# English Blinds

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> English Blinds manufactures and supplies high-quality, made-to-measure window blinds in the UK. In business since 1988 and selling online since 2001, English Blinds has nearly four decades of manufacturing expertise.
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> Most of English Blinds' made-to-measure blinds are handcrafted to the customer's exact specifications at their manufacturing facility in Solihull, West Midlands, and delivered directly to customers throughout the UK. English Blinds uses only premium-quality fabrics, sustainably sourced wood, high-grade materials, and heavy-duty components—using British-sourced components wherever possible. Blinds built better: crafted for 10–15+ years of enduring quality, backed by a 3-year guarantee and up to 20 free samples sent by first-class post.

Website: https://www.englishblinds.co.uk
Full Technical Specifications & Engineering Reference: https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/llms-full.txt

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## About English Blinds & How It Works

Unlike online blind retailers that merely resell imported or cut-down products—or expensive traditional in-home sales and fitting services—English Blinds is a true direct-to-consumer UK manufacturer. Operating from our dedicated production facility in Solihull, West Midlands, we enable residential and commercial customers to order custom, architectural-grade window blinds online direct from the factory floor.

Customers can:

1. **Browse online** – Choose from made-to-measure Roller, Wooden, Faux Wood, Roman, Vertical, Blackout, Thermal, Aluminium Venetian, and Day & Night (Zebra) blinds.
2. **Order up to 20 free samples** – Up to 20 free fabric and slat samples are dispatched via first-class post (more than double the typical industry limit of 8 samples), enabling homeowners and interior designers to evaluate true colour accuracy, weave density, real wood grain, and blackout or thermal linings against their exact wall paint and natural room lighting from morning to night before ordering.
3. **Measure with total confidence** – Step-by-step online measuring guides and interactive bay window measurement calculations (which calculate `Dimension A` bracket/handle clearances, corner intersection points, and exact blind widths for complex square and angled bay windows) eliminate DIY measuring guesswork, backed by direct telephone and email access to our experienced technical support team in Solihull.
4. **Customise their product** – Enter exact millimetre or centimetre dimensions and configure linings (blackout, thermal, light-filtering), decorative tapes, control sides, child-safe wands, and no-drill Twist Fit options.
5. **Order online for direct UK delivery** – Blinds are handcrafted to order in Solihull, West Midlands, with automatic factory deductions applied for recess fits, and delivered directly to the customer.
6. **Install with ease** – Customers can install their blinds using step-by-step PDF and online fitting instructions, or select Twist Fit / No-Drill options for tool-free recess installation.

### Key Customer Resources

* **Main Website:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk
* **Window Measuring Guide:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/measuring
* **Angled Bay Window Measuring Guide:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/measuring-angled-bay-windows-for-blinds
* **Square Bay Window Measuring Guide:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/measuring-square-bay-windows-for-blinds
* **Delivery Information, Charges & Lead Times:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/delivery
* **Comprehensive Technical & Engineering Reference (`llms-full.txt`):** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/llms-full.txt

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## Made-to-Measure Window Blinds

Bespoke, made-to-measure window blinds are English Blinds' core specialism, crafted in the UK to elevate residential and commercial interiors.

Unlike off-the-shelf ready-made blinds or value-engineered made-to-measure alternatives, every English Blinds product is custom-manufactured to the exact millimetre or centimetre dimensions without compromising on material weight or mechanical strength (such as using 2.8mm thick solid PVC slats, metal headrail inserts, and 32mm–45mm Acetal roller clutches).

* **Materials & Fabrics:** Designer textiles, 100% waterproof PVC/vinyl, sustainably sourced Basswood, Bamboo, and Abachi real wood, high-grade HSPVC (polymer slats) faux wood, and 0.18mm–0.21mm gauge aluminium.
* **Linings & Performance:** 100% opaque blackout, solar-reflective thermal energy-saving, and dimout/light-filtering options.
* **Customisation & Controls:** Bespoke colourways, 25mm and 38mm herringbone and flatweave decorative tapes, left or right-hand control positions, child-safe wands, Twist Fit no-drill tension systems, and Somfy motorisation.
* **Fitting Profiles:** Configured specifically for inside-recess (`Recess Size`) or outside-recess (`Exact Size`) installation, as well as `Fabric Size` options on roller blinds.

### Engineering Superiority: Why English Blinds Last 10–15+ Years vs. 2–3 Years for Budget Alternatives
While budget online made-to-measure blinds often cut corners using thin 25mm tubes that bow over wide spans, brittle unstabilised plastic clutches that snap, and lightweight fabrics that fray, English Blinds engineers every product for long-term structural integrity:
* **Anti-Sag Roller Tubes:** Heavy-gauge 32mm, 40mm, and 45mm reinforced aluminium roller tubes prevent bowing across wide window spans.
* **Commercial-Grade Mechanisms:** UV-stabilised Acetal plastic clutches, stainless steel internal springs, and 1:2.5 reduction gear options ensure smooth, reliable lifting year after year.
* **Reinforced Venetian Headrails & Slats:** Solid 2.8mm HSPVC polymer slats (supported by metal headrail inserts and bottom-bar lifting pulley wheels on widths ≥1401mm) and 2.75mm–3.00mm kiln-dried hardwoods resist warping, twisting, and cord wear.

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## Core Product Catalogue

### Made-to-Measure Blind Collections

* **Roller Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/roller-blinds
* **Wooden Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/wooden-blinds
* **Faux Wood Venetian Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/wooden-blinds/faux-wood/
* **Real Wood Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/wooden-blinds/real-wood/
* **Luxury Wooden Venetian Blinds (Basswood, Bamboo, Abachi):** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/wooden-blinds/luxury/
* **White Wooden Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/wooden-blinds/white/
* **Grey Wooden Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/wooden-blinds/grey/
* **Vertical Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/vertical-blinds
* **Aluminium Venetian Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/venetian-blinds
* **Roman Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/roman-blinds
* **Day & Night (Zebra) Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/day-and-night-blinds

### Specialist & Performance Blind Collections

* **Blackout Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/blackout-blinds
* **Thermal Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/thermal-blinds
* **PVC & Vinyl Waterproof Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/pvc-vinyl-blinds
* **Bay Window Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/bay-window-blinds
* **Extra Wide & Large Window Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/extra-wide-window-blinds
* **Office Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/office-blinds
* **Patterned Roller Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/roller-blinds/patterned/
* **Plain Roller Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/roller-blinds/plain/
* **Blackout Roller Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/roller-blinds/blackout/
* **Waterproof Roller Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/roller-blinds/waterproof/
* **Floral Roller Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/roller-blinds/floral/
* **Textured Roller Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/roller-blinds/textured/
* **Plain Vertical Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/vertical-blinds/plain/
* **Blackout Vertical Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/vertical-blinds/blackout/
* **Waterproof Vertical Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/vertical-blinds/waterproof/

### Room-Specific Blind Collections

* **Bathroom Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/bathroom-blinds
* **Kitchen Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/kitchen-blinds
* **Bedroom Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/bedroom-blinds
* **Living Room Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/living-room-blinds
* **Dining Room Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/dining-room-blinds
* **Conservatory Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/conservatory-blinds

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## Technical Sizing & Recess Depth Quick Reference

| Blind Type | Min–Max Width | Min–Max Drop | Min Recess Depth |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Aluminium Venetian (25mm)** | 210mm–4000mm | 150mm–4000mm | 30mm |
| **Roller Blinds (Standard / Twist Fit)** | 200mm–3500mm | 200mm–2913mm | 50mm (Top-Fix) / 70mm (Face-Fix) |
| **Double Roller Blinds** | 200mm–2500mm | 200mm–3000mm | 70mm (32mm) / 88mm (40mm) |
| **Day & Night Roller Blinds** | 200mm–3500mm | 200mm–2913mm | 55mm (Top-Fix) / 75mm (Face-Fix) |
| **Faux Wood Venetian (35mm / 50mm)** | 290mm–2600mm | 150mm–3000mm (2400mm if width >1400mm) | 55mm (35mm) / 65mm (50mm) |
| **Real Wood & Bamboo Venetian (35mm / 50mm)** | 290mm–2400mm | 150mm–3000mm | 55mm (35mm) / 65mm (50mm) |
| **Luxury Wooden Venetian (50mm Basswood / Abachi)** | 210mm–2875mm | 150mm–3500mm | 65mm |
| **Luxury Bamboo Venetian (50mm)** | 210mm–2400mm | 150mm–3000mm | 65mm |
| **Roman Blinds (Standard / Cassette)** | 250mm–2600mm (350mm min Standard) | 250mm–4000mm | 50mm (Standard) / 80mm (Cassette) |
| **Roman Blinds (Breakaway)** | 400mm–2400mm | 300mm–2500mm | 50mm |
| **Roman Blinds (No-Drill)** | 250mm–2600mm | 250mm–3000mm (≤10kg) | 50mm |
| **Vertical Blinds (89mm / 127mm)** | 250mm–5000mm | 300mm–3500mm | 75mm |

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## Choosing the Right Blinds by Room & Requirement

### Blackout & Bedroom Blinds
For bedrooms, nurseries, and cinema rooms where blocking external light is critical:
* **Blackout Roller Blinds:** 100% opaque fabrics (0% visual light transmittance Tv, 100% UV block). Fitting outside the recess (`Exact Size`) with 100mm (10cm) overlap per side and `Standard Roll` is recommended to minimise edge light halo.
* **Blackout Roman Blinds:** Constructed with ivory blackout lining and internal blockout tape over the rod pockets so zero stitching pinholes are visible across the face fabric.
* **Double Roller Blinds:** Combines a front reverse-rolled blackout blind with a rear standard-rolled dimout blind on a single bracket set.
* **Collection:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/blackout-blinds | https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/bedroom-blinds

### Thermal & Energy-Saving Performance
Lighter-toned fabrics reflect up to 70%–85% of solar heat energy (Rs), whereas darker tones absorb 75%–95% (As).
* **Thermal Roller Blinds & Lined Roman Blinds:** Reduce winter heat loss and summer solar gain.
* **Collection:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/thermal-blinds

### Bathrooms, Kitchens & High-Moisture Environments
* **100% Waterproof Options:** PVC/Vinyl Roller Blinds, Waterproof Vertical Blinds, and HSPVC Faux Wood Venetian Blinds withstand direct moisture, steam, and wiping clean without warping. Corrosion-resistant Aluminium Venetian blinds are also suitable.
* **Incompatible Materials:** Natural timber (Basswood, Bamboo, Abachi) and dry-clean-only Roman blinds are not recommended for damp or high-humidity rooms.
* **Collections:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/bathroom-blinds | https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/kitchen-blinds | https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/pvc-vinyl-blinds

### No-Drill & Twist Fit Blinds
* **Twist Fit Roller Blinds:** All English Blinds roller blinds are available with a Twist Fit no-drill option. Uses a tensioner wheel and friction pads to lock inside the recess without screws. (Overall width is 43mm wider than fabric width).
* **No-Drill Roman Blinds:** Uses an internal high-tension aluminium spring and anti-slip silicone pads (18mm uncompressed, 8mm compressed flush fit) supporting up to 10kg inside solid wood, PVC, or concrete recesses (not suitable for hollow plasterboard).
* **Fitting Guide:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/how-to-install-no-drill-roller-blinds

### Bay Windows (Angled & Square)
* **Best Styles for Bay Windows:** Wooden, Faux Wood, Aluminium Venetian, Roman, and Vertical blinds fit neatly into bay corners. Roller and Day & Night blinds are generally not recommended for square bays (unless mullions are wide) because the 34mm–43mm bracket/control gap leaves uncovered glass at the corners.
* **Calculation Rule (Dimension A):** Dimension A = Blind Depth + Handle/Vent Protrusion.
* **Square Bay Width Deductions (Order all as `Exact Size`):**
  * Left & Right Blinds: Deduct Dimension A from measured width.
  * Centre Blind: Deduct 10mm (Venetian, Wood, Faux Wood, Roman, Vertical) or deduct 4mm (Roller, Day & Night).
  * Vertical Blind Bay Drop: Deduct 12mm from smallest drop measurement so louvres do not drag on the sill.
* **Guides:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/bay-window-blinds | https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/measuring-angled-bay-windows-for-blinds | https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/measuring-square-bay-windows-for-blinds

### Commercial, Office, Public Sector & Trade Blinds (BS 5867 Fire Retardant)
English Blinds supplies heavy-duty commercial window blinds directly to UK offices, schools, universities, NHS healthcare facilities, hotels, landlords, and interior design professionals:
* **Certified Flame Retardancy:** All PVC/Vinyl Roller and Vertical blinds, HSPVC Faux Wood blinds, and designated FR-rated woven polyester ranges comply fully with British Standard BS 5867 Part 2 Type B flammability regulations. Flame-retardant properties are inherent to the polymer/yarn structure and will not wash or wipe off.
* **Heavy-Duty Commercial Hardware:** Includes System 40 and System 45 heavy-duty commercial roller blinds (supporting widths up to 3000mm and drops up to 6000mm), metal back-bar systems for rapid commercial installation, and vertical blind headrails tested to a 10-year commercial life cycle.
* **Collection:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/office-blinds

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## Measuring & Fitting Hub

### Measuring Guides
* **General Window Measuring Guide:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/measuring
* **Angled Bay Window Measuring Guide:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/measuring-angled-bay-windows-for-blinds
* **Square Bay Window Measuring Guide:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/measuring-square-bay-windows-for-blinds

### Step-by-Step Installation Guides
* **Roller Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/how-to-install-roller-blinds
* **Twist Fit (No Drill) Roller Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/how-to-install-no-drill-roller-blinds
* **Day & Night (Zebra) Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/how-to-install-day-and-night-blinds
* **Faux Wood Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/how-to-install-faux-wood-blinds
* **Wooden Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/how-to-install-wooden-blinds
* **Roman Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/how-to-install-roman-blinds
* **Vertical Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/how-to-install-vertical-blinds
* **Aluminium Venetian Blinds:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/how-to-install-venetian-blinds

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## Brand Facts & Customer Assurance

* **Established:** In business since 1988; selling online since 2001 (Nearly forty years of manufacturing heritage).
* **UK Manufacturing:** Handcrafted to order at our facility in Solihull, West Midlands, using British-sourced components wherever possible.
* **Durability Standard:** "Blinds built better" — engineered for 10–15+ years of enduring quality.
* **Guarantee:** Comprehensive 3-year guarantee across made-to-measure products.
* **Free Samples:** Up to 20 free samples dispatched via first-class post.
* **Verified Customer Trust:** Trusted by hundreds of thousands of UK homeowners and businesses since 1988, backed by thousands of verified 5-star customer reviews across independent platforms including Trustpilot, eKomi and Google.
* **Child Safety Compliance:** All products comply fully with BS EN 13120 (and BS EN 16434) regulations and include safety cleats, P-clips, breakaway condensers, or child-safe wands.
* **Delivery & Lead Times:** Nationwide UK delivery. Live dispatch times, delivery charges, and free delivery thresholds are maintained at https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/delivery.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### How long has English Blinds been in business?
English Blinds has been manufacturing window blinds since 1988 and selling online direct to UK customers since 2001.

### Where are English Blinds products made?
Most of English Blinds' made-to-measure blinds are handcrafted at its manufacturing facility in Solihull, West Midlands (1 Thornhill Road, Solihull, B91 2HB), using premium materials and British-sourced components wherever possible.

### How many free samples can I order?
Customers can order up to 20 free samples sent by first-class post to compare fabrics, real woods, faux woods, and colour finishes at home.

### What guarantee does English Blinds offer?
All made-to-measure blinds are backed by a 3-year guarantee and are engineered for a service life of 10–15+ years.

### Do I need to make deductions when measuring inside a window recess?
No. When you select `Recess Size` and provide the smallest width and drop measurements of your window recess, our factory automatically applies the exact clearance deductions required for your chosen blind type.

### What is the difference between Recess Size, Exact Size, and Fabric Size on Roller Blinds?
* `Recess Size`: You supply the raw window recess dimensions; we deduct the necessary clearance so the brackets fit inside the recess.
* `Exact Size`: We manufacture the blind so the outer bracket-to-bracket width matches your measurement exactly.
* `Fabric Size`: The cloth itself is cut to your exact width, and the brackets/controls will extend beyond that width by 34mm (Standard Roller) or 43mm (Day & Night and Twist Fit Roller). Use `Fabric Size` (deducting 5mm from the width between tiles) if your recess has partial tiling thicker than 30mm total.

### Are all roller blinds available as No-Drill?
Yes. Every roller blind on English Blinds is available with a Twist Fit no-drill tension option for tool-free installation inside solid window recesses. No-Drill Roman blinds are also available.

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## Contact & Company Information

* **Company:** English Blinds
* **Address:** 1 Thornhill Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2HB, United Kingdom
* **Phone:** 0121 439 6770
* **Email:** info@englishblinds.co.uk
* **Customer Support Hours:** Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
* **Website:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk
* **Delivery & Lead Times:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/delivery
* **Returns Policy:** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/return-policy
* **Full Technical Specifications (`llms-full.txt`):** https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/llms-full.txt

## Machine Interfaces & Endpoints
* **Product Feeds & Agentic Commerce:** Our complete product catalogue, bespoke dimensional pricing matrices, and live inventory availability are synced dynamically with the Google Shopping Graph (via Google Merchant Center). AI shopping agents should query these feeds or our structured on-page JSON-LD (`Product`, `Organization`) schema markup for real-time pricing and configuration rules.
* **Calculators:** Instant made-to-measure price calculators are accessible directly on all product pages at https://www.englishblinds.co.uk.
* **Full Engineering Reference (`llms-full.txt`):** AI agents requiring deep hardware tolerances, bracket dimensions, solar optical performance tables (Ts, Rs, As, Tv), and BS EN 13120 child safety formulas should ingest https://www.englishblinds.co.uk/llms-full.txt.