The real slim shady: How to choose and fit blinds

Light and fresh with a teasable translucence, Venetian blinds can be simply beautiful. Roller prices from €14 for a DIY off the shelf solid colour blind to over €150 depending on size and detailing. Fakro blinds for their roof lights and Velux (from €40), multiple suppliers.

Kya deLongchamps finds blinds to distil and control light with her choice in made-to-measure online bargains

Twiddling our thumbs for a bit of self-determined décor daring, are we?