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All orders with a basket value over £169 are delivered free of charge with our standard delivery service (5 - 7 days*) to all mainland UK addresses. Delivery is available to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles and Highlands at an additional cost. Click this link for more information on delivery.

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We make and sell our blinds and curtains direct, that’s why we can offer you incredible value for money. We believe that having quality and perfect size blinds should be affordable for all.  Click here to view more our price comparison with the high street!

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Can blinds be longer than the window?

Generally, blinds are usually fitted within a window recess and are fitting so that they touch or sit just above the window sill.  This is to ensure that the blind can operate normally and blocks as much unwanted light as possible – if you fit within the recess the light blind is less than usually fitting outside onto the wall above for example.

However, circumstance or preference might mean that you need to fit ‘face-fix’ to the wall, above the window.  This could be the case if you want a blind for a window that would jut out too much for the window to open or close.  Exact size blinds are simply made without deductions, to the size specified.

Curtains

Traditionally curtains are the first choice when it comes to fitting outside of a recess, they can be paired with a second blind in the window, and the sheer length of made to measure curtains can cover wide distances and large drops.  Curtains can be made to suit preference – ensure the drop is enough that it hangs below the sill – either to the floor or just above.  Make sure to consider the finished gathered size of the curtains, ensure there is enough room for the curtains to be opened, if you are unsure please call our friendly customer services team on 0370 218 7042 and we will be happy to help.

Blackout Blinds



If the choice is for blinds, we advise to ensure you measure the window width and drop, while adding at least 6.5cm extra on each side of the window. 

The more you can have added to the sides, the less light bleed into the room.  This is important during those long summer days when the sunrise can disrupt sleep as early as 4.30am.
We would also highly recommend blackout blinds for the most effective blockout method for your windows. 

Panel Blinds


In the case of a large window that touches the floor, or if you are going for a blind to separate the space, you can still have large drops with our panel blinds which can be top fixed to the ceiling or face fixed to the wall. 
 
Stylish and available in large made to measure sizes and many colours, panel blinds are a modern mix of curtains and vertical blinds.  Please ensure that there is enough room for the 5-panel track – Call our customer sales team on 0370 218 7042 for precise sizes.

Thermal Energy-Saving Tips



In some cases you can opt for both blinds inside a window recess and blinds or curtains outside the window to compliment the look.  This is especially effective for thermal retention, ensuring that the heat lost from the usual  gap around the blind, is reduced by the curtain

FAQs

What our customers say
five stars
yesterday
Nile 63mm Taped White
Looks amazing and is good quality - excellent service from Swift
lynne huggins
five stars
yesterday
Elegance 25mm Stone
Beautiful blinds easy to fit very nice colour look really lovely
Mark Brookes
five stars
yesterday
Premier Grained Bright White
Lovely blinds which we are very pleased with. The measuring and ordering process was very simple,...
Mel
five stars
yesterday
Verona Prime 15mm Magnolia
Very fine and nice item.
Mrs Alavi
five stars
yesterday
Micro 15mm Pale Mushroom TR0061
Very fine and nice item.
Mrs Alavi
five stars
yesterday
Genesis Blackout Cream
Very fine and nice item.
Mrs Alavi
five stars
yesterday
Deco Taped True White
Great quality and look lovely
Deborah Jefferys
five stars
yesterday
Bella Blackout Light Grey
Definitely blackout & gorgeous colour
Julie
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Free Delivery

All orders with a basket value over £169 are delivered free of charge with our standard delivery service (5 - 7 days*) to all mainland UK addresses. Delivery is available to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles and Highlands at an additional cost. Click this link for more information on delivery.

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Order free samples to see and feel the quality of the fabric before ordering your new blinds. Our samples will be posted to you 1st class, so you won’t have to wait long for them to arrive either.  Click here for more information about sample ordering.

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Our blinds are made to last for many years to come. We use only high-quality materials and components, that’s why we offer an extensive 5-year guarantee on all our blinds.

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We take pride in our service and quality of our products and have an excellent rating on Trustpilot - but don't just take our word for it, read our customer reviews around the site. 

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0370 218 7042

Our office opening times:  
9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday
9.00am - 2.00pm - Saturday

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Swift Direct Blinds Ltd. 177, Lockwood Rd, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 3TG | Company No. 1190828 | VAT No. 184549920
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