PRODUCT INFORMATION

CURTAINS

All our made-to-measure Curtains are double fullness, meaning if your required window measurements are 200cm the width of the curtain fabric would be 400cm (except double pinch pleat which is 1 and 3/4). This is to ensure the Curtains are rich and full bodied.

Our range of headings include Double and Triple Pinch Pleats which give a tailored finish and even pleats. Eyelets that ensure large even pleats. Wave that hangs like Eyelets but uses a special track to ensure the wave is even when the Curtains are drawn. Finally, Pencil Pleat for a more traditional look. All our Curtains come with a lining as standard though we offer Thermal linings for extra insulation and Blackout linings for extra light control and fullness.

The bottom of the curtains have weights stitched in to the hem ensure your Curtains hang correctly. The hems are also ‘blind stitched’ which means that a minimal amount of stitching in shown on the front of the Curtains.

All our Curtains are steamed and dressed following installation to ensure that the fabric falls correctly and to assist in training the fabric to hang evenly.

We offer a fantastic range of metal and wood poles that come in one or two pieces, this creates one continuous pole which performs better than a telescopic pole. We also provide a range of metal tracks that are perfect for bay windows. All our tracks and poles are cut to size and lubricated during installation to ensure they operate and fit your window perfectly. We can also provide matching cushion covers and tie backs.

Benefits

Full and luxury feel
Wide range of patterned, textured and plain fabrics
Matching cushion covers and tie backs
Different header types available
Light and thermal control with different linings
Superb option for product layering with other window dressings
Great choice for Living Rooms, Dining Rooms and Bedroom
Curtains diffuse noise better than blinds

Things to consider

Take up more space in a room than blinds, consider all options for smaller rooms
Not suitable for bathrooms or rooms with high levels of moisture

ROMAN

Roman blinds are an elegant fabric blind and can be made in a wide range of colours and patterns. They will add style to your home and are a great choice for product layering with Curtains. When the blind is pulled up, the blind panels will layer over themselves in folds giving a luxury appearance whilst enhancing the window as some of the fabric will always be on display. When the blind is down the fabric hangs in a flat panel which can be a perfect way to display a fabulous colour or pattern and turn the blind into a real feature of the room.

They can be fitted on the inside or outside of the window recess depending on the desired look or if natural light is limited. Rooms with shallow windows can benefit from them being hung outside the recess to give the appearance that the window is taller.

Roman blinds can provide great light control and insulation depending on the material and backing you choose. They’re made with a standard lining but can be made using blackout lining making them perfect for bedrooms as well as living areas if you want to greatly reduce the light coming into a room or protect the integrity of the fabric. They can also be made with interlining if additional insulation for the room is the important.

Benefits

Soft furnishing fabrics provides a feeling of luxury
Can be made using blackout lining or interlining for extra insulation
Can be made to fit narrow or wide windows
The design of the blind means light ingress is kept to a minimum
A great choice for most rooms
Can be used for product layering to give a real luxury feel
They can be fitted inside or outside of a window recess
They control the sunlight entering a room, providing privacy and improving insulation
They come in a wide range of materials, colours and patterns
You can opt for large, bold or colourful patterns as its not overpowering like large curtains
They are easy to operate

Things to consider

When pulled up, the fabric will hang in folds at the top of your window
Roman blinds operate as one panel of fabric with right angled corners, so they can’t be shaped around sloping or unusual shaped windows
For sloped or shaped windows, we'd recommend Shutters, Vertical blinds or Curtains
Our Roman blinds are operated a chain side winder mechanism or standard corded system, we will fit a child safety device as standard

ROLLER

Our made-to-measure Roller blinds are a sleek and contemporary feature in your room, the blind provides excellent window coverage when fully lowered and has a minimal silhouette when raised.

You may opt for a blackout fabric which will greatly reduce the amount of light coming into a room from the window. For kitchens and bathrooms we have water resistant materials made from PVC and fibreglass plus some fabrics are Teflon coated, all of which can be wiped clean. We also offer Roller blinds in a PerfectFit frame, these can be ideal for french windows or when fitting into the top of the recess isn’t possible. PerfectFit blinds are also installed without any kind of drilling and can be removed easily if required. Rollers can also be manufactured to fit skylights.

If you have a smaller room with limited natural light curtains can make a room feel smaller and reduce the amount of natural light coming into the room from the window. When fitting a Roller blind on the inside of the recess you can instantly make a smaller room feel more open, plus when fully raised they wont reduce the amount of natural light coming in.

Roller blinds look great in any type of property, new or old, they’re also a great option for the office or business premises due to the easy way they are operated. Roller blinds can be a cost effective way to dress your windows if you have a lot of windows in your property.

The Roller blind can either be operated by a sidewinding chain system or a spring loaded mechanism. For extra convenience the blind can also be motorised and controlled with a remote control, which can control up to 5 blinds. The motor is housed inside the barrel of the blind so is discreet, plus they’re also child safe as there aren’t any exposed cords or chains.

A semi-cassette can be used to house the barrel, this includes a valance of the fabric across the semi cassette to further enhance the look of the blind and give it a more sophisticated finished look. The blind can be further personalised by adding a shaped hem and braid.

Benefits

Wide range of colours, patterns ands materials to suit your style or need
Can be made to fit narrow or wide windows
Kitchen and bathroom options come in water resistance finishes of PVC and Fibreglass
Roller blinds can be made with blackout material
The sidewinder mechanisms can be fitted to either side of the blind
The fabric can come off the front or back of the barrel to suit your preference
Can be made with a semi or full cassette and fabric valance
Shaped hem and braids can be added
Available in Skylight and PerfectFit
Non blackout fabrics can give you privacy during the day whilst still allowing light into the room
Can be easily maintained by dusting occasionally and certain fabrics can be wiped clean with a damp cloth
Easy to open and close and a lightweight products

Things to consider

Roller blinds are made from one piece of fabric, so they can’t be shaped around sloping or unusual windows
Our Roller blinds can be are operated with a side winder chain, our advisor will fit a child safety device as standard unless they are motorised. Alternatively, Perfect Fit are an option.
For a drill-free option, choose PerfectFit Blinds, which clip into your uPVC frames between the glass and rubber seal

VERTICAL

Vertical blinds are a fantastic choice for any room in the house, they offer great light and privacy control and can be made for very large windows which makes them unique when compared to other blinds.

We offer a wide range of colours and patterns, some of which are also available in our Roller blind fabrics so you can coordinate different blind types in the same room.

Because the louvres can be made in a variety of materials and with different coatings they perform well in any environment in the home. For bathrooms and kitchens we have louvres made from fibreglass and PVC or fabric louvres that are Teflon coated which won’t absorb any moisture and can be wiped clean. We also have fabrics with anti-glare backing making them perfect for the office and fabrics with fire retardant coatings. Dim-out options are also available if you need extra light control.

Vertical blinds can be configured to open in the middle like a pair of Curtains or bunch fully to the left or right. The controls can be set to the left and right and can either be a cord and chain or a wand. The cord opens and closes the blinds whilst the chain tilts the louvres. The wand is inherently child safe and is used to open and close the blinds and then twisted to tilt the louvres.

The headrails are also available in different colours which allows you to coordinate them with your fabric choice or fixtures and fittings from your room. The louvres can also be made with chain-less weights if you’re concerned about pets or children breaking them.

Benefits

Ideal for kitchens and bathrooms with water resistant options
Great for adding style and shade on a budget and for large windows or unusual shaped windows
They are lightweight making them easy to open and close compared to wooden blinds or heavy curtains
A great choice for all rooms; living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, conservatories, bedrooms, bathrooms, and landings
Easily maintained
Allow you to control light and privacy easily
Vertical blinds can be made to fit any depth of window
Vertical blinds can be a cheaper alternative to curtains and other types of blinds

Things to consider

When open the louvres will bunch at the side of the window
Our Vertical blinds we be fitted with the necessary child safety device as standard
The wide vertical slats might fill your windowsills. Other blinds like Rollers, Venetians, Pleated or Roller blinds may give you more space
Even with dim-out fabrics, some light may leak from between the louvres. For a better blackout effect, try pairing with curtains

WOODEN

Our Wood and Faux Venetians are available in a variety of colours, from neutral shades to contemporary greys and stunning stained colours.

A Wood Venetian blind is constructed using wooden slats which can be raised or lowered using the cord lock controls and a second cord to tilt the slats. The headrail, bottom rail, cords and wood pulls are all colour coordinated to match the colour of the slats. A matching wood valance is attached to the headrail to hide the headrail, brackets and control mechanisms. The wood used in our blinds is sourced from sustainable forests.

Our Faux Wood blind is made and operates in the same way but the slats and valance are made from PVC.

The blind can be raised and lowered and kept in place using the cord lock system. When the blind is raised there will be a stack and the size of stack is determined by the drop of the blind. The tilt cords are used to open and close the slats, both controls allow you to manage light and privacy perfectly.

Wood Venetians (and Faux) are a timeless window dressing. They can be made with fabric tapes instead of a cord giving them a more contemporary look. The tape can be a colour coordinated with the blind or a contrasting colour, we also have tapes with patterned designs which allows you to personalise them to your own style.

Our Faux Venetians work exceptionally well in bathrooms and kitchens too as the PVC won’t absorb any water or warp in damp conditions.

As a window dressing they also look fantastic when layered with Curtains or Romans if fitted on the outside of the recess. They’re also a cost effective option to shutters and provide a very similar look when a fabric tape is used instead of a cord.

Benefits

Control light and privacy with adjustable slats
Faux Wood are ideal in bathrooms and kitchens
Personalise your blind with decorative tape
Styling any space, with a choice of contemporary colours and natural wood stains
Wooden blinds can be made to fit wide or narrow width windows
They come in different materials, colours and wood effect colours
Wooden blinds are great for any room; bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, conservatories, kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, landings and doors. Be aware that due to the slats you do still get some natural light coming through the blind even when it is fully shut
The opening and closing cords and slat adjuster can be fitted to either side of the blind to suit the layout of your room
Wooden blinds can be a cheaper alternative to Curtains and Plantation shutters

Things to consider

Choose Faux Wood for bathroom and kitchens or if there will be a lot of moisture
Our Wood (and Faux Wood) blinds we be fitted with the necessary child safety device as standard
Large Wood or Faux Wood Blinds can be heavy to raise and lower, if you intend to raise and lower them daily consider an alternative like an Aluminium Venetian or Day and Night blind
Wood (and Faux Wood) blinds have a stack which gets larger depending on the drop of the blind, this means they wont be the right choice of you have tilt and turn windows. Consider an alternative like a PerfectFit, Intu, Aluminium Venetian or Pleated blind

VENETIAN

A Venetian blind provides you with an easy to use window dressing, which is versatile, lightweight and wipeable. They’re available with a wide range of colours, finishes and slat widths to ensure you can find an option that compliments your room and gives you the look that you want.

The blind is made of aluminium slats which wont rust or warp in damp or humid conditions, also because they’re lightweight it means they can be made to fit larger windows.

They can be raised or lowered and the cord lock means you can have the blind partially open where you like. You can also tilt the slats to your preferred angle whilst the blind is fully lowered or anywhere in between, this means you have control over the amount of light coming into the room and how much privacy you want.

We also offer Aluminium Venetian blinds in a PerfectFit frame. These can be ideal for french windows or when fitting into the top of the recess isn’t possible. They’re also installed without any kind of drilling and can be removed easily if required.

They can also be configured to suit your needs with the tilt, raise and lower function on the left or right combined or split.

As aluminium slats are very thin its means the stack size when the blind is raised is considerably smaller than Wooden or Faux Wood Venetian blind types. This can be reduced even more by choosing the wider slat options due to the number of slats required.

Benefits

Allow you to control light intake easily
Great options for kitchens and bathrooms
Can be made to fit narrow or wide windows
Small stack size when raised
You can control your privacy, whether they are open, closed or partially open/closed
They are a budget friendly option especially for larger spaces or a large number of windows
A choice of slat widths with a wide range of colour and finishes available
They are easily maintained

Things to consider

When pulled up, the blind will be stacked at the top of your window
Our Venetian blinds we be fitted with the necessary child safety device as standard
For a drill-free option, choose PerfectFit blinds, which clip into your uPVC frames

SKYLIGHT

Our Skylight Roller blinds are available with our full range of roller fabrics so they can be coordinated with our other Roller fabrics in the same room. The blind is housed in a sleek cassette which is fixed to the top of the window frame, tracks are fitted to the side of the window frame and used to channel the fabric and also lock the bottom bar, this allows you to stop the blind at whichever point you want.

They are a great solution for your skylight windows as you can still open and close the window whilst the blind is in use. Plus if you choose a blackout fabrics, you will get fantastic light control and our fabrics can also help keep bedrooms cooler during warmer days.

The cassette that houses the roller is available in a brushed aluminium or white finish to match the window frame. We can also provide poles to assist in opening and closing your skylight for higher windows if necessary. They are also inherently child safe as there are no exposed cords or chains of any kind.

Benefits

Fits majority of skylights, including Velux and other roof windows
Can be coordinated with other Roller blinds in the room
Child safe thanks to their cord-free mechanism – can operate via a telescopic pole for higher windows
Large range of blackout fabrics available to control light
Freedom to use the window whilst the blind is in use

Things to consider

Skylight blinds are Roller blinds that are fitted within Bloc frames, these keep the fabric close to your window which means they aren’t ideal for windows which are prone to damp

PERFECTFIT

PerfectFit is an innovative system which are perfect for french doors or if you want the blind fitting directly into the window. Once the blind is installed the window or door can be opened without the blind flapping or the need to raise the blind. In addition all PerfectFit blinds are inherently child safe as there aren’t any exposed cords or chains.

The blind fits perfectly into the frame which is then attached to the window. This is attached using ‘L’ shaped brackets which are inserted between the glazing and seal, the frame is then clipped to the brackets. No drilling is required and the blinds are easy to remove.

They’re perfect if you have french doors which open inwards which often means there isn’t space above the window recess for any other type of blind. Even if the doors open outwards they can still be a great choice as you wont need to worry about raising the blinds to open the doors. Plus unlike a Vertical blind, when the blind is open there is no large bunch to obstruct your view.

Rollers in a PerfectFit frame are operated using a thumb tab to raise and lower the blind and the blind can be locked into position at whichever height you would like. Unlike a standard roller a perfect roller can be made so the fabric raises from the bottom of the blind too, which still allows natural light to filter through the top of the window whilst giving you privacy.

Pleated blinds in a PerfectFit can be configured in the same way as a normal pleated blind, with a thumb tab to raise and lower the blind. They are also available with two fabrics and bottom up, please see the pleated section for more details.

Aluminium Venetians also operate on a thumb tab control to raise and lower the blind and a wand to tilt the slats. The PerfectFit frames are available in different colours to best match your window frame or your choice of fabric.

Benefits

Balancing light and temperature, you can open your windows and doors while keeping your blinds closed
Giving a streamlined finish, as your blinds become an integral part of your window frames
They are great for any room; bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, playrooms, conservatories, kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, landings, and doors
This is a ‘no drilling required’ option to preserve your uPVC, the frames simply clip into the rubber seals around the glass
Available in Roller, Pleated, Venetian styles.
Huge range of fabric colours and textures.
Child safe – no loose cords or loops
Leaves window sills clutter free

Things to consider

Our Roller blinds, Venetian blinds and Pleated blinds can all be fitted with a PerfectFit frame
Don’t have uPVC frames? Ask about having standard blinds fitted with hold down brackets to keep them against the glass.

PLEATED

Pleated blinds are a modern choice for homes and are becoming a popular alternative to traditional options like Roller and Roman blinds. They’re made using lightweight fabric with concertina like folds and are available in a wide range of colours and patterns to compliment your decor and style. The majority of fabrics also have a coating on the reverse which is designed to reflect solar energy, this is designed to keep a room cooler on warmer days whilst still allowing light to filter through, it also means that pleated blinds are a great option for conservatories or if its necessary to keep a room cool.

Due to the blinds construction the fabric is the true width of the blind, unlike a Roller for example. This also means that the blackout fabrics are a good choice for the bedroom as light leakage is kept to a minimum. They also have a slim profile which makes them ideal for fitting in the recess of the frame for bi-fold doors and they have a small stack when the blind is fully raised, meaning the amount of window you loose when the blind is raised is kept to a minimum.

They’re available in different fabric types dependant on your needs, fabric with a blackout backing. Thermal fabrics which come in two layers of fabric which make a honeycomb shape and thermal blackout which is the thermal fabric but with a blackout lining as well. This is the best option for bedrooms as the cords of the fabric run between the two layers of fabrics.

They can be made with a standard cord control with a locking mechanism to raise and lower or a tab control. The tab control has cords which are fixed in place at the lowest point of the blind which makes this ideal for fitting inside the recess of a bi-fold door or onto french doors as they wont flap around when the doors are opened or closed.

Pleated blinds can be configured with two different types of fabric in the same blind, for example you could opt for a blackout fabric at the top of the blind and a standard fabric at the bottom of the blind, they are joined in the middle with a centre bar. This would allow you to use the blackout fabric at night but then during the day close that part of the blind and use the standard fabric so you have privacy whilst still allowing light to filter into the room or just half and half. You might go for two standard fabrics but different colours or shades to compliment your decor but giving you the freedom to choose which you want to suit your mood or to filter the light through different colours to change the ambience of a room.

The blind can also be made to operate from the bottom up, which means this configuration the blind can be raised from the bottom rather than the top. This can be ideal if you want to allow natural light to come in from the top of the window but filter the light or have privacy at the bottom of the window.

We also offer Pleated blinds in a PerfectFit frame, these can be ideal for french doors or when fitting into the top of the recess isn’t possible. They’re also installed without any kind of drilling and can be removed easily if required.

Pleated blinds have one continuous layer of fabric with no individual slats. The blind raises up into a tidy stack at the top of your window frame. When a Pleated blind is closed you can see the pleated lines. Your choice of fabric will provide you will some light intake or full blackout when closed. You can choose to have the blinds open or closed partially also.

Benefits

They are available in different materials like blackout, thermal and thermal blackout
Lightweight and easy to use
Small stack size
A great choice for all rooms
Provide shade in bright sunnier rooms such as conservatories and help to keep them cool in summer months
Tab control and PerfectFit options are inherently child safe
Great choice for conservatories, Skylight windows and conservatory roofs

Things to consider

Our Pleated blinds we be fitted with the necessary child safety device as standard
For a drill-free option, choose PerfectFit blinds, which clip into your uPVC frame

DAY AND NIGHT

A Day and Night blind is a contemporary blind, it performs like a combination of Roller and Venetian blind with two panels of fabric which can be raised and lowered, but unlike a Roller the two panels of sheer and opaque fabric can be in an open or closed position for total light control and privacy. These blinds are also sometimes called Vision, Twist or Duo blinds but are all the same product.

Day and Night blinds come in different types and textures of natural tones and various colours to compliment your colour scheme and style.

The are constructed using one long layer of fabric which is fixed in place inside the semi cassette at the top of the blind and then around the barrel in the same way as Roller, however the difference is that a bottom rail is used that the fabric runs through and is used to create two panels or layers of fabric. The fabric is horizontal stripes of sheer and opaque fabrics, this allows you to set the blind in an open or closed position.

In an open position the opaque and sheer panels are parallel to each other and looks like a Venetian with wide slats in the open position, this allows the maximum of light through the blind but still gives you privacy during the day. In the closed position the opaque panels alternate on each panel of fabric and looks more like a sold Roller, this reduces the amount of light coming into the room and also gives the most privacy during the day and at night, when the blinds are fully lowered they will sit in the closed position.

Normally fitted on the inside of the recess the blind is housed in a semi cassette which further enhances the overall look of the blind. The semi cassette has a fabric valance across the front to complete the look. The semi cassette is available in various colours to compliment its surroundings or the fabric of the blind. The blind can be personalised further by selecting a different colour chain. The blind is easy to operate using a sidewinder chain mechanism which can manufactured to the left or right or it can be motorised with a rechargeable battery motor which is housed inside the barrel and is operated via the remote control.

Benefits

Create a contemporary look while providing privacy and light control
Can be made to fit wide windows with long drops
Easy to operate with motorisation available
They are great for any room; bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, playrooms, conservatories, kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, landings, door windows and doors
They will partially shade a room and remove the glare of the sun without blocking out all of the natural light

Things to consider

Day & Night blinds are made from one piece of fabric that hangs in two layers, they don’t have individual louvres/slats
Our Day & Night blinds will be fitted with the necessary child safety device as standard, unless they are motorised

INTU

Intu blinds are a fantastic choice for your Bi-fold or French doors if you want a slim line pleated blind that fits to your door without the need for drilling or using a PerfectFit frame.

They are a seamless design to blend in with your window frame as well as freeing up space around window sills which other options such as Verticals don’t always allow. Tilt and turn windows can often be a difficult window to buy for and Intu blinds are a perfect option due to the way in which they are fit.

In addition to the standard slimline pleated fabrics, Intu blinds are also available with Hive fabrics. Hive options are pleated fabrics with two layers which create a honeycomb effect. These are excellent at providing additional thermal protection, to help keep a room warmer or cooler.

The frames are available in Anthracite, White and Brown which means you can match them to your doors and windows to created the perfect look.

Benefits

Designed specifically for Bi-Folds, French Doors and Conservatories
Lightweight and easy to use
Small stack size
Allows you to use the door or window even when the blind is in use
Hive fabric provides additional thermal qualities
Tab control is inherently child safe
Drill free option
Blinds can easily be taken down and reinstalled
A great choice for tilt and turn windows when other blinds aren’t an option

Things to consider

Fitted to your window with a top headrail and side gliders and not a four sided frame like PerfectFit.
Cannot be motorised.

SHUTTERS

Mode Blinds bring you PerfectFit Shutter Lite blinds, offering an easy to install shutter style solution.

No drill shutter solution, the brackets slide straight into the gasket
Short lead times, delivery to installation within 1-3 weeks
Available in two colourways – Arctic White and Cotton White
Move with your windows and doors
Less framework allows for an improved view and leaving you window sills free
No drilling into your walls required or caulking after installation
A safer child and pet product as there are no cords or chains

Things to consider

Although they are easy to remove, the shutters do need removing from the window in order to clean the inside glass.
Typically designed for uPVC windows and therefore they are not suitable for all windows