Venetian blinds have been used as a window treatment for many years. They offer complete control over the amount of natural and unwanted light which enters a room. Venetian blinds are available in a variety of different materials, including the ever popular PVC for use in humid rooms such as bathrooms and kitchens. Aluminium Venetian blinds have become an integral part of interior designer's room conceptions as they are available in a huge range of colours and finishes, the latest trends in aluminium blinds are those which have a metallic finish offering a glistening surface which reflects light in warm and unusual ways. Venetian blinds are very easy to operate and by tilting the louvers different amounts of light enter the room, this can be a practical way to reduce heat in a room, while also offering complete privacy from the outside and full views for those inside a room.

Roman blinds offer a chic and elegant blind which can effectively be used in living and sleeping areas. These blinds can be pulled up to the top of the window to allow the maximum amount of light to be brought into a room, while having a roman blind pulled only half way up a window provides discreet privacy when needed. Roman blinds are made from a variety of different fabrics. Medium weight fabrics are probably the most suitable as they allow the fabric to fold neatly when the blind is raised. For unique roman blinds kits are available which include all the necessary pieces except for the fabric enabling people to easily make a blind which is a perfect match to their interior design requirements.

Vertical blinds are used for window and patio doors, they are also a very practical and effective way to prevent heat and light from entering a conservatory. A whole host of different materials are used to make vertical blinds. Wooden blinds are known in the UK as vertical blinds, they can indeed be made from a variety of different woods, each offering unique natural colours and textured appearances bringing the feeling of warmth to a room. Vertical blinds made from fabric are typically available in pale and pastel colours which are plain, patterned or textured. The neutral tones of vertical blinds offer the versatility of them being used in any room in a home.

Roller blinds are the perfect window dressing when used with fabric window treatments which have swags and tails. The roller blind is positioned next to the window's glass and is used to provide privacy during the night. Roller blinds are also a popular choice for bathrooms and kitchens, providing a neat and unfussy window treatment. The fabrics used to make some roller blinds is treated with both fire and moisture resistant coatings, many are wipe or sponge clean making roller blinds a very durable and practical blind choice.