If you’re looking to buy a new set of blinds for your conservatory then one thing you’ll have to think about is the price. Conservatory blinds generally aren’t that expensive, but if you are buying for a large conservatory or don’t have a big budget you may not be able to get the ones you want. This is where knowing how to make conservatory blinds comes in handy as it can save you money as well as being a fun DIY project.
First of all you need to decide on the kind of blinds you want to make. Blinds for conservatory can come in many different forms but in this article I’ll be talking about how to make conservatory roller blinds. There are other options though such as pleated conservatory blinds that may look better in your house depending on the existing decor.
If you’ve decided on a conservatory roller blind then the first step is to measure the size of your window. Make sure that you measure on the side of the window you are going to be hanging the blinds and leave a small gap for the mount of the blinds either side. When you buy the material it is usually a good idea to buy extra to allow for mistakes.
Now that you’ve measured the size you can go and look for materials. This is where making your own blinds becomes exciting because you can choose the exact fabric and colour that will look best in your conservatory. Keep in mind the colour of the furniture you have in the conservatory already so you can get a style that matches. You can usually buy roller blind kits which include a roller mount to make things easier.
When you’ve got your kit home you should then put up the roller hardware by following the instructions. Once you’ve tried it out take out the actual roller but leave the mount up. Use the roller to mark on the fabric where you need to cut and leave a small gap either side so that it will roll up and down without catching.
Once you have folded over the sides of the fabric and stuck them together to give a smooth finish you can then attach the fabric to the roller. Usually you will use double sided tape for this although you should check with your kits instructions. Once you have done this you only need to put the wooden dowel and the bottom of the fabric to use as a weight and you’re done!
Putting up a DIY conservatory blind is easier than you think and usually only requires you to use common sense. Once you have installed the blind it is easy to test it out and see whether there are any improvements you can make to make it roll more smoothly.
