Dun A Rí Blinds - Blinds Collections
Here at Dun A Rí Blinds, we offer a huge selection of blinds that you can choose from.
If required, we are happy to provide you with a Free No Obligation Consultation or advise you on a selection of blinds that would best suit your needs.
To arrange an appointment please call us now on Navan: 046-9092800 or Kingscourt: 042-966 8130
If required, we are happy to provide you with a Free No Obligation Consultation or advise you on a selection of blinds that would best suit your needs.
To arrange an appointment please call us now on Navan: 046-9092800 or Kingscourt: 042-966 8130
Our Range of Blinds Include
Roller Blinds
At it's most basic, this style of blind is simply a squared sheet of fabric, attached to a roller tube, and is restricted to being either raised or lowered, stopping at intermediate positions. Even so, it's the most popular selling style of all time, offering what we all desire - simplicity!
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Roller blinds take up very little space inside windows,and can be rolled up to a very small unnoticeable size. They can be made at very small widths, right up to large 3mtr wide heavy-duty units.
There is pretty much a fabric available for every situation. Costs for roller blinds are very cheap when compared to other types of blind covering the same area.
Roller blinds are finished either straight at the bottom, or with some decorative finish such as a Scallop (shape) or Turret (pole). Eyelets are also now available for a more contemporary look, with more and more new and exiciting finishes being added to our website all the time.
Mechanisms - The quality of the mechanism is the critical component that will determine how long your blind lasts. We don't sell anything that's of a poor quality. We offer excellent value for money, for outstanding products.
There is pretty much a fabric available for every situation. Costs for roller blinds are very cheap when compared to other types of blind covering the same area.
Roller blinds are finished either straight at the bottom, or with some decorative finish such as a Scallop (shape) or Turret (pole). Eyelets are also now available for a more contemporary look, with more and more new and exiciting finishes being added to our website all the time.
Mechanisms - The quality of the mechanism is the critical component that will determine how long your blind lasts. We don't sell anything that's of a poor quality. We offer excellent value for money, for outstanding products.
Roman Blinds
A roman blind is actually more of a curtain, because it is made from soft, un-stiffened materials. Most roman blinds are lined with another soft cloth to give depth and weight to the product.
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Some roman blinds are operated by a pull cord, which unlike conventional roman blinds, is ‘locked-off’ by an integrated venetian blind cord locking mechanism.
Others have an 'endless chain' loop, much like a roller blind. This mechanim gives the smoothest operation.
Our Roman blinds can be drawn up or down, and can be locked-off at any intermediate position.
Others have an 'endless chain' loop, much like a roller blind. This mechanim gives the smoothest operation.
Our Roman blinds can be drawn up or down, and can be locked-off at any intermediate position.
Venetian Blinds
Aluminium venetian blinds are one of the most cost effective and versatile blinds available. They allow you to control the direction of light into a room, whilst still offering privacy.
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Being made of aluminum; they won't warp or split, and they're pretty tough too!
Aluminium blinds have recently been made even more exciting by the addition of wood effect finishes, and special 'super-matt' finished (also known as soft-tone).
Slat widths can be either 15mm, 25mm, 35mm or 50mm. You will find that there are less colours available for the larger slat widths, since the larger slat widths have in the past been considered old fashioned, and thus not so well supported by suppliers, however, all that is changing, and as more and more customers are seeing the benefits of larger slat widths again (such as more visibility and light), more options are slowly beginning to be offered.
Aluminium blinds have recently been made even more exciting by the addition of wood effect finishes, and special 'super-matt' finished (also known as soft-tone).
Slat widths can be either 15mm, 25mm, 35mm or 50mm. You will find that there are less colours available for the larger slat widths, since the larger slat widths have in the past been considered old fashioned, and thus not so well supported by suppliers, however, all that is changing, and as more and more customers are seeing the benefits of larger slat widths again (such as more visibility and light), more options are slowly beginning to be offered.
Vertical Blinds
Still one of the best blinds ever designed, the vertical blind has so much to offer. Not only can it provide heat reflection, privacy, glare reduction, and dimout effects, but it looks fantastic too, with 1000’s of new and exciting fabrics to choose from.
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Gone are the days when vertical blind fabrics where aimed just at the office environment. There are entire collections now devoted to vertical blinds for the home.
All blinds have louvers that turn a full 180 degrees, offering total privacy if required (at night time), or partial privacy during the day. All louvers can be draw back to one side to open the window space completely.
All blinds have louvers that turn a full 180 degrees, offering total privacy if required (at night time), or partial privacy during the day. All louvers can be draw back to one side to open the window space completely.
Wooden Venetian Blinds
Most Wooden Venetian blinds made of 100% Basswood slating, and have been stained to bring a wide variety of colour finishes. Other wood types are available from our Premier range, such as Oak, Cherry and Mahogany. These types of precious woods tend to be much more expensive, and should be considered only if you want something really special, perhaps for that special room or project.
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There are different types of wooden blind to suit every budget. Not all wooden blinds are the same; essentially, you get what you pay for. We tend to supply either a genuine made-to-measure blind, or a trimmed-to-fit blind. If you choose any of our wooden blind products from our company, you can be sure that even the trimmed-to-fit option is going to be excellent value for money, since Dun A Rí Blinds do not sell ‘any old rubbish!’
A made-to-measure product is one that has been made entirely from scratch to suit your window. The spacing from the edge of the slats to the position of the first punch hole is always consistent (the best option where you have many blinds in a row together), and you will have much more choice when it comes to customisation (this is because it can be made from scratch to suit your requirements). The made-to-measure products are often easier to install, since they usually have a choice of different bracket types for different installation requirements.
A trimmed-to-fit blind has been partially manufactured (usually in the Far East) and will be trimmed down to suit your required size in Ireland, thus removing a large part of the labour costs. This comes at a small trade-off however, in that you cannot specify which side of the blind you would like the controls fitted to, and the distance from the edge of the slat to the position of the first hole punch can vary. This is because the blind slats have already been punched during the pre-production, and the slats will be trimmed down in Ireland to suit your required size.
That said, both types offer good value for money (or least the ones we supply do anyway!), and we always advise that you buy according to your budget.
Please note: The described products are not to be confused with ‘ready-made’ products such as those found at DIY stores. Ready-made blinds are a total different product, and will not offer the quality or indeed value for money that our products offer.
A made-to-measure product is one that has been made entirely from scratch to suit your window. The spacing from the edge of the slats to the position of the first punch hole is always consistent (the best option where you have many blinds in a row together), and you will have much more choice when it comes to customisation (this is because it can be made from scratch to suit your requirements). The made-to-measure products are often easier to install, since they usually have a choice of different bracket types for different installation requirements.
A trimmed-to-fit blind has been partially manufactured (usually in the Far East) and will be trimmed down to suit your required size in Ireland, thus removing a large part of the labour costs. This comes at a small trade-off however, in that you cannot specify which side of the blind you would like the controls fitted to, and the distance from the edge of the slat to the position of the first hole punch can vary. This is because the blind slats have already been punched during the pre-production, and the slats will be trimmed down in Ireland to suit your required size.
That said, both types offer good value for money (or least the ones we supply do anyway!), and we always advise that you buy according to your budget.
Please note: The described products are not to be confused with ‘ready-made’ products such as those found at DIY stores. Ready-made blinds are a total different product, and will not offer the quality or indeed value for money that our products offer.
Pleated Blinds
Pleated blinds add a special look to any window. Nowadays, we look for perfect clean lines in our decor, and soft colours to compliment our natural furnishings.
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Please note: This is a general guide for pleated blinds. There are now so many variations, it is impossible to show all information here.
Pleated blinds add a special look to any window. Nowadays, we look for perfect clean lines in our decor, and soft colours to compliment our natural furnishings.
Pleated blinds can be the perfect blind for so many rooms. No longer restricted to the conservatory, pleated blinds can look great just about anywhere.
Pleated blinds add a special look to any window. Nowadays, we look for perfect clean lines in our decor, and soft colours to compliment our natural furnishings.
Pleated blinds can be the perfect blind for so many rooms. No longer restricted to the conservatory, pleated blinds can look great just about anywhere.
Dim-out / Blackout Blinds
Choosing a blind for the bedroom or other light sensitive rooms can be difficult given the choice now available. We've put together this quick comparison for you to help decide which style of blind is more suitable for you.
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The blinds shown above are specifically designed for reducing light in rooms. A similar effect can be created with other blind types also. We have put together a short list below to help you
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Roller BlackoutWhen used with an opaque (no light coming through) fabric, roller blinds are very effective at keeping light out. The reason is that because there is only one sheet of fabric, there's no light breaking through anywhere other than at the edges of the blind. A roller blind fitted to the outside of a recess, with an overlap of at least 50mm (2") each side is the best blind for sensitive rooms such as babies' bedrooms.
Our overall rating: 10/10 when used with opaque fabric |
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Vertical BlackoutEffectiveness as Dimout:
Vertical blinds are also good at creating a dimout effect. There are only a limited range of opaque fabrics available, and these are mainly made of soft pvc. There will be light penetrating between each louvre, and at the edges of the blinds, and so this blind isn't as highly rated as the roller blind. Our overall rating: 7/10 when used with an opaque fabric |
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Aluminium Venetian BlackoutEffectiveness as Dimout:
Aluminium blinds have not traditionally been used for the purpose of dimout, however, as the popularity of blind has grown in recent years, more and more customers are using venetian blinds for there bedrooms. A new privacy slat has been introduced, to eliminate the holes that are punched in the blind altogether. This helps create a dimout effect. Our overall rating: 6/10 (standard blind) 7/10 (privacy blind) |
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Wooden Venetian BlackoutEffectiveness as Dimout:
Whilst you may think that a wooden blind performs as well as a standard venetian, you'd be wrong. Wooden blind slats do not close as tightly as aluminium slat blinds, and so let much more light through. Most people find the effect acceptable though, especially as it's such a good looking blind! A slightly better dimout had be achieved if the blinds are ordered with woven ladder tapes. Our overall rating: 5/10 |
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Woodweave BlindsEffectiveness as Dimout:
Woven wood blinds are only useful as a dimout blind if used with a wood weave fabric that has a blackout lining, or a really tight weave. There are currently only 2 fabrics with this lining, and approx 4 with a really tight weave, so you are limited for choice. Our overall rating: 6/10 with blackout lining |
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Pleated BlackoutEffectiveness as Dimout:
Since the demand for opaque materials in conservatories has massively increased, so too has the available fabrics. The energy saver range is particulary useful for creating a dimout effect, although it still can't out-perform a roller blind. Our overall rating: 6/10 with energy saver fabrics |
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Roman BlackoutEffectiveness as Dimout:
When used with a dimout lining, roman blinds are good dimout blinds. There's a good selection of fabrics, and any of them can be lined. These blinds are very popular fitted inside the recess, although a better dimout can be achieved if they are mounted outside the recess with an overlap of at least 50mm (2") each side. Our overall rating: 8/10 with dimout lining |
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Shutters BlackoutEffectiveness as Dimout:
Extremely effective at reducing the light in a room. Most shutters are fitted within a framework, which is in turn fixing to a wall of frame, which creates a really good seal. The only downside to this product is the price, when compared to other window coverings. If you're in the market for shutters though, you can be sure that this will do the trick! Our overall rating: 10/10 |
Velux Blinds
Velux Blinds are made for Genuine Velux windows only. You can tell if you have a genuine Velux window by pulling the handle down, and looking on the outer casing of the frame.
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If you do not have a genuine Velux window, you can use alternatives.
Here is a general overview of the Velux blind types that are available:
Blackout blinds help to turn day into night. They come with an aluminium backing as standard which reduces heat gain and loss. Also available in a wide range of colours and designs.
The new Flying Pleated Blind allows more flexible position in the window as it's not fixed to the top or bottom. Providing basic privacy and greater control of sunlight. This soft, decorative effect is available in a wide range of designs and colours.
Standard Roller Blinds provide basic privacy and control of sunlight, a wide range of colours and patterns available to choose from. Can be positioned at any point on the window for precision light control.
The external Awning blind provides effective protection against the heat of the sun, while allowing a pleasant diffused light into the room. (we currently do not have this on the website for purchase online, please call if you wish to buy this product)
ACCESSORIES
There are a wide range of accessories available for each blind type, such as:
Here is a general overview of the Velux blind types that are available:
Blackout blinds help to turn day into night. They come with an aluminium backing as standard which reduces heat gain and loss. Also available in a wide range of colours and designs.
The new Flying Pleated Blind allows more flexible position in the window as it's not fixed to the top or bottom. Providing basic privacy and greater control of sunlight. This soft, decorative effect is available in a wide range of designs and colours.
Standard Roller Blinds provide basic privacy and control of sunlight, a wide range of colours and patterns available to choose from. Can be positioned at any point on the window for precision light control.
The external Awning blind provides effective protection against the heat of the sun, while allowing a pleasant diffused light into the room. (we currently do not have this on the website for purchase online, please call if you wish to buy this product)
ACCESSORIES
There are a wide range of accessories available for each blind type, such as:
- Extension rods to open your blind, and your window
- Remote control operation
- White window kits to colour co-ordinate your blind
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