Blinds in Great Ayton

A village, so privacy comes first

Great Ayton is a village at the foot of the hills, and many homes sit close to the road or to their neighbours. People ask us about privacy more than almost anything else, usually without wanting a dark room. A lovely approach is to pick a blind that works at the angles people actually walk past, and that can be adjusted through the day instead of left either open or shut.

Privacy without losing the daylight

Slatted blinds let you tilt the view so light comes in and eyes do not, while some fabrics soften the view in without blocking it entirely. Day and night blinds give two settings in one fitting. We have more on this in privacy without darkness, which you may find helpful. For a quick comparison, look at wooden blinds and faux wood blinds, since both can tilt.

Older cottages

Cottages tend to have smaller windows, deeper reveals and frames that have settled over time. That affects the fitting more than the blind itself. A shallow sill may leave no room for a recessed blind, and a wavy wall can make a neat fit a little more involved. We look at what the frame and the wall will take so that the answer suits your home. If you are weighing a softer finish, curtain or Roman blind explains the choice.

Newer homes

Newer houses have more regular windows, but they bring their own questions: patio doors, large rear windows and bifold doors that catch the sun. A single run of vertical blinds may be fine for a sliding door, whereas a bifold door blind benefits from some thought about how the leaves fold. If you want something neat and screw-free in a compatible UPVC frame, Perfect Fit blinds are worth asking about, with compatibility notes explaining what to check.

Practical fitting

A good fixing helps a blind work beautifully. We will check what the frame is made of, how deep the reveal is and where handles or catches sit. Please tell us if you want to avoid drilling in a period frame, and we will explain what is possible. The result should be a blind that operates smoothly, sits straight and does not rub when you open the window.

• Check for handles or stays that stand proud of the frame.
• Tell us where radiators or furniture sit beneath the window.
• Mention anything you want to keep clear, such as a deep sill or window seat.

Keeping children safe

Where young children live or visit, please keep cords and chains out of reach and use the tidy devices supplied. Cordless and motorised blinds avoid loose cords altogether.

Booking from Great Ayton

When you get in touch we confirm your postcode and arrange a free measure at home. A quotation follows before you decide.

Boro Blinds is at 57-59 Mandale Road, Thornaby TS17 6AE, and you are welcome to call in Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm or Saturday 9am to 1pm. We also visit homes for a free measure. To begin, book a free measure or call 01642 424250.