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Where to buy good price wooden venetian blinds? (online or North London)

Hi,

I need a rather wide venetian blind for my living room (220cm). Has anyone any recommendations of companies to use for this?

I'm interested in either a home fitting service or made to measure, as I can wait a bit for some DIY help to put them up.

I've got a consultation with Hillaries next week but imagine they would be quite expensive.

Thanks!
Marello
N7, London

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  • Dan-Dan
    Dan-Dan Posts: 5,279 Forumite
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    i used direct blinds for our french pine wooden venetians , and believe they do that size also
    literally a 1/3 of the price of a high street firm
    http://www.directblinds.co.uk/?gclid=COLm_LT267wCFSEHwwodGCkAlQ
    Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
  • Dan-Dan wrote: »
    i used direct blinds for our french pine wooden venetians , and believe they do that size also
    literally a 1/3 of the price of a high street firm
    http://www.directblinds.co.uk/?gclid=COLm_LT267wCFSEHwwodGCkAlQ

    not to hijack the thread too much but thanks for this I am looking for blinds atm and will have a look at these. :)
  • marello
    marello Posts: 37 Forumite
    Ninth Anniversary 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    Thanks everyone! I got a quote from directblinds by just putting in my online measurements and they seemed a little high. I'm thinking of giving http://www.made2measureblinds.com/ a try so I'll let you know if I go with them and buy. :)
  • Dan-Dan
    Dan-Dan Posts: 5,279 Forumite
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    Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
  • Elise_Dixon
    Elise_Dixon Posts: 10 Forumite
    What is the "DROP" FOR THE BLIND
    and what size slat would you require
    25mm 35mm 50mm or 65mm

    If you order from us we can fit for free.

    Regards
    Elise
    abcblindco.
    marello wrote: »
    Hi,

    I need a rather wide venetian blind for my living room (220cm). Has anyone any recommendations of companies to use for this?

    I'm interested in either a home fitting service or made to measure, as I can wait a bit for some DIY help to put them up.

    I've got a consultation with Hillaries next week but imagine they would be quite expensive.

    Thanks!
    Marello
    N7, London
  • marello
    marello Posts: 37 Forumite
    Ninth Anniversary 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    I ended up buying the blind from https://www.conceptblinds.co.uk. They sent me the samples for free and then price matched my selected blind when I found it cheaper elsewhere. All arrived very quickly and looks fabulous. Very happy!
  • 12 IKEA wood ones have been up at our house for 6 years. They are fine. No need to be a Hillary's victim, 99% of blind supplier cut down standard sizes to fit.

    You can remove unwanted slats, and reduce width without much skill.

    Otherwise I will come down on the Magic bus (£12 return) and fit them for you for £15 each
    LOL:D:rotfl:
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