Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Custom Window Coverings
Established in 1995, Smart Blinds & Shutters is a family-run business dedicated to providing high-quality window coverings and awnings. Our team combines decades of experience with a commitment to innovation, offering made-to-measure solutions tailored to individual client needs. All products are manufactured in the UK using premium materials, ensuring durability and aesthetic appeal. We specialise in motorised systems integrated with home automation platforms, delivering convenience and security. With showrooms in Thatcham and Reading, our professional approach and focus on customer satisfaction have earned us a strong local reputation.We provide expert surveying and installation services, catering to both residential and commercial properties. Our product range includes roller blinds, shutters, awnings, and skylight solutions, combining modern technology with traditional craftsmanship. Sustainability is a priority, with energy-efficient options like cellular blinds designed to enhance thermal insulation. We offer competitive pricing without compromising on quality, ensuring value for every customer. Our team remains available for consultations, prioritising pre-booked appointments to maintain personalised service standards.
Services
Motorised Blinds
Awnings
Shutters
Roller Blinds
Roman Blinds
Vertical Blinds
External Blinds
Faux Wood Blinds
Skylight Blinds
Louvered Roof Pods
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We are a family-run business with over 25 years of industry experience.
- All products are manufactured in the UK using high-quality materials.
- We offer professional measuring and fitting services for all window types.
- Our motorised blinds integrate with existing home automation systems.
- We provide tailored solutions combining functionality and aesthetic appeal.
Services
Motorised Blinds
Our motorised blinds offer remote or voice-controlled operation, enhancing convenience and security. Integrated with platforms like Alexa or Google Home, they suit modern properties requiring seamless automation. Available in roller, venetian, and vertical styles, these blinds combine cutting-edge technology with durable UK-manufactured materials.
Louvered Roof Pods
These weather-resistant roof pods provide adjustable shade and protection for patios or gardens. Featuring motorised louvers, they allow precise light control while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Constructed from corrosion-resistant aluminium, they are ideal for year-round outdoor living spaces in residential or commercial settings.
External Blinds
Designed to reduce heat gain, these blinds block up to 92% of solar infrared rays. Perfect for vertical glazing or pergolas, they improve thermal comfort while maintaining views. Their durable, windproof design ensures longevity in exposed outdoor environments.
Faux Wood Venetian Blinds
These moisture-resistant blinds mimic real wood aesthetics without warping in humid conditions. Ideal for kitchens and bathrooms, they feature fire-retardant materials and customisable finishes. The slats allow precise light control while maintaining privacy and insulation.
Perfect Fit Blinds
Installed without drilling, these blinds fit directly into UPVC window frames for a sleek finish. Available in roller, venetian, or pleated styles, they offer child-safe operation with no cords. Their minimalist design enhances modern extensions and conservatories.
Questions
What types of motorised blinds do you offer?
We provide roller, venetian, vertical, and roman blinds with remote or smart home integration. All feature discreet motors and UK-manufactured materials for durability.
Can you install window coverings in non-standard shapes?
Yes, we specialise in shaped windows including gable ends and skylights. Our team creates bespoke solutions for challenging architectural features.
Do your awnings integrate with home automation systems?
Our Smartbox awnings connect with platforms like Lutron and Crestron. They include wind sensors for automatic retraction during storms.
Are your products energy efficient?
Cellular blinds reduce heat loss in winter and solar gain in summer. External blinds can lower indoor temperatures by over 10°C during peak sunlight.
What areas do you serve?
We cover Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and parts of North Hampshire. This includes Reading, Newbury, Thatcham, Henley-on-Thames, and Didcot.
Reviews (5)
Ian Harry
Dec 14, 2021
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Third order placed with Smart Blinds & Shutters for blinds in the Community Shop. They advised on the best style to use in the position, the materials most suited and also legal requirements in relation to safety hazards of the pull cords. Once they took all the measurements the blinds were made to order, fitted swiftly and without fuss. We are happy with their service hence when we needed more we ordered through them.
Samantha Korpan
Dec 10, 2021
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Very pleased with my shutters and roller blinds. Great customer service all the way through. Our fitter completed a very tidy job and was friendly.
Elizabeth Cockburn
Dec 05, 2021
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On two separate occasions Iv had these guys come to my house to fit shutters. I couldnt highly recommend them enough.
Went above & beyond to please and give me what I wanted.
Cleaned up after themselves as if they hadnt been there. They look fab. So so pleased with the outcome. Thanks guys
When the extensions done I will be asking them back again to size up & fit.
Wouldnt go anywhere else.
Went above & beyond to please and give me what I wanted.
Cleaned up after themselves as if they hadnt been there. They look fab. So so pleased with the outcome. Thanks guys
When the extensions done I will be asking them back again to size up & fit.
Wouldnt go anywhere else.
Peterg
Dec 04, 2021
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Ordered blinds got an appointment quickly blinds arrived ahead of time they came and fitted they guy
was great done 4 rooms quickly no mess cleaned
up after himself and the price was competitive I will
use them again when I get the rest of the house done
was great done 4 rooms quickly no mess cleaned
up after himself and the price was competitive I will
use them again when I get the rest of the house done
Denise Fearn
May 15, 2021
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If you are looking for new blinds or shutters, check out this company. You won't need to look further! They are professional, reliable, helpful, very reasonable (I couldn't believe the difference in price to a well known blind company who charges the earth and tells you you won't get the same quality / guarantee anywhere else) when Smart Blinds and Shutters offer excellent quality and exactly the same guarantee - and the service, if anything, is better as they are expertly fitted by the owner of the company. The above makes it "a no brainer" but their support post purchase/fitting (not on an issue
