Very good experience from start to finish. Purchased multiple sets of blinds from Swift Direct Blinds on different occasions and can’t fault them at all. Customer service and product quality amazing.... See more
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SwiftDirectBlinds.co.uk , the new home of Direct Blinds, is an online-only brand wholly owned by Swift Direct Blinds Ltd, supplying quality, made-to-measure window blinds direct from the internet to customers nationwide. Established in 1969, we are still family-run. We are based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and have over 50 years' experience in manufacturing and supplying all types of window blind products. Our vast range of fabrics and materials are drawn from all leading UK suppliers to the blind industry. Unlike most blind companies online, the vast majority of our blinds are made in our own factories by our own skilled workforce, employed from the local area using both traditional and modern manufacturing methods in order to produce high-quality blinds and curtains that are then shipped directly to you – a hard-to-beat service from an unbeatable company. Our partner manufacturers, when used, are mostly UK-based, and each one has years of experience in supplying quality, made-to-measure blinds and curtains. Swift Direct Blinds Ltd has been was a full member of the British Blind & Shutters Association for over 30 years – your guarantee of a high-quality, reliable and established supplier.
Free replacement blinds if your measurements are wrong

Quayside House, Basin Rd, BN41 1WF, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, United Kingdom
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Recently made an order and one of the blinds I ordered was to big, my mistake,
Luckily I took out Swift Cover.
I contacted the company and spoke to Micheal he was very good and helped me through the process of re ordering another blind this time with the correct dimensions.
We have ordered from Swift blinds in the past and were very happy with the items we received, good quality and easy to install, so we ordered some more for our new house.
Great company and Micheal is a great asset to them

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Excellent product along with personal and efficient customer service. This is the second time I have ordered blinds from Swift. My recessed windows have sloped sides and Swift were happy to send bespoke valance boards when my recess dimensions were beyond the parameters of their online ordering system.
The blinds are relatively easy to install - the brackets need to be screwed in, but can be can be attached above, behind or to the sides - they look fantastic and feel robust.
I am more than happy to recommend them.

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I bought Swift Roman blinds for my whole house. Delighted with the quality. A year on, some of the plastic clips kept getting caught on the window openings and I needed to replace them. I contacted customer service and Melanie responded very quickly and replacement clips were delivered to me the next day free of charge. Great customer seance. Thank you!

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Having had difficulty initially with ensuring we got the size of our blinds right, Jessica in Customer Services came to our rescue and assisted us so that us in overcoming the problems we were having and the matter was resolved. In turn, this resulted in us getting exactly what we had been hoping for. We couldn’t have been more pleased with the service provided and the outcome. Thanks to all at Swift Direct Blinds.

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Disappointed with the Vivid White Real Wood Shutters. The material is far too soft and lightweight, making it incredibly delicate. Our frame was damaged during installation, and the shutters show new scratches and dents every day from basic handling. Definitely not fit for purpose.

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First order with this company and it has been brilliant from start to finish - would not hesitate to order again.

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Put ours up yesterday, they look absolutely stunning! They are great quality for really good price 😊 and they were easy enough to install too, im so happy with them.

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Blinds came with broken valance and some other bits and bobs (manufacturer said they accidentally packed those bits and bobs).
In just one week time, the cords came out of cord condenser.
Paid for the next day delivery which took a few days though got delivery charge refund
I am Disappointed

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Absolutely appalling after-sales service.
I purchased a blackout blind to stop light waking us in the early hours. Unfortunately, the blind supplied is not the size I ordered. I ordered a 1600 mm blind, but the blind I received measures 1552 mm, allowing light to enter at both sides. In addition, the locking mechanism is faulty, so the blind will not stay up.
I reported both issues by email on 10 July 2026, but received no response. I had to send a chaser email on 20 July 2026 before I finally received a reply.
After 13 days, the only response I received was that the factory says the blind is 1600 mm. This was despite me providing clear photographic evidence showing that the blind I received measures 1552 mm. My evidence has simply been disregarded, and the faulty locking mechanism has still not been properly addressed.
I have now had to escalate the matter as a formal complaint and involve my bank because I have been unable to obtain a satisfactory resolution.
Based on my experience, I cannot recommend Swift Direct Blinds. The product quality was disappointing, but the after-sales service has been even worse.

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This company is very poor. Blinds were delivered one of which the tilt was in the bracket making it difficult to open and close. I’ve been emailing them for weeks and spoke to a staff member on the phone and I’m still getting nothing back from them. Two other blinds have also have dents in the slats. I’m at the point where I want a refund. I’ve used other blind companies before who have been spot on, 1st time I’ve used swift and never again. I’d avoid if you’re thinking about buying blinds customer service is appalling.
Received a messaging stating the factory have said the blind is perfectly fine…strange how I have another one exactly the same from the 5 I ordered and this he tilt mechanism isn’t trapped in the bracket.

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I ordered 3 vertical blinds and paid £20 extra insurance to cover incorrect measurements. One of the blinds was too short due to their mistake and they want me to pay £10 shipping to send me the correct slats. This is bad customer service.

Reply from Swift Direct Blinds
I ordered wooden Venetian blinds for my entire house, and two of the sets arrived with faults. The slats do not stay closed, and it’s clearly a tension issue with the mechanism. I sent videos showing the problem, and the response I received was honestly ridiculous — they told me not to fully close the blinds. What’s the point of blinds that can’t close?
I also tried calling several times and no one ever answers the phone, which makes resolving issues almost impossible. For a company that isn’t the cheapest, I expected far better customer service and product reliability.
Once they have your money, the after‑care is awful. Based on my experience, I would avoid these guys and recommend shopping elsewhere.

Reply from Swift Direct Blinds
I recently bought blinds from this company. Unfortunately one was damaged on receipt - the other 3 were perfect. I contacted the company and received a response from Michael. He was extremely helpful and quick to respond each time I contacted. He arranged for a replacement to be sent. As I was due to go on holiday he also arranged to have it delivered to my sisters address, checking the system to make sure that the address had been amended before it was dispatched. Dealing with the same person through the process was a great experience. Thank you Michael.

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They sent the blind the wrong size. They then several times got me to take pictures to prove they were the wrong size. They then said I'm using it incorrectly. I checked again (it isn't exactly a complex mechanism). Still the wrong size. They then just said I'm wrong.

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Ordered Conservatory Blins and they were delivered VERY quickly. They kept you posted on your order. When they arrived 2 slats were wrong but a quick email to the aftercare service, this was resolved very professionally and replaced the slats. 101% I’d recommend and will certainly be buying more very soon x Keep up the good work Melanie & her team are fab.

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Excellent blind made to order.
Very impressed by the updates keeping me informed about manufacture, quality control, dispatch and delivery.

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Excellent service from start to finish. I was kept up to date with the progress of my blinds and when despatched. Very fast delivery. The blinds are beautifully made and lovely quality. I highly recommend this firm.

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Very straight forward process, i ordered just few balance clips for a house where I just moved in and had these blinds already fitted but missing some clips. They have sent thrm ftee of charge and Melanie was lovely. Blinds look very cool!

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I hate to leave a bad review without chatting it through with the firm as there is often a good reason for hiccups.
But I placed an order 2 months ago, order number 500262637. I have heard nothing from them. They do not reply to emails or phone calls, and their chat box does not appear to be human.
They seemed very helpful in the ordering process.
But I am worried as they have my money but have gone completely silent.
Have they gone out of business? Should I try to get my money back? Who knows?
I am still hoping some beautiful shutters are going to arrive. Even if they do, I'm afraid they are appalling with their communication.
UPDATE on 26th July
Well I got a pleasant reply after I placed yesterday's negative review.
Much appreciated, thank you.
We can gloss over the ignored emails I guess.
Shame I had to leave the negative review. I assume it would all have been fine if I had just quietly waited.
I will leave my review however as it might help others if they get a deafening silence for a couple of months after ordering from Swift Direct Blinds. Perhaps they should not worry!
Not the way I would communicate with customers but that's just me.
UPDATE 12th August
I received the shutters on time. My daughter and I fitted them in one morning. They are perfect! Better than I was expecting. They are very well made and fit exactly as they should.
I would recommend these, just don't be surprised if you don't hear anything from them for several weeks.

Reply from Swift Direct Blinds
I would not use this company again.
Poorly made blinds, poorly packaged, you will have do dispose of faulty blinds at your own expense.
Yes they are cheaper than other companies but in my opinion it is not worth the inconvenience - we ended up having 3 sets 4 of blinds delivered, 16 blinds in total and only 2 of them we were able to use as they were not damaged. We now have to arrange for disposable of the faulty blinds at our own expense.
The only positive was the customer service, they were prompt and arranged for replacements quickly, we given a refund for 2 of the blinds as we requested but they declined any further compensation for inconvenience and dissatisfaction.

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