Free download
The Window Guide
Know what you want before we arrive. Everything you need to choose blinds, curtains and shutters with confidence, from what each one does to what it really costs.
Created by the team at Emerald Interiors, drawing on over 20 years of helping local homeowners choose the right blinds, curtains and shutters.
- 24 pages
- About 10 minutes to read
- Free, no sign-up
PDF, 6.1 MB. Opens in a new tab.
Why read it first
Ten minutes now saves an hour of guesswork later
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Rule things out in minutes
One chart shows what every blind, curtain and shutter can and can’t do, so you can cross off what won’t work for your windows.
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No surprises on price
Real guide prices, including measuring and fitting, so you know roughly where you stand before anyone visits.
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A quicker, more useful visit
Tick your favourites in the planner and we’ll bring samples of exactly those, so your quote covers what you actually want.
Inside the guide
Get a feel for the costs before you book
From everyday blinds to bespoke curtains and shutters, our guide includes realistic example prices to help you plan your project with confidence.
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Roller blinds
from £120
1200 × 1200 mm
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Roman blinds
from £360
1200 × 1200 mm
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Plantation shutters
from £360
1000 × 1000 mm · Priced on real wood
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Curtains
from £430
2000 × 1500 mm · Per pair, lined
Average prices including VAT, measuring and fitting. Sizes are width × drop. Every window is different, so your visit gets you an exact quote.
Take a look inside
What’s in the guide
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The range at a glance
Every option side by side: blackout, privacy, easy-clean, no drilling and rough cost.
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A page for every product
What it’s great for, what it isn’t, how it works and guide prices.
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Choosing by room
Our top picks for kitchens, bedrooms, bays, uPVC windows and more.
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Your window planner
Shortlist your favourites room by room, ready for your visit.
The full contents
- 01 Start here The four questions that decide everything
- 02 The range at a glance Rule out what won’t work in minutes
- 03 Every blind, shutter and curtain What each one is good for, and what it isn’t
- 04 Guide prices Real prices, including measuring and fitting
- 05 Choosing by room Our top picks for every room in the house
- 06 Mix & match Combinations our customers love
- 07 Your visit What happens, and how to get the most from it
- 08 Your window planner Shortlist your favourites before we arrive
How to use it
Three steps to the right choice
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Have a read
It takes about 10 minutes. Start with the chart and the pages for anything that catches your eye.
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Shortlist your favourites
Use the window planner to note which styles you like for each room. This helps us prepare the right samples and focus your home visit on the options that interest you.
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Book your free visit
We’ll bring samples of what you’ve picked, measure the windows you want quoted and give you a clear price.
About the guide
Is the Window Guide really free?
Yes. It’s free to download with no sign-up and no email address needed.
Do I need to read it before booking a visit?
No. It helps you get more from your visit, but it isn’t required. If you’d rather we talk you through everything, just book and we’ll do exactly that.
Are the prices in the guide exact?
They’re average prices for typical window sizes, including VAT, measuring and fitting. Every window is different, so you’ll get an exact, no-obligation quote at your visit.
Can I send you my planner before the visit?
Yes, please do. Snap a photo of your planner and email it to hello@emeraldinteriors-retail.co.uk, and we’ll bring samples of your favourites.
Ready when you are
Book a free, no-obligation home visit. We’ll bring samples of your favourites, measure the windows you’d like quoted and give you a clear price.