What Are The Best Blinds For Sash Windows?

Find the perfect shades for your sash windows.

Something tells us that you’re looking for the perfect blind to shade a sash window in your home… no we’re not psychic, you just clicked on an article about the best blinds for sash windows – So, you’re either looking to shade a sash window or send yourself to sleep!

Luckily for you, our team of made-to-measure experts have put a lot of thought into the question “What blinds are best for sash windows” and have come up with a shortlist of the best blinds you could possibly use on the sash windows in your home.

What are sash windows?

Sash windows are a classic window design that is incredibly common in the UK, whether you’re in a historic country home, a post-war town house, or a modern apartment building, it’s likely that you’ll have sash windows somewhere in your home. Typically sash windows are associated with Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian properties (while they’re still found in more modern properties) giving them an elegant and timeless feel!

Sash windows can be easily identified by their simplistic and classic design, as the window is split into two smaller window panels, with one windowpane above the other. Typically sash windows open, by sliding the lower window panel upwards vertically, behind the upper panel of the window.

What are the best blinds for sash windows?

When looking for a set of blinds to shade the sash windows in your home, you will have a lot of options to choose from, thanks to how easy it is to shade a sash window, however you may be best served looking at blinds which operate from the top-down which will mirror the way your sash windows open and close, creating a lot of synergy in the space.

Because of this focus on blinds which can open from the top down, you may want to look at the following types of blinds.

Roman blinds

Firstly, Roman Blinds are a great choice for a blind to shade your sash windows, especially in rooms with classic décor or a period design, as the timeless design of our Roman Blinds will help compliment the aesthetic of the space, while also being appropriate in more modern spaces. As Roman Blinds use incredibly slimline hardware, they can be installed recess fit in even the smallest window recess, which is helpful considering how tight on space some sash windows can be.

If you’re looking to add style, simplicity, and class to the sash windows in your home, you can’t go wrong choosing a set of made to measure Roman Blinds to shade your sash windows.

Venetian blinds

Venetian Blinds are another great choice for a blind to use on your home’s sash windows, as they tick all the boxes needed for a blind that operated from the top-down, but they’ll also give you improve light control as you can also rotate the slats of the blind. Whether your home has a modern or classic design scheme, you’ll be able to find a Venetian Blind to fit with the décor, as we offer real wood Venetian Blinds, faux wood Venetian Blinds and metal Venetian Blinds, which can all fit with a multitude of décor schemes.

If you’re looking for a blind that has a versatile style, while also offering unmatched light control to shade your sash windows, then a Venetian Blind is just what you’re looking for.

Roller Blinds

Our final recommendation for blinds to use on your home’s sash windows is Roller Blinds. Roller Blinds are quite possibly the most versatile type of window blind you could ever hope for, available in a variety of operations from the standard chain mechanism, child safe cordless options, to state of the art smart control operation. It’s not just the operation of a Roller Blind that’s versatile, as they’re available in pretty much every colour of the rainbow, 100’s of pattern options and with a choice from sheer, screen, dimout, blackout and thermal fabrics – Meaning you will always be able to find the perfect roller blind for your sash windows.

If you’re looking for a versatile, stylish and incredibly personalise-able shade for your home’s sash windows, you can not beat the never-ending versatility of a stunning Roller Blind.

There you have it, our expert team’s top 3 recommendations for blinds to use on your home’s sash windows! If you have any unanswered questions about made to measure blinds, or shading your home’s sash windows, why not get in touch with our team of experts by emailing us on [email protected] or giving us a call on 0800 1422 417