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Blinds & Curtains Prices United Kingdom
Prices include VAT. Standard single window unless noted. Made-to-measure pricing is standard in the UK market. Ready-made options available from high street retailers at lower cost.
Blinds and curtains prices in United Kingdom mostly come down to product type, fabric or material quality, window size, and whether motorisation is included. Standard rollers sit near the low end, while shutters, premium curtains, and whole-home custom installs cost significantly more.
Blinds & Curtains Prices by Product — United Kingdom
Prices include VAT. Standard single window unless noted. Made-to-measure pricing is standard in the UK market. Ready-made options available from high street retailers at lower cost.
| Product | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🪟Roller Blinds (Standard) Supply and fit made-to-measure roller blind — light-filter or blackout fabric, suits most UK windows | £50/blind | £90/blind | £150/blind |
| 🔲Venetian Blinds (Aluminium) Supply and fit aluminium venetian blind — slimline slats, easy clean, suits kitchens and bathrooms | £60/blind | £100/blind | £160/blind |
| 🪵Wood Venetian Blinds Supply and fit wood or faux-wood venetian blind — warm finish, wider slats, suits living rooms and studies | £120/blind | £200/blind | £320/blind |
| 🏠Plantation Shutters Supply and fit MDF or timber plantation shutters — premium window dressing with excellent light control and longevity | £280/m² | £450/m² | £700/m² |
| ↕️Vertical Blinds Supply and fit vertical louvre blind — ideal for patio doors and wide windows, fabric or PVC slats | £55/blind | £90/blind | £140/blind |
| 🎨Roman Blinds Supply and fit fabric roman blind — soft fold-up blind, suits bedrooms and reception rooms | £120/blind | £220/blind | £350/blind |
| 🪑Curtains (Standard Lined) Supply and hang standard lined curtains — includes track or pole, fabric panels and fitting per window | £100/window | £190/window | £300/window |
| ✨Voile Curtains Supply and hang sheer voile curtains — diffuses light, common in UK living rooms and bedrooms | £60/window | £110/window | £180/window |
| 🌙Blackout Curtains Supply and hang thermal blackout curtains — full light exclusion and draught reduction | £130/window | £240/window | £380/window |
| 🔌Motorised / Electric Blinds Supply and fit motorised roller or venetian blind — remote control or smart-home integration | £200/blind | £380/blind | £600/blind |
| 🍯Pleated / Cellular Blinds Supply and fit pleated or cellular blind — excellent thermal insulation, popular in UK new-builds | £100/blind | £175/blind | £280/blind |
| ☀️Awning Blinds / External Blinds Supply and fit external roller or awning blind — suits conservatories and garden rooms | £200/blind | £340/blind | £550/blind |
Blinds & Curtains Prices by City
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London
England · 9.0M
From £65/blind
Manchester
England · 2.8M
From £48/blind
Birmingham
England · 2.6M
From £45/blind
Leeds
England · 800K
Pricing available
Liverpool
England · 900K
Pricing available
Bristol
England · 470K
Pricing available
Sheffield
England · 580K
Pricing available
Newcastle
England · 300K
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Nottingham
England · 330K
Pricing available
Southampton
England · 260K
Pricing available
Brighton
England · 230K
Pricing available
Cambridge
England · 145K
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Oxford
England · 155K
Pricing available
Reading
England · 175K
Pricing available
Plymouth
England · 265K
Pricing available
Edinburgh
Scotland · 530K
From £52/blind
Glasgow
Scotland · 630K
Pricing available
Aberdeen
Scotland · 230K
Pricing available
Dundee
Scotland · 150K
Pricing available
Cardiff
Wales · 370K
Pricing available
Swansea
Wales · 245K
Pricing available
Belfast
Northern Ireland · 345K
Pricing available
Common Blinds & Curtains Jobs in United Kingdom
Typical scopes customers compare before they order
| Job | Typical scope | Timeframe | Buying note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom blockout roller blinds | Supply and install made-to-measure blockout roller blinds for standard bedroom windows | 1-2 hours | The most popular entry-level residential job — easy to compare across multiple supplier quotes. |
| Living area venetian or timber blinds | Supply and install timber or aluminium venetian blinds for lounge and dining windows | 2-3 hours | Timber venetians cost more but suit living area proportions better than slim aluminium in many homes. |
| Plantation shutters for key rooms | Supply and install PVC or timber shutters for lounge, main bedroom or street-facing windows | 3-6 hours | Premium product with a long lead time — plan 6–10 weeks from order to installation. |
| Lined curtains for living or dining room | Supply and hang lined curtains with track or rod hardware for living or dining area | 2-4 hours | Fabric choice and heading style significantly affect cost — always compare quotes on the same specification. |
| Full-house blind package | Supply and install roller or venetian blinds for all windows in a 3-4 bedroom home | Full day | Bundled pricing for a full house typically offers 10-20% savings versus room-by-room ordering. |
| Outdoor alfresco café blinds | Supply and install PVC mesh outdoor blinds for covered alfresco or pergola area | Half to full day | Outdoor blinds are separate product category from indoor — ensure UV and weather resistance is specified. |
What Affects Price in United Kingdom
Window size and product type
Window dimensions and the chosen product are the two primary cost drivers. A standard bedroom window requires a very different budget from floor-to-ceiling living room glazing. The product itself — from a basic aluminium venetian to plantation shutters — varies in cost by a factor of five to eight for the same window size.
Fabric grade, material and mechanism
Entry-level fabrics and basic manual mechanisms sit at the low end. Premium textiles, timber finishes and motorised mechanisms push pricing significantly higher. The mechanism choice — manual spring, chain, or motorised — is often a larger cost variable than the fabric itself for higher-end products.
Installation complexity and window type
Straightforward standard wall-mounted blinds are the cheapest to fit. Bay windows, arched windows, skylights, high ceilings and heritage window frames all add to installation time and specialist hardware costs. Curtain track systems and decorative poles add to fitting cost compared to simple blind headrail brackets.
Custom sizing and bundled project scope
Made-to-measure fabrication is standard for professional installations — it costs more than ready-made but delivers a significantly better result. Bundling a full-house project versus individual window orders typically reduces the per-window cost by 10–20% as fixed call-out and setup costs are spread across more items.
Country Context
The UK market is characterised by made-to-measure specialist retailers and national chains. Plantation shutters have seen strong demand growth in period and terrace homes. Thermal performance is increasingly important as energy costs rise, driving uptake of blackout and cellular blind products in cold climates.
Included vs extra
Usually included
- Professional measurement of all window openings before fabrication
- Supply of blinds or curtains in the specified product, fabric and mechanism
- Installation of all brackets, headrails, tracks or poles
- Fitting and operation check of all blinds and curtains
Often extra
- Motorised mechanisms, smart-home modules and associated wiring
- Custom bay window tracks, decorative poles or specialist curtain hardware
- Supply-only (no installation) pricing available from most retailers
- After-installation alterations to track height, fabric hem or mechanism tension
DIY vs Professional
Standard roller blinds in existing mounts
DIY: Possible with basic drilling. Made-to-measure products arrive with clear instructions — most competent DIYers can fit standard rollers in a couple of hours.
Professional: Professionals fit faster, often guarantee alignment, and handle difficult surfaces like tiles, steel lintels and heritage plaster without risk of damage.
Venetian blind installation
DIY: Achievable for standard windows. Measuring accurately is the main risk — incorrectly sized venetians look poor and cannot be returned once fabricated.
Professional: Recommended for first-time buyers or non-standard window openings where measurement error would be costly.
Plantation shutters
DIY: Not practical for most homeowners — shutters require precise framing, specialist fixings and often template measurement that needs factory processing.
Professional: Always professional supply and install — plantation shutters are not a DIY product.
Seasonal Booking Guide
Spring
Popular installation season as homeowners refresh interiors. Made-to-measure lead times extend in peak periods — order early.
Autumn
Demand for thermal blackout curtains and cellular blinds peaks before winter heating season.
Post-renovation
New kitchen, bathroom and living room renovations commonly include full window re-dressing — bundle with other trades for better scheduling.
How to Save Money Without Compromising on Quality
- Quote the full home as one project rather than room by room — most suppliers reduce per-window cost for larger orders.
- Provide accurate window dimensions with photos before requesting quotes so suppliers can provide comparable pricing.
- Ask about current-season fabric and colour clearance lines — discontinued colours often offer significant savings on identical quality fabric.
- Specify the product, fabric grade and mechanism type clearly in each quote request to ensure you are comparing like for like.
- Plan motorised blind projects alongside any electrical work — running power or installing battery compartments as part of a larger job avoids separate call-out costs.
Methodology
How We Get These Prices: WhatCosts benchmarks blinds and curtains costs from submitted quotes, completed installations, retailer pricing checks and city-level comparisons across United Kingdom. We separate product type, fabric grade, mechanism and installation because those cost layers move independently.
Blinds and curtains in United Kingdom range from £50/blind for basic products to £700/blind for premium plantation shutters and motorised systems. Prices include VAT. Standard single window unless noted. Made-to-measure pricing is standard in the UK market. Ready-made options available from high street retailers at lower cost.
The most common window furnishings in United Kingdom include Roller Blinds (Standard), Venetian Blinds (Aluminium), Wood Venetian Blinds, Plantation Shutters, Vertical Blinds and more. Each product type has different aesthetic, light control and price implications.
In United Kingdom, the industry commonly uses the term blinds and curtains / window dressings. The terminology reflects local retail and trade conventions for window furnishing products.
A single room typically takes 1–3 hours. A full house with 10–14 windows takes a full day. Plantation shutters require a separate template measure visit before fabrication and installation. Motorised systems add time for wiring or battery installation.
Product type, window size, fabric or material grade, motorisation, and whether the full home is quoted as one project are the biggest variables in United Kingdom. Plantation shutters cost four to six times more than equivalent roller blinds for the same window.
Most professional quotes in United Kingdom include measurement, custom fabrication, all brackets and hardware, installation and final adjustments. Motorised mechanisms, smart-home integration and specialist hardware for unusual window types are typically quoted as extras.
Standard roller blinds and venetian blinds can be fitted DIY if you measure accurately. Plantation shutters, motorised systems and unusual window shapes should use professional fitting — measurement errors on made-to-measure products are expensive to correct.
Made-to-measure blinds typically take 2–6 weeks from order to installation in United Kingdom. Plantation shutters take 6–10 weeks. Ordering well ahead of peak renovation or new-build completion ensures your preferred install date is available.
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