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Decide on light, moisture and window size first. Style follows.
| Performance | Roller | Venetian | Vertical | Honeycomb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light control | Fabric sets it | Tilt any angle | Tilt or draw aside | Filtering or blockout |
| Wet rooms | Fabric, keep dry | Moisture-resistant | Fabric vanes | Fabric, keep dry |
| Wide openings | To a point | Small to medium | Made for them | Medium |
| Insulation | Blockout helps | Slats let air move | Vanes let air move | Cells trap air |
| Cleaning | Wipe with a damp cloth | Slat by slat | Dust collects less | Light dusting |
Three dots excellent. No dots poor or not recommended.
What each one is, and when it is the right call.
A single piece of fabric that rolls up and down. Blockout for complete light control, sheer for a softer look. Minimalist, and a damp cloth keeps it clean.
Simple, modernHorizontal slats tilt to set the light. Moisture-resistant materials suit kitchens and bathrooms. A wide range of materials and colours at a sensible price, with a classic look.
Adjustable lightMade for large glass and sliding doors. The new system has no bottom chain, so dogs and small children pass through and the vanes fall back into place. Dust settles less on vertical vanes.
Large windowsA cellular structure traps air for insulation and absorbs some outside noise. Light-filtering or blackout fabric, with a top-down bottom-up mechanism.
InsulationMost rooms come down to these two. The window decides.
Roller
Clean, quick, quiet
Venetian
Tilt it as the day moves
Wide sliding doors? Vertical stacks to one side. Cold or noisy room? Honeycomb.
Width and drop in millimetres, inside the recess or over the frame. How to measure
Choose the type, the fabric or slat, and your sizes. The price shows straight away.
Free delivery anywhere in South Africa, made to measure in about 5 to 7 working days plus courier transit. Garden Route homes can add installation.
Roller blinds. One piece of fabric, blockout or sheer, easy to clean and suited to modern interiors. Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings makes them to measure with free delivery nationwide.
When you want to adjust the light through the day, or the room is humid. The slats tilt to any angle, and moisture-resistant materials suit kitchens and bathrooms.
For large windows and sliding doors. The vanes tilt for light or draw fully to one side, and the chainless bottom lets people and pets pass through.
When insulation or quiet matters. The honeycomb cells trap air, which keeps heat in or out and softens outside noise. Light-filtering and blackout fabrics are available.
Content reviewed by the Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings team. Visit the online shop for current pricing.
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