The Hades Aluminium Venetian from Make My Blinds is a made-to-measure aluminium slat blind available in 73 finish, starting from £5.13. Orange is not a common colour for venetian blinds, and that's precisely what distinguishes this range - it occupies a deliberate niche for rooms where a strong, warm accent shade is the point rather than a neutral backdrop.

Who it suits

Aluminium venetians are a practical first choice for kitchens and bathrooms. The slats wipe clean easily, resist moisture well, and provide precise light control through tilt adjustment - you can admit angled daylight without opening the blind fully. The Hades range shares all of those functional qualities, and the orange finish adds warmth in rooms that tend toward neutral or stainless-steel tones.

That said, the orange colourway is not a good fit for rooms where a restrained palette is the goal. It suits accent windows, utility rooms, or creative spaces - a home studio, a children's craft room, or a kitchen with bold cabinetry - more readily than a bedroom or living room where a strong colour statement may clash with other furnishings or quickly feel dated. If your primary concern is light control or blackout in a bedroom, a neutral-finish venetian or a roller blind with a dimout or blackout fabric would serve you better and remain easier to live with long-term.

For kitchens in particular, the combination of aluminium construction and a warm colour has a specific appeal: the material tolerates cooking steam and the occasional grease splash, while the finish adds personality to what are often functionally designed spaces. South-facing kitchens with a lot of natural light can also benefit from the tilt control a venetian provides, letting you redirect bright midday glare without losing daylight altogether.

The colours

73 colours available

The range offers one finish: orange. Based on the category positioning, it reads as a bold, saturated tone rather than a dusty terracotta or pale apricot. Whether it works in your room depends entirely on the context around it; warm-toned walls, wood cabinetry, and copper or brass fixtures are the most natural companions. If in doubt, request a sample before ordering a full-sized blind - the difference between a colour on a screen and a colour filling a window can be considerable.

Price by your dimensions

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The Hades sits at an accessible entry-level price point, consistent with standard aluminium venetian blinds more broadly. Made-to-measure aluminium venetians are generally among the more affordable blind types, and the Hades reflects that positioning - the distinctive colourway does not carry a significant premium over neutral alternatives.

How it compares

Against other aluminium venetians in white, silver, or grey finishes, the Hades is functionally equivalent - slat construction, tilt mechanism, and moisture tolerance are broadly consistent across aluminium venetian ranges at this end of the market. The distinguishing factor is entirely the orange finish. If that colour suits your room, this range covers the requirement straightforwardly. If you need a venetian for general light and privacy control in a neutral space, a white or brushed-silver aluminium venetian would sit more quietly in more rooms.

Faux-wood venetians in 50mm or 63mm slat widths offer a warmer, more textured look if you want that quality without committing to a bold colour; they typically cost a little more than aluminium. For rooms where slat upkeep is a concern - venetian slats require individual wiping to stay clean - a roller blind in a plain fabric is a lower-maintenance alternative that still delivers reliable light control.

A note on care

Aluminium slats are among the more manageable blind types to maintain. Wipe each slat with a damp cloth; a mild detergent solution handles grease from kitchen use. Avoid abrasive cloths that could scratch or fade the orange finish over time. Tipping the slats fully open to a horizontal position before wiping makes it easier to reach the full surface without straining the ladder cord.

Likely the same fabric, at other retailers

Aluminium Venetian venetian blinds are sold under the same name by more than one UK retailer, and the price scales identically across window sizes - a strong sign it is the same fabric from the same supplier:

  • Make My Blinds this page from £5.13
  • Swift Direct Blinds from £6.71
  • So Easy Blinds from £35.18
  • Blinds By Post from £37.00

We match these on the shared name and an identical price curve, not an independent inspection, so treat it as likely the same fabric rather than confirmed - and check the specification and colour at each retailer before buying.

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