Wide Window Blinds

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Bring style and functionality to the windows of your home with our high-quality collection of blinds for wide windows. Made to measure in the UK and available in a huge range of colours, styles and designs, there is something to complement any type of interior décor. They’re an extremely effective solution to controlling both light and shade in any room.

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Transform Your Space with Extra Wide Made-to-Measure Blinds

If you have a special requirement for extra-wide window blinds and cannot find the size you require on our website, please get in touch with us. We manufacture all our blinds here in the UK and specialise in bespoke made-to-measure blinds, so we have a solution for most larger-sized windows. You can also order some free samples online to find the ideal look for your space.

Large windows, whether they're extra wide, extra tall, or even both, are wonderful at showcasing the view of the world outside and allowing light to pour into your interior spaces. When deciding on which style of blinds to choose, you ideally want to maintain these inherent benefits as much as possible while achieving greater control over sunlight, heat, and privacy as required. Certain types of blinds are more suitable than others for wide windows or large areas of glass that require shading or dressing.

What are the best solutions for large windows?

Vertical blinds are a great solution if you have overly wide, tall or high windows such as patios or floor-to-ceiling windows. Their lightweight nature and ability to rotate their louvres to almost any angle means you can precisely control the amount of privacy and shading with ease. They’re a breeze to clean and when you want to let the light flood in or just enjoy the view, they can be drawn to one or both sides without taking up too much space. Their sleek contemporary lines and wide range of luxurious base fabrics and stylish patterns, make them ideal for creating a stylish modern look.

Roller blinds including blackout extra wide blinds also work well in many instances. They're limited by the size of certain fabrics however, particularly some patterned designs, but in most cases, we can manufacture up to nearly 3 metres in width and wider on certain fabrics. One solution if you have vertical mullions in your window, is to have multiple blinds in a row. This solution also offers you greater flexibility in terms of shade and privacy. They’re a good choice where a very long drop is required and they have the added benefit of being able to be rolled up completely out of the way, giving you an unobscured view. Our extra wide roller blinds are handcrafted and supplied with a luxury smooth action sidewinder control and a heavy-duty aluminium tube that is both lightweight and strong enough for longer runs. They’re also available in no drill style roller blinds up to 220cm wide for hassle-free installation.

Venetian blinds, real wood, faux wood and aluminium, feature rotatable horizontal slats in varying sizes, making them extremely effective at controlling sunlight, heat and privacy. They're sturdy across wide areas but can become heavy to lift when they get extremely wide, particularly wide wooden blinds. Another thing to bear in mind, particularly on patio doors, is the height of the slats stacked together when the blind is raised. You need to make sure there will be enough room for the blind to ‘stack up’ above the doors so you can easily open and close them. If this is not an issue or the blind is not likely to be raised or lowered often, they can be a stylish solution in many scenarios. Particularly with our large choice of beautiful colours and finishes to choose from.

Roman blinds offer a softer, more sumptuous look and feel and are ideal if you have large bay windows or multiple windows joined or adjacent to each other in your living room or bedroom. You just have to keep in mind that they tend to become relatively heavy to operate when they get too wide and long. They're a truly luxurious window treatment, and their thermal lining will help keep your home lovely and snug.

As we have outlined, there are several great options when it comes to dressing wide and larger windows. The best solution for your windows will depend to an extent on your individual preferences along with the size, style and décor of the rooms and windows in your home. If you require any further advice or assistance in finding the right solution for your windows, please contact us and we will be happy to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

The maximum dimensions for made-to-measure blinds vary by type. Aluminium Venetian blinds can be made up to 400cm wide and 350cm drop, whilst roller blinds can go up to 350cm wide x 500cm drop. Vertical blinds offer the largest window and square-meterage coverage, they can be manufactured up to 500cm wide x 450cm drop. For wooden blinds, the maximum sizes are 287.5cm wide x 304cm drop, and for faux wood blinds, it’s 260cm wide x 300cm drop. Roman blinds are typically smaller, with a maximum size of 240cm wide x 260 cm drop.
Whilst we can manufacture blinds to a width of 500cm for certain applications, we generally recommend 300cm wide as the maximum for domestic applications. Above this size, some types of blinds, such as wooden blinds can become extremely heavy to raise and lower.
If your window is wider the maximum width blinds can be manufactured, there is always the option to have more than one blind at the window. For example, if you have an extremely wide window, or wide patio or bifold doors, you could have two vertical blinds where the louvres meet in the middle and open to the sides like curtains, giving the appearance of one continuous blind.
Wider blinds can create the illusion of a larger room, particularly if fitted outside the window recess. It will also depend on the type of blinds. Horizontal (Venetian) blinds with wider slats can make windows seem larger and vertical blinds can make ceilings seem higher. Roller blinds in wider sizes and lighter colours will make a room feel more open. Whatever the style of blinds you choose, to make the room feel more spacious it’s best to choose light, cool-toned colours in simple designs and avoid dark hues and busy patterns.
Wider blinds, if not made from a blackout material, let in more light due to the larger glass size in the room. It will also depend on other factors, such as slat size. Venetian and vertical blinds with wider slats generally allow more light to flood into the room when fully or partially open. Roller blinds and day and night blinds made from light-filtering or voile fabrics will also maximise natural light in the room.
Yes, all our custom-made blinds are available in wide sizes. When looking for large or oversized blinds, always consider the quality standards of the blinds. Higher-quality made-to-measure blinds generally use premium-grade components and materials designed to handle the added weight and stress put on the control mechanisms.
The blinds can be made as big as the space around the window, ensuring there’s adequate clearance and no obstacles. If you’re looking to minimise the amount of light leakage around the sides of the blinds, we recommend measuring them to be a minimum of 50mm wider than the window recess on all four sides. The bigger the blind, the less light will be visible around the edges.
The maximum width we manufacture roller blinds is 3.5 metres, however, this will depend on the heaviness of the fabric. For most fabrics, the recommended maximum width is 300cm. Beyond this, the roller tube may begin to bend or bow under the fabric's weight, causing the blind to bounce during operation.
For blinds hung inside the window recess, they should be as close to the exact width of the window as possible with a small allowance to allow the blinds to operate freely. Blinds hung outside the window recess should extend beyond the recess on all four sides by at least 5cm.
The widest blind we can manufacture is a 5-metre vertical blind. We’re rarely asked for a blind this size as it’s difficult to transport and install. It's often more practical to install two vertical blinds half the size and fit them butting up to each other, giving the appearance of a single continuous blind.
Yes, you can put blinds on big windows. Most types of high-quality made-to-measure blinds can be made to specifically fit larger windows. Whilst big windows are a beautiful feature, they can let lots of sunlight and heat into the room during summer and allow heat to escape during the winter. Window blinds offer the perfect solution, as they're designed to control light, shade, and privacy, in addition to adding a layer of insulation to the windows.
Yes, you can have roller blinds on wide windows. They’re a great choice if you like to enjoy an uninterrupted view outside. They take up very little space inside the window recess and can be rolled up and out of the way. You can also fit them above the window recess if you want to enjoy the whole window during the daytime. They can be made with a blackout lining if you require additional light, shade and privacy control along with a greater level of thermal insulation at the windows.
Light colours such as white, cream, grey or beige on larger windows create an airy and spacious look and feel, especially in darker rooms. Dark or vibrant colours can potentially dominate the space, becoming the focal point and making it feel smaller. Patterned blinds, whilst stylish and adding visual interest can sometimes overwhelm the room, depending on the pattern you choose, and may clash with existing décor. The key is to strike the right balance of functionality and aesthetic appeal for your space.
Most types of made-to-measure blinds can be manufactured to fit wide windows. Popular choices include vertical blinds, roller blinds and Venetian blinds and Roman blinds. When choosing blinds for large windows, consider your desired level of light and privacy control, the style of your room and the look you are trying to achieve.
Generally no, but it's important to consider the weight of the blinds, the strength of the window frame and how secure the fix is. Wooden blinds and faux wood blinds are heavier than options like roller blinds or aluminium Venetian blinds. These heavier materials usually only become an issue weight-wise when they get extremely large, say above 250cm wide x 250cm high. To overcome this, they’re supplied with additional fixing brackets to support their weight, but they do become heavy to lift above these sizes. If you're worried about weight, it's best to choose lighter blinds such as vertical blinds, roller blinds, or aluminium blinds. Alternatively, you could split the blinds into two or more smaller ones to align with the mullions.
Wide blinds excel at controlling light and privacy, especially Venetian and vertical-style blinds. Their slats and louvres can be precisely angled to create the perfect balance of light, shade and privacy in the room. If you prefer to reduce glare from the sun and keep the room private yet still feeling light and airy, choose light filtering or dim-out roller blinds. If on the other hand, you want to completely block out the light and have maximum privacy, roller blinds or Roman blinds with a blackout lining are the best options.
Wide blinds are relatively easy to install, even with only a little DIY experience. The process is the same as with standard-sized blinds, with a couple of key differences. The most obvious difference is size. Whilst manageable on your own for widths up to 2 to 2.5 meters, heavier blinds like real wood and faux wood may require a helping hand to lift them into position. Less heavy blinds, such as roller blinds and vertical blinds, are generally light enough for one person to handle. The other difference is all Venetian blinds (aluminium, real wood and faux wood), vertical blinds and Roman blinds, require additional brackets to be fixed along the length of the headrail to support the additional weight.
Yes, blind width typically includes any brackets or fixings. When ordering your blinds selecting recess size and exact size will mean the overall blind width will include the brackets. The only exception is when selecting fabric width when ordering roller blinds.

Custom made and readymade sizes available upon request include:

CentimetersMillimetersInchesFeet
20cm 200mm 8" 1ft
30cm 300mm 9" 1.5ft
40cm 400mm 10" 2ft
50cm 500mm 15" 2.5ft
60cm 600mm 20" 3ft
70cm 700mm 25" 3.5ft
80cm 800mm 30" 4ft
90cm 9000mm 35" 4.5ft
100cm 1000mm 40" 5ft
110cm 1100mm 45" 5.5ft
120cm 1200mm 50" 6ft
130cm 1300mm 55" 6.5ft
140cm 1400mm 60" 7ft
150cm 1500mm 65" 7.5ft
160cm 1600mm 70" 8ft
170cm 1700mm 75" 8.5ft
180cm 1800mm 80" 9ft
190cm 1900mm 85" 9.5ft
200cm 2000mm 90" 10ft
210cm 2100mm 95" 10.5ft
220cm 2200mm 100" 11ft
230cm 2300mm 105"
240cm 2400mm 110"
250cm 2500mm 115"
260cm 2600mm 120"
270cm 2700mm 125"
280cm 2800mm
290cm 2900mm
300cm 3000mm
310cm 3100mm
320cm 3200mm
330cm 3300mm

How to Measure and Fit

Getting the perfect fit for your windows couldn’t be easier, simply follow our handy step-by-step measuring guides and fitting guides.

If you have any questions, please contact our customer service team.

Delivery & Returns

UK mainland delivery is free on orders over £179. Otherwise, it is just £7.95 per order, regardless of how many extra wide blinds you buy.
For information on our hassle-free returns policy, please see our Returns Page.