Indoor Blinds Designed for South African Light
At Custom Blinds®, we offer a curated selection of premium indoor blinds designed to enhance privacy, comfort, and style. Whether you’re looking to buy blinds online in South Africa or book a professional fit-out in Knysna or the Garden Route, our range is made to measure and built to last.
From Aluminium and Wood Venetians to elegant Roller page Vertical and Honeycomb blinds, each solution is tailored for light control, insulation, and a modern, minimalist aesthetic. These designer window coverings are ideal for large windows, sunny rooms, and coastal homes perfect for creating refined interiors with just the right shade.
From sleek aluminium to soft fabric styles, every blind is selected for lasting performance and effortless beauty designed to elevate your space, season after season.
Every space is different , so we offer a carefully selected, each to be tailored to your style, climate, and the feel in the room. Whether you’re softening the light in a sunny kitchen, insulating a calm bedroom, or creating balance in a modern lounge, we’ll help you find the right fit.
Visit our FAQ section below to see how we can offer the best solution for your home or contact us for advise and pricing.
Venetian Blinds
• Aluminium Venetians:
Sleek and low-profile, perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, and contemporary interiors. Durable and easy to clean.
• Plaswood (Fauxwood) Venetians:
The beauty of wood with none of the warping. Ideal for humid or sunny rooms.
• Wood Venetians:
Natural warmth and texture for elegant, inviting spaces.
View our FAQ Below for more advice
Fabric & Roller Blinds
• Roller Blinds:
Clean lines, versatile fabrics. Available in sheer or full blockout for a minimalist, custom feel.
• Double Roller / Zebra Blinds:
Two layers, one refined solution. Transition from light to privacy in a single movement.
• Vertical Blinds:
A practical favourite for large windows and doors. Timeless and functional.
• Honeycomb Blinds:
Cellular insulation that keeps homes warmer in winter and cooler in summer , glide – smooth and energy efficient.
Aluminium Venetians
The perfect blinds for creating a modern and uncluttered look in your home. The versatility of the Venetian design makes them a consistent best-seller.
Plaswood – Fauxwood Venetians
These eco – friendly blinds are ideal for high humidity, extreme temperatures and direct sunlight.
Wood Venetians
The quintessential Wooden Venetian is ideal for a natural but modern and elevated look.
Roller Blinds
Percolate or block your light with simple fabric roller blinds that are neat, functional, practical and low maintenance. Roller blinds provide an uncluttered windows treatment that is durable, economical and timeless.
Vertical Blinds
Fabric vertical blinds provide a decorative and effective method in which to control light while still maintaining a perfect view from your home or office.
Honeycomb Blinds
This blind or shade’s built-in insulating characteristics help keep the heat out in summer and the warmth in during winter. Highly versatile, Honeycomb blinds are soft, durable, and highly energy efficient.
Double Roller/Zebra blinds
Double roller blinds are two blinds enclosed together in a neat cassette system. The blinds are controlled separately to customise your widow light. These blinds are ideal for light filtering, shading and also for total sun block.
Indoor Blinds F.A.Qs
Which indoor blinds are best for kitchens and bathrooms?
Choose moisture-resistant options like aluminium Venetian or faux wood blinds. Real wood is beautiful, but prolonged humidity can lead to movement and finish issues in wet zones. Roller blinds in PVC or vinyl-coated fabrics also perform well in steamy spaces.
Will Zebra blinds give privacy at night?
Yes when the opaque stripes are aligned. If lights are on inside and the fabric has sheer sections, silhouettes may be visible. For complete night privacy use a higher-opacity Zebra fabric, layer with curtains, or choose a Double Roller with a blockout layer.
What is the difference between Zebra blinds and Double Roller blinds?
They are the same product just different terminology.
Which blinds are most energy efficient?
Honeycomb (cellular) blinds lead for insulation. Their air pockets add a thermal barrier that helps keep heat out in summer and warmth in during winter, reducing energy use at the window.
Do Honeycomb blinds reduce noise?
They can help dampen outside noise because the cellular structure absorbs sound. For the quietest result, layer fabrics, for example honeycomb with curtains.
Which blinds work best for wide windows or sliding doors?
Vertical blinds are the classic choice for very wide openings and doors because louvres stack neatly aside. Linked roller blinds, panel glides, or vertically-oriented honeycomb systems are also practical for large spans.
Inside or outside mount, which should I choose?
Inside mount sits within the recess for a clean architectural look but leaves small side gaps. Outside mount overlaps the frame, improves light blocking, and can make windows look larger. Bedrooms and media rooms often benefit from outside mount with blockout fabrics.
Do Roller blinds leave light gaps? How do I get true blackout?
Yes, inside-mounted rollers have small side gaps due to hardware clearance. For near-blackout use a blockout fabric with an outside mount, add a head cassette and pair with curtains.
What slat size should I choose for Venetian blinds?
25 mm slats give tighter privacy and finer light control, good for small windows and bathrooms. 50 mm slats suit larger windows, feel airier, and give a bigger view when tilted open.
Are Aluminium Venetians or Wood Venetians better for coastal humidity?
Aluminium and Faux wood synthetic Venetians handle humidity well and resist warping, so they are ideal near the coast. Reserve real wood Venetians for drier rooms where you want natural timber character.
How do I clean indoor blinds without damaging them?
Aluminium or Faux wood Venetians: dust with a microfibre cloth or soft brush vacuum. Real wood: dry dust only and avoid harsh cleaners. Roller, vertical, zebra, and honeycomb: vacuum with a brush attachment and spot-clean gently following fabric care guidance.
Are blinds safe for homes with children and pets?
Yes if you choose cordless or motorised operation, or fit compliant safety devices that keep chains and cords under tension and out of reach. Cordless and motorised systems are the safest choice. The vertical blinds now come without chains and are excellent in this situation.
Can I motorise my indoor blinds?
Yes. Roller, zebra, honeycomb, and many vertical systems can be automated for touch-of-a-button control, scheduling, and improved child safety. Battery or hard-wired options are available.
What is the difference between blockout and sheer light-filtering fabrics?
Blockout fabrics stop almost all light for sleeping and media rooms. Sheer Light-filtering fabrics let in gentle daylight and are ideal for living spaces that need glow without harsh sun. Read more here our Insights blog breaks it down clearly – with images 🙂
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Indoor Blinds F.A.Qs
Which indoor blinds are best for kitchens and bathrooms?
Choose moisture-resistant options like aluminium Venetian or faux wood blinds. Real wood is beautiful, but prolonged humidity can lead to movement and finish issues in wet zones. Roller blinds in PVC or vinyl-coated fabrics also perform well in steamy spaces.
Will Zebra blinds give privacy at night?
Yes when the opaque stripes are aligned. If lights are on inside and the fabric has sheer sections, silhouettes may be visible. For complete night privacy use a higher-opacity Zebra fabric, layer with curtains, or choose a Double Roller with a blockout layer.
What is the difference between Zebra blinds and Double Roller blinds?
They are the same product just different terminology.
Which blinds are most energy efficient?
Honeycomb (cellular) blinds lead for insulation. Their air pockets add a thermal barrier that helps keep heat out in summer and warmth in during winter, reducing energy use at the window.
Do Honeycomb blinds reduce noise?
They can help dampen outside noise because the cellular structure absorbs sound. For the quietest result, layer fabrics, for example honeycomb with curtains.
Which blinds work best for wide windows or sliding doors?
Vertical blinds are the classic choice for very wide openings and doors because louvres stack neatly aside. Linked roller blinds, panel glides, or vertically-oriented honeycomb systems are also practical for large spans.
Inside or outside mount, which should I choose?
Inside mount sits within the recess for a clean architectural look but leaves small side gaps. Outside mount overlaps the frame, improves light blocking, and can make windows look larger. Bedrooms and media rooms often benefit from outside mount with blockout fabrics.
Do Roller blinds leave light gaps? How do I get true blackout?
Yes, inside-mounted rollers have small side gaps due to hardware clearance. For near-blackout use a blockout fabric with an outside mount, add a head cassette and pair with curtains.
What slat size should I choose for Venetian blinds?
25 mm slats give tighter privacy and finer light control, good for small windows and bathrooms. 50 mm slats suit larger windows, feel airier, and give a bigger view when tilted open.
Are Aluminium Venetians or Wood Venetians better for coastal humidity?
Aluminium and Faux wood synthetic Venetians handle humidity well and resist warping, so they are ideal near the coast. Reserve real wood Venetians for drier rooms where you want natural timber character.
How do I clean indoor blinds without damaging them?
Aluminium or Faux wood Venetians: dust with a microfibre cloth or soft brush vacuum. Real wood: dry dust only and avoid harsh cleaners. Roller, vertical, zebra, and honeycomb: vacuum with a brush attachment and spot-clean gently following fabric care guidance.
Are blinds safe for homes with children and pets?
Yes if you choose cordless or motorised operation, or fit compliant safety devices that keep chains and cords under tension and out of reach. Cordless and motorised systems are the safest choice. The vertical blinds now come without chains and are excellent in this situation.
Can I motorise my indoor blinds?
Yes. Roller, zebra, honeycomb, and many vertical systems can be automated for touch-of-a-button control, scheduling, and improved child safety. Battery or hard-wired options are available.
What is the difference between blockout and sheer light-filtering fabrics?
Blockout fabrics stop almost all light for sleeping and media rooms. Sheer Light-filtering fabrics let in gentle daylight and are ideal for living spaces that need glow without harsh sun. Read more here our Insights blog breaks it down clearly – with images 🙂
Let’s chat here if you require any assistance.