Roller Blinds

Roller blinds are the simple-mechanism window covering: a fabric panel that rolls onto a tube at the top of the window, lowered by a chain or spring mechanism. The format suits kitchens, bathrooms and any room where curtains would feel too soft. Cherry Lane Garden Centres, Choice Furniture Superstore and La Redoute UK between them cover £5-£204 across the range. Sizing: roller blinds are sold to fit specific window widths; common widths run 60cm, 90cm, 120cm, 150cm, 180cm. The blind width should be 1cm narrower than the recess (inside-fit) or 5-10cm wider than the window (outside-fit). Fabric types: standard daylight (filters 60-80% of light), blackout (blocks 90%+, the bedroom pick), thermal (insulates against winter heat loss), and patterned (decorative, dust-attractive). Mechanism: chain-operated (the standard); spring-operated (cordless, child-safe); motorised (premium, app-controlled at £100+ premium per blind).