Blinds & Shutters

Living room blinds and shutters do a job curtains can’t always manage. They cut glare on the TV, keep the room private from the street and still let you tip daylight in when you want it, which matters in a room you use from morning to night.Most of what we’ve picked falls into three camps. Bamboo roller blinds bring warm, natural texture and filter or block a good share of light, so they suit sunny, south-facing windows. PVC and aluminium venetians wipe clean easily and let you angle the slats to keep daylight without being on show. No-drill pleated shades stick straight to the frame, which is handy if you rent. Measure the recess width in three places and use the narrowest figure, check whether the blind sits inside or outside the recess, and look for child-safe cord fittings.Pair them with curtains and cushions from our living room soft furnishings.