Nine unique inspirations for blinds

Whether you covet sliding panels for modern chic or a vibrantly patterned roman blind, there are a multitude of materials and styles on offer.

Take a peek at our list of blinds and see what best suits your home.

9. Photo print blinds

A photo print blind is a novel way to display your photo collection. Web-blinds.com provide an online service where you can upload any digital photo of your choice and get a digital photo print roller blind delivered to your door. Prices start at €165 for 80cm wide x 120cm drop from Web-blinds.com.

8. Kitsch print blinds

This kitsch print roman blind is an easy way to inject some colour into an existing interior, perfect for a sitting room, bedroom or kitchen. Keep the look up to date with modern accessories. Roman blind in Dahlia Flower, price on application, Hillary’s.

7. Sliding panel blinds

This sliding panel blind is a perfect room divider for an open plan room or apartment. Kyoto sliding panel in ‘Spirit’ from Eclectics, from €504.

6. Traditional roller print blinds

Textured graphic print is perfect in period houses and adds a contemporary yet traditional feel. This traditional roller print blind is from the Hillary’s Trevano Collection in Amber, price on application.

5. Roman blinds

Add a collection of simple yet stunning Roman blinds to a large window area for a sleek look. These neutral linen Roman blinds are from Window.blinds.ie, price on application.

4. Conservatory ceiling blinds

Prevent a conservatory from getting too hot in summer and too draughty in winter with these conservatory ceiling blinds from Hillary’s. A different blind style or material on the lower section provides a contrast and streamlines the look.

3. Classic wooden Venetian blinds

The classic wooden venetian blind is a firm favourite and is suitable in all rooms of the house. These blinds from the Luxaflex Finewood Collection cost €44 for a blind measuring 508mm x 1295mm drop.

2. Blinds in a box

Featured on BBC’s Dragons Den, Blinds in a Box are temporary blinds available in black and white, which can be cut to size as required. A box of six binds measuring 91.5cm x 183cm costs €49.99.

1. Fresh and simple roller blind

This fresh and simple roller blind is the perfect way to inject some spring fever into your home. Roller blind in ‘Bright Green’ from Novatec, prices start at €38.

Buying tips for blinds

• The blind position. Generally roller and roman blinds are fitted to sit inside the window but can also be fitted outside if the window frame is narrow.
• Fabric finish. When fitting blinds in a kitchen or bathroom consider a waterproof and stain resistant finish. Metal blinds or Teflon coated fabrics are ideal for use in a bathroom or kitchen. Blackout fabrics are perfect for the bedroom as they completely block out sunlight.
• Use a metal tape measure if you are ordering blinds online as fabric measuring tapes can stretch and give false measurements.
• If you are ordering bespoke blinds consider adding an unusual border or trim.
• If you have small children try and avoid styles with long pull-cords. Blind cord should always be kept out of reach for children’s safety.

Tell us what you think

Which blinds are your favourite? Do you dig the kitsch prints, or would you prefer to personalise your blinds with a digital photo?

Tell us in the comments below!