"How to Choose the Right Blinds for Your Chorley Home."
Whether you're updating a single room or renovating your whole home in Chorley, choosing the right blinds can transform the look and feel of your space. At James Albert, we understand that every home is unique — and the right blinds should be too.
Here’s our expert guide to help you choose the perfect blinds for your Chorley property.
🎯 1. Start with Your Room’s Purpose
Different rooms have different needs. Ask yourself: What’s most important — privacy, light control, insulation, or style?
Living Rooms: Go for elegant light control. Consider sheer wave curtains or wooden venetians to let in natural light while maintaining privacy.
Bedrooms: Prioritise blackout roller blinds or Roman blinds for better sleep.
Kitchens & Bathrooms: Look for moisture-resistant options like PVC roller blinds or aluminium venetians.
🪟 2. Think About Your Window Type
From large bay windows to skylights or patio doors, blinds should complement — not fight — the shape and structure of your windows.
Bay Windows: Perfect Fit® pleated or venetian blinds provide a sleek, built-in look without drilling.
French & Patio Doors: Vertical blinds or Perfect Fit rollers give flexibility and easy access.
Roof Windows: Duette® or pleated roof blinds are ideal for conservatories and loft spaces.
🎨 3. Match Your Interior Style
Blinds aren’t just practical — they’re a design statement. Choose colours and fabrics that work with your décor:
Modern Homes: Minimalist roller blinds or day & night blinds for clean lines.
Traditional Homes in Chorley Villages: Roman blinds in soft textiles add warmth and heritage charm.
Scandi/Neutral Décor: Opt for natural wood venetians or textured fabrics in oatmeal and grey tones.
🌡️ 4. Don’t Forget Insulation & Energy Efficiency
Older Chorley homes often suffer from drafts and heat loss. Cellular pleated blinds or Duette® blinds are great for trapping air and reducing heat transfer — especially useful in winter.
🧒 5. Keep Child Safety in Mind
If you have young children, choose child-safe blinds. We offer:
Motorised roller and Roman blinds
Cordless Perfect Fit systems
Tensioned pleated blinds
All our installations comply with the latest BBSA child safety standards.
🛠️ 6. Made to Measure = Perfect Fit
Every window in your Chorley home is unique — which is why our blinds are made to measure and professionally installed. No gaps, no wonky lines, just beautifully fitted blinds that last.
📍 Local Expertise You Can Trust
Based just outside Chorley, James Albert has been supplying and fitting bespoke blinds since 2007. From Astley Village to Euxton, Buckshaw to Whittle-le-Woods, we bring samples to your door and handle everything — measuring, fitting, and aftercare.
📞 Book Your Free Home Visit
Let us help you find the perfect blinds for your Chorley home. Call us today on 01257 498877
