When it comes to choosing new blinds for your home, you have two options. Made to measure blinds, or ready-made, off the shelf blinds. In this blog, we’ll explain the difference, and why we champion made to measure blinds here at A1!
Made to measure is a term that’s thrown around often. But what does it mean? Made to measure blinds are bespoke blinds that are made exactly to your specifications. This includes everything from their size, fit, and fabric, to the accessories, and even which side the control chain sits on!
In comparison, ready-made blinds are available off the shelf. They come in set sizes, colours, and designs as standard. They cannot be personalised. Unfortunately, this often results in ill-fitting blinds that are not quite right! That’s why at A1, we would always recommend choosing made to measure blinds…
We’ve been manufacturing made to measure blinds across the North East region for over 30 years! We’re an expert team of craftsmen with a wealth of experience in producing and fitting a wide range of high-quality blinds and shutters. Our range covers everything from rollers, Romans, verticals, and more.
Why Made to Measure Blinds Are the Best
Made to Measure Blinds Are the Perfect Fit for Your Window
Every home – and window – is different. This can make purchasing new blinds tricky.
The main reason for choosing made to measure blinds is that the overall finish is better. This is because they are produced with your exact window in mind. Therefore, they’ll look the perfect fit with a clean-cut finish. Having a good fit will help to keep more light out, offer more privacy, and help to keep the warmth in too!
A ready-made alternative is likely to need to be cut down to size to suit your window width. Cutting an off the shelf blind can sometimes result in inaccurate lengths or frayed edges, plus, you can never guarantee they’ll properly fit your window! Unlike with made to measure blinds.
A Huge Range of Options for Made to Measure Blinds
Another reason you should choose made to measure blinds is that they’re made exactly to your style and requirements.
All our blinds are produced from scratch in our Blaydon factory, so we can provide the exact blinds that you need for your space. This could include a dimout lining for a bedroom, splash-proof fabric for your kitchen, or a black metal chain to match the rest of your décor! The world of made to measure blinds brings so many options when it comes to dressing your windows.
Made to measure blinds give you the freedom to create the perfect blinds for your home. Not only do A1 offer 11 different blind styles, but we also have thousands of colour and fabric options to choose from too!
Did you know you can order up to 5 free samples from our website? This will make choosing your made to measure blinds so much easier! Simply head to the product page and add a sample to your basket. Alternatively, you can visit our showrooms to see all our products on display.
The Best Quality Made to Measure Blinds & Service
When you choose made to measure blinds from A1, not only are you guaranteed beautiful, perfectly fitting blinds, you’ll also receive an A1 service.
Made to measure blinds are made to much higher standards than ready-made blinds. At A1, our expert team use only the best quality materials to produce the best quality made to measure blinds in the region. This excellent quality makes them more durable so they shouldn’t need replacing as often as regular blinds would. Of course, they really do look the part too!
We offer free home consultations whereby our team will talk you through your options and help you to make the best decision for your needs. During this consultation, we’ll also measure your windows and bring along lots of samples to help you pick. Together, we’ll work out the best fabric, design, and style for your made to measure blinds.
Which Blinds Can Be Made to Measure?
You’ll be glad to know that all our blind styles can be made to measure. This includes Venetian blinds, perfect fit blinds, pleated blinds, allusion blinds, shutters and much more! They work great for your windows, conservatories, and doors alike!
So, no matter which blinds you fancy, rest assured that A1 can produce them to your exact specification. You can take a look at our full range of made to measure blinds styles on our website or contact the team to find out more.
Have we inspired you to choose made to measure blinds? Book a free home or virtual consultation, or visit one of our showrooms today! We’ll help you to find a look you love.
