Blind faith
The Blind Shop is an online business with a face and can transform your windows into something special
The Blind Shop is a brand new business which has landed right on the Sussex coast. It’s essentially an online business, servicing customers throughout the UK, but apart from the lower prices you would expect from an online business, local customers in the Sussex area are able to enjoy greater benefits. We met with Justin, the owner, to find out more about the company.
“Apart from a coat of paint, blinds are the simplest way to modernise a room”
“We don’t have shops on the high street, so we’re able to keep our overheads really low and pass the savings onto our customers. But we’re not just a faceless online business, we can offer our Sussex customers added benefits. We have a showroom in Shoreham where they can see our range of blinds and speak to our staff for any advice. But the biggest benefit is that they’re able to take advantage of our local fitting service and free measuring service.” This really is a fantastic bonus for those who aren’t very handy or are worried about getting the sizes all wrong.
Standing out from the crowd
The Blind Shop is different to most other blind retailers as they have a limited and exclusive range. “We recognised that there are endless choices in blinds and this can be really confusing so we’ve concentrated on putting together a carefully selected range of modern blinds.” A prime example is their wood Venetian blinds which come in just four colours, all with coordinated fabric ladder tapes rather than strings. “We think blinds with fabric tapes are superior as they block the light more effectively and they have a more contemporary and luxurious look,” Justin says. Their limited range also means further savings for customers. “We don’t have the expense of keeping loads of different blinds in stock and this is another way we’re able to keep our prices so low,” Justin explains.
The Blind Shop is also focused on providing a fast and friendly service. Their blinds are all made-to-measure and ready within just seven days. Having worked in the interiors industry for over 15 years, including several years with Terence Conran, Justin knows the tricks of the trade: “Apart from a coat of paint, blinds have got to be the simplest way to modernise a room. They’re a low cost solution that give an instant result.” So, whether you’re thinking of a blind for your bathroom, or blinds for your next development, visit the The Blind Shop.
The Blind Shop, Unit C8, Dolphin Enterprise Centre, Dolphin Road Shoreham. Call 0845 6800645 or see www.theblindshop.com for more information.
