The Bifold venetian range from Blinds 2go is a made-to-measure slat blind offered in 10 finishes, starting from £16.96. As the name suggests, it is a venetian designed to suit bifold and similar doors, presented in a run of practical neutrals that span greys, whites, a cream and a black.
Who it suits
A venetian is a slat blind: horizontal slats that tilt to control light and angle, and draw up when you want the window clear. That tilt is the main reason to choose one - you can admit angled daylight without opening the blind fully, and close the slats for privacy while keeping some light. This range is pitched at bifold doors, where a slim, tiltable blind keeps each panel usable. The slats wipe clean, which makes a venetian a sensible pick for kitchens and bathrooms as well.
Because the slats leave small gaps where they overlap, a venetian always admits a little light even when closed - so it cannot truly black out a room. If full darkness in a bedroom is the priority, a roller or roman in a blackout cloth is the better tool. For everyday light control and privacy, the tilt does the job a flat blind cannot.
The colours
10 colours available
The range stays firmly neutral. Greys dominate, with four shades from Dove Grey through City Grey, Silver and Charcoal, giving a lighter-to-deeper run within the one family. Alongside them sit three whites - Gloss White, Classic White and Matte White, where the difference is as much about finish as colour - plus a cream (Ecru and Stone) and a single black (Matte Black). There are no brights here; the choice is about tone and finish, particularly between the gloss and matte whites, which catch light very differently. As ever, a finish on screen and the same finish filling a window can differ, so it is worth requesting a sample before committing, especially to tell the gloss and matte options apart.
Price by your dimensions
Made to measure. Check Blinds 2go for the price at your exact window size.
The figure above reflects the size you choose. The range is offered with a standard fitting from £16.96. Venetians in general are among the more affordable made-to-measure blind types, and the neutral finishes here all sit in the same accessible band, so the choice is about the look you want rather than the budget. As with any venetian, a wider opening means more and longer slats, so a large bifold run will sit well above the from-price while a single narrow panel stays close to it.
How it compares
Against a roller or roman blind, the venetian's advantage is tilt - adjustable light and privacy that a flat fabric panel cannot offer - at the cost of a little more upkeep, since slats need wiping individually. Against wood or faux-wood venetians, a slimmer aluminium-style slat reads cooler and more practical and tolerates moisture well, where wood and faux-wood give a warmer, heavier, more decorative look. Tailored as it is to bifold doors, this range is a practical fit where a bulkier blind would get in the way of the panels.
A note on care
Venetian slats are among the easier blind surfaces to maintain. Tip the slats fully open to a horizontal position and wipe each one with a damp cloth; a mild detergent solution lifts kitchen grease. Avoid abrasive cloths that could scratch the finish, particularly the gloss white, and dust the slats regularly so grime does not build up in the gaps. A slat that gets damaged can usually be dealt with on its own rather than replacing the whole blind.