Venetian blinds are a dynamic choice for decorators offering a wide range of styles, materials and colours. The sleek, elegant arrangement of the slats and their unparalleled functionality have firmly established Venetian blinds as a fashionable favourite for stylish homes. In today’s blog we’ll be exploring the various types of Venetian blinds available and some top tips for where you can best use them in your home!
What are Venetian blinds?
Venetian blinds are a popular type of window covering made up of horizontal slats, which are typically crafted from an array of materials. These slats are connected by cords or tapes, allowing them to be adjusted for both light control and privacy. By tilting the slats, you can precisely regulate the amount of natural light entering a room, enjoying anything from full natural illumination to a dim, private setting.
Venetian blinds can also be raised to completely uncover the window and allow unobscured views outside. Known for their timeless style and practicality, Venetian blinds complement a variety of decor themes and are available in numerous colours and finishes to suit different tastes and room aesthetics. So, what are the different materials for Venetian blinds?
White Venetian blinds
White Venetian blinds, whether they’re made of wood, faux wood or aluminium, remain one of the most popular blind choices in the UK. By creating a clean and light appearance that resonates around a room, white Venetian blinds can be enjoyed in a wide array of popular interior design trends.
Natural wooden Venetian blinds
Venetian blinds that retain their organic wood colour – such as oak, walnut and hazelnut – are ideal choices for rooms with more of a natural finish. The charm and elegance of wood Venetian blinds adds a calm and sophisticated dimension to any room. There are even wood coloured faux wooden blinds for spaces where real wood isn’t ideal.
Grey Venetian blinds
Grey remains a very popular colour in interior design. It’s soothing and flexible enough to use with a wide range of other colours and textures. At Blinds Direct each of the three main types of Venetian blinds is available in a selection of grey shades. From dark grey faux wooden blinds and stone grey aluminium blinds to light grey real wooden blinds, there is a grey Venetian blind for every occasion.
Wooden Venetian blind
Wooden blinds are a beautiful, organic choice, offering great functionality, longevity and the timeless beauty of natural wood. Made to measure wooden blinds from Blinds Direct are carefully crafted using only sustainably sourced woods. This commitment supports both communities and environments around the globe. There are even more sustainable options available in our range of bamboo wooden blinds!
Faux wooden Venetian blinds
Similarly, faux wooden blinds bring the style of real wood to places in the home where natural materials are not the best choice, which we’ll talk more about later in the blog. These PVC wood styled blinds add a luxurious finish to such areas without the risk of warping or cracking. The functionality is the same as a real wooden alternative offering light control without compromising on privacy.
Aluminium Venetian blinds
Aluminium Venetian Blinds offer a more modern alternative to wooden and faux wooden Venetian blinds. While still providing an exact level of light control and privacy, these blinds are ideal for spaces including kitchens, bathrooms and home offices. Our aluminium Venetian blinds are crafted with high quality aluminium which is very durable, and tough against moisture and wear and tear.
With these different materials available, you may think that’s all the diversity in our range of Venetian blinds, but there are a great array of colours to choose from. These are but three of our favourites…
The best Venetian blinds for different rooms
Bathroom Venetian blinds
Bathrooms are spaces where we unwind and by definition there is a lot of water and steam in this room. As a result, we don’t recommend real wood venetian blinds here as the moisture can cause them to warp or crack. The said, faux wood and aluminium Venetian blinds are ideal choices for bathrooms. These same tips are recommended for kitchens too if your window is near the sink.
Living room Venetian blinds
Living rooms are spaces where you can really let your imagination run wild. Venetian blinds are a great choice here. One of our favourite blinds for living rooms is real wood blinds, especially when you fit them inside the window’s recess and layer it with a luxurious, made to measure curtain. For a truly harmonious finish, consider a wooden curtain pole in a similar shade. You can also use these tips for dining rooms and bedrooms.
Venetian blinds for conservatories
For many years, uPVC has been a very popular choice for conservatories. As a result, almost no other blinds are as great a choice for conservatories as Perfect Fit blinds. Luckily there are some beautiful Perfect Fit metal Venetian blinds that effortlessly clip into the beading of the uPVC windows meaning you can enjoy the benefits of Venetian blinds without the need for drills or screws.
Choosing the right Venetian blinds can transform any room, offering the perfect blend of style, functionality, and light control. Whether you prefer the timeless look of wooden blinds, the sleek appeal of aluminium, or the versatility of faux wood, there’s a Venetian blind to suit every taste and need. For more information, read our buyers’ guides for wooden blinds and aluminium Venetian Blinds.