Independent Expertise Since 2010 servicing 1000s of homes
Why Choose Custom Blinds: Because Home Should Feel Like Belonging
Are you looking to enhance your home or office comfort? We don’t just sell blinds, shutters, and awnings; we help people fully enjoy their homes, families, and lives. When asking, **why choose Custom Blinds**, consider that we design every room, window, and shade to help you feel more at ease in your space.
That’s the real answer to why choose Custom Blinds, because every room, every window and every shade we create is designed to help you feel more at ease in your own space.
Independent, experienced and local, we’ve spent over fifteen years crafting light, privacy and comfort that fit South African living perfectly.
- Garden Route roots, serving homes across South Africa
- Fifteen years of independent expertise: not a franchise, not a formula
- Smart design, lasting quality, and genuine aftercare
- Custom shading for homes, offices, and outdoor living spaces
Independent Expertise That Speaks Through Results
For over fifteen years, we’ve been the Garden Route’s trusted specialists in custom-made blinds, shutters, awnings, and shadeports. Our expertise isn’t from corporate expansion or franchise replication; it’s earned through satisfying customers one at a time. Each installation is handled with precision and care, backed by the reputation of Custom Blinds behind it.
Local Knowledge, National Reach
Our designs excel in conditions from Knysna’s coastal humidity to Johannesburg’s highveld sun because they’re crafted for real-world challenges. We understand salt air corrosion, wind behavior, and seasonal glare shifts, building our solutions accordingly. This is the advantage of a team familiar with Southern Africa’s diverse climate challenges.We know how salt air corrodes, how strong wind behaves, how glare shifts with season and we build accordingly.
That’s the advantage of working with a team who lives where you live and who has experience of the climate challenges throughout Southern Africa
- Coastal humidity and salt-air resistance
- UV and heat control for intense sunlight
- Wind-resilient systems for exposed facades for coastal areas from Durban to Cape Town
- Energy-efficient insulation for year-round comfort for Johannesburg and further North
Made for Real Life, Not Corporate Catalogues
Each solution we design addresses a real need. We’ve upgraded corrosive parts with aluminum, enhanced fabrics for UV and moisture resistance, and developed systems that outlast others.
Our roller blinds, double rollers, honeycomb blinds and shutters aren’t mass-issued; they’re refined through use, feedback and continuous improvement.
Our independence means faster innovation and higher quality because our success depends on what you say when the work is done.
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Technology That Serves You
We invest in technology to enhance your experience, not ours.
Explore finishes through our online visualiser or let Melvin, our AI assistant, guide your design choices.
With Somfy and MotionBlinds automation, your blinds adapt naturally to temperature, daylight and routine voice-controlled, app-controlled, or simply effortless.
It’s the kind of smart technology that enhances comfort, safety and energy efficiency chosen for your benefit, not corporate convenience.
Comprehensive Solutions Under One Roof
We offer a comprehensive range of shading solutions, from intimate interiors to expansive outdoor transformations:
- Roller blinds — elegant control of light and privacy
- Double rollers — two systems in one sleek design
- Outdoor weather blinds — protect patios from sun, wind and rain
- Shade ports — safeguard vehicles and create shaded outdoor zones
- Shutters — timeless design with durable security
The Independent Advantage
Choosing an independent specialist means flexibility and honesty.
We adapt to your preferences, virtual or on-site consultations, quick communication, and no corporate scripts.
Installations are meticulous, quiet and clean. When the owners’ names are on the business, quality isn’t negotiable.
Protection Built In
Custom Blinds and Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings are trademarks representing fifteen years of independent South African excellence.
This identity protects you ensuring you’re dealing with the original, authentic team, not a copy.
Our service doesn’t end at installation. We’re available before, during and after, because relationships last longer than product guarantees.
Why Independent Expertise Matters
Choosing Custom Blinds means opting for authenticity, stability, and innovation. You invest in a company that values reputation over replication, answering only to its customers and craft. Thus, Why choose Custom Blinds is an invitation to experience the unique benefits of independence and what that makes possible
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Frequently asked questions about why choose Custom Blinds
Are custom blinds worth it
Yes when fit longevity and control matter. Custom sizing closes light gaps, improves privacy, and protects finishes at the reveal. Most clients see the difference every morning and every night. If you want exact results, choose custom.
What blinds work best near the coast
Aluminium and faux wood cope with moisture and salt air. Performance meshes keep outdoor spaces usable in wind and glare. For patios, choose track guided outdoor blinds with marine grade fittings. See our outdoor weather blinds.
How much do blinds cost in South Africa
Price depends on size, fabric, mechanism, and installation complexity. Roller and aluminium venetian are often the most cost efficient per square metre. Honeycomb and hardwoods sit higher for thermal and material reasons. Book a consult for site specific figures. Get a free consultation.
Why choose Custom Blinds over a franchise
Independence gives you faster decisions, better components, and owner level accountability. We specify what works for your home instead of following a fixed catalogue. That is why our installs are quiet, tidy, and made to last.
Do you automate blinds and awnings
Yes. We offer Somfy and MotionBlinds automation with app and voice control. Systems can respond to time, temperature, and light for comfort and efficiency. Explore options in our product visualiser.
What is the typical lead time
Standard made to measure products usually install within two to four weeks depending on material and scope. Larger outdoor or shutter projects may require a little longer. We keep you informed at every step.
Do you measure and install
Yes. We handle measure, manufacture partners, and installation. You get one accountable team from first visit to final fit. Start here contact us.
What about care and maintenance
Most indoor blinds need light dusting or a soft vacuum. Mesh and outdoor systems benefit from gentle rinse and periodic hardware checks. We brief you at handover and remain available for aftercare.
Do you work outside the Garden Route
Yes. While we are based in Knysna, we serve clients nationally. Designs are specified for local conditions whether coastal or inland. View directions on Google Maps.
Can I preview fabrics and finishes before I decide
Yes. Use our online visualiser for quick comparisons, then we bring curated samples to your consultation so you can see and feel the options in your own light.
