Venetian blinds give you precise light and privacy control by tilting the slats — what most people in the Cape call louvre blinds, at 25 mm in aluminium, 50 mm in timber and faux-wood, and 63 mm for wide windows. Aluminium venetians run about R400 to R700 per square metre supplied and installed. Window Blinds Cape Town supplies and installs aluminium, faux-wood and real-wood venetians across the metro. Free measure and quote — call 081 411 8471.
Looking specifically for aluminium? Venetian describes the mechanism — tilting horizontal slats on a cord ladder. The metal itself, with slat widths, finishes and rust-resistant hardware for coastal homes, is covered on aluminium blinds Cape Town.
Slat Types
- Aluminium venetians (16mm & 25mm) — slim, durable and moisture-resistant, so they suit kitchens, bathrooms and the coast, where salt air corrodes lesser finishes.
- Faux-wood (PVC) venetians (50mm) — the look of timber without warping in humidity; ideal for bathrooms and coastal homes.
- Basswood venetians (50mm) — genuine timber warmth for living rooms and studies.
Why Venetians Work in the Cape
Because you tilt the slats rather than raise the whole blind, you can let light in at the ceiling while keeping privacy at eye level — useful for street-facing rooms. Aluminium and faux-wood slats shrug off the humidity and salt air of Atlantic Seaboard and False Bay homes far better than timber.
Care & Cleaning
Slats collect dust, so venetians benefit from an occasional wipe-down; we also offer a professional repair and re-tape service if cords or ladders wear over time.
Venetian Blind Prices in Cape Town
As a guide only, supplied and installed aluminium venetians start from about R400–R700 per m², while 50mm faux-wood and basswood venetians are roughly R900–R1,800 per m². We quote on your exact sizes after a free measure.
Venetian Blinds Prices by Window Size
Every figure below is the R400–R700 per m² rate on this page applied to that window area, supplied and installed. A minimum order value applies to very small blinds, and a whole-house order works out lower per window — both are confirmed on the quote.
| Window size | Typical room | Area | Supplied & installed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600 × 900 mm | Bathroom, scullery, passage | 0.54 m² | R220 – R380 |
| 900 × 1200 mm | Small bedroom or study | 1.08 m² | R430 – R760 |
| 1200 × 1500 mm | Standard bedroom or living room | 1.80 m² | R720 – R1,260 |
| 1800 × 2100 mm | Stacking door or picture window | 3.78 m² | R1,510 – R2,650 |
| 2400 × 2100 mm | Wide slider (usually split into two blinds) | 5.04 m² | R2,020 – R3,530 |
Sizes are the finished blind, not the glass. We measure on site free of charge and quote your exact openings — call 081 411 8471.
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Venetian Blinds We Supply & Fit
Venetian Blind Slat Widths: 16 mm to 63 mm
Slat width decides how much view you get when the blind is open and how much glass the stack covers when it is raised. 25 mm is the default aluminium slat and 50 mm the default timber slat.
| Width | Usual material | Slats per metre of drop | Stack at 1,500 mm drop | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Aluminium | ~48 | ~130 mm | Small windows, bathrooms, narrow reveals |
| 25 mm | Aluminium | ~44 | ~150 mm | The default: kitchens, bathrooms, offices |
| 50 mm | Basswood, faux-wood | ~22 | ~180 mm | Living rooms, bedrooms, feature windows |
| 63 mm | Basswood, faux-wood | ~18 | ~200 mm | Large or tall windows, double-volume spaces |
At 63 mm there are roughly 60% fewer slats across the same drop than at 25 mm, which is why wide slats read as calm on a big window and fussy on a small one. Whichever slat you choose the blind tilts through the same arc, so the light control is identical — what changes is the view, the stack and how the blind copes with moisture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you make 50 mm aluminium venetian blinds?
No. 50 mm and 63 mm are timber widths — basswood or faux-wood. Aluminium venetians are made in 16 mm and 25 mm, because a 50 mm aluminium slat is light enough to flex and rattle across a normal window width. If you want the wide 50 mm look in a wet or coastal room, faux-wood is the slat that does it.
Which venetian blind is best for a bathroom or the coast?
Aluminium or faux-wood (PVC) venetians are best for bathrooms, kitchens and coastal homes because they resist moisture and salt air and will not warp like real timber.
What is the difference between aluminium and wooden venetians?
Aluminium venetians have slim 16mm or 25mm slats and are durable and moisture-proof. Wooden and faux-wood venetians have wider 50mm slats for a warmer, softer look, better suited to living rooms.
How much do venetian blinds cost in Cape Town?
As a guide, aluminium venetians start from about R400 to R700 per square metre supplied and installed, and 50mm faux-wood or basswood from about R900 to R1,800 per square metre.
Get a Free Measure & Quote in Cape Town
Every window is different, so we quote on exact sizes. Book a free on-site measure and quote anywhere in greater Cape Town — call or WhatsApp 081 411 8471 or email [email protected]. We serve the Northern Suburbs, Southern Suburbs, Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.