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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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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

Choosing the best blinds for living rooms can be tricky. There are so many options with different functionalities! Plus, it’s probably where you spend most of your time, so you’ll want to make sure you make the right decision.

Rollers, Romans, Verticals, Venetians, Vision, Panel, Pleated, Velux, Perfect-Fit, Shutters, and Allusion are all suitable blinds for living rooms. But to find the best blinds for your living room, you’ll need to consider what you want the blinds for! This is because all styles and fabric choices offer different benefits.

What to Consider When Choosing Blinds for Living Rooms

1) Blinds for Living Rooms with Light and Privacy Control

Is your living room facing the main road, another house, or a busy park? Do you often catch passers-by peering in? If the answer to any of the above is yes, privacy control should be a key consideration.

If it is privacy control you require, we recommend three different blind styles: Visio

Have you ever wondered what ’child safe blinds’ really means? What isn’t safe about a regular blind? What makes a blind child safe? Do child safe blinds come in a range of different styles? Stay with us on this blog to find out…

When choosing blinds for your children’s bedroom there are lots to consider. What colour should you buy, which style of blind, do they need to be a blackout, and so on. But most importantly, you should know what to look for in child safe blinds.

At A1 Blinds, we follow all procedures to produce child safe blinds. As an absolute minimum, all our blinds meet the European Standard BS EN 13120 for both performance and safety. From the design process through to production, safety is at the forefront of all we do. This enables us to make beautiful, child safe blinds.

What Are Child Safe Blinds?

Child safe blinds are blinds that have been designed and produced with the safety of children in mind. This means that the blinds will be c

A1 Blinds are renowned in the North East for producing beautifully made to measure blinds including blinds for Velux windows. More and more homes are having Velux windows installed. Be it in the bedroom, kitchen, or a converted conservatory. They’re certainly in demand in recent years as we all strive for more natural light.

One of the best ways you can brighten your home is with natural light. It’s warming, natural and of course completely free! But whilst natural light in the home is a bonus, there will be times when you’ll want to block out that light.

Light control is a day-to-day necessity. When your child is sleeping, you’re having a lie-in or watching a film – you’ll want to be able to dim the light wherever necessary. It’s also key for protecting your furniture from sun-fading on brighter days.

If your home has Velux or Skylight windows, you’ll probably be wondering what your options are.

Blinds for

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 weal

Bay windows are a key feature in your home, so you must know how to dress them with the perfect blinds for bay windows! A bay window allows lots of light into a room, as well as an enhanced view. But this comes together with the need for protecting your privacy and controlling the light when necessary.

So, what is a bay window?

Once tied solely to period homes, bay windows have made a comeback in modern-day architecture and design. They protrude outwards from the main walls – creating an illusion of more space in a room and bringing more of the outside in.

There are several styles of bay windows. Different angles, amounts of windows, sizes, and heights. So, before you choose the best blinds for your bay windows, you need to figure out what type of bay windows you have:

Bow windows: Usually made up of one large pane of curved glass.
Angled (AKA canted) bay windows: Made up of a flat-fronted glass pane and 2 angled side panes.
Multi-faceted bay windows: A

Venetian window blinds are a versatile and practical option. At A1 we’ve seen demand grow tenfold for Venetian window blinds over the last few years, and it’s easy to see why! Not only do Venetian window blinds offer great practicality, but they’re beautifully modern too.

So, what is a Venetian window blind?

A perfect blend of style and substance! Venetian window blinds are made up of horizontal slats that are hung together by either tapes or cords (depending on your preference).

This suspension method allows the slats to rotate up to 180 degrees, or be pulled up fully to enable maximum daylight. This is what provides that great privacy and light control that Venetian window blinds are known and loved for.

Venetian window blinds come in a wide range of colours, finishes and textures. Choose from cloth tapes or cords, full colour or multi-colour, smooth or textured! All of which are available across three material options: aluminium, wood and faux wood.