Guide
Saving at Make My Blinds
How UK Shoppers Cut Costs at Make My Blinds
Make My Blinds sells made-to-measure window coverings for UK homes, including roller, wooden, Roman, Venetian, vertical, pleated, day and night, double roller, electric, Perfect Fit and other specialist blinds. Its range also includes shutters and curtains, with options organised by room, colour, window type and features such as blackout, thermal, waterproof and no-drill fitting.
This guide focuses on practical ways to reduce the total cost of an order rather than assuming a promotion will apply. You will find checks for product choice, samples, measuring, delivery, first-order offers and checkout codes, so you can compare the final basket price before committing.
Start with the right-value range
Made-to-measure products can vary significantly in price depending on the style, fabric, finish, operating system and dimensions. Begin by checking Make My Blinds’ Everyday Value range if your priority is a lower starting price. The retailer describes this collection as offering clean designs, reliable finishes and everyday low prices without unnecessary extras.
For rooms where advanced features are not essential, compare a standard roller or vertical blind with options such as electric, Roman, double roller or premium wooden designs. A simpler blind may meet the same basic need for privacy and light control while keeping the basket total lower. Use the site’s product filters and solution categories to compare like-for-like styles rather than choosing from the full range at random.
Use free samples before choosing
Colour and fabric decisions matter more with made-to-measure window coverings because the finished item is produced to your specification. Make My Blinds promotes free samples that can be delivered through the letterbox. Ordering samples first can help you avoid paying for a blind that looks different from the screen image or clashes with existing flooring, paintwork or furniture.
For a multi-window project, sample the leading choices before ordering every blind. This is a small amount of planning that may prevent an expensive replacement or a compromise caused by selecting the wrong shade, texture or blackout level.
Measure carefully to protect your budget
The retailer provides measuring guides for its blind types, so use the instructions for the exact product you are buying. Record measurements in the format requested and check them before adding each window to your basket. Mistakes can be especially costly when several identical blinds are ordered together.
Make My Blinds also advertises MeasureSure Cover. The site explains that, when this cover is purchased with the order, it can replace blinds free of charge if an error was made while measuring, subject to the retailer’s terms. Treat this as an optional cost to compare against the value of protecting a large or complex order; do not assume it applies automatically.
Watch the delivery threshold
Delivery can change the value of a discount or price comparison. Make My Blinds states that standard UK mainland delivery is £9.99, with free delivery on orders over £299. If your order is close to that threshold, check whether adding another required blind or ordering the complete project together would reduce the overall cost by removing the delivery charge.
Do not add unnecessary items simply to qualify for free delivery. Instead, compare the product total plus delivery against the cost of splitting or combining the order. Next-day services and selected products may have separate charges or eligibility rules, so choose faster dispatch only when the time saving is worth the additional cost.
Check current account and subscription offers
The Make My Blinds homepage currently displays an offer for 10% off a first purchase of £150 or more when shoppers subscribe and receive a voucher by email. Check the conditions shown at the time you sign up, including the minimum spend, whether the offer applies to your chosen products and any exclusions or expiry date.
First-order promotions are usually most useful when you are buying a larger project, but they may not be the best route for every basket. Compare the resulting total with any clearly marked sale price, Everyday Value option or delivery saving. A percentage offer should be judged on the final payable amount, not the headline saving alone.
Before you pay
Check the basket for the correct measurements, quantity, colour, fitting type, control option and lining. Confirm that any selected service, such as MeasureSure Cover or faster dispatch, is wanted and priced as expected. Review delivery charges and check the retailer’s terms for made-to-measure products before placing the order.
If Make My Blinds offers a promotional-code field during checkout, enter a valid code before payment and select the retailer’s apply or update option. Confirm that the saving appears in the order summary and that the eligibility conditions are met. If no code field is shown, do not assume that a code can be added later: check the current promotion instructions, account area or retailer help pages before paying.
Do not rely on stacking several offers unless the checkout clearly accepts them together. A code may be restricted by product type, minimum spend, customer status or delivery method. If the total does not change after applying a code, remove it and recheck the terms rather than completing the purchase on an unverified assumption.
Plan installation costs
Make My Blinds provides installation guides and promotes no-drill ranges, including Perfect Fit and other fitting systems. If you are confident measuring and installing the product yourself, compare the total with any professional fitting quotation before ordering. DIY installation may reduce labour costs, but only choose it when the product and window are suitable and you can follow the instructions accurately.
For unusual windows, doors or larger projects, use the retailer’s guidance or contact options before buying. Clarifying suitability in advance can help prevent ordering the wrong style and paying for a replacement made-to-measure product.
Quick checklist
- Compare Everyday Value and standard styles before selecting premium features.
- Order free samples to check colour, texture and opacity at home.
- Measure each window using the guide for the exact product.
- Decide whether MeasureSure Cover is worthwhile for your order.
- Check whether your basket qualifies for free UK mainland delivery over £299.
- Compare standard delivery with any faster dispatch option before selecting it.
- Review any first-order subscription voucher and its minimum spend.
- Apply a code only if a checkout field is provided and the saving is confirmed.
- Check the final total, delivery charge and product details immediately before payment.
For a final promotion check before ordering, visit the Make My Blinds discount codes page and compare any listed offer with the basket total and retailer terms.