off-the-shelf blinds. These are the ready-made option. You’ll find them packaged up on the shelves, in set colours and sizes. Whilst they’re a quick solution to window coverings, off-the-shelf blinds are unlikely to fit your windows and meet your requirements as they should.

Stay with us whilst we take a closer look at the benefits of made-measure-blinds to help you make the best decision possible…

Discover 6 Benefits of Buying M

Blinds for privacy in bedrooms are key! We spend lots of time in our bedrooms from sleeping to relaxing, and even getting ready for the day. So, your bedroom blind is probably the most important blind you’re ever going to buy.

It’s important to determine exactly what you’d like your blinds to do before picking the best blinds for privacy. This will ensure you’re gaining the maximum benefit.

For most people, your bedroom blinds are going to need to do more than offering just privacy. If you’re sensitive to light during the night, you’re going to need blinds that will dim or block out the light. And then if during the day whilst the blinds are open you also want to maintain your privacy, you’re going to need blinds for privacy and light control.

No matter what your requirements are, at A1 Blinds we’ve got the answer! We’re always on hand to find you the perfect blinds for privacy, light control, warmth, style and more. So, If you need any support finding the perfe

With such a rise in the popularity of plantation shutters over the years, are you wondering if they could be for you? We don’t blame you! Plantation shutters are renown for adding a touch of class to any home.

However, blinds can also do just the trick in adding the same amount of style to your home. That's probably why you’re here wondering whether to choose plantation shutters or blinds!

Let us simplify it for you…

Plantation Shutters and Blinds: Styles Available

When it comes to the amount of choice available, blinds will win hands down. This is because blinds are available in over 10 different styles.

Choose from roller, vertical, Venetian, Roman, pleated,

Choosing the right blinds for offices is key! Blinds can play a big part in productivity levels, believe it or not. So, whether you’re revamping your home office, or your commercial space needs some TLC, you’ll want to make sure that you’re making the right decision.

Did you know we produce domestic AND commercial blinds for offices? Well yes, we do! We have over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and installing all styles of commercial blinds for offices! We cover many industries including retail, hospitality, education, healthcare, and offices. As well as blinds for the home too.

All our dedicated commercial team have undergone extensive health and safety training including working at height, flame retardancy requirements, and asbestos awareness. So, you can trust us to advise on the best blinds for offices, no matter what your needs are.

Choosing The Best Blinds for Offices

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A1 Blinds can provide wonderful vertical blinds for homes in Lowfell and across the North East. Vertical blinds are one of the most popular designs in the UK, and you can use them for a range of domestic and commercial applications. Vertical blinds are flexible, versatile and fully customisable for your home in Lowfell as well. You can choose from several colour and fabric options to find the perfect fit for your home.

Vertical blinds are distinctive because of their intelligent design. Your blinds will operate on a top rail with several vertical slats that move across the glazed area of your window or door. You can adjust each slat individually to control the lighting in your home precisely, or you can pull the whole system across for privacy. Our made-to-measure blinds will cover the full aperture of your windows and doors to achieve a blackout effect!

Privacy is something we all want and expect in our homes. But if your home is closely facing another, or you live on a busy road, this can be difficult to achieve. So, whilst beautiful large windows are a desirable asset to have, finding the perfect blinds for privacy is essential.

Blinds provide the perfect window dressing solution for privacy, and with so many styles on the market these days, it’s easy to find the perfect set! But since you’re here you’re probably wondering, ‘What are the best blinds for privacy?’. Let us tell you…

A1’s Blinds for Privacy in Your Home...

All blind styles will provide you with a degree of privacy and at A1 we have 13 styles to choose from! This includes vertical, Venetian, pleated, panel, allusion blinds and many more! However, if total privacy is what you desire, A1’s top picks are roller, Roman, or pleated blinds. Here’s