Vertical Blinds
Elevate your interiors with our sleek vertical blinds, perfect for larger windows or patio doors. They bring a modern, streamlined look while offering excellent light control. Custom-made for a flawless fit, vertical blinds are both practical and stylish-ideal for any contemporary home. Order free samples today!
Vertical Blinds Tailored for Every Room
At Shade & Story, we offer a wide range of fabric options to ensure your vertical blinds meet both your style and practical needs. Whether you're looking for blackout blinds for complete darkness in your bedroom, light-filtering fabrics to create a soft, natural glow in your living room, or waterproof blinds for high-moisture areas like kitchens and bathrooms, we’ve got you covered.
Quality from top to bottom
Don’t settle for second-best; treat your home’s windows like royalty with premium blinds. Our teams use over half a century of experience to craft superior vertical blinds for your windows and doors.
Ultimate Light Control
Whether fully open, closed, or angled to let in just the right amount of light, vertical blinds provide unrivalled light control. Perfect for keeping your living spaces bright and airy during the day, and warm and private when you need it.
Crafted with Care and Expertise
At Shade and Story, we don’t believe in compromises. That’s why we use our years of expertise to create high-quality vertical blinds that offer exceptional performance and visual appeal. Treat your windows to the best with our carefully crafted designs that are built to last.
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FAQs about Vertical Blinds
Find frequently asked questions relating to vertical blinds below, or explore our full library of FAQs for more information and advice.
Product Guidance
What are your vertical blinds made from?
Here at Swift Direct Blinds, we only use the highest-quality materials to provide you with premium window dressings that will look fantastic for years to come. Our collection includes a selection of polyester, recycled fabrics, rigid PVC and PVC vertical blinds. The best material for you will depend on where you plan to install your new blinds. Bathrooms and kitchens, for example, may be better suited to PVC styles as these are moisture-resistant and easy to wipe clean.
Should vertical blinds sit on the windowsill?
Unlike horizontal Roman blinds or roller blinds, vertical blinds shouldn’t rest directly on the windowsill when closed. This is to prevent the bottoms of the blinds from dragging against your paintwork when they are pulled open and closed, which could cause damage to both the blinds and your home’s interior decor. Ideally, vertical blinds should sit between 1 and 3 centimetres above your windowsills or floors. When measuring, take the length and width of the window recess, and we will make a small deduction to ensure your new blinds sit at the correct level.
How do you clean vertical blinds?
Thanks to the downward angle of the slats, vertical blinds don’t collect as much dust as horizontal blinds, making them an easy-clean option. To keep your vertical window blinds in tip-top shape, we recommend wiping them with a clean, damp cloth from top to bottom. If you have vertical blinds made from soft fabrics, avoid using harsh cleaning products, as these could discolour the material.
What is the difference between vertical blinds and Venetian blinds?
The main difference between vertical and Venetian blinds is the placement of the slats. As the name suggests, vertical blinds have vertical slats that run from the top to the bottom of your windows or doors. When pulled open, vertical blinds will bungle together at either the left or right-hand side of your window frame. Venetian blinds have horizontal slats and will bundle together at the top of your window frame when opened.
Measuring & Installation
Can you help me measure my windows for vertical blinds?
To help you measure easily and accurately for your new vertical blinds, our product and interior experts have created straightforward measuring guides to walk you through the process from start to finish. Depending on what types of windows you have, you may need to measure up slightly differently, so be sure to follow the correct how-to guide from our library.
Where can I fit vertical blinds?
Vertical blinds are an excellent choice for anywhere in your home, from bedrooms and bathrooms to kitchens and living rooms. The smooth opening and closing mechanism means vertical blinds are especially effective on larger windows and doors, where horizontal blinds may be too heavy to pull up and down due to the number of slats required. For rooms with higher humidity levels, choose from our collection of waterproof vertical blinds, all of which are specially designed to withstand steamy environments.
What happens if my vertical blinds are too long or short?
When you shop online with Swift Direct Blinds, we take the hassle out of measuring for new blinds, curtains and shutters. Follow our expert guides on how to measure accurately for vertical blinds to ensure the perfect fit, whatever the size of your windows. For added peace of mind, we also offer SizeSure cover. Select this option at the checkout, and if you find that your blinds are not the correct size when you come to fit them, you can send us new measurements for free-of-charge replacements.
Can I order samples of your vertical blinds?
We understand that selecting blinds and curtains for your home takes time, and you want to feel confident that you’re making the right choice. To take the stress out of made-to-measure window dressings, all Swift Direct Blinds customers can choose up to 10 free product samples with every order. Find the perfect vertical blinds by adding your favourite styles and colours to your samples basket and enjoy speedy delivery.
Manufacture & Delivery
Where are your blinds made?
All our blinds are handcrafted with care in our state-of-the-art UK manufacturing facility. From the first slat to the final screw, skilled craftsmen and women ensure that each made-to-measure blinds they produce meet our exacting quality standards.
Do you offer a warranty on vertical blinds?
All our vertical blinds and other window dressings come with a 5-year warranty as standard. For more information about our warranty offer, SizeSure cover, and more, view our terms and conditions. Beyond this period, you’re also welcome to order vertical blind replacement slats should you ever require them.
How can I track my order?
You can easily track your order with our online order tracking service. Just enter your order number and delivery postcode & we will let you know what stage your order is currently at. Keep an eye on your order's journey from workshop to doorstep; it couldn’t be simpler.
How much do you charge for delivery?
For mainland UK deliveries, our standard charge is £7.99. Your blinds will be manufactured within 7 to 10 working days, and standard delivery is typically within the 2 to 3 days that follow. Your blinds should arrive within 9 to 14 working days from the point of order. On selected products, we also offer express delivery for only £14.95. Your blinds will be manufactured and dispatched the very next day and will typically arrive within 2 to 3 days from the point of order. For more information, visit our delivery page.