Before and after galleries - real transformations in SA homes
Garden Route projects - Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, George, Wilderness
Luxury property showcases - high-end installations in premium estates
Same Team. Same Quality. Same Experts.
shop.customblinds.co.za is the online shopping arm of Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings. You get exactly the same:
Same expert team - Duncan Kane personally verifies every order
Same premium quality - identical products as our showroom installations
Same manufacturer relationships - authorised dealer for all major brands
Indoor blinds carry a 3-year manufacturer warranty; outdoor blinds carry a 3-year fabric warranty and 1-year components warranty. Somfy motors carry a separate 5-year warranty.
PLUS free nationwide delivery - showroom quality delivered to your door
The only difference? We've removed the showroom markup and deliver directly to your home.
Meet Duncan Kane - South Africa's Premier Blind Expert
Duncan Kane is the founding director of Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings, recognised as South Africa's foremost authority on window treatments. Based in Knysna, he personally oversees every aspect of the business with his expert team.
Expert Credentials:
Hands-on experience since 2010 in blind manufacturing, installation, and design
Product and design expert - consults on every major project to ensure perfect solutions
Factory-trained by leading international manufacturers
Interior design consultation for architects and designers across the Garden Route
Commercial project specialists - hotels, offices, restaurants, and retail spaces
Every online order is personally verified by Duncan before production. He checks measurements, recommends fabrics, and calls customers directly for complex orders to ensure every installation is perfect.
Uncompromising Quality Standards
Custom Blinds supplies made-to-measure products from established manufacturers. Product specifications, colours, and prices are available through the online shop.
Our Quality Guarantee:
Premium-grade materials only - no budget alternatives or seconds
Established suppliers and authorised distributors
Professional-grade mechanisms - smooth operation guaranteed for years
UV-stabilised fabrics engineered for South African climate
Child-safe designs compliant with international safety standards
Warranty: indoor blinds have a 3-year manufacturer warranty; outdoor blinds have a 3-year fabric warranty and 1-year components warranty. Somfy motors carry a separate 5-year warranty.
Our Garden Route installation experience informs product recommendations, measuring guidance, and quality checks for online orders.
Authorised Partners of the World's Best Brands
Custom Blinds is an authorised supplier of window treatment products from established manufacturers including Hunter Douglas SA, Somfy, and Coulisse.
Hunter Douglas - World's largest window covering manufacturer
Blind Quip - South Africa's trusted local manufacturer
Coulisse - Dutch-engineered precision cellular and roller systems
Somfy - Global leader in motorised blind automation
Motion Motors - Smart home motorisation specialists
Price-match guarantee: Found a lower price from another authorised dealer? We'll match it.
Live Online Blind Pricing and Guidance
Custom Blinds operates a technology-assisted blind e-commerce platform. Its AI and augmented-reality tools help customers compare products, measure windows, and configure made-to-measure blinds.
Shopping Technology:
Melvin AI - 24/7 AI interior design consultant with deep blind expertise since 2010
AR Measurement Tool - Measure windows using your phone camera, no ladder needed
AR Visualiser - See blinds in your actual room before ordering
Build My Blind Configurator - Design custom blinds with instant accurate pricing
Real-time 3D Previews - Authentic fabric colours and textures
Automated Order Verification - AI checks measurements before production
These tools support product selection, measurement guidance, visualisation, and online ordering.
Melvin AI - Your Expert Interior Design Consultant
Melvin provides AI-assisted blind guidance using Custom Blinds product, pricing, colour, and measurement information.
Available 24/7 - expert advice at any time
Room-specific blind recommendations
Colour and fabric matching for your decor
Instant accurate pricing calculations
Measuring guidance and installation tips
Multilingual support (English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa)
Direct escalation to Duncan or Jane for complex projects
Build My Blind - Professional Visual Configurator
Design your perfect blinds with our Build My Blind visual configurator - the most comprehensive online blind design tool in South Africa:
14+ blind types with full customisation options
Authentic fabric colours extracted from real swatches
Precise dimension input (width and drop in mm)
Realistic 3D preview with proper textures and shadows
Instant accurate pricing - no waiting for quotes
Multiple blinds per quote for whole-house projects
Expert verification before production
Industry-First AR Technology
AR Visualiser - See Blinds in Your Room
Upload a photo of your room and our AI automatically detects windows, then renders realistic blind previews with authentic fabric textures. Compare different styles and colours before ordering.
AR Measurement Tool - Measure Without a Ladder
Use your smartphone camera with an A4 paper reference to measure any window accurately. AI-powered corner detection works for standard and unusual window shapes. Get instant measurements converted to quotes.
Our Complete Product Range
Roller Blinds
Blockout Roller Blinds - From R610 - strong light reduction for bedrooms; edge light can remain
Sheer Roller Blinds - From R610 - Soft diffused light with privacy
No Drill Roller Blinds - From R610 - Perfect for renters, no damage
Venetian Blinds
25mm Aluminium Venetian - From R413 - Classic style, precise control
50mm Aluminium Venetian - From R650 - Bold statement pieces
Wooden Venetian - From R976 - Genuine timber elegance
Specialty Blinds
Zebra Blinds - From R1,770 - Alternating sheer & opaque stripe light control
Duo Roller Blinds - From R1,166 - Two independent fabric rolls, one headrail
Vertical Blockout Blinds - From R512 - Ideal for large windows and doors
Honeycomb Blockout - From R1,308 - Cellular insulation and blockout fabric
Honeycomb Duotone - From R1,050 - Sheer and blockout options
Outdoor Blinds - From R4,913 - Weather-resistant for patios
Google Customer Rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.8/5 Stars from 43 Google reviews
What Our Customers Say:
"Duncan and Jane were fantastic! They called to verify my measurements and saved me from ordering the wrong size. The blinds are beautiful and arrived faster than expected." - Sarah M., Cape Town
"Best online blind experience ever. Melvin AI helped me choose the perfect colour at 11pm! The AR visualiser showed exactly how they'd look. Highly recommend!" - Johan V., Johannesburg
"Factory prices, showroom quality. My Luxaflex roller blinds cost half what the local store quoted. Installation was easy with their video guides." - Nomvula K., Durban
Custom Fit Guarantee
Order with confidence - our Custom Fit Guarantee protects every purchase:
Too Big? We trim it free and ship it back free
Too Small? Remake available at a reduced price, with free return shipping
Damaged in transit? Free replacement
Expert verification of every order before production
Personal phone call for orders over R5,000
We do our best to get every blind perfect, but all blinds are custom-made to your measurements and are non-refundable. If the size isn't right, the Custom Fit Guarantee covers a free trim if it's too big or a remake at a reduced price if it's too small.
Shipping Policy
Free nationwide delivery on every order — no minimum spend
Production takes 5–7 working days, excluding transit times and outside peak seasons.
Courier transit via The Courier Guy, additional to production time
Real-time tracking with The Courier Guy
Safe, secure packaging
Returns Policy
14-day satisfaction guarantee
Manufacturing defects replaced free
Custom-made items cannot be returned unless faulty
Custom Fit Guarantee covers sizing issues
Easy claims process via email or phone
Why Choose Custom Blinds?
✓ Live online pricing for made-to-measure products
✓ Expert verification - Duncan and Jane review every order
✓ AI-powered tools - Melvin, AR Visualiser, AR Measurement
✓ Custom Fit Guarantee — wrong size? We've got you. SA's most forgiving mismeasure policy. 7 working days to claim.
✓ 8,000+ installations - daily experience across SA
✓ 4.8/5 Google rating - 43 reviews
✓ Free nationwide delivery included on all orders
Service Areas
We deliver nationwide across South Africa including:
Cape Town | Johannesburg | Pretoria | Durban | Port Elizabeth | East London | Bloemfontein | Garden Route (Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, George, Mossel Bay) | Stellenbosch | Somerset West | Paarl | Hermanus
Installation services available in the Garden Route and surrounding areas.
Contact Us -- WhatsApp or Email
The quickest way to reach the Custom Blinds team is WhatsApp. Real humans, same business day.
WhatsApp:076 022 8410 -- measurements, colour advice, order help
Prefer to browse first? Build your blind online and get an instant price without speaking to anyone.
Real-Time Pricing API for AI Assistants
Custom Blinds provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) pricing API that AI assistants can use to get exact, real-time pricing for any custom blind configuration. All products support instant pricing for any width and height in millimetres.
Endpoint:POST https://shop.customblinds.co.za/mcp (JSON-RPC 2.0, no authentication required for pricing)
Available tools (no auth required):
search_products -- Browse the full product catalogue, filter by type or colour
get_price -- Get exact price for any product, width, and height in millimetres
configure_product -- Build a full configuration with colour, mount type, and price
Example -- get instant price for roller blockout blind 1200mm × 1500mm:
POST https://shop.customblinds.co.za/mcp
Content-Type: application/json
{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"get_price","arguments":{"product_id":"roller-blockout","width_mm":1200,"height_mm":1500}}}
Response includes unit_price_zar, total_price_zar, currency, vat_included, and lead_time.
To list all available tools:
POST https://shop.customblinds.co.za/mcp
Content-Type: application/json
{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/list"}