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Roman or venetian blinds are not recommended for large windows as they won't fully cover the glass. \r\rIf you are not sure about the colour, fabric, style or do not know how to carry out the installation, seek expert advice and service from a qualified installer. Some experts offer custom, free measure quotes too. ","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"What is a holland blind? ","text":"A holland blind is a type of window blind made from one piece of fabric. The top layer is woven with the front of the blind on one side and the back on the other, while the bottom layer is woven in between these two layers to ensure that no light comes through.\r\rHolland blinds sometimes have a middle layer between the top and bottom layers. The top layer can be made from a number of fabrics, including linen, cotton, synthetic fibres or vinyl. \r\rHolland blinds generally come in 3 types, listed below.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h3","heading":"Blockout holland blinds","text":"these blackout blinds provide complete blackout shutting out the light to give total privacy from the outside world. They do a great job with temperature control. They are suitable for photo studios and children's rooms. 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