What are Venetian blinds?

A Venetian blind is a classic and elegant type of window covering with horizontal slats. These slats can be made from various materials such as wood, MDF with a plastic vinyl layer, or aluminium. The horizontal slats can be adjusted to control the light that enters the room, altering the mood and the amount of privacy. This can be done by using a cord or handle located on the side of the blind. In addition to controlling light and privacy, Venetian blinds can also be used to add a decorative touch to your home. They are available in a range of colours and finishes, making it easy to coordinate them with your existing décor. Furthermore, they can be customised to fit various types of windows, such as skylight windows, bay windows, and doors. Venetian blinds are popular with many homeowners because of their versatility, timeless design, and ease of use.

Why should you choose them?

Venetian blinds are ideal for those who want to give their room a modern and contemporary look. Unlike curtains, which offer limited control over light and privacy, venetian blinds allow you to adjust the slats to determine how much light enters the room. This feature gives you full control over the level of light in your space. They're also easy to clean and maintain and they come in various colours and materials.

What sort of windows can Venetian Blinds be fitted to?

You're in luck! Venetian blinds are incredibly versatile, easily fitting into most types of windows and doors. They're custom-made to fit into your home. If you have a particularly unique or custom door or window, we can measure your space and custom cut and fit your new Venetian blinds.

Do Venetian blinds keep heat in during the winter and cool during the summer?

Yes! Our Venetian blinds are designed with angled slats to provide a strong protective barrier between the outside air and your home. This barrier helps to prevent heat transfer through your windows, which can keep you and your family comfortable all year round. When the slats are closed, they block out sunlight, which helps to keep a room cooler on a hot summer's day. Similarly, closing the blinds creates a seal in winter, which helps to keep out cold draughts. These benefits also help you save on energy bills throughout every season.

Are Venetian blinds hard to maintain?

Not at all! Venetian blinds differ significantly from fabric blinds in that they are durable, resistant to humidity, and easy to clean and maintain. Cleaning your blinds is as easy as wiping them down with light detergent. This makes Venetian blinds perfect for kitchens and bathrooms where humidity, spills, and more traffic are likely to occur.

How do I clean my Venetian blinds?

To maintain the cleanliness and appearance of your blinds, we suggest cleaning them regularly with a light touch. This can prevent the need for deep cleaning in the future. The easiest way to clean Venetian blinds is to dust the slats with a feather duster or a fluffy cloth. For more thorough cleaning, you can wipe each individual slat with a dry or damp cloth. If you’re looking to deep clean your blinds, there are specific Venetian blind cleaners available. Before starting the cleaning process, inspect the blind for any sticky stains and remove them using a mild detergent or cleaning spray, then dry the blind. Next, close the blinds and clean each slat, starting from the middle and working your way outwards. Repeat this process with the blinds closed on the opposite side. You can use a vacuum cleaner with an upholstery attachment for an even easier cleaning method. However, it is important to use the attachment to avoid scratching or damaging the blind. Before using the vacuum, ensure that its suction power is not too strong, as it can pull the slats out of shape.

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ILiv fabrics is one of England’s newest and fastest-growing premium designer fabric brands known for offering a look perfect for every home décor. The company strives to make interior design more exciting, fun, inspirational, and accessible. Absolute Blinds is committed to helping you find the right ILiv fabrics for your Welwyn Garden City home. We’ll work with you to create the ideal room that fits your lifestyle. Currently, ILiv fabrics boasts over 60 fabric collections that range from subtle to eccentric. Beyond offering breathtaking designs, they’ve focused on ensuring their fabrics and textiles are fire retardant, making them a safer choice. Smart decisions such as these have established themselves as one of the top fabric brands in the UK. To learn more about their collections, schedule your consultation.

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How Did ILiv Fabrics Get Their Start?

ILiv is part of the illustrious SMD Group, founded in 1987. The SMD Group is a family-owned company with a rich and vibrant heritage with roots in Lancashire. They’re located in the heart of a region known for contributions to the cotton spinning, weaving, printing, and dyeing industry. This is a source of great pride for the SMD Group. SMD Group was originally established by Salvador Monllor Domench after returning to Spain. Since then, it’s transitioned to different owners and become a vision of an internationally recognised textiles and fabrics brand.

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In 2013, the brand we know as ILiv was brought to fruition. Since then, they’ve become one of the fastest-growing premium fabric brands in the UK. ILiv is known for designing a range of styles that seamlessly fit into any style, whether residential or commercial. They have a focus on creating high-quality, beautiful textiles. Further, ILiv offers a range of inherent and coated fire retardant fabrics perfect for any situation. ILiv is driven by an unquenchable passion for unrivalled design, premium quality, and a desire to provide the best customer service. Their fabrics are sold worldwide, and their exclusive collections are recognised in over 70 countries.

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With a team of over 100 in-house designers, ILIv strives to create stunning fabrics held to the highest standards. For their team, everything is centred around premium designs, quality, and customer service. Most of their team has been with the company for over 15 years, which adds to their overall strength, success, and rapid growth. Everyone from in-house designs to their warehouse and customer service teams are aligned in one goal. Create a product perfect for any home or business without sacrificing quality.

Reducing Their Carbon Footprint

Sustainability is a core value at ILiv and shapes its future vision. They’re committed to enacting fundamental changes to reduce their carbon footprint while contributing to a greener future. This change starts with the fibres they use, and the processes used to manufacture their curtains and Roman blinds. Every aspect is thoroughly inspected to minimise environmental impact and support the communities where they operate. Examples include utilising electric and hybrid fleet vehicles and focusing on recycled materials.

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Despite being a relatively young company, ILiv fabrics has quickly established itself as a leader in the industry. They offer a comprehensive range of stunning fabrics for curtains or Roman blinds. Through a wide selection of collections, varying materials, and several colourways, ILiv fabrics have the range to complete any room while adding a touch of elegance with a contemporary look and feel. The company constantly innovates and pushes boundaries by introducing new fabric collections. Our team of seasoned professionals are excited to offer our customers their excellent range of products perfect for any home. We encourage you to visit our showroom and view our collection of ILiv fabrics in person. Be sure to reach out and schedule a consultation.

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