How Much Do Blinds Cost?

The search for window blinds that suit your home or office space can be time demanding, costly, and stressful. The cost of window blinds depends on factors like materials, colour, size, and several others. The main question you might be asking is how much are blinds and how can you get blinds that are in your budget range. Continue reading the lines that follow to understand why blinds are costly and how to choose blinds within your budget. 

There are different varieties of blind types with their distinct features. These distinct features are what set them apart and determine their cost. Blind types include faux wood, vertical blinds, wood blinds and several others. 

The features and material makeup are the main price determinant of window blinds. Added features may end up costing more than most common shades. If you go for the inexpensive blinds and decide to go for add-on features, you might end up spending the same amount as the more expensive option that you were avoiding. Before making the final decision, make sure you have an adequate price comparison on features and window size.

How Much Do Made-to-measure Blinds Cost

Getting the cost of an average window blind is a great idea before beginning your search for the best option for your windows. Some of the features affecting the varying cost of window blinds are the different sizes available, standard or non-standard blinds, customisations, features, and type of materials that make up the blind. 

A typical small-sized blind usually costs between £5 and £50 depending on the quality. However, the largest size blinds cost between £250 and £450. For made-to-measure blinds, their cost depends largely on the blind’s material, craftsmanship, personalisation, and lifespan promise of the blinds. The price range below focuses on made-to-measure blinds and how much they typically cost for purchase and installation. 

Wooden Blinds

If you want to go for a stylish yet not overly expensive blind, wooden blinds are the best option. They are great for their energy efficiency and useful for reducing energy consumption in your household. Wooden blinds are the perfect choice for the bedroom or living room area for a cosy finish. However, they are not great choices for high humidity settings like bathrooms or kitchens, unless you opt for a faux wood option. 

Wooden blinds have a big price range in the pricing scale in comparison to other window blind options. For made-to-measure wooden blinds, it usually starts from £12 for small window sizes. This price range can go as high as £140 in this blinds category depending on the size, material type, and other important factors. 

Faux Wood Blinds

Faux wood blinds combine a variety of materials in their composition. These materials include composite PVC, Vinyl, or foam wood. These blind types are not original wood but a look-alike that gives the feel of true wood. Faux wood blinds are less expensive and a more budget-friendly option than wood blinds. They are resistant to water and humidity. Hence, they are a great choice for your kitchen and bathroom windows. In addition, they are easy to clean due to their resistance and durability to wear and tear. 

Faux Wood Blinds with Tapes

Decorative tapes on faux wood blinds add an extra layer of design to your interior. These tapes use a structured surface that blends in well with the frames of your window to enhance the aesthetics of your blinds. The addition of the tapes on the faux wood blind features makes it a top choice from a design perspective. 

Real Wood Blinds with Tapes

Using decorative tapes on real wooden blinds provides you with the opportunity to express your individuality by intertwining plain wood with bright tapes. Real wood blinds can be made of light oak, cherry, walnut, and basswood. They are firm, and interior designers’ favourites for bringing their designs to life. 

Roller Blinds

This simple yet versatile window blind option goes on any window in the home. Depending on the window size and the type of roller blinds you prefer, the average cost of this blind type is £100. To make roller blinds, medium-heavy fabrics work best. However, standard fabric, dimout and blackout fabric and waterproof fabrics are also favourite options. For made-to-measure roller blinds type, the price range is between £25 and £300.

Blackout Roller Blinds

This blind type is perfect if you want your home shaded at specific times. It provides complete protection that blacks out your interior whenever you want it. Blackout roller blinds use non-transparent fabric to block out light rays. This blind type averages between £75 and £300.

Dim Out Roller Blinds

They are made of fabrics that block out about 95% of the light. Unlike blackout roller blinds, they only block out the sun's rays to varying degrees. They block out light rays and provide the protection that your space needs while still allowing some natural light to flow into your room. Depending on where you are purchasing your dimout roller blinds from, they usually cost between £25 and £100.

Aluminum Venetian Blinds 

You can get superb quality aluminium Venetian blinds for as low as £15 in the UK. However, this cost can go as high as £35 to £50 minimum if you are getting someone to do the installation for you. They are made from aluminium alloy with different material finishes. You can get them in metallic or wooden finishes depending on your taste and current home decor. 

Vertical Blinds

The cost for vertical blinds varies by material. For material like vinyl, it averages between £10 and £20 per window, while fabric material averages between £25 and £70 per window. The most common materials for making vertical blinds are vinyl, aluminium, fabric, and metal. The main features of vertical blinds are their distinguishable texture, ease of maintaining and having different materials and designs to choose from. For made-to-measure vertical blinds,  the price ranges between £10 and £300 depending on the size and material quality of the vertical blind.

Blackout Vertical Blinds

Blackout vertical blinds, especially the black pleated blinds are a great choice for large windows. They help you control light rays entering your space if you want total darkness and privacy. You can choose from an array of designs and colours. They are made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) which makes them waterproof and easy to clean. 

Dim Out Vertical Blinds 

Vertical dim is the ultimate light control blind that helps you control privacy to a degree while still allowing in some light rays. It is made from PVC and Fiber. It is a top choice for style, durability and multi-functionality. 

Blackout Blinds

Blackout blinds vary in materials and size. Their average cost is between £30 and £150. These blind types are made from a combination of polyester and cotton. Microfibers are excellent fabrics for making blackout blinds because they create a dark environment for your sleep and eliminate possible light pollution that prevents you from enjoying your sleep. For blackout blinds, the price for made-to-measure ranges between £10 and £350 depending on the size and material quality. 

Perfect Fit Blinds

Perfect Fit blinds are specific designs that need no screws, no drills, and no hassle to install. They are made for uPVC doors, windows, and they clip on them without a hassle. There are a variety of styles and colours to match your interior design and present colour scheme. The cost of this blind type varies with fitting, VAT, functionality, size, materials, and several other factors. 

Perfect Fit Venetian Blinds

These Venetian blinds are clip-on for your windows and doors. They do not require any manual screwing or drilling to install in your space. The types of perfect fit Venetian blinds include wooden and aluminium options. They offer privacy and light control advantages with their contemporary finish from its moisture-resistant material. 

Perfect Fit Roller Blinds

This blind option does not take up space on your window sill, it is cordless, customizable with colour and fabric options, easy to install and clean, and has no drilling or screwing requirement. This blind type is made from polyester material. 

Blinds Installation Cost

The average cost per blind in the UK ranges from £50 to £120 for fitting. This price varies for different blind types and their specifications. This cost also depends on factors like your location within the country, the local handyperson’s rates, the fitting requirements, the type of windows and blinds you choose, the extended areas, and several other specifications. 

The period it takes for blind installations to reach their completion depends on your requirements. It also depends on the manpower and the technique for installation. While perfect fit blinds may take a shorter period to install, you might have to wait a bit longer to install your wooden Venetian blinds.

Summing It Up

The price tag is a huge determinant worthy of consideration when choosing window blinds for your space. From the recommendations above, you should be able to have an idea of how much these blinds cost and the types that exist. The factors that influence cost include size, fitting, VAT, functionality, materials, and other factors. If you are not confident in installing your choice of blinds, it is advisable to get professional help to install your blinds in your space, which will add to the total.