Why Honesty Matters (Because It Builds Homes, Not Just Rooms)
Every time we visit a new home to measure and quote, we meet homeowners just like you: excited about freshening up their space, but wary of blind jargon or worse, being sold something that isn’t right for them.
That’s why our Product Honesty Matters page is so important. It's not a sales pitch. It's a carefully curated collection of guides from the British Blind & Shutter Association (BBSA), giving you the full picture on every type of blind whether that's Aluminium Venetians, Roller Blinds, Shutters, or Honeycomb Blinds
It’s really important that we don't write these guides. Our role is to help you understand them, discuss what matters most to you, and guide you honestly not push you toward the most expensive fabric or the trendiest style.
A Family Conversation: Passing on Trust
When I started working here, I heard how my grandad Alan Coleman believed in "finding the right blinds for our customers, not just customers for blinds." Nearly 60 years later, that hasn’t changed.
What that looks like today:
- Open with the truth. The BBSA guides don’t hide blind limitations. We don’t either.
- Make confident choices. Wood Venetians are lovely but in a steamy bathroom, faux‑wood is the sensible pick. Let’s talk through why.
- Tailor every detail. Choosing a blind isn’t just about fabric. Brackets, child‑safe controls, motorisation all of it matters to your daily life.
Long-Term Thinking: A Relationship, Not a Transaction
Our long-term goal isn’t to sell one set of blinds. It’s to build trust—so when you’re ready to refresh another room, recommendation, or business space, we’re your first thought.
Over time, that trust brings results:
- Happy customers leave honest reviews (over 130 of them at 4.9 ★) praising knowledgeable staff, clean installs, and fair pricing
- Industry-wide recognition as a Which? Trusted Trader and BBSA member we hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards
A Blog Conversation, Not a Bulletin
- 🛠 “Tell me truths, even the difficult ones.” Here’s your guide: aluminium Venetians look sleek, but in wide windows they may flex under their own weight—and that’s before we’ve discussed proper fixings. You should know that up front—no surprises later.
- 🏡 “What if I’m moving into a rental or think I’ll get pets?” Faux‑wood blinds are robust, easy to clean, and don’t warp—so they’re ideal.
- 🔍 “I just want blackout in the bedroom.” OK. Let's be clear—roller blinds labeled “blackout” often only darken, not blackout. For true blackout, I recommend cellular blinds in a framed cassette. We'll walk you through the sample comparison we did in‑house. No guessing.
What You’ll Do After Reading This
- Download the BBSA guide that matches the blind type you're curious about—on our Product page.
- Let that guide spark a conversation: What’s your top priority? Privacy, light control, energy saving?
- We'll follow up with a home visit, view real samples, measure once, fit once, with no jargon and no pressure.
Why This Approach Works
- Being upfront builds confidence and our customers tell us time and again how much they appreciate it.
- Consistent quality and service keep them returning years later and recommending us to friends and family.
- Long-term reputation is worth more than a quick sale.
Final Thought
We believe choosing blinds should feel like a conversation not a presentation, personal, honest, and tailored. That’s why we created the Product Information page: not to sell, but to start a relationship. From there, we’ll walk with you through every step starting with a chat then a home visit, a choice of fabric, a clean installation and years from now, when you need another set, we hope you’ll remember how this all began with trust.
Let's make your blinds journey personal and purposeful.
Click here to explore the BBSA guides and when you’re ready, give us a call. We’re looking forward to helping you find the right fit today, and long into your future.
https://www.barlowblinds.com/product-information
