The Obscura Clip Fit Honeycomb Blind from 247 Blinds combines the thermal properties of a cellular construction with a clip-fit frame designed for UPVC windows - no drilling required. Available in 19 colours, it starts from £33.49, placing it firmly in the accessible end of the honeycomb market.
Who it suits
The clip-fit mechanism makes this range well suited to renters or anyone who wants to avoid drilling into UPVC window frames. The blind grips the window's rubber gasket, so it can be removed cleanly if you move out or simply want to swap colours. If your windows are timber or aluminium rather than UPVC, this fitting system won't work - you'd need a standard top-fix or face-fix honeycomb instead.
The cellular structure is particularly relevant in autumn and winter. Honeycomb blinds trap a layer of air between their pleated layers, reducing heat loss from the glass in a way flat roller or roman fabrics don't. That makes this range a reasonable choice for draughty single-glazed windows or older double-glazed units where heat loss is noticeable. Living rooms and bedrooms are the natural home for it; it would also serve a conservatory or sun room well in cooler months.
The product listing doesn't specify opacity level - 247 Blinds describes it as "Obscura", which suggests a significant light reduction, but confirm whether this is a full blackout or a dimout-class fabric directly with the retailer before ordering if darkness matters for your use case. A standard bedroom would benefit from knowing exactly where on the spectrum it sits.
The colours
19 colours available
The palette spans nineteen colours across a broad range of tones. Neutrals are well represented - Anthracite, Silver, Pitch, Crystal White, Vanilla, Ecru, Fawn, Latte, and Mocha give you everything from warm off-whites through mid-beiges to near-black. The cooler end is covered by Sky Blue, Beryl, Dark Navy, Indigo, and Chiffon. Accent colours include Berry, Scarlet, Tangerine, Honeysuckle, and Avocado for those wanting something less neutral.
The spread is wide enough that most room palettes will find a reasonable match. The range doesn't feel padded - Anthracite and Pitch are genuinely distinct (one is a mid-grey tone, the other near-black), and Beryl occupies a different space from Sky Blue and Indigo. If you're colour-matching to a specific wall or furniture tone, request a sample from 247 Blinds before ordering.
Price by your dimensions
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At a from-price around the low-to-mid thirties, this range sits at the more accessible end of the honeycomb market. Honeycomb blinds generally cost more than equivalent rollers because of their more complex structure, so that entry price is competitive for the blind type. Prices will increase with width and drop; as with most made-to-measure blinds, the widget rounds to standard size increments.
How it compares
Against other honeycomb blinds, the clip-fit system is the main differentiator. Most cellular blinds require the same top-fix or face-fix installation as any other blind; this one removes that requirement for UPVC windows, which is a practical advantage for renters or those who want a temporary solution.
Against standard roller blinds, a honeycomb gives better thermal performance but a more limited fabric choice and less variety in opacity. If your priority is a broad range of patterns, prints, or a verified blackout performance, a heavy-backed roller from the same retailer may suit better. If reducing window heat-loss or finding a no-drill solution for UPVC is the driver, the Obscura Clip Fit makes a strong case.
Fitting and operation
The clip-fit frame clips into the rubber gasket around a UPVC double-glazed unit - no brackets, no screws, no wall fixings. This gives a very clean result inside the recess with minimal visible hardware. The limitation, as noted above, is that it works only with UPVC frames that have a suitable gasket and sufficient recess depth to accommodate the frame. Measure your recess depth carefully before ordering; 247 Blinds' product page will specify the minimum recess requirement.
A note on care
Honeycomb fabrics collect dust in their cells over time. Vacuum gently with a brush attachment; avoid soaking or scrubbing the pleated structure, which can distort the cells and reduce the thermal performance of the blind.