Blindquip Custom Blinds Online – South Africa’s First Digital Retailer First to Market
Rated 5 Stars by Our Online Customers
Custom Blinds Online: The Garden Route’s Premier Blindquip Retailer – Now Online
Welcome to South Africa’s first online destination for authentic Blindquip Custom Blinds, As a proud authorised dealer of Hunter Douglas‘s Blindquip lines, we’re bringing over 15 years of hands-on installation expertise directly to your fingertips.
What makes us different? Unlike typical online retailers, we install custom blinds every single day. We don’t just sell blinds, we live and breathe them. When you shop at customblinds.co.za/shop, you’re getting factory-direct pricing combined with master craftsman knowledge.
Made to order. Manufacture 5 to 7 working days. Transit 2 to 3 days nationwide.
Why Custom Blinds® Online is Your Best Choice
🏆 Unmatched Experience Meets Online Convenience
- 15+ Years of Daily Installations: We’re not armchair experts—our team installs custom blinds, shutters, and awnings every single day across the Garden Route
- Blindquip’s Most Established Garden Route Retailer: Decades of partnership with Hunter Douglas and intimate product knowledge
- No Other Online Retailer Has Our Experience: While others simply resell, we manufacture, measure, and install professionally
- Expert Guidance Available: Real humans with real experience ready to help—call, WhatsApp, or use our AI tool
- Unbeatable Pricing: Online efficiency meets trade expertise for prices that simply can’t be matched
📦 The Custom Blinds Perfect Fit Guarantee
We stand behind every blind we sell with our industry-leading Perfect Fit Guarantee:
- Too Small? Send it back and receive a 5% discount on your replacement order—no questions asked
- Too Big? We’ll cut it to the perfect size completely free of charge
- Free Nationwide Delivery: Every order ships free across South Africa
- No Tape Measure? Order your approximate size and we’ll include a professional tape measure free with your order
If anything ever goes wrong, our local team repairs or replaces fast. No call centres.
*Terms and conditions apply. Perfect Fit Guarantee covers manufacturing and measurement tolerances as per our standard warranty.
🤖 Meet Your AI Measuring Assistant: Melvin
Nervous about measuring? Don’t be! We’ve developed customblindsai.online—a cutting-edge AI tool powered by Claude AI from Anthropic that guides you through:
- Step-by-step measuring instructions for every blind type
- Instant pricing calculations as you measure
- Product recommendations based on your needs
- Common measurement mistake prevention
Note: Our AI tool is in active development and may occasionally experience glitches. For critical orders, always verify with our expert team.
Typical turnaround: manufacture 5 to 7 working days, plus 2 to 3 days transit.
Our Blindquip Custom Blinds Online Product Range
As authorised Blindquip dealers, we offer the complete product catalog. Every blind is custom-manufactured to your exact specifications using premium materials.
Roller Blinds Most Popular
Blindquip Roller Blinds are the perfect combination of simplicity, style, and functionality. Featuring a single roll of fabric that smoothly operates with a spring mechanism or chain control, these blinds offer clean lines and modern aesthetics for any space.
Key Features:
- Versatile Fabric Options: Choose from translucent, light-filtering, or blockout materials
- UV Protection: Protect your furniture and flooring from harmful sun damage
- Easy Operation: Smooth chain control or spring-loaded mechanism
- Custom Sizing: Manufactured to your exact window dimensions
- Wide Color Range: Hundreds of colors and patterns to match any décor
- Space-Saving Design: Compact roll fits inside or outside window reveals
Ideal Applications:
Bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, offices, bathrooms (moisture-resistant fabrics available), and any space requiring clean, modern window treatments.
Material Options:
- Sunscreen Fabric: Filters UV rays while maintaining views
- Dim-Out: Reduces light penetration significantly
- Blockout: Complete darkness for bedrooms and media rooms
- PVC-Free Options: Eco-friendly fabric choices available
Manufacture 5 to 7 working days. Transit 2 to 3 days across South Africa.
Vertical Blinds
Blindquip Vertical Blinds feature rotating vertical slats that provide excellent light control and are perfect for large windows, sliding doors, and patio entrances. These blinds combine practicality with contemporary style.
Key Features:
- Wide Coverage: Ideal for expansive windows and sliding glass doors
- Adjustable Light Control: Rotate slats to filter or block light completely
- Smooth Operation: Wand control or chain-operated opening mechanism
- Durable Materials: PVC, fabric slat options
- Custom Track Systems: Straight curved tracks
- Low Maintenance: Easy to clean and maintain
Ideal Applications:
Sliding doors, patio entrances, large picture windows, office partitions, and any space requiring wide-span coverage with adjustable privacy control.
Slat Material Options:
- PVC Slats: Waterproof, durable, perfect for high-humidity areas
- Fabric Slats: Soft appearance with light-filtering properties
- Aluminum Slats: Modern metallic finish with superior durability
Manufacture 5 to 7 working days. Transit 2 to 3 days across South Africa.
Double Roller Blinds Premium Choice
Blindquip Double Roller Blinds (also known as Day & Night or Double Roller systems) combine two independent roller blinds in one sleek bracket system. This innovative design gives you ultimate flexibility switch between sheer and privacy fabrics throughout the day.
Key Features:
- Two Blinds, One System: Typically combines a sunscreen and blockout fabric
- Maximum Versatility: Control each blind independently for perfect light management
- Space-Efficient: Both blinds mount in a single compact bracket
- Day & Night Functionality: Sheer fabric for daytime privacy, blockout for night
- Professional Appearance: Clean, streamlined look with no visible mechanisms
- Chain or Motor Operation: Choose manual or motorized control
Ideal Applications:
Bedrooms requiring darkness at night and filtered light during the day, living rooms with varying privacy needs, home offices, and any room where lighting requirements change throughout the day.
Common Configurations:
- Sunscreen + Blockout: The most popular combination
- Translucent + Dim-Out: For moderate light control
- Two Decorative Fabrics: Color-coordinate with different room moods
Manufacture 5 to 7 working days. Transit 2 to 3 days across South Africa.
Venetian Aluminium Blinds
Venetian Aluminium Blinds are the epitome of durability and precise light control. Featuring horizontal aluminum slats that tilt to control light and privacy, these blinds are built to last decades with minimal maintenance.
Key Features:
- Premium Aluminum Construction: Won’t warp, crack, or fade
- Precise Light Control: Tilt slats to any angle for perfect illumination
- Moisture Resistant: Perfect for bathrooms, kitchens, and coastal environments
- Easy Cleaning: Simple wipe-down maintenance
- Multiple Slat Widths: 16mm, 25mm, and 50mm options available
- Cord or Wand Operation: Choose your preferred control mechanism
- Powder-Coated Finish: Scratch-resistant, long-lasting colors
Ideal Applications:
Kitchens, bathrooms, offices, coastal properties, high-humidity areas, commercial spaces, and anywhere requiring durable, low-maintenance window treatments.
Slat Width Guide:
- 25mm Slats: Standard residential choice, versatile sizing
- 50mm Slats: Bold statement for large windows and commercial applications
Manufacture 5 to 7 working days. Transit 2 to 3 days across South Africa.
Plaswood Venetian Blinds (Faux Wood)
Blindquip Plaswood Blinds offer the warm, natural appearance of real wood with none of the maintenance headaches. These synthetic wood blinds are engineered to resist moisture, warping, and fading while delivering timeless elegance.
Key Features:
- Realistic Wood Appearance: Authentic wood grain texture and colors
- 100% Waterproof: Perfect for bathrooms, kitchens, and humid climates
- UV Resistant: Won’t fade or discolor in direct sunlight
- Lightweight Yet Durable: Easier to operate than real wood
- Affordable Luxury: Wood aesthetics without the premium price tag
- Low Maintenance: Simple cleaning, no refinishing required
- Child-Safe Options: Cordless and motorized systems available
Ideal Applications:
Bathrooms, kitchens, coastal homes, humid environments, any room where you want the warmth of wood blinds without moisture concerns, rental properties, and high-traffic areas.
Plaswood vs Real Wood:
- Moisture Resistance: Plaswood won’t warp or crack in humidity
- Cost Effective: 30-50% less expensive than genuine hardwood
- Weight: Significantly lighter, easier operation on large windows
- Maintenance: No oiling, staining, or refinishing required
- Eco-Friendly: Made from recycled materials
Manufacture 5 to 7 working days. Transit 2 to 3 days across South Africa.
Blindquip Custom Blinds® Online Product Comparison
| Feature | Roller Blinds | Vertical Blinds | Double Roller | Venetian Aluminium | Plaswood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best For | Modern, minimalist spaces | Large windows, sliding doors | Bedrooms, flexible lighting | Kitchens, bathrooms, offices | Traditional décor, humid areas |
| Light Control | Excellent (fabric dependent) | Excellent (rotating slats) | Ultimate (two blind system) | Precise (tiltable slats) | Precise (tiltable slats) |
| Privacy | Up/Down only | Adjustable with slat rotation | Maximum flexibility | Adjustable with slat tilt | Adjustable with slat tilt |
| Moisture Resistance | Good (with PVC fabrics) | Excellent (PVC slats) | Good (with PVC fabrics) | Excellent (aluminum) | Excellent (synthetic) |
| Maintenance | Low (dust/vacuum) | Low (wipe clean) | Low (dust/vacuum) | Very Low (wipe clean) | Very Low (wipe clean) |
| Durability | Good to Excellent | Excellent | Good to Excellent | Outstanding (decades) | Excellent |
| Price Point | $$ Budget-friendly | $$ Moderate | $$$ Premium | $$ Moderate | $$$ Premium |
| Installation Complexity | Easy | Moderate | Moderate | Easy to Moderate | Easy to Moderate |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I measure for a perfect fit?
Use our AI measuring assistant or download the measuring guide. Measure the width and drop in millimetres. For recess fits, deduct a small tolerance as indicated in the guide.
What lead time should I expect?
Manufacture takes 5 to 7 working days. Transit is typically 2 to 3 days nationwide.
Are these blinds suitable for coastal and high humidity areas?
Yes. Choose aluminium venetians, PVC verticals, sunscreen roller fabrics or Plaswood for moisture resistance.
Can I motorise my blinds?
Yes. We integrate Motion and Somfy systems for app and voice control. Ask our team for a recommendation per product.
What if I make a measuring mistake?
Our Perfect Fit Guarantee covers you. If a blind is too big we trim it free. If too small you receive a 5 percent discount on the replacement order.
How Ordering Blindquip with Custom Blinds Works
Step 1: Measure Your Windows
Use our AI measuring assistant for step-by-step guidance, or download our comprehensive measuring guide. Don’t have a tape measure? No problem—order your approximate size and we’ll include a professional tape measure free with your order.
Step 2: Choose Your Product & Fabric
Browse our complete Blindquip range at customblinds.co.za/shop. Need help deciding? Our AI tool or expert team can recommend the perfect blind type and fabric for your needs.
Step 3: Get Instant Pricing
Enter your measurements into our AI pricing tool or request a quote from our team. We provide transparent, upfront pricing with no hidden fees.
Step 4: Order Online
Complete your purchase securely through our online store. Your custom blinds will be manufactured to your exact specifications using genuine Blindquip materials.
Step 5: Free Delivery
We deliver nationwide at no charge. Your blinds arrive ready to install with all necessary hardware and instructions included. Learn about our delivery partner The Courier Guy.
Step 6: Perfect Fit Guarantee
If your blind doesn’t fit perfectly, we’ve got you covered with our industry-leading Perfect Fit Guarantee. Too big? We’ll trim it free. Too small? Get 5% off your replacement order.
What Our Customers Say
“I was nervous about ordering blinds online, but Custom Blinds made it so easy! The AI measuring tool walked me through everything, and when my blind arrived it fit perfectly. You can really tell these guys know what they’re doing this isn’t just another online store, it’s backed by real craftsmen.”
– Sarah M., Cape Town
“After 15 years of installing blinds professionally, these guys know their stuff inside and out. I ordered venetian blinds for my entire office and the quality is outstanding. The pricing was unbeatable and delivery was fast. Highly recommend!”
– Johan P., George
“I measured my window slightly too small, but Custom Blinds honored their Perfect Fit Guarantee without any hassle. They gave me 5% off my replacement order and the new blind arrived within days. This is customer service done right!”
– Linda K., Cape Town
Why Blindquip by Hunter Douglas?
Blindquip is Hunter Douglas‘s International’s premium window treatment brand for the South African market, combining German engineering precision with local manufacturing excellence. For decades, Blindquip has been the trusted choice of architects, designers, and homeowners who refuse to compromise on quality.
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