The Devon Light Filtering Vertical Blind is a made-to-measure vertical blind sold exclusively through So Easy Blinds, available in 4 colour finishes and starting from £48.44. It is a straightforward fabric vertical designed for wide openings where light filtering and privacy matter more than total darkness.

Who it suits

Vertical blinds fit best where the opening is wide rather than tall - patio doors and large conservatory windows are the typical use cases. The Devon's light-filtering fabric lets daylight diffuse through the vanes while shielding the interior from direct view, which makes it a reasonable option for a south-facing living room or a conservatory with glazed wall panels.

The light-filtering classification means this range is not suited to bedrooms where genuine darkness is needed. If you need blackout performance, a different blind type or a heavier roller fabric will serve you better. The Devon is also an interior textile rather than a bathroom-grade PVC vane, so it is not the right choice for rooms with persistent high humidity.

For home offices and sitting rooms where the goal is managing glare and keeping some daylight in the room, a light-filtering vertical is a practical solution. The vane rotation gives you a continuous range from fully open to nearly closed, which roller or Roman blinds cannot offer.

The colours

4 colours available

The Devon comes in four finishes: Whisper, Sand, Denim, and Shadow. The palette divides neatly into two warm neutrals and two cooler tones. Whisper and Sand sit in the beige and off-white family, suiting rooms with warm timber floors or traditional furnishings. Denim and Shadow move into cooler blue and grey territory respectively, and work well in more contemporary interiors with grey or white walls.

None of the four finishes are bold or pattern-based - this is a range built around versatility rather than statement colour. That restraint suits its likely use case: wide windows and patio doors where the blind is functional backdrop rather than focal point.

Price by your dimensions

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At a starting price of £48.44, the Devon sits at the accessible end of the made-to-measure vertical market. As with any made-to-measure blind, the final price rises with width and drop - the price-by-dimensions table above shows how the cost scales across common sizes. Vertical blinds covering a full patio door width will cost noticeably more than a single narrower window, which is worth factoring in if you are covering several openings.

How it compares

Against other light-filtering verticals at a similar price point, the Devon's main selling point is its neutral palette. Buyers wanting a single range to cover multiple rooms without clashing are well served by the Whisper-to-Shadow spread.

If the room in question needs blackout performance, a blackout roller blind or a dimout Roman would be a better fit than any light-filtering vertical. For conservatories where heat gain is the primary concern, a pleated or honeycomb blind with thermal properties would offer more practical benefit. Where the Devon earns its place is in the middle ground: a wide opening, reasonable privacy needed, and a neutral look that does not compete with the rest of the room's decorating.

Fitting and operation

Vertical blinds hang from a top track and the vanes rotate using a cord or wand to adjust the angle. The Devon follows the standard vertical blind fitting approach: you can mount the track inside the recess if the depth allows, or face-fix it above the window for full coverage. For patio doors in particular, a face fix above the door frame is common because it keeps the track clear of the door's travel and gives a clean reveal when the vanes are drawn back.

The vanes on most fabric verticals include a small weight at the base and a chain linking the vane bottoms to keep them aligned. This stops individual vanes swinging in a draught, which is worth knowing if the room gets cross-ventilation through an open door.

A note on care

Light-filtering polyester vanes are straightforward to maintain. A vacuum with a soft brush attachment will handle routine dust. For marks, a damp cloth with a small amount of mild detergent is sufficient - avoid soaking the vanes or leaving them wet, as the stiffening in the fabric can deform. Individual vanes can usually be removed from the track clips for spot cleaning if needed.

Likely the same fabric, at other retailers

Devon vertical 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:

  • Swift Direct Blinds from £7.66
  • Blinds By Post from £43.00
  • So Easy Blinds this page from £48.44

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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