The Bifold Venetian is a 16mm-slat aluminium blind sold by Blinds 2go, available in 10 finishes and made to measure from £19.66. The defining characteristic of this range is the narrow slat width - 16mm is notably slimmer than the 25mm standard - which gives the blind a denser, more linear appearance when the slats are open, and a tighter stack when raised.

Who it suits

The 16mm slat profile suits rooms where a sleeker, less traditional venetian look is the goal. Contemporary kitchens and bathrooms are natural homes: the aluminium construction handles steam and humidity without warping, and the slim slats are reasonably easy to wipe down. The neutral colour palette - blacks, greys, whites, and a stone tone - maps well onto the clean finishes found in modern fitted interiors.

For home offices and studies, the narrow slat also performs well. It gives you the adjustable light control that venetians offer - tilting slats to cut screen glare without killing all natural light - while the slim profile avoids the chunkier look of wider venetians in smaller rooms.

One honest limitation: thin aluminium slats at 16mm are more susceptible to denting than wider or faux-wood alternatives. If the blind is in a high-traffic area or a room with young children, knocks and catches are more likely to cause visible damage. For children's rooms specifically, check that the model you order complies with UK cord-safety regulations (BS EN 13120) - wand operation is the most practical cord-safe mechanism for venetians.

The finishes

10 colours available

The eight finishes run from Matte Black through several grey tones (Dove Grey, City Grey, Silver, Charcoal) to Stone, Classic White, and Matte White. It's an almost entirely cool, neutral palette with no warm browns or wood-toned options. If you're furnishing a kitchen or bathroom with white, grey, or black surfaces, you'll find something here that coordinates without effort.

The distinction between Classic White and Matte White is worth noting if you're ordering: the finish texture differs, and one may read better against certain wall colours than the other. Confirm swatches with the retailer before committing to a large window.

All finishes appear to share the same from-price within this range.

Price by your dimensions

Made to measure from £19.66. Check Blinds 2go for the price at your exact window size.

The from-price of £19.66 is a mid-range starting point for a made-to-measure aluminium venetian. Pricing increases with width and drop, so windows larger than a standard bedroom size will cost proportionally more. Measure width before drop, in millimetres, and check whether you're measuring the recess (for an inside-fit blind) or a wider face measurement if you want the blind to overlap the window frame.

How it compares

The 16mm slat is the clearest differentiator here. Most aluminium venetians on the UK market use 25mm slats; the narrower profile is less common and suits a specific aesthetic. If you want that slimmer look, this range covers it with a solid neutral palette.

If the slimness isn't a priority, a standard 25mm aluminium venetian will give you more colour options across the market and a slat that's somewhat more durable under everyday handling. Faux-wood venetians with 50mm slats cost more but have a warmer appearance and are better suited to living rooms where the blind is a design element rather than just a functional one. Real wood venetians are not appropriate for bathrooms or anywhere with sustained humidity.

For rooms where you want true light exclusion - a bedroom used for daytime sleeping, for instance - the slat overlap on a venetian gives good light blocking when tilted fully, though some edge-light will always come through around the blind's perimeter.