If you are looking for blinds or awnings in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire or Buckinghamshire then what are your options? Lets take a look and see if we can help you through the maze.

You possibly know which blinds you want in your home, but it is always worth asking for advice. Not all blinds are best in certain circumstances. For example, I would not put wooden venetains in a bathroom because the wood is likely to warp.

Lets’ tackle which type of blind you may wish to consider first. The most versatile and hence most popular is the common vertical blind. These allow you to draw the blind to the left, to the right or open them like a pair of curtains. You can also angle the slats to control privacy and light at the same time. By getting the angle right you can stop people seeing in and yet still allow light into your room.

Rollers are common because they are very simple to use, but you have no light control options. Plain colours with straight bottoms are in fashion at the moment.

Wood venetian blinds are growing in the popularity stakes and will probably overtake the vertical blind in a few years. The disadvantage is that the slats are thicker than fabric, so if you draw the blind up you are often left with a large “stack” of wood at the top of your window which can block the light.

When it comes to buying blinds by the way, you basically have three options. You can buy them online and fit yourself, but without the benefit of being able to choose properly or seek any advice. You can buy a mass produced poorer quality product that you fit and cut down yourself, or you go to a professional made to measure blind supplier like Yager Blinds or Blind Inspirations.

Buying blinds online these days can be risky, as many companies have been set up out of a spare room to cash in. They can be poor quality products because you don’t get to see any samples before you buy. You also will have to fit the blinds yourself.

The best way of choosing and buying blinds is to call either Yager Blinds or Blind Inspirations. Both companies offer free advice, no obligation quotes and do not pressure you. Measuring and fitting is free and blinds and work are guaranteed. They also offer a price promise to make sure you can’t buy the same blind cheaper.