Swift Direct Blinds
The 6 Best Made-to-Measure Blind Types for 2026
Made-to-measure blinds come in half a dozen different formats. We compare roller, blackout, vertical, wooden, roman and perfect fit, and say which room each one belongs in.
Buying guides that tell you who a product is for
Choosing blinds looks like a decorating decision and is really an engineering one. The fabric and colour are the easy part. What determines whether you are happy in two years is whether the blind suits the window it is fitted to, the room's humidity and how much light you need to keep out.
Swift Direct Blinds
Made-to-measure blinds come in half a dozen different formats. We compare roller, blackout, vertical, wooden, roman and perfect fit, and say which room each one belongs in.
All 6 blind types reviewed in the guide above.
| # | Product | Best for | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roller blinds | Almost any room | 4.9/5 | Read |
| 2 | Blackout blinds | Bedrooms and nurseries | 4.7/5 | Read |
| 3 | Vertical blinds | Patio doors and wide spans | 4.6/5 | Read |
| 4 | Wooden and faux wood blinds | Living rooms and studies | 4.6/5 | Read |
| 5 | Roman blinds | Living rooms and bedrooms | 4.3/5 | Read |
| 6 | Perfect fit blinds | Rented homes and conservatories | 4.4/5 | Read |
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