Laura Ashley Roman Blinds at Blinds By Post: Reviewed
The Laura Ashley Roman blind range at Blinds By Post is a made-to-measure collection spanning 387 fabrics from £21.94, with the pattern selection running from geometric weaves and tonal stripes to detailed florals and landscape-inspired prints. It is one of the wider fabric selections in the Roman blind category from a single brand, and the range is sold by Blinds By Post as standard-cord Roman blinds with one motorised option available at a premium.
Who it suits
Roman blinds fold into horizontal concertina pleats when raised rather than rolling onto a tube. That stacking behaviour means a portion of the window is always covered at the top when the blind is up - worth considering if you need to maximise daylight on a small or north-facing window. For living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms where the window treatment is part of the room's character rather than a background element, the format works well.
The Laura Ashley fabric palette runs heavily to soft country and traditional decorating styles - seaspray blues, sage greens, duck egg, dove grey, natural linens, and botanical print patterns. These sit naturally in period and cottage-style interiors. They are also usable in contemporary rooms with neutral walls, though the busier print options require a room that can absorb pattern without feeling crowded.
The fabric opacity across the range is not uniformly stated, so verify the light-control class of your chosen fabric with Blinds By Post. Roman blinds with a standard lining reduce light but do not typically achieve full blackout; if the blind is for a bedroom where genuine darkness matters, confirm whether the chosen fabric is available with a blackout lining.
William Morris At Home Larkspur Woven Berryfrom £199.31
The listing includes 40 named fabrics with a further 11 fabrics not shown here - the full range at Blinds By Post is broader, so check their site for additional options. Pattern types include: damask-inspired weaves (Wickerwork, Gower, Aria), botanical and floral prints (Elderwood, Summer Palace, Parterre, Stocks, Rowena), tonal stripes (Candy Stripe Apricot), textured plains and near-plains (Saron, Picardie Velvet), and larger repeat designs (Louise Star, Painswick Paisley, Middleton).
One variant - Fleetham Haze Natural Motorised - is listed at a premium over the standard from-price, reflecting the addition of a motorised operating system. All other fabrics share the same base from-price.
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 £21.94 represents a reasonable entry point for a licensed-design Roman blind with a named fabric brand behind it. Roman blinds are inherently more fabric-intensive to make than rollers, and the from-price reflects that. Larger drops and wider widths increase the cost proportionally; the widget above shows the price for your specific dimensions.
How it compares
Within the Roman blind category, the Laura Ashley range at Blinds By Post is notable primarily for its breadth: 51 fabrics in one place gives you a broad shopping base without moving between retailers. If you want a plain fabric Roman blind rather than a patterned or textured one, a simpler range at a lower from-price may be more cost-effective. If thermal performance is a priority, Roman blinds with a thermal interlining offer modestly better insulation than an unlined or standard-lined fabric, though for genuine heat retention a cellular blind will outperform any Roman.
A note on care
Fabric Roman blinds should be vacuumed with a brush attachment to remove dust, and spot-cleaned carefully for marks. Avoid soaking the fabric. Natural fibre and natural-feel fabrics - which some of the textured options in this range may use - can be less forgiving of moisture than plain polyester. Check the retailer's care instructions for your specific fabric before attempting any cleaning beyond vacuuming.
Fittings for this fabric
The same fabric and blind type is sold in more than one fitting:
Standard and No-drill (twist-fit)from £20.57fixed with drilled brackets; clips onto a UPVC frame, no screws
Motorisedfrom £183.11remote 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.
