The Essence Venetian Blind - 25mm Slat is an aluminium venetian range sold by Blinds 2go, offered in 25 finishes built almost entirely around warm neutrals. Rather than spanning the full colour spectrum, it concentrates on the kinds of tones that blend into most rooms without drawing attention - whites, creams, beiges, taupes, and greys, with a single warmer accent in Rust. Made-to-measure pricing starts from £10.94.

Who it suits

A neutral aluminium venetian is a reliable choice for kitchens and bathrooms. The 25mm slat width fits comfortably in standard-sized window recesses, and aluminium tolerates the steam and splashing those rooms produce without the warping risk that real wood carries. The slats wipe down with a damp cloth, which matters in rooms where grease and moisture accumulate.

The Essence palette also suits home offices and living rooms where the brief is to cover the window without it becoming a feature. If your walls and furnishings are already providing the interest, a warm white or taupe blind simply does its job.

This is not a range built around dramatic colour, so if you are decorating a space where you want the blind to be a visual focal point, it may feel limited. Equally, venetians of any type leave some light leak around the edges when closed; if your bedroom needs reliable darkness in the mornings, this range alone may not be enough without additional measures at the sides.

The finishes

25 colours available

Essence Imperial Blue L-shaped Venetian Blind - 25mm Slat
Standard
Imperial Blue L Shaped from £8.60
Essence Mid Grey L-shaped Venetian Blind - 25mm Slat
Standard
Mid Grey L Shaped from £8.60
Essence Slate Grey L-shaped Venetian Blind - 25mm Slat
Standard
Slate Grey L Shaped from £8.60
Essence Silver Grey L-shaped Venetian Blind - 25mm Slat
Standard
Silver Grey L Shaped from £8.60

The nine finishes cluster into warm whites at one end - Polar White, Warmest White, and French Cream - through the middle-ground taupes and beiges (Neutral Beige, Cafe Latte, Taupe), and into grey territory with Neutral Grey and Midnight Grey. Rust sits outside this pattern as the one genuinely warm-toned accent option, useful if you want a venetian that gives a room slightly more character without going bold. The palette reads as cohesive rather than broad; these are variations on a theme rather than contrasting choices. No variants appear to carry a premium over the base from-price.

Price by your dimensions

Made to measure from £10.94. Check Blinds 2go for the price at your exact window size.

At £10.94, the Essence is among the lower from-prices in the made-to-measure venetian market. Price scales with the width and drop you order, as with all made-to-measure blinds.

How it compares

The Essence's value is its restraint. If you need a plain neutral venetian and don't want to spend much, it covers the most-used tones without adding confusion. Ranges with broader palettes give more variety but can overcomplicate a simple decision when a neutral is what you actually need.

For rooms requiring genuine warmth or texture - a living room, say, or a dining room - a 50mm faux-wood venetian or a Roman blind in a fabric that suits the décor would typically look more considered. Aluminium slats have a functional, slightly utilitarian character that not every room calls for. Within that context, Essence is a straightforward option; outside it, a different blind type is worth considering.

A note on care

Aluminium slats respond well to a damp cloth with mild detergent for grease or marks. Dusting each slat individually is the main cleaning overhead with any venetian. The 25mm slat size is less fiddly to clean than smaller slat profiles, and aluminium does not need the careful dry-only treatment that real wood requires.

Fittings for this fabric

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

  • Standard from £7.52 fixed with drilled brackets
  • Stick-on from £11.38 an adhesive fit, no fixings

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.