The Hayworth is a made-to-measure roller blind range from Blinds By Post, available in 13 finishes covering neutrals, greens, blues, and dark shades. What makes this range unusual is the split between standard chain-operated variants and motorised alternatives: eight of the 13 finishes are motorised versions of colours also available in the standard range, listed at a premium above the base from-price of £14.59.

Who it suits

The Hayworth's opacity is not specified in the retailer's product name, so we cannot confirm whether these are blackout, dimout, or light-filtering fabrics - confirm this with Blinds By Post before ordering if opacity matters to your use case. The colour palette, with names like Shadow, Midnight, and Heritage, suggests a range aimed at a range of domestic rooms rather than any single type.

Neutral shades like Harmony, Warmth, Whisper, and Honey suit living rooms and bedrooms where the brief is to complement rather than dominate the decor. Darker options - Midnight and Shadow - may work well in bedrooms where a heavier visual weight is wanted, though their opacity class should be verified. Fern and Heritage introduce green tones, which are a less common choice for blinds and may appeal to rooms with plant-forward or natural interior styling.

The motorised variants extend the Hayworth's usefulness to windows that are hard to reach - above a worktop, in a high bathroom window, or in a bedroom where operating a chain in the dark is inconvenient. Motorised operation also eliminates dangling cords, which is relevant for households with young children: UK regulations require that blinds sold for domestic use are cord-safe by design, and motorisation is one of the compliant options.

The colours

13 colours available

The 13 finishes divide into two groups. Nine are standard chain-operated variants: Fern, Harmony, Heritage, Warmth, Whisper, Honey, Empire, Midnight, and Shadow. Eight are motorised versions of five of those colours - Harmony, Heritage, Sky, Warmth, Whisper, Empire, Midnight, and Shadow are each available motorised and listed as premium-priced above the base from-price.

Sky appears only in the motorised column, with no standard equivalent listed. Empire, Midnight, and Shadow suggest darker shades, while Harmony, Warmth, and Whisper read as softer, lighter tones. Fern and Honey are the warm accent entries - earthy, natural shades that sit apart from the neutral and dark core of the range.

The motorised variants carry a premium over the standard from-price; the exact premium will depend on dimensions and the specific finish.

Price by your dimensions

Made to measure from £14.59. Check Blinds By Post for the price at your exact window size.

The standard from-price of £14.59 is low for a made-to-measure roller and reflects the entry-level chain-operated variants. Motorised variants will cost more - motorised mechanisms add significantly to the cost of any roller blind. Pricing scales with width and drop as standard. Check Blinds By Post's configuration tool for the motorised step-up on your specific dimensions before comparing with alternative motorised ranges.

How it compares

The Hayworth's main distinction is offering motorised and standard options within the same named range, at an entry-level base price. For someone who wants a chain-operated blind in a conventional shade, the low from-price makes it competitive against similar offerings in the market. For someone specifically after a motorised roller, the Hayworth is a straightforward way to access that functionality through Blinds By Post without switching to a different range entirely.

Where the Hayworth does not have a clear answer is opacity. If you need a confirmed blackout roller - for a bedroom used by a shift worker or a child who needs darkness to sleep - a range that explicitly states blackout in its product name gives more confidence than one where the opacity is unspecified. A fabric described simply by colour name may be dimout, light-filtering, or blackout; ask the retailer directly before ordering for a sleep environment. If opacity turns out to be something other than blackout, a dedicated blackout roller range is likely the better fit for that use case.

Fittings for this fabric

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

  • Standard and Motorised from £14.59 fixed with drilled brackets; remote or app control
  • No-drill (twist-fit) from £25.39 clips onto a UPVC frame, no screws
  • Cassette from £31.60 a headrail box for a neater top

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.