Blind Technique

Blind Technique: bespoke blinds made in its own London workshop

Blind Technique is a family-run business that designs and manufactures custom blinds, curtains, awnings and shutters. The company states it has more than 35 years of experience in the custom blinds industry and produces many of its products in its own workshop in London. It serves North West and West London as well as parts of Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire and Surrey.

The operation is presented as a small, dedicated team that combines specialist knowledge with free, no-obligation advice. The company describes its approach as matching the right product to the right price, and it operates a showroom in Eastcote, Middlesex, alongside a free home appointment service.

Product range: from conservatory blinds to bespoke shutters

The catalogue covers a broad set of window and outdoor shading solutions. Many of the custom blinds can be motorised, with options from Somfy and Louvolite, including remote-control operation. The range of window blinds includes Roman, roller, pleated, Venetian (wooden and aluminium), vertical, Duo Vision, Allusion and Velux skylight blinds, as well as children's bedroom blinds and electric blinds under the INTU and Luxaflex names.

Conservatory blinds are a stated speciality, with pleated, roller, roof and window variants. The company notes that its conservatory roof blind fabrics are intended to help regulate temperature in both summer and winter. For curtains, the offer includes sheers and voile as well as Romo fabrics.

Shutters are supplied under the S-Craft international plantation shutters line, described as a specialist stockist and installer arrangement. Buyers can choose from six different woods, ranging from a value composite to hardwood styles, and every shutter is made for the specific window, door or partition. The company also lists British-made shutters and security shutters, with information on shutter styles and configurations.

Outdoor shading includes patio and terrace awnings and canopies for domestic and commercial use, with folding-arm retractable awnings described as the most popular option. Umbrellas and awning installation are also part of the range.

Conservatory blinds with installation included

Installation is included in the price of custom conservatory blinds. For other custom blind products, installation can be added for an additional cost. The company states that this service is carried out only by its own employed, trained fitters across North West and West London, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey and Hertfordshire, with no subcontractors. A free quotation without obligation is offered alongside the advice service.

For certain product types, such as shutters and conservatory blinds, a specialist surveyor is sent for the installation. Appointments are available in the morning and afternoon, and the team provides updates on the expected time of arrival. Once installation is complete, the company demonstrates how to use the blinds and checks that the customer is satisfied.

Trade, commercial and institutional customers

Blind Technique maintains a trade and commercial line covering commercial blinds and awnings, protective screens, office blinds, trade blinds and blinds for schools. The company states that schools, offices, interior designers, architects and other blind companies use its custom blinds service, and it invites trade customers to sign up for an account.

Showroom, home visits and buying process

Customers can visit the showroom in Eastcote, Middlesex, or book a free home appointment with an advisor. The sales team uses iPads with an in-house application to present quotations clearly and can email the quotation during the visit. The company also lists services for blinds in new homes, moving house, installation-only work, and repairs or fixing of broken blinds.

Flexible finance options are available. At the time of writing, the site indicated prices from as little as £129 for individual locally made blinds. A guarantee is also referenced among the company's services.

Materials, durability and energy performance

The company explains that material choice depends on the room and window shape, with Venetian blinds usually made of wood or aluminium and roller blinds typically of high-quality polyester. It presents custom-made blinds as offering a precise fit that limits draughts and heat loss in winter and excess heat and light in summer, contributing to energy efficiency. On lifespan, the site states that custom blinds can generally last up to ten years, and longer with timeless designs, durable materials and regular cleaning to remove dust and dirt.