The Emily Bond no-drill Roman blind range, sold by Blinds By Post, offers 35 made-to-measure colourways and pattern options from £21.94. The distinguishing feature is the no-drill fitting method - the blind attaches without requiring you to drill into the window frame or wall, which makes it a practical option for renters, for listed buildings where drilling restrictions apply, or for anyone fitting a blind into a UPVC window where they'd rather not go near the frame. The pattern selection draws on botanical prints, stripes, and plains in a range that covers both bold and understated options.

Who it suits

The Roman format works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and dining rooms - anywhere the decorative fabric is meant to be seen rather than just functional. The combination of pattern and the softer folded appearance of a Roman makes these blinds a strong choice for rooms where the window treatment contributes to the overall scheme, not just covers the glass.

The no-drill fitting method is the main practical reason to choose this range over a standard Roman. If you have UPVC windows and want to avoid drilling, or if you're renting and need to leave the window frame unmarked when you move out, this fitting approach removes a significant installation concern. Check with the retailer which fitting mechanism is used and whether it is compatible with your specific window type before ordering.

The opacity of the fabrics is not stated, so if you need a dimout or blackout finish - for a bedroom blind, for instance - confirm the light-filtering grade with Blinds By Post before ordering. Roman blinds in general do not give complete blackout even with a heavy fabric; light can enter around the edges of the stack when the blind is fully lowered, so if full darkness is the goal, a blackout roller with edge channels is the more reliable choice.

The colours

35 colours available

Laura Ashley Farnworth Natural No Drill Blinds Uk
No-drill
Laura Ashley Farnworth Natural from £21.94
Emily Bond Oscar Stripe Raspberry No Drill Blinds Uk
No-drill
Oscar Stripe Raspberry from £23.28
Emily Bond George Stripe Linen No Drill Blinds Uk
No-drill
George Stripe Linen from £24.64
Emily Bond George Stripe Indigo No Drill Blinds Uk
No-drill
George Stripe Indigo from £24.64
Laura Ashley Gower Blush Motorised Blinds Uk
Motorised
Laura Ashley Gower Blush from £188.52

The range splits into three broad groups. The botanicals - Globe Fern, Yew Tree Fern, Jaipur Pollen, Jaipur Indigo, Millie Indigo, Multi Stem Tomato (note: this is the Emily Bond range, not Multi Stem) - give the range its decorative character, with organic leaf and floral patterns in earthy greens and yellows as well as cooler indigo tones. The stripes - George Stripe Linen, George Stripe Indigo, and Oscar Stripe Raspberry - are marked as premium variants, meaning they are priced above the standard from-price; three of the seventeen colourways carry that premium. The plains and textures - Fred Linen, Alice Stone, St Maws Pebble, Peggy Smoke, Peggy Raspberry, Tynesfield Pollen, Tynesfield Sage, Marley Coal, Marley Gold - cover both neutral and accent ground. If you want the blind to sit quietly in the room, Fred Linen, Alice Stone, or St Maws Pebble are the most understated options; if you want it to carry the room, the botanicals or the stripe premiums will do more work.

Price by your dimensions

Made to measure from £21.94. Check Blinds By Post for the price at your exact window size.

The from-price of around £21-22 is a reasonable entry point for a made-to-measure patterned Roman blind with a specialist fitting. Pricing will scale with your measurements. The three premium stripe variants - George Stripe Linen, George Stripe Indigo, and Oscar Stripe Raspberry - will price above the standard from-price, so if you're considering one of those, check the final price at your window dimensions.

How it compares

The no-drill fitting is what separates this range from a standard made-to-measure Roman. If you don't have a constraint that prevents drilling, a plain-fabric Roman from the same or another retailer will typically offer a wider colour range at similar or lower prices. The Emily Bond range's value is in its pattern selection and the installation method - if you need both, it's a sensible combination. If you need only the no-drill element without the patterned fabrics, look at whether a no-drill roller or perfect-fit blind suits your window type better; a perfect-fit frame clips into the rubber gasket of UPVC windows without drilling and gives a very clean finish. If pattern is the draw and drilling is fine, the same patterns may be available in a standard Roman format that removes the fitting constraint.

Fittings for this fabric

The same fabric and blind type is sold in more than one fitting:

  • Standard and No-drill (twist-fit) from £21.94 fixed with drilled brackets; clips onto a UPVC frame, no screws
  • Motorised from £188.52 remote or app control

No-drill and clip-in fittings suit UPVC windows and renters, but they cap out at the largest window sizes - check the maximum drop before ordering for a tall window.