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Creative Ways to Use Venetian Blinds in Home Decor

Creative Ways to Use Venetian Blinds in Home Decor

Ana Zuravliova

By Ana Zuravliova

Trend Specialist at Blinds Direct
Tue 5 Dec 2023

When it comes to home decor, every detail matters. One often-overlooked element that can significantly enhance the aesthetic appeal of your space are humble Venetian blinds. Versatile and stylish, these blinds not only provide optimum light control and privacy but also offer a myriad of creative possibilities for home decoration. In this blog post, we’ll explore some innovative and inspiring ways to use Venetian blinds creatively to elevate your home decor.


What are Venetian blinds?

Venetian blinds are a sleek yet dependable option for your home. They provide a precise level of light control and privacy, and are ideal for rooms including kitchens, bathrooms and home offices. Our aluminium Venetian blinds are crafted with high quality aluminium which is tough against moisture and wear and tear, and our equally high quality wooden Venetian blinds are built using only wood sourced from responsibly managed forests. You can even find faux wooden Venetian blinds on the website which are idea for bathrooms and kitchens! Regardless of what you select, each blind is precisely cut and made to measure, ensuring both a seamless fit and enhanced beauty for your home

Colourful statements

When envisioning Venetian blinds, many of us immediately think of classic wooden choices, admired for their timeless, natural wood tones. That said, the possibilities extend beyond these classic options. Infuse your space with a burst of colour by selecting vibrant, coloured metal Venetian blinds. Whether you opt for a daring candy floss pink or a radiant golden yellow, metal Venetian blinds can instantly transform the atmosphere of any room.

Venetian blinds also provide you with the opportunity to contrast with other colours in the room’s decor. This flexibility means you can enjoy Venetian blinds in any interior design theme or colour palette whether it’s natural and calming, or vibrant and bold!

Layered texture

Create visual interest and depth by incorporating different textures into your decor. Combine Venetian blinds with curtains or drapes to achieve a layered effect. The juxtaposition of the sleek, horizontal lines of the blinds with the soft, flowing fabric of curtains adds a touch of sophistication to your windows.

One of the best combinations for a cosy home is layering windows with recess fit wooden Venetian blinds and thick, heavy curtains. For more cosy tips read our Get Cosy With Comfortcore blog.

Play with light

Leverage the adjustable slats of Venetian blinds to play with natural light. Create the ideal ambiance of a light sunny day by angling the slats to your exact requirement without having to compromise on your privacy.

For an even smarter effect, you can motorise wooden Venetian blinds with Blinds Direct. Powered by Somfy, our electric Venetian blinds add a technological twist to a space, allowing you to move your blinds to a preset position with just the tap of a button. You can learn all you need about electric blinds in our handy electric blinds buyers guide.

Quick upgrades

Venetian blinds can quickly upgrade your home’s aesthetic but for a quickest finish available, look at our Perfect Fit Venetian blinds range!

Perfect Fit blinds are a modern solution to modern challenges. With the growth of new window designs such as tilt and turn windows, along with a rise in home rentals, a new style of blind is available to provide the beauty and function we’ve become accustomed to with traditional blinds. Perfect Fit Venetian blind offer the combined functionality of the Perfect Fit frame with the style of Venetian blinds, they’re ideal for creative home designing!


Venetian blinds are more than just practical window coverings; they are a versatile tool for creative home decor. Whether you prefer a minimalist, modern look or a cosy, traditional feel, Venetian blinds can be customised to suit your style. By exploring these creative ways to incorporate Venetian blinds into your home decor, you’ll not only enhance the visual appeal of your space but also infuse it with personality and character.


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