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Adding a roller blind can quickly and cost effectively transform the look of any room, adding a stylish finishing touch to any design scheme.

What is a Roller blind?

A roller blind is a piece of fabric which fits into the top of your window frame. This can be within or outside of your window recess. They are operated by a side-winding chain attached to the blind casing at the top.

Motorised controls and smart controls are also available giving you the option to open and close your blinds remotely or by speaking to your smart device, for example, your Amazon Alexa or Google Home. 

What type of windows are best for roller blinds?

Roller blinds are suitable for almost any type of window and can also be used on doors like patio or bi-fold doors. They are also perfect for bay windows because you can position individual blinds into each window frame. These blinds are also great for Velux roof windows or skylights. They are simple to use and can be operated by using a hook in the mechanism or operated remotely. 

They can be made to measure so that they fit your windows and doors perfectly. Roller blinds can be made very wide or narrow so you can be sure of the perfect fit.

Why choose Roller blinds?

Roller blinds are one of the most versatile blind types and come in a range of designs and finishes that make them perfect for use in different environments.

Blackout, anti-microbial, flame-retardant and moisture repellent options mean they are extremely practical and versatile and can be used in a number of specialist situations.

Roller blinds come in a huge range of different fabrics and designs for you to choose from. Browse our range to see what best suits you.  

What are the benefits of Roller blinds?

Perfect Fit Roller Blinds

Perfect fit blinds allow for easy operation of your uPVC doors and windows. A Perfect fit frame clips into place onto your uPVC window and the made-to-measure Roller blind sits within the Perfect fit frame. There are no cords or chains and no need for drilling into your uPVC window frames.  

To find out more about our perfect fit blinds ask a member of our team.

Motorised blinds

If you have hard-to-reach windows, or multiple Roller blinds for a large room or conservatory, you’ll be pleased to know that Roller blinds from A1 blinds can come with the option of motorised controls. There’s no need for complicated wiring with our motorised roller blinds. Brilliantly efficient rechargeable batteries, last six to twelve months of daily use. Simple & easy to charge, via USB cable with no need to take the blind down.

Link your window blinds to your smart home controller like Amazon Alexa or Google home and control them with your voice. You can even set your blinds to open with your morning alarm and play your favourite tune to help you start the day.

Blackout fabrics for roller blinds

Choosing a roller blind in a blackout fabric can help you get a restful night, every night. It’s often disruptive to your sleep when you wake up early in the summer months and the sun is already shining. A blackout blind can help you get the perfect nights sleep.

Roller blinds with blackout fabric are perfect for nurseries or just anyone where a good sleep routine is important.

Ask your home consultant for more information on our blackout fabric range. 

Are Roller blinds suitable for Kitchens and Bathrooms?

Yes, Roller blinds are extremely suited for Kitchens and bathrooms. In these room’s blinds need to be able to withstands the extremes of the in-house elements, including heat, damp and wet, also spills and staining.

Roller blinds from A1 blinds are available in a choice of performance fabrics including flame-retardant, anti-microbial, wipe clean and moisture resistant, so you can be sure your blinds are up to the job.

To make sure you find the perfect blinds for you, we recommend that one of our experts visit you in your home when convenient. A1 Blinds have a dedicated in-home service, which gives you the ideal opportunity to discover the perfects blinds, curtains or shutters for your décor and have your windows professionally measured. One of our experts will come to you, bringing our wide range along for you to browse through and offer recommendations to match your interior.

During your consultation

Our job is to make your life as easy as possible, with inspiring ideas and practical solutions for your home or office. You’ll find it a relaxing approach to making your interior décor decisions.

Your expert will:

• Take a relaxed approach, offering inspiring ideas and practical solutions
• Bring a selection of fabric and fitting samples for you to view
• Stay as long as you need, usually only around 30 minutes (a little longer for shutters, motorised or conservatory roof blinds)
• Professionally measure your windows
• Offer style tips and practical advice

We will provide you with an affordable, no obligation quote on the day. We never charge for measuring or fitting, and you can rest assured that our expert fitters are experienced in fitting all our products, including blinds, curtains and shutters.

Crafted to the highest standards

Once you have confirmed your estimate and paid the deposit for your order, your made to measure window solutions will be made to the highest standards. Our expert makers will make your chosen curtains or blinds, working with an outstanding range of the finest fabrics and materials, selected by you during your design consultation. We are privileged to partner with specialist blind and shutter manufacturers to offer you premium quality roller, vertical, and venetian blinds, and plantation shutters. 

Expert installation service

All our experts fitters have many years’ experience, so you know they’ll be right first time. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy your newly transformed room.

Convenient and safe

With custom blinds from A1 Blinds you never have to worry about dangling cords that could injure your children or pets. Some of our operating systems include cordless options and retractable wands. This will give you peace of mind and you can also enjoy hooking your custom blinds up to your home automation system or using trendy voice commands to operate your blinds. Motorised blinds are great for large blinds or blinds that are out of reach. They also add a nice touch for people who have trouble getting around. Motorisation works when you are home and when you are away, giving your home a lived-in look even when you are on holiday or out of town.

We’ve been manufacturing and fitting blinds in Newcastle since 1985, and our expert craftsmen use only the best quality materials. From vibrant Verticals to refined Romans, our made to measure blinds suit everyone’s budget and can be fitted within a week. With free measuring and fitting as standard, wherever you are in the North East you can rest assured of receiving the best products and a friendly service – that’s the “A1 promise”.

A1 Blinds wishes to thank everyone involved in their Coffee Morning & Raffle on Friday 30th Sept, we raised over £1000 to help Macmillan Cancer Support which is fantastic news.

With that in mind we would like to thank our Suppliers for donating prizes, everyone who helped or supported in buying or selling raffle tickets, making cakes etc., also many thanks to all the staff who helped by donating their time.

Join us for a nice cuppa and some lovely cakes and goodies. You will also have the chance to win Blinds for your home and many other prizes including Beauty Vouchers, Bottles of Spirits etc.

Help us to raise funds for Macmillan to support those whose lives are affected by cancer.

We look forward to seeing you on Friday 30th.

Starting in July 2011 A1 Blinds will be adding a new high quality selection of PVC Made-to-Measure Venetian Blinds to its range of Aluminium Venetian Blinds.

The pvc range will be available in a large selection of colours including wood effect and will aim to give further choice to the economy & budget range.

A1 Blinds now manufacture and supply retractable Fly Screens for both doors and windows, suitable for both Residential and Commercial use.

This product folds out of sight when not in use and is popular for Conservatories, Patio Doors and Commercial Kitchens such as Restaurants, Hotels, Hospitals, Care Homes etc.

For Company and Commercial clients we now offer a Company Logo Screening Service.

For a professional and corporate look, stand out from other businesses by having your Made-to-Measure blinds screen printed with your Company Logo. Suitable for Shops, Pubs, Restaurants, Offices and Boardrooms.

Back by popular demand – the Full House of Blinds offer is now available again. This ever popular deal comprises of up to seven Vertical Blinds, kitting out your whole house with fantastic quality British made blinds. There are size restrictions on the offer, but this is a large threshold of 1.8m or 1800mm. Anything over that in size, is merely charged at £5 per foot over. The fabric for this offer has been hand-selected & comes in highly popular White & Champagne.

We have expanded our product range to include Curtains, better enabling our customers to match up themes with their interior decor. We are proud to offer a superb selection of designer fabrics, with which we can make both Roman Blinds & Curtains in addition to tiebacks & cushion covers.

For more information see our Curtains page or please get in touch, our blind specialists will be happy to help with any query you may have.