Curtains & Blinds Coupons: 9 Verified Brands | Sep 2026

Looped cords on window blinds can strangle young children, and safety standards have tightened as a result. In the US, the window covering industry's ANSI/WCMA standard has required stock blinds sold since late 2018 to be cordless or have inaccessible cords, and in Europe the EN 13120 standard sets similar child safety rules.

Safety, light control and fit decide which window covering works for a room. This category covers made to measure and ready made blinds and curtains, from Blinds Express, Blindsgalore, Select Blinds and Graywind to smart motorized shades from SmartWings, and curtain brands such as TWOPAGES, Joydeco, Kincmo and Haus & Kinder.

Lamps and decor are in Decor & Lighting, and bedroom textiles in Bedding.

What this category covers

Blinds or curtains?

Blinds sit close to the window, take up little space and suit kitchens, bathrooms and small rooms. Curtains add softness, warmth and sound absorption, and can make ceilings look higher when hung close to the ceiling.

Many rooms combine both: a blind for daytime privacy and light control, and curtains for warmth and style in the evening.

Types of blinds

Roller blinds are simple and affordable, Roman blinds fold up in soft pleats, and venetian blinds use slats that tilt to direct light. Vertical blinds suit wide windows and sliding doors, and cellular or honeycomb shades trap air for insulation.

Measuring for made to measure blinds

Decide first whether the blind will fit inside the window recess or outside it, covering the frame. For inside fits, measure the width at the top, middle and bottom and use the narrowest, since recesses are rarely perfectly square.

Use a steel tape measure and measure in millimeters. Many made to measure retailers remake blinds for free if you measured correctly and they are wrong, but not if the measurement was yours.

Blackout and light control

Blackout fabrics block most light, which suits bedrooms, nurseries and media rooms. Light still leaks around the edges of blinds fitted inside a recess, so outside fits or side channels give a darker room.

Light filtering fabrics soften sunlight while keeping rooms bright, which suits living areas.

Thermal and energy saving

Thermal lined curtains and cellular shades reduce heat loss through windows in winter and heat gain in summer. Closing them at dusk in cold weather and during the hottest part of the day in summer makes the most difference.

Child safety

Choose cordless or motorized blinds in homes with young children. If blinds have cords, fit the safety devices supplied, keep cords out of reach and never place cots or furniture children can climb near a window with cords.

Motorized and smart blinds

Motorized blinds, such as SmartWings shades, open and close with a remote, an app or a voice assistant, and can follow schedules or sunrise and sunset. Battery powered motors avoid wiring and need recharging every few months.

Check support for your smart home system, such as Matter, Apple Home, Google Home or Alexa, before buying.

Choosing curtain length and fullness

Floor length curtains look most finished, just touching or clearing the floor. For a fuller look, choose a total curtain width of about two times the window width, depending on the heading style.

Hanging the rod wider than the window lets curtains stack back off the glass, letting in more light.

Curtain headings

Eyelet curtains slide easily and have a modern look, pencil pleat curtains give a traditional gathered finish, and tab top curtains suit casual rooms. Match the heading to your pole or track.

Blinds for bathrooms and kitchens

Moisture resistant materials, such as PVC venetians, faux wood and water resistant roller fabrics, suit bathrooms and kitchens. Real wood can warp in humid rooms.

Cleaning and care

Dust blinds regularly with a microfiber cloth or a vacuum brush. Many curtains can be machine washed on a gentle cycle, but lined and blackout curtains often need dry cleaning, so check the label.

Fitting it yourself

Most blinds come with brackets and instructions, and fitting needs a drill, a level and the right wall plugs for your wall type. Check for pipes and cables before drilling.

When blinds and curtains go on sale

Window covering retailers run frequent sales, with the biggest around spring, Black Friday and the new year. Free samples let you check colors and fabrics before ordering.

Making a blinds coupon go further

Coupons on made to measure blinds are worth most when ordering several windows at once. Check whether motorization upgrades and delivery are included in the discount.