Blinds in Guisborough

Guisborough homes and their less usual windows

Guisborough is a market town at the foot of the moors, and its homes range widely. What they often share is a window that does not behave like a standard one: a roof window in a converted loft, a wide patio door onto the garden, or a landing window that nobody can reach. We start with the less usual ones, because those are where a little extra care in choosing really pays off.

Roof windows and loft rooms

A loft bedroom with a roof window gets strong sun, sits at a slope and is often the room where somebody wants proper darkness to sleep. Roof blinds are made to sit on the angled frame and usually run in side channels so they stay put. The fitting depends on the window make and size, so tell us what is written on the label or take a photo, and our guide to identifying roof windows shows you where to look. Fabrics that block more light exist, though how dark the room gets depends on the product and any gaps at the edges.

Family rooms and open spaces

A family room has to survive sticky fingers, football practice and the dog. Wipe-clean fabrics, durable slats and sensible controls matter more than fashion. For wide runs of glass, a vertical blind or a set of panel blinds can cover a patio door or an open-plan space without fuss. If the room joins the kitchen, blinds for open-plan rooms explains how to make the blinds work together.

Keeping cords out of reach

Loft rooms are often children's bedrooms or play rooms, so a quick word on safety is worthwhile. Keep cords and chains well out of reach of children, use the safety devices supplied, and think about cordless or motorised blinds for windows that are hard to reach anyway. Motorised control also helps on roof windows, which can be awkward to reach by hand. Our child safety page is a helpful read before deciding.

What to tell us when you enquire

• The room, and whether it is a roof window, a standard frame or a door.
• Any window handles or stays that could catch a blind.
• Whether the room needs to be darker at night, or just softer by day.
• Who uses the room, especially young children.

With that in hand we can discuss options before we visit, which saves everybody time on the day.

Measuring a window like this

Roof windows and loft rooms mean odd angles, so we measure carefully and check what fixings the frame will take. We like to be sure rather than guess. If a window turns out to need a different approach from the one we first suggested, we will say so at the measure and explain why.

Booking from Guisborough

We confirm your postcode when you get in touch, then arrange the visit. At the free measure we look at each window, show samples and talk through choices, and a quotation follows before you commit.

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.