1st Choice Blinds Edinburgh is one of the top window blinds services in Edinburgh. It’s open daily, which is certainly good news for busy workaholics.

Former clients loved how fast they were in providing their window blinds services. They were said to finish everything from booking the initial visit to installing the blinds within a mere six days.

They also offer child safety blinds, which we think is very important. They guarantee that all of their products comply with child safety regulations.

In terms of aesthetics, they offer personalised blinds for custom shapes and strive to find solutions for abnormal window shapes and sizes. This will help customers with these structural issues feel at ease.

We appreciate the fact that this company offers a three-year guarantee for their blinds. This will certainly help assure customers that they are covered in case they experience any issues with the product.

On the other hand, some of their past customers stated that they encountered rude representatives. They experienced unseemly behaviour when they asked for quotations, arranged appointments – and some even caught them padding the bill!

Some of the blinds they installed were also flawed. Their previous customers reported issues with the locking mechanisms in the blinds, but they did not receive a follow-up visit.

We hope that they take care of the way they interact with customers and handle complaints in order to preserve their solid reputation.

Having had 50 years under their belt, Apollo Blinds & Shutters Edinburgh is certainly a solid option.

Right off the bat, they offer a free, no-obligation quote and design visit.  This is very convenient for those who are on the fence in terms of their decision to install blinds.

We also admire this company for offering innovative and sustainable products. For instance, they offer motorised blinds, and energy-saving blinds. They also create fabric from reclaimed plastic from our oceans.

In terms of their estimators and fitters, past clients have described them as professional and pleasant. They booked their fittings around the customers’ schedules, and they were able to provide sound advice.

We like the two- year warranty that they offer for their window blinds. It’s not the longest coverage we’ve seen, but it includes all internal mechanisms, components & brackets, fabric delamination, and operational cords.

However, some customers also reported installers who did not come back after the initial visit. They were promised quotes the next day, but did not receive them, and they were ignored after asking for follow-ups.

Some also mentioned that the blinds they installed were subpar. They noticed that the  Roman blinds were terribly made with extra stitches visible, and some blinds worth £400 broke after only one use!

In this case, we recommend clients to work out a deal beforehand to include repairs or returns in their quote upon encountering such issues.

For those on a tight budget, we highly recommend Edinburgh Budget Blinds Limited.

We appreciate how they consistently provide superb service. Most of them appreciated that the installers provided them numerous options and samples and did not do any hard-selling.

They also commended how the installers professionally met the agreed timescales in terms of the quote provision, the blinds delivery, and the installation.

Even though they provide affordable blinds, the quality of their blinds is top-notch. This is because this shop is an authorised retailer for the most reputable blinds suppliers which include Eclipse, Decora, RA Irwin, Louvolite, Tranquility, and Velux.

This shop also offers a unique New Build Homes service wherein they will liaise with your house builder to access your new home weeks before you get the keys. We love how helpful and convenient this would be for new homeowners!

Do note, however, that this shop only offers a one-year warranty for their blinds. This might be because their blinds are already priced very low.

This shop is also closed on Sundays, so do plan your visit accordingly. However, for urgent concerns, this shop is known to accommodate clients outside their operating hours.

Also, unlike other shops, they do not have a showroom. This might be an issue for those who visit their store and want to see how their blinds would look in a room.

Another solid choice for your window blinds consulting and installation needs is Albany Blinds & Awnings.

This cool shop offers a free in-home consultation which we think is great. They’ll be able to professionally assess what types of blinds would look best in your home, and they’ll be able to provide you with solid and appropriate options.

Their past customers have also reported that they experienced speedy delivery and installation turnaround time. Apparently, blinds can be delivered as early as the next day and installed in as fast as less than half an hour.

The design and make of their blinds are nothing to scoff at either. Customers repeatedly stated how the blinds they ordered looked so much more premium than they were.

The warranty that this shop offers depends on the brand, so make sure to ask the clerk for more information. For instance, Allusion blinds come with a three-year warranty.

Like Edinburgh Budget Blinds Limited, Albany Blinds & Awnings are also closed on Sundays. So, for customers who are only available on weekends, Saturday would be the only day to reach them.

In terms of their window blinds selection, it is quite limited as compared to other shops. However, do keep in mind that for the blinds they do offer, you would get a good value for your money due to the quality of their products.

S1 Blinds is another awesome window blinds service that offers customers a free home visit. Customers get to take advantage of their window blinds expertise for free!

We talked to their past clients, and they loved how S1 Blinds were able to accommodate their schedules. The installers were able to fulfil the clients’ requested hours, which was very much appreciated.

Unlike other window blinds services that only offer Amex, Mastercard, and Visa as their payment methods this shop has a wider variety of options. 

For instance, they also accept Discover Card, Apple Pay, Paypal, Shop Pay, and Gpay, which can be truly convenient for some.

We are also impressed by some of the unique types of blinds they offer. For example, they have PVC vertical blinds, Vision blinds, and even INTU blinds!

Customers raved about how beautiful their blinds looked. In fact, their Venetian blinds seemed to be a crowd favourite!

Like Albany Blinds & Awnings, the warranty depends on the brand you chose. For example, INTU blinds come with a two-year warranty.

On the other hand, despite their unique offerings, their overall range is quite narrow. Customers would need to choose from only a few types of blinds compared to other shops.

Also, unlike the other stores, they do not have a portfolio on their website. Customers would have to look up their Facebook page if they need to look at their past work.

Still, for those in need of a shop that can work around their hours and offers a wider and more practical range of payment options, then S1 Blinds store might be for you.