Tilt and turn windows add a contemporary aesthetic to your home with their clever hinge mechanism that enables them to open in two ways: fully like casement windows (inwards) or tilted from the bottom for smaller ventilation openings.

Blinds are an ideal option for covering these windows, with several styles available. Select ones that fit outside recesses for narrow ledges or inside them for wider berths.

Perfect Fit blinds

Perfect fit window blinds are the ideal solution for tilt and turn windows, as they require no drilling into your window frame, making them more convenient for homeowners and giving your home a contemporary aesthetic.

These blinds offer a number of practical advantages, such as heat and light control. They can help keep your heating bills low in wintertime and air conditioning expenses low during summertime.

Additionally, solar screens and French doors can help improve the insulation of your home and reduce energy loss. This is especially beneficial in sunrooms and French doors.

These perfect fit window blinds offer the added advantage of customizing them to meet your exact requirements, including color and design patterns. Furthermore, their versatility allows for use in any area within your home.

You may choose to have them installed outside of a window recess, so they won’t block the view when opened. This makes them ideal for windows with side hinges as they will still allow you to open inwardly and outwardly as needed.

Furthermore, these cordless blinds offer added safety for your little ones and pets while you use them. Furthermore, corded window treatments don’t give you full control over windows and doors like cordless blinds do; standard window treatments often don’t offer this luxury.

These blinds come in both light filtering and room darkening styles, perfect for bedrooms and conservatories as they cast a soft glow while still blocking UV rays.

They come in a wide selection of fabrics and colors, so you can find one to match your decor perfectly. Furthermore, these items are easy to maintain and resistant to fading.

When selecting window blinds that perfectly fit your windows, it’s essential to make sure they are the appropriate size. To get an accurate measurement, measure from top to bottom and left to right. This will guarantee accurate measurements every time.

Bottom-up and top-down blinds

Window treatments come in a wide variety of types and styles to choose from; some work perfectly for standard windows while others might present more challenges when finding the ideal fit. If your home features tilt and turn windows, be sure to select a solution that complements these unique windows.

Bottom-up blinds are ideal for living rooms, as they allow light in while maintaining privacy for family or guests. In bedrooms too, bottom-up shades offer privacy while leaving the top half open so you can see outside without being seen from inside.

These blinds operate similarly to corded shades, with two cords connected to a mounting rail on top and an additional “floating” rail that helps raise and lower the bottom section. To operate, pull down one cord from each mount rail then lift until your desired level is achieved with the floating rail.

To protect children and pets from strangulation hazards, top-down blinds must have plastic tabs that release the bottom section when you raise or lower it. Alternatively, some shades have cleats which help secure cords when not in use.

Top-down bottom-up blinds typically come in both corded and cordless varieties. Cordless shades feature two cords located near the bottom and at the top for easy operation.

For corded shades, pull the appropriate cord (which could be on either left or right depending on your shade) to unlock it from its mounting rail and then gently lift up until your preferred level is reached.

If your window opening requires a corded shade with a slatted valance, measure its width to ensure it fits. If in doubt, custom length valances can be made that cover any gap in width and depth between your window’s openings.

Venetian blinds

Venetian blinds are tilt-and-turn window coverings available in an array of colours and materials. They’re suitable for both residential and commercial properties, being easy to operate while adding a touch of class and elegance to any home.

These 2” horizontal slats, made of wood, aluminum or plastic, are suspended by fabric tapes or cords that allow them to rotate together nearly 180 degrees. You have the option of lowering or raising these panels for full window coverage or leaving them bare.

The slats on these windows are secured to the top casing by a cord lock mechanism that keeps them in place once adjusted to your desired height. With these adjustable slats, you can let more natural sunlight into your room or close them inward for increased privacy.

Slats come in a range of colours and materials. Fauxwood slats tend to be lighter weight than their real wood counterparts, however they may warp or fade over time.

You can opt to have your slats coated with Thermostop, giving you full climate control of your home all year long. Tilt the slats in winter to reduce heat loss or reverse them during summer to keep things cool.

Venetians are an ideal choice for high moisture areas such as bathrooms and kitchens. Waterproof and easily wipeable, they make these rooms the perfect choice.

Venetian blinds offer a more convenient alternative than curtains, which can be difficult to open and close and leave an unsightly hole in the window frame. Furthermore, Venetians come with various closure options like manual and automated cordless systems so you can fit them into tight places more easily.

According to your window size, you have a variety of slat widths and heights available. These range from 25mm up to 50mm with various sizes in between. If your window is particularly wide, you might even opt for a plantation shutter style blind with larger slats.

Vertical blinds

Vertical blinds are a popular choice for large windows and sliding doors, featuring long fabric slats (known as louvres) that can be adjusted to block out the view or open wide for natural light. Plus, these window coverings come in various slat size options so you can customize your window treatment’s appearance to fit any window size perfectly.

Fabric options range from stunning plain and textured prints, to dim-out and glare reduction fabrics for bedrooms, living rooms and home offices. Furthermore, they come in various moisture resistant and wipeable finishes such as PVC.

Vertical blinds come with a range of options, from vain colors and headrail options to stack and control configurations. Some even include an upgraded dust cover valance as a complimentary bonus.

These types of blinds are ideal for large windows and sliding glass doors as they’re cost-effective, easy to maintain, and look beautiful no matter the style. Furthermore, they could be an excellent option for homes transitioning their windows and doors into more contemporary, sleek designs.

These blinds not only look stylish, but they’re incredibly functional as well. Fabric louvres are weighted to prevent them from opening too wide or far, which could let in too much heat or light.

You may opt to have the louvres split in half, like curtains, so that you can move the slats from one side to the other. This option works especially well for sliding doors as it leaves the open door unobstructed and allows you to see outside while still enjoying some privacy.

Another option is to add a return on the outside, which covers any gaps between the headrail and valance. This method works particularly well if your home features bay windows.

If you want to ensure the safety of your new window treatments for children and pets, cordless wand controls for blinds are a cost-effective alternative to wired systems which may present risks. With these devices, you simply twist the wand in either direction or pull it along its track.