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Blinds Online is i: Ryan; a man; who operates in the Private. Any requests for 'payment' from me is compensation and fair exchange for my time, effort, energy, labour, and the product you requested, as per your quote

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The biggest misconception people have is assuming that Blinds Online is an online blinds business only. While we predominately supply DIY clients these days we still look after clients needing SERVICE: that's a consult as well as the measuring and installation done for you

Giving a brief history lesson, to show our strengths, experience, and where we've come from: Blinds Online started out (2008) cleaning and repairing ALL brands of blinds. We added blind consults and supply to our repertoire early on (2009) as we were so frequently asked, 'which blinds are best?'

Today we assist both DIY and SERVICE clients; you customise the approach that works best for you. We supply clear instructions to DIY clients to ensure measurements and installation are completed correctly, with confidence. For those of you needing the final measurements and installation done for you then we come to you. Provided you're in or near one of the main centres of Aotearoa that we cover

An important aspect to be aware of when dealing with Blinds Online as a SERVICE client is that first step: we encourage you send in rough measurements for an initial quote. Blinds Online don't do free in-home consultations. No one does! We're just transparent about it. Sending someone out is a cost of business

Free quotes are the ones you don't accept. I encourage SERVICE clients send in approximate dimensions online for an initial quote first. This way you get a quote and an accurate idea of cost quickly before getting us out. You'll see where Blinds Online sit in the market and in relation to your project budget. All without giving up your time and effort to meet us at home unnecessarily. This approach also cuts costs for all as we end up focusing on the clients that see the value in working with us and in choosing lasting quality blinds and shutters

For those of you with new homes where the thought of measuring all the windows for a quote first is a significant barrier: I can quote using a 'window schedule' that should be available, as a PDF, through your builder. Email me your window schedule with an idea of what products you want, where. I'll have a quote back to you before you know it

This is a different approach to all other blind companies however it works well for my clients. Get a feel for Blinds Online by scanning through our 5 STAR Google reviews and our near 100% NoCowboys rating

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Well, that's ok. Let's divide the blinds debate into what is most practical for you (this can be subjective) and what's going to fly with what's left of your budget. To discover what makes most sense for you, and for the environment you are trying to create, let me ask and make the following general questions and statements to get you thinking...

What have you had, seen, or used in the past? What did you like or not like about them? What worked well for your needs? Do you need complete privacy? Do you need privacy at night or just during the day? Are the blinds for bedrooms or living areas?

Venetians are great in terms of controlling light and privacy by tilting the blades as you require. Roller blinds need less cleaning than Venetians however they are really just up, down, or somewhere in-between. There is no micro-light-adjustment-control with roller blinds in the same way as Venetians deliver

Sunscreen roller blinds are good if you need to cut glare back. Reducing UV-ray damage to carpets, floors, and furniture. These are also good when it's only daytime, not full nighttime, privacy you require

Sheer roller blinds provide soft ambient light during the day and still give complete privacy both day and night

Aesthetically: This is personal preference. Some people like the traditional look of Venetians; while other people prefer the ease and lightweight operation of roller blinds. We definitely supply more roller blinds than Venetians however there is no right or wrong here. You won't be judged! I personally feel roller blinds give a less-fuss-cleaner-more-modern-look however Venetians are far superior at micro-adjusting the light, the view, and your privacy throughout the day and night

Price related: Generally speaking roller blinds are more economical than Venetians. Roller blind pricing does fluctuate depending on your fabric choice though. Venetian blinds in terms of cost (lowest to highest) are: Aluminium Venetians, PVC Blinds, 50mm Wooden Venetians, then the mighty 60mm Wooden Venetians taking top position

Entry level sunscreen and blackout roller blinds are close in price to Aluminium Venetians. The higher end of sunscreen fabrics (Vivid Shade) comes in as more expensive than Aluminium Venetians but more economical when compared to PVC Blinds. Blackout blinds using top price fabrics, like Gala for example, are usually still more economical than PVC Blinds

More simply put (lowest to highest price wise): Aluminium Venetians, basic Sunscreen and Blackout blinds (grouped together), then Sheer roller blinds, followed by top end blackout roller blinds, then PVC Blinds, 50mm Woodens, and lastly 60mm Woodens with their bold aesthetic. I used a sample size of 4 blinds with random varying sizes to calculate the above ideas of cost in relation to each other

Please use above as a rough guide only as there are factors that will push and pull price in different directions: e.g. blind widths, sizes, fabric choice, number of blinds, motorisation, etc. As a suggestion: get a quote for your most desired solution first. We can always work back from that point with alternative quotes. I'm happy to do that

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PS: We do shutters, awnings, and outdoor blinds as well. These are all higher priced solutions as I'm sure you are aware

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Blinds Online provide both DIY and SERVICE focused solutions to our clients. We're everywhere in the online sense and whether you are a DIY or SERVICE client I encourage you to start your journey with an online quote. Send in rough measurements and an idea of what you want through GET A QUOTE

All blind fabrics and colours can be viewed online in the COLOURS section or within the FABRIC SELECTOR pages of each product page. If your quote looks good and you'd prefer to view physical loan samples we can certainly send out a selection of ranges of your choosing. If you're an Auckland based SERVICE client wanting to proceed, Ramiz will have all the samples with him when he visits to consult and measure up for you

I don't currently have my out of Auckland installers set up with samples. So if you are an out of Auckland SERVICE client I'd be sending loan samples directly to you, if required. Plenty of clients do select colours online. It is up to you which approach best suits

If you are a DIY client and would rather view physical samples than choose colours online provide me your address and narrow down the roller blind fabric ranges we send you, here...

BLOCKOUT FABRICS

SUNSCREEN FABRICS

SHEER FABRICS

VERTICAL BLIND FABRICS

In terms of Venetians and honeycomb blinds you don't need to narrow down the alternatives. We send all Venetian options in a pack and all honeycomb options in a pack

Our showrooms are shared spaces and not all the products we offer are in all showrooms. Please read on for more specific guidance depending on the products you're considering. Also note that most showroom visits are by appointment only. To avoid disappointment I'd encourage you to phone or email beforehand to make sure someone will be there for you

Shutters can be viewed during the week at Aspect Shutters, 36 Crooks Rd, East Tamaki, Auckland. Showroom visits are by appointment only: 9am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. Please email your preferred visit day and time to ryan@blindsonline.net.nz and I'll get back to you asap

Honeycomb Blinds can be viewed at Penrose, Auckland or Greerton, Tauranga as follows...

PENROSE SHOWROOM: It is essential to phone ahead and make a time for the Penrose showroom. This will ensure someone will be there to let you in and show you the honeycomb blinds. Please call Karen Arthur on 021782062 or email her to make an appointment. Bookings can usually be made between 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Weekends are not available. The Santa Fe Showroom is at Unit 4, 761 Great South Rd, Penrose, Auckland. Please advise them Ryan at Blinds Online sent you

TAURANGA SHOWROOM: The Tauranga showroom for honeycomb Blinds is manned four days a week. No appointment necessary. Santa Fe Showroom: 3 Hynds Road, Greerton, Tauranga. Mon–Thurs only, 9am–4:30pm. Again, please advise them Ryan at Blinds Online sent you. Let me know how you get on and how I can assist you next

Venetians and Roller Blinds aren't currently displayed in a showroom anywhere however as mentioned above I can send loan samples nationwide or Ramiz will have samples with him for the Auckland based SERVICE clients

NB: If you've searched for Blinds Online through Google you may see a Milford, Auckland address listed. This is a postal address only and is required by Google for our business listing. There is no showroom at Milford, Auckland. Any confusion with any of this or if you want to request some loan samples please get in touch with me directly at ryan@blindsonline.net.nz

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Welcome; I'm Ryan. My key strengths and focus centre around people and processes. In that order. So I'm most interested in getting the right product and solution for you (not me). My ideal scenario is moving you through a seamless process in which you feel well informed, kept up to date, and where at the end, once the blinds are installed, you feel so inspired you'll write a glowing blinds online review and want to tell all your friends and family about your Blinds Online experience

Blinds Online currently have well over 800+ super positive reviews. Firmly hold a 5 STAR rating on Google. And boast a near 98% NoCowboys rating after 17 years offering blinds online (as of 2025). In this time Blinds Online have only had 2 negative reviews from which I have learnt lessons and made changes to future proof both you and me

Blinds Online focus on delivering you the easiest and most informed process toward getting your blinds. Right from your initial enquiry or question, through quoting, ordering, and all the way to receiving your blinds and getting them installed. There are always areas I'm looking to improve and with your feedback Blinds Online continues to get better and better

You also predominantly deal with me, the owner, which provides dynamic responses and a high level of ownership to the process not commonly found elsewhere. Another key difference from pretty much all other suppliers of blinds is that I pick and choose which products and components I offer and supply to you. I do what you're doing (choosing blinds) however I'm doing it with 17 years experience up my sleeve

I'm constantly re-evaluating and comparing blinds online products and blind parts. I'm not constrained to using any particular brand, product line, parts or manufacturer. And I haven't been shy to fire the odd wholesale manufacturer over the years when their product and/or service drops

You don't often get the best roller blinds from the people that do the best venetians, or shutters, or honeycomb blinds etc. Different manufacturers have different strengths and experience, so I pick, choose, and spec what's best, weighing up price, value, support and true lasting quality. To bring you what I believe to be the best in each blind category

My prices are fair and sustainable for products that last and operate well. Just take a look at the independent reviews at NoCowboys. Blinds Online sit, price wise, above the crap available in the blinds market. The blinds that don't last the test of time. And we sit well below the inflated prices of large retail brands

Our blinds are on par or better than more expensive brands. An important aspect of Blinds Online history leading me to be able to detect lasting quality (or not) is from the 7 years we spent cleaning and repairing all brands and makes of blinds for our clients. This all makes for great unique reasons to interact with Blinds Online. I welcome your enquiry

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Blind loan samples can be sent out for all products we offer, except shutters. I ask that you please return the blind samples, or forward them on to the next client (I'll advise which is best), after choosing your desired fabrics and/or colours. We actively recycle / keep samples in circulation rather than aimlessly add to landfills. There is also significant costs in making some of our sample sets

When returning, or forwarding them on, samples will fit in a NZ Post bag somewhere between $6.20 and $10.50 depending on what sample sets you required. The upside of having blind samples sent out is that you can view them in your home, at your leisure, and have others weigh in on colour or fabric choices, if required

Before sending loan samples I do encourage people GET A QUOTE to ensure we sit within your budget. All colours within the different venetian ranges are sent out together in a bundle, so there's no need to be colour specific with Venetians. When it comes to roller blind fabrics/colours (blockout, sunscreen or sheer), there are too many fabric ranges to send them all out so please narrow down the ranges you'd like to view. All colours within a specific fabric range are sent out together in a swatch, so there is no need to be colour specific; just name the ranges you want to view; 2 to 4 ranges will fit in NZ Post bags

All product colours can be viewed online as well on the specific product pages or their associated fabric selector pages which you'll get to through the product page. Have a go – I've tried to design a way of viewing all colours relatively easily, online initially

If you are within Auckland and we are conducting a check measure / consult visit, before proceeding with manufacture, then Ramiz your consultant / installer, will have the required blind samples with him. For some it may also be relevant to view FAQ: 'Do you have a showroom? Where are Blinds Online physically located?'

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Are you factoring in replacing cheap blinds sooner than you expect? Blinds Online don't compromise on the quality of any of the products supplied for good reasons. Us remaining friends long into the future is one reason. I encourage people not to buy cheap or readymade blinds, as experience has shown they simply don’t last. True quality blinds are made with superior manufacturing practices and experience. They also use superior components and reputable fabrics, all made with New Zealand's higher UV conditions in mind. They also operate smoother and more reliably than cheap blinds. You end up paying more in the long run for cheap blinds. I have personally seen this over and over again having run a blind cleaning and repair division for 7 years from 2008 – 2015. I still frequently come into the picture after people have learnt the hard way that 'cheap blinds cost more'. After a bottom-rail falls off, a control mechanism breaks, fabric frays, parts become brittle, etc etc. Blinds Online supply solutions that last and investing in lasting quality blinds save you time, energy and money in the middle to long term. Learn the right questions to ask potential suppliers on each of the specific product pages and avoid learning cheap blinds cost more, the expensive way!

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Often we want the option of having two window coverings in the same window; Different spaces, different times of day or night, call for different solutions really; Something to filter or cut back the light during the day; maybe to protect the furniture and floors and give daytime privacy without blocking the world out; But come night-time we need full privacy or the ability to create room darkening; There are several different approaches to achieve the above; all with their own pros and cons; You could have a 'dual' roller blind system; Also know as 'double rollers' or 'day/night' roller blinds, depending on who you're talking to; This is essentially two roller blinds on the one bracket system; a sunscreen roller blind for the daytime, and a blockout roller blind for night; Brilliant! The things to weigh up with the above approach are: what available depth of window jamb do you have to play with? Dual roller blinds will consume more window real estate in both depth and height when compared to a single roller blind; Windows jambs around 100mm depth, or more, give ample room to make dual rollers work for you; Shallower reveals may call for inside mounting the sunscreen blind while outside mounting the blockout; Or maybe having the dual roller blind system protrude into the room slightly isn't an issue for you; Cost wise you are roughly doubling your spend, as you are putting two blinds in each window instead of one; Think which windows actually need both blinds, or not; And while you're considering that there are also sheer roller blinds to consider as these may work well in some areas of your home (these are one blind, instead of two, which kind of deliver both main functions); It's best to read the top few FAQS on sheer roller blinds to fully understand this largely unknown blind solution; Right, now that was the roller blind way of providing you the versatility you were after; You can also achieve great results with 'day & night' honeycomb blinds; These are again essentially two blinds in one but rather than stacking two blinds together, this option sees both a sheer fabric and a blockout fabric above and below each other in the same single blind; If superior thermal efficiency is important to you, as well as the versatility we're discussing here, then day & night honeycomb blinds may be for you; Day & Night honeycomb blinds are generally speaking a higher priced solution when compared to 'dual roller blinds' (can depend on the fabric chosen), however it can be money well spent when weighing up the practical aspects, thermal efficiency, and power savings you'll get with honeycombs; To better understand 'day & night honeycomb blinds' find the FAQ entitled, 'Do you offer the 'DAY & NIGHT' feature? within the honeycomb blind FAQS; And as always i am happy to do multiple quotes, for you to consider, and answer any further questions you may have; Just email me with window dimensions, reveal depth, and what you're considering, or send the details through on a 'Get A Quote' webform; PS: Another approach some people take is to have a sunscreen roller blind mounted inside the window frame, and a blockout roman blind on the outside to fully cover the window (we no longer do roman blinds); The blind solution best for you comes down to your available jamb space, budget, and the look you're after really

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No, no, no...I encourage people to buy lasting quality blinds; not cheap or readymade blinds. Factor in replacing cheap blinds sooner than you'd expect. Even more so for rentals where the same level of ownership and sense of having spent good money for blinds isn’t always present in the way blinds are treated and operated. Blinds need to be robust and have a good level of lasting parts to protect them from people as well as the outside environment. I don't compromise on the quality Blinds Online supply for good reasons. Cheap blinds simply don’t last and I've seen this time and time again having run a blind cleaning and repair division from 2008 to 2015. In this time a third of Auckland's hundreds of property managers used Blinds Online. I've seen all makes and brands of blinds and know the importance of investing in lasting quality. Blinds which have been made using superior manufacturing practices and experience. Parts and fabrics that have actually been designed and made for New Zealand's high UV conditions. Not just imported as the cheapest parts that can be found to sell at the lowest price. I explain how to ensure you're choosing lasting quality blinds on each of the different product pages. You end up paying more in the long run for cheap blinds and I still see this often when people come to me replacing their blinds because bottom-rails are falling off (because they are only glued), a control mechanism breaks because it's become brittle or weak as a result of lower grade plastics being used, fabric is fraying (because it hasn't been cut using the right equipment or procedures). The reasons to avoid cheap blinds are many. Not to mention your time spent dealing with blind failures along the way. Blinds Online supply solutions that last. Save yourself the time and money long term and buy lasting quality blinds now. Learn the right questions to ask potential suppliers on each of the specific product pages. Cheap blinds really do cost more!

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Blinds Online did extensively clean and repair blinds of all brands and makes for a period of 7 years however now focus on supplying new blinds, shutters and awnings. The period spent cleaning and repairing all blind brands has set me up to know intimately what lasts and what doesn't; blind supplier wise, componentry wise and what procedures and processes (or lack of) lead to shortcomings down the track. Blinds Online supply and spec materials and procedures that avoid the supply of inferior made blinds. For cleaning and repairs my recommendation is to use Bruce Jones and his company, Onsite Blind Cleaning & Repairs. Bruce has nearly 20 years experience cleaning and repairing blinds and is my pick of the companies that provide these services. His team would welcome your business or enquiry. Please mention Ryan at Blinds Online referred you (if you remember). Onsite Blind Cleaning & Repairs can be contacted on 0508 253 262 or (09) 2963237, email them or visit their website

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Yes, i am able to accept credit card payment through PayPal; i prefer direct bank transfer as this keeps the cost down for you however yes i can accept credit cards if preferred; paying by credit card through PayPal does add 3.5% to you quote total which is what PayPal charge me; let me know before i send the compensation total due, so it is included, or if the credit card is an afterthought, i do have info regarding all this on the compensation presentment i send you; you'd let me know by email that you'd like to pay by credit card and i would update the presentment accordingly and resend; That's all a longwinded way of saying, yes

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Blinds Online use different freight and courier companies depending on where you are situated in Aotearoa, what length your blinds are, and what types of blinds you have ordered. If your order comprises of different types of blinds you may receive your order in two consignments. This situation is pretty much limited to those of you ordering say roller blinds and honeycomb blinds as part of the same order. These two products have different lead times and come from different sources so will be despatched separately and arrive separately

Once your blinds online order is despatched I will advise you that your blinds are on their way. I'll provide a tracking number, where to track your order online, and the contact details of the company delivering your order. In case you need to make enquiries

All orders come from the North Island. Generally speaking orders travelling within the North Island may take up to 3 days. South Island deliveries are generally up to 5 days. If you're in the depths of somewhere rural I'd add another day or so to be safe before panicking. Not that you should panic over things like this. I also find if there is a weekend or public holiday in the mix, this may add another day or two sometimes

If the courier has missed you they should leave a card to call so you can arrange a new delivery time. Courier drivers do have a mind of their own though and may just leave your order and sign for it themselves. This is out of my control, against their own rules, and is a result, in my opinion, of the fact that courier drivers aren't paid for return trips. Freight and courier companies and drivers are separate entities to Blinds Online and while none are perfect our deliveries go well for the most part with those we choose to work with

If you feel your blinds are taking longer than the guidelines above and you are having no joy with the courier or freight company yourself please contact me and I'll make some enquiries for you. Packages also need to be properly signed for so please read the related FAQ below: 'Are there important aspects regarding couriers to consider when receiving my blinds?'...

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Great question – yes there is. Unless you are going to unbox and inspect the contents while the courier waits, which is your right, however often impractical, always sign for your blinds as SUBJECT TO INSPECTION, regardless of how packages look from the outside. Boxes can take a lot of impact, and not show it, while the contents of the box don't have that same ability to bounce back undamaged

If there’s visible damage to any of the packages sign as DAMAGED. If something is very obviously bent or broken deny delivery and have the courier company return to sender and let me know you've done this

Once you've accepted and signed for your blinds in a way other than detailed above we cannot make a claim with the freight or courier company for any damage. Don’t panic, damage isn’t common, however in the event something is broken then we're all in a better position to claim against the courier company. That is if deliveries are signed for as 'subject to inspection' or 'damaged'

If goods have not been signed off as detailed above and turn out to be damaged, any replacement charges are the responsibility of the receiver (you), as you signed for the delivery. Please remember to sign for blinds as either SUBJECT TO INSPECTION or DAMAGED, as applicable. All blinds online blinds have been quality checked, tested, and operate as they should; they leave the factory in perfect working condition, free of damage

Sometimes a courier driver will leave the delivery and sign for it themselves (naughty, naughty). Whether this happens or any of the different scenarios outlined above please open the boxes and inspect the blinds thoroughly and promptly. Don't store your blinds without inspection, with plans to install them in weeks or months to come, and expect me to be able to do much about it other than sell you new blinds (sorry)

The sooner I know there is damage the better position we are all in in dealing with courier and freight companies. If the blinds are damaged send me photos of the packaging and the damage to the blinds along with a short description of the damage, which blinds are effected, how the delivery was signed for, and by whom

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On the rare occasions we have to replace blinds under warranty the replacement blinds you'll receive come with the full warranty outlined on our website for that specific product 

Replacement blinds are treated as new and as such come with the full published warranty. For example, if we replace a honeycomb blind for you you get the published warranty terms and period for that product. Warranty terms are published under the WARRANTY section of each the products we offer