Blinds Cost Calculator

Blinds control light and privacy, help with insulation and can tie a room's look together. Prices vary widely, from inexpensive ready-made roller blinds to premium motorised designs, and kitting out a whole house can add up quickly. This guide breaks down typical UK costs so you can plan your budget.

For a quick estimate across all your windows, use the blinds cost calculator.

Made-to-measure blind prices

Made-to-measure blinds are usually priced by size, with a minimum price per blind. Typical 2026 prices are:

Professional fitting usually adds around £15 to £35 per blind, though some companies include it in the price or charge a minimum visit fee.

A worked example

Six roller blinds, each about 110cm wide with a 130cm drop:

• Area per blind: 1.1m × 1.3m = 1.43m²
• Cost per blind at a typical £67.50 per m²: about £96.50
• Fitting at about £25 per blind: £150 in total
• Typical total: around £730

Swapping to Roman blinds would more than double the cost, while ready-made roller blinds could be much cheaper if your windows are a standard size. Try different types in the blinds cost calculator.

The main types of blind

Roller blinds

A single piece of fabric that rolls up onto a tube. They're simple, affordable and come in blackout, thermal, sunscreen and patterned fabrics. Good for almost any room.

Vertical blinds

Fabric or PVC slats that hang vertically and can be tilted or drawn to one side. Popular for wide windows, patio doors and offices.

Venetian blinds

Horizontal slats in aluminium, wood or faux wood that tilt to control light. Aluminium is practical for kitchens and bathrooms. Real wood looks warmer but isn't suitable for very humid rooms. Faux wood is a moisture-resistant alternative.

Roman blinds

Fabric blinds that fold into soft pleats when raised. They look like curtains and suit living rooms and bedrooms, but are among the more expensive options because of the fabric and make-up.

Perfect Fit blinds

Blinds that sit in a frame clipped into the window bead of uPVC windows and doors, so there's no drilling. They move with the window when it opens and are cordless. Popular for tilt-and-turn windows and doors.

Day and night blinds

Two layers of alternating sheer and solid fabric stripes. Sliding the layers lets you move between soft light and privacy.

What affects the price?

• Size. Larger blinds use more fabric and stronger mechanisms.
• Fabric. Blackout, thermal, flame-retardant and designer fabrics cost more.
• Operation. Cordless, spring-loaded and motorised systems are more expensive than chains or cords. Motorisation can add £100 or more per blind.
• Shape. Bay windows, skylights, triangles and arches need specialist blinds.
• Fitting. Tall or awkward windows, or fitting into tiles or concrete lintels, can take longer.

Child safety rules

Looped cords and chains on blinds can be a strangulation risk for young children. Since 2014, blinds sold in the UK must meet safety standards (BS EN 13120 and related standards), which means cords and chains must have safety devices such as breakaway connectors or tensioners, and fitters should install them correctly.

When choosing blinds for homes with children:

• Consider cordless designs, Perfect Fit or motorised blinds.
• Make sure any cord tensioners are fixed securely to the wall or frame.
• Keep cots, beds and furniture away from windows with blinds.
• Tie up or remove older blinds with loose cords.

How to measure for blinds

There are two main ways to fit a blind:

• Recess fit, inside the window reveal. Measure the width at the top, middle and bottom and use the narrowest. Measure the drop at the left, centre and right and use the shortest. Most suppliers make a small deduction so the blind fits, so check their instructions.
• Exact or outside fit, on the wall or frame above the window. Measure the area you want to cover, adding overlap on each side to block light. A typical overlap is 5cm to 10cm each side.

Always measure in centimetres or millimetres, and measure each window separately, even if they look the same.

Made-to-measure vs ready-made

Ready-made blinds from DIY stores are cheapest and fine if your windows match standard sizes, or if the blind can be trimmed. Made-to-measure blinds fit precisely, come in far more fabrics and often last longer. Many people mix both: made-to-measure in living spaces, ready-made in utility rooms.

Blinds or curtains?

Blinds take up less space, sit neatly inside a window recess and are easier to keep clean, which makes them a good fit for kitchens, bathrooms and smaller rooms. Curtains add softness, can be better at keeping heat in across large windows and are easy to change with the seasons. Many people combine the two, using a blind for daytime privacy and light control with curtains for warmth and style in the evening. If budget is tight, start with the rooms where privacy or light matters most, such as bedrooms and street-facing windows, and add the rest later.