Timber Venetian blinds
Timber Venetians let you tilt the slats for daylight without lifting the blind. Lift it all the way and the slats gather at the top. If you want to keep a high window view or open a door underneath, the size of that stack matters.
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Compare timber colours and finishes
Hold a slat sample beside the floorboards or a piece of joinery you are keeping. Tilt it towards the light. Two finishes that look close in colour can show quite different grain or sheen at the angle you will see from your chair.
Choosing for your windows
How much space does a raised timber Venetian take up?
It depends on the blind’s drop, slat size and headrail. For a 1,500 mm drop, Meyer Blinds lists a 240 mm stack for its 46 mm cedar slats and 200 mm for its 85 mm slats. That 40 mm difference is specific to this range. Ask for the raised height of the blind you are considering.
How much glass will the stack cover?
It depends where the blind starts. For example, take a 240 mm stack. If its top sits 100 mm above the top of the visible glass, about 140 mm of glass will still be covered when you raise it. At your measure, we can mark that lower edge so you can judge the view from your seat.
Will the blind clear an inward-opening door?
With the door shut, check where its top corner would pass under the raised blind. A face fit above the opening can leave more room than fitting inside the recess. The wall space above the frame and the actual stack height determine whether the door will clear.
Can I keep the blind down and still see out?
Yes. Tilt the slats and check the sightline from the place you usually sit. Someone standing on the footpath will see the slats from a different angle. If evening privacy is the priority, check that angle with the lights on.