When decorating our households, we generally assume that the window space is the window space, and outside of what the cloud formations look like that day or how exposed the room is to the sun, there’s almost nothing that can change its aesthetic and use.

Yet blinds can run counter to that narrative, even more precisely than curtains could. A pair of great blinds work well with natural light, allowing you to soften it, sharpen it, darken it, brighten it, and much more. With the best blind designs, there’s more flexibility than ever when finding something that fits your home properly. Moreover, made-to-measure options are easier to get hold of, and installing them yourself is usually a much simpler job than expected.

For anyone refreshing a space or finishing the design on a brand-new or redecorated home, it’s worth knowing which styles are standing out this year. In 2025, there’s a definite lean toward gentle colours, subtle texture, and blinds that bring a touch more tone and character into a room.

Here are the top five trending options for this year:

Coloured Roller Blinds

Roller blinds remain popular for a good reason, as they still remain the go-to for bedrooms, kitchens, and home offices because they don’t get in the way, and they always look clean around the edges. What’s changed for this year is the colour palette.

Plain white still around and the most utilitarian, but warmer neutrals have become a popular choice. We’re seeing a great deal of sand, clay, pale rust, and muted olive tones showing up in roller designs. These shades add a bit more depth to a room without being too heavy, especially if you’ve already leaned into timber, linen or soft painted finishes elsewhere in your room designer

Coloured roller blinds also work well in busy areas of the house where you still want aesthetic appeal, but simplicity still matters. For example, a blackout roller blind in a warm clay tone makes a bedroom feel calm without being cold, and that same blind in a moisture-resistant fabric can easily carry through into the ensuite. It’s no wonder that these have become so popular.

Elsie Sage Blackout Roller Blinds

Vertical Blinds

Vertical blinds are coming back, but not the bright white plastic ones from the early 2000s you may be tired of seeing. The newer take is much softer, with light filtering fabric in linen-look textures and tones you’d usually expect in sheers. We’ve started to see them in ash, bone, soft sage or silvered green. Such designs suit larger windows or sliding doors where you want a touch of privacy without cutting off the light completely.

They’re also a smart pick for renters trying to modernise a space without spending too much or changing any of the home’s infrastructure. Because of the wide drop, verticals also give more visual height, so they can make a lower ceiling feel a little roomier.

Fitting them yourself is fairly easy for the most part, and they’re one of the easiest to adjust if the window size is strange or may not adapt to horizontal options that well.

Polaris Wine Blackout Vertical Blinds

Roman Blinds

Roman blinds have always looked polished, but this year it’s less about heavy patterns that impede on a space, and more about easy colour and light texture. Some of the popular colours we’re seeing include soft blue-greys, eucalyptus, and a warm cream, which means nothing too sharp, and nothing that feels over-designed.

These are generally best for living areas or studies where you want something slightly dressier but still practical. The fold in roman blinds gives a nice tailored look when raised, and the way they sit flat when lowered works especially well on smaller windows that might feel somewhat overdecorated by heavier curtains.

You’ll also find roman blinds a great option if you enjoy a little layering. A Roman blind paired with a floor-length sheer will provide you impressive flexibility with light control, especially in rooms that catch afternoon sun or if you’re trying to avoid direct sunlight, such as on a television screen or monitor.

Rosabella Charcoal Roman Blinds

Venetian and Wooden Blinds

Venetians are still reliable for spaces that need light control and privacy across the day, especially kitchens and bathrooms. The newer trend for 2025 is all about texture and tone. While the high-shine white or silver has been popular in the past, this year interior designers are enjoying soft painted wood styles or faux-wood finishes in an ash, honeyed oak, or walnut.

These give the look of real timber without the maintenance. Just keep in mind that in a bathroom or laundry where humidity needs to be controlled, moisture-resistant versions are the best. A soft oak Venetian blind over a tile splashback can also be a nice balance of textures and styles.

That being said, if you’re trying to add texture to a room without covering surfaces in decor, wooden blinds often do the job on their own, because the slatted effect brings a bit of shadow and movement that keeps things from feeling too flat.

Tawny Wooden Venetian Blinds

Day & Night Blinds

Day and night blinds are becoming a favourite for bedrooms and multi-use rooms, especially in homes where a space might need to feel private but still bright during the day. The layered effect lets you filter the light how you want it, which means they’re especially good for people working night shifts or setting up nurseries.

Colour trends here are keeping in line with what’s showing up in furniture and paint this year too, such as muted olive, smoky navy, soft almond. That’ because anything that reads natural and grounded tends to be the most versatile, and lets you get used to new blind styles more confidently.

This way, you’ll also find a cleaner, more compact look than adding both blinds and curtains separately. If you’re trying to keep things minimal but still want to have some alterations depending on your mood or the needs of your room, this style can do a lot with very little space.

Day & Night Roller Blinds

Whichever style fits your home best, the most important part is making sure the measurements are accurate from the start.

There’s a helpful step-by-step guide here for measuring up, and it’s worth taking your time with it. Once you’ve got your dimensions right, it’s just a matter of choosing the fabric, ordering to size, and installing it yourself.

SoEasy Blinds makes that process simple, with a wide range of colours, fabrics, and blind types to suit every room in the house. You don’t need a tradesperson or a week of renovations to resolve this, just a little planning and a tape measure.

SoEasy Blinds has been a trusted, reliable presence in the interior design market for years, and we’d love to help you with any questions or feedback as you perfect your own household.