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There are various ways of buying window blinds these days. You can buy online, from a retailer or made to measure from a supplier.

You possibly know which blinds you want in your home, but it is always worth asking for advice. Not all blinds are best in certain circumstances. For example, I would not put wooden venetains in a bathroom because the wood is likely to warp.

Vertical blinds are the most popular because they offer the most flexibility and control options. You can move the louvres so that people can’t see in from certain directions and yet light can still come into your room.

Roller blinds have traditionally been the most common type of blind until verticals took over, but they are basically up or down. They do not really offer any control. They do come into there own of you are looking for blackout blinds though. These come with a plastic backing which will not allow any light to come through.

Wood venetian blinds are growing in the popularity stakes and will probably overtake the vertical blind in a few years. The disadvantage is that the slats are thicker than fabric, so if you draw the blind up you are often left with a large “stack” of wood at the top of your window which can block the light.

Onto where to buy blinds. If you are in Milton Keynes, Flitwick or Ampthill areas then there are plenty of outlets that supply blinds at set sizes. Some people go for this option because they expect the blinds to be cheaper but let’s look more into this. First of all you give up half a day at least going to all of the outlets selling these types of blinds. You will then spend half a day fitting it unless you are experienced at this kind of work. You are likely to have compromised on colour because they aren’t made for you; they have to be held in stock. I can’t speak for them all but as the blinds are mass produced to sell at a price, the quality is often poor, and you certainly will have compromised on how well the blind fits because it isn’t made to measure. You will either have gaps or will have to spend an hour or two cutting the blind to size.

Buying blinds online these days can be risky, as many companies have been set up out of a spare room to cash in. They can be poor quality products because you don’t get to see any samples before you buy. You also will have to fit the blinds yourself.

The best way of choosing and buying blinds is to call either Yager Blinds or Blind Inspirations. Both companies offer free advice, no obligation quotes and do not pressure you. Measuring and fitting is free and blinds and work are guaranteed. They also offer a price promise to make sure you can’t buy the same blind cheaper.