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What Are The Best Blinds for Rental Properties?

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Personalising a rental property while staying within landlord-approved limits can be challenging, but turning your windows into a gorgeous statement doesn’t have to mean breaking the rules or the bank. Renter friendly blinds offer an easy solution to achieve both style and practicality. With features like no-drill installation alongside a range of stunning fabrics, they can help transform your rental space into a cosy home that’s uniquely yours. Find out our recommendations below.

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What are the Top Features of Rental Friendly Blinds?

Blinds offer versatility and control over privacy and light, perfect for any rental property. And when paired alongside a no-drill system that doesn’t require any screws to install, you can leave the walls intact and easily take them down. Here’s just some of the main features to look out for:

  • Colours and patterns to suit your scheme. With endless options in colours, patterns, and materials, blinds can suit any aesthetic. From minimalist to cosy rustic, helping you achieve a personalised look.
  • Features & Functionality. With light filtering, blockout, and thermal linings available, there’s a plethora of options available to allow you to customise light control in your space.
  • Easy, No Drill Installation. Many blinds now offer no-drill options. Ideal for renters looking to avoid drilling holes or damaging walls. Our Twist2Fit, Click2Fit and ClickFIT systems make installation easy, plus they’re effortless to take down.
  • Durable & Easy to Clean. Blinds made of faux wood, PVC, and some specific fabrics are a practical choice for wiping away stains and thrive in humid spaces. Utilise them in spaces such as bathrooms, kitchens and windows around the sink.
Sitting room with timber floorboards, a tan leather armchair and a William Morris roman blind in a jade colour, partially raised.
V&A William Morris Willow Jade Click2Fit Roman Blind
Bedroom showing a window with PVC timber look venetian blinds in white, over a bed with white and grey linens.
Next Day Pristine White Timber Style Venetian Blind
Bedroom interior with a provincial style bed frame in front of a window with a click2fit roman blind with a white and blue striped fabric.
Albany Ice Click2Fit Roman Blind

Why No-Drill Blinds Are the Most Suitable for Rental Properties

No-Drill Blinds are designed for convenient, tool-free installation, making them ideal for rental properties. Typically, these blinds include a tensioned system to secure the window frame without having to drill holes into your walls.

Our No Drill Blinds Systems

  • Twist2Fit Blinds have a tensioned system-based twist mechanism located inside the headrail for instant mounting and removal.
  • Click2Fit Blinds operate on a cleverly tensioned rail. This fits inside the recess of your window and simply clicks into place for a no fuss installation and removal. This system is available on roman blinds and honeycomb blinds.
  • ClickFIT Blinds clip directly into the uPVC frame of bi-fold doors, requiring no screws, tools or permanent fixtures.
Four photos of installing a click2fit blind, with these steps: Step 1: Slide the headrail into the recess. Step 2: Firmly push the lever upwards to lock the headrail in place. Step 3: Slot the blind into the headrail and raise your material to hide the headrail. Step 4: Sit back, relax, and enjoy your gorgeous new roman blinds.
Four photos of installing a twist2fit roller blind. Step 1: Push the tightener against the wall to compress. Step 2: Raise the control end into place and straighten the blind. Step 3: Turn the tightening wheel as tightly as possible. Step 4: And that's it... enjoy your new blind!

Best Renter Friendly Blinds by Style

For renters and tenants, it’s all about finding blinds that are easy to install, stylish, and versatile. Here’s a breakdown of our top recommendations:

  • Roller Blinds. Simple and practical, Roller Blinds offer a streamlined look and come in blockout, light-filtering, and thermal options. Their easy to use mechanism and affordable price point make them a popular choice for renters and tenants. Available with a Twist2Fit upgrade suitable for recess windows, our No-Drill Roller Blinds come in a variety of fabrics. They work well in living rooms, bedrooms, home offices and kitchens alike.
  • Roman Blinds. With a softer, fabric appeal, Roman Blinds add warmth to any room and instantly elevate your rental space. They offer luxurious textures and are great for living rooms and bedrooms, where a cosy look is desired. These are also available with a No-Drill Click2Fit upgrade suitable for recess windows.
  • Venetian Blinds. Known for their versatile light control, the faux wood or aluminium versions of these horizontal slat blinds offer excellent flexibility for light and privacy. They are also durable and moisture resistant – making them ideal for bathrooms and kitchens.
  • Honeycomb Blinds. Offering a clean, modern look, Honeycomb Blinds work well in compact spaces and offer a great energy saving solution. They add a sleek aesthetic to your home and are often designed to fit snugly within the window frames, providing excellent privacy without obstructing the window. If you’re looking for the ultimate in blockout shading in your bedroom, explore our Total Blockout Honeycomb Blinds. They feature a full No-Drill frame and thermal fabric that drapes your room in darkness when closed for an uninterrupted sleep.

Popular No Drill Blinds

  • White No Drill Blinds. Add a touch of modern minimalism into your rental property by choosing a white palette for your blinds. Contrast the aesthetic out by complementing it with bolder tones or continue the light colour scheme by pairing it with neutral décor for a well-rounded look.
  • Patterned No Drill Blinds. Bring a sophisticated touch to your home with a classic William Morris pattern, a gorgeous Clarissa Hulse print or an elegant Liberty design and instantly elevate your rental space.
  • Black No Drill Blinds. Black No-Drill Blinds are perfect for making a bold statement. Pair it with light neutrals to have a standout feature at your windows, or darker hues to create a dramatic look.

Explore our website today and discover all the different types of blinds and fantastic array of fabrics available. Don’t forget, you can order up to 10 free fabric samples to make you final decision a little bit easier. It’s always worth seeing the fabric in your own home first to make sure the colour and texture are exactly what you’re after.

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