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Do you need some kitchen blind ideas? Looking for what’s available for kitchen blinds in New Zealand?  Well, here at Mr Blinds we are happy to assist you with our range of made to measure modern kitchen blinds.

choosing the best blinds for kitchens

The kitchen is quite often the household hub of activity, and with modern open plan living,  has also become a social place to be as well.  So kitchen blinds should not only be functional but should also be aesthetic and complement your living area decor.

blackout roller blind kitchen nz

Blinds are without a doubt the kitchen window dressing of choice. Unlike curtains, blinds are more practical, easy to clean don’t absorb cooking odours and let in lots of light when needed. What’s more, they’re affordable and can be tucked up completely out of the way when required.

While there are a few options to choose from, it’s not all about looks when you’re picking out blinds for such a hard-working space as a kitchen: you have to consider how the fabric/wood/faux wood might cope with grease and oil splatters, moisture and heat.

Luckily, fabric and faux wood technology has come on leaps and bounds, with fire retardants, moisture-resistant coatings, and insulating properties now available.

Ready-to-fit blinds will obviously be cheaper, but inevitably never really fit properly, so made-to-measure kitchen blinds are usually your only option.

Vertical blinds kitchen nz

kitchen roller blinds

Roller blinds are smart and simple: they cover kitchen windows with a single piece of fabric that can be rolled up on a sunny day, or rolled down to provide shade and privacy. If you use your window sill for storage, you can adjust your blind to create the space you need.

When choosing a roller blind fabric you can consider sunscreen, light filtering, blackout or thermal fabrics depending on what best suits your orientation to the sun, privacy and heating requirements. In addition to this, you can choose to use a dual roller blind combining two different types of roller blind fabric to make your blind super functional.

fabric blind, avoid cotton, linen and silk, as they can rot, fade or shrink in moist environments. Instead, choose a moisture-resistant, waterproof material as it won’t be affected by mould or gradual decolouration. It’ll also be easy to wipe clean.

If your kitchen basks in lots of bright natural light, then consider a roller blind with blackout lining.  This is also a great choice for a open-plan kitchen in which you need to darken the room for TV viewing.

While a manual roller blind will generally do, if you wish to eliminate chains, or if you have multiple windows, it might be worth investing in a motorised option that you can raise or lower at the touch of a button, or if your hands a full with dinner…voice activation.

Venetian blinds nz

kitchen vertical blinds

Vertical blinds are a great choice for any kitchen, especially where a greater degree of versatility and practicality is required. Made to measure so they fit your window perfectly, these blinds give you total control over the light entering your home. Simply twisting the vanes will allow the light to flood in, or be blocked completely. Vertical blinds are durable, easy to clean and can be stacked to the side of your choosing.

kitchen venetian blinds

Venetian blinds, both practical and stylish, are usually made from aluminium, wood or faux/synthetic wood which makes them easy to wipe down so they won’t harbour germs, dirt or the usual kitchen smells.

If you are considering the wood look, it’s best to go with faux/synthetic wood especially if your window is above the kitchen sink, because over time, damp and humid conditions can cause damage to real wood, which is generally less hardwearing. What’s more, faux wood blinds tend to be more affordable and can be mixed with our real wood blinds in other less humid parts of the house.

The adjustable slats of kitchen venetian blinds provide lots of options for privacy and light control, and when not in use, you can pull them up almost out of sight, which is great if you want to store a box of herbs on the windowsill or enjoy your garden views.

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100% kiwi owned & operated

100% kiwi owned & operated

Based in Auckland, we are a locally owned retail manufacturer selling blinds & curtains direct to both residential & commercial customers across NZ.

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finance available + best price guarantee

Interest-free finance through Purple Visa Card and Q Mastercard. Found a better price? We'll beat it. Get custom-made blinds or curtains at the lowest price.

extensive warranty

extensive warranty

Buy with confidence. We offer a 5 year warranty on all blind fabrics, blind & curtain components & workmanship, along with a 3 year warranty on all curtain fabrics.

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easy installation

Our blinds & curtains are easy to install and come with instructions. If you need further information regarding measuring & fitting, see our ‘how to’ section or contact us for assistance.

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free sample service

Get the fabric colour and texture that you want for your blinds or curtains by taking advantage of our free fabric sample service.

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New Zealand wide shipping

No matter where you are in the country, we'll ship our NZ-made blinds & curtains straight to you from our Auckland manufacturing facility.

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Proudly Kiwi owned, we manufacture blinds at our Auckland facility, and retail both curtains & blinds to domestic & commercial markets across NZ.

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