Venetian Blinds

Venetian blinds use horizontal slats that tilt to control light direction without raising or lowering the blind. The format suits offices, kitchens, and rooms where light angle matters more than total light blocking. Cheap Furniture Warehouse, Cherry Lane Garden Centres and Robert Dyas between them cover £5-£221 across the range. Material decides the look and the maintenance. Aluminium venetian blinds (the office standard, easy-clean, lightweight, slats run 25mm wide); wood venetian blinds (warmer look, suits living rooms and bedrooms, slats 35-50mm wide); faux-wood venetian blinds (PVC slats that mimic wood, cheaper than real wood, weatherproof for bathrooms and kitchens). Standard sizes run 60-180cm wide and 90-180cm drop. Cord lock vs cordless mechanisms: cordless venetian blinds are child-safe (no looped cords); cord-lock is cheaper. Slats collect dust visibly; expect to dust them weekly in working rooms.