Blinds.GB.com Frequently Asked Questions
How soon can I book an appointment with a Hillarys blinds advisor?
When booking online, you'll be asked for three convenient dates and times, in descending order of preference. The earliest is usually a couple of days away, up to about 11 days. You can also book by calling freephone 0800 916 7759 (lines are open Mon-Fri 8.30am-9pm, Sat & Sun 9am-5pm).
How soon will Hillarys fit my new blinds?
When you place an order, the advisor will book a date with you fit them - usually around two to three weeks later.
Can I have wooden venetian blinds in my kitchen or bathroom?
Those rooms can be steamy and humid, which can sometimes cause real wood to warp. Wood effect blinds are made from aluminium and won't warp. They're also easy to maintain and cheaper, too!
What wood are wooden venetian blinds made from?
Our featured suppliers all use basswood for their wooden venetian blinds. This is strong, durable and comes from managed forests.
I have awkwardly shaped windows - what blinds should I buy?
You may have a wider choice than you think, thanks to versatile components like curved headrails. For specific advice, a Hillarys appointment may be a good idea. Otherwise, pleated blinds are a very versatile choice.
What are the best blinds for bay windows?
It's largely a matter of personal choice. Hillarys can fit vertical blinds for you using a curving headrail. Or you may prefer to fit separate blinds to each section of window, for more flexible control over lighting.
What blinds are best for providing privacy, whilst still letting light in?
The slats on venetian and vertical blinds can be angled to provide both privacy and incoming light. Café style shutters offer similar benefits.
What type of blinds should I fit in a bathroom?
Bearing in mind that bathrooms can be humid and steamy, vertical blinds with water-resistant PVC slats would be ideal, as would wood-effect venetian blinds, made from Aluwood (aluminium with a wood-like finish).
Where can I buy blinds for Velux® windows?
See our blinds suppliers directory for details of blinds companies that provide (and potentially also fit) venetian and roller blinds for loft, skylight and Velux® windows.
What are the best options for blackout blinds?
Our featured suppliers all sell roller blinds with optional blackout materials, which may also be available for roman blinds. Vertical blinds are also available in "dimout" materials (not quite blackout, but close).
What type of blind comes closest to the feel of curtains?
Lined roman blinds can look very soft and plush, especially when fully or partially open and made using an elegant choice of fabric.
What are the differences between recess and exact measurements?
A blind made for fitting within a recess will have its size adjusted by the supplier to ensure it fits properly in the space. Exact blinds are made to go outside recesses and are made to the exact sizes you provide.
Can your featured suppliers make a blind if I supply the fabric?
Unfortunately not; they use only their own fabrics. Their fabrics and materials (wood, vinyl, aluminium, etc) have been through prescribed quality testing procedures in order to be covered by the blinds suppliers' respective guarantees.
Where can I buy roman blinds with a side winding mechanism?
Hillarys provides and fits roman blinds with side winding controls, like on roller blinds. Roman blinds from some other suppliers rely on cord controls and are secured using a metal cleat on the window frame or wall.
