Blinds, Shutters & Curtains in Cherry Hinton

Cambridge planning material places Cherry Hinton within the south Cambridge area, alongside Trumpington and Queen Edith's. It has its own setting, distinct from both central Cambridge and the newer southern-fringe developments, and the city council identifies the Cherry Hinton chalk pits and local nature reserves as a distinctive feature of the local landscape.

We are careful not to generalise about the houses themselves. Rather than assume a typical window, we look at each one, because the right product depends on the opening, the room and what you want it to do.

Questions we hear from established homes

• "The bedroom is too bright in summer." A blackout blind helps, though blackout fabric is not the same as total darkness; some light can edge around any blind. Side channels or layering with blackout curtains reduce this.
• "We want to update the kitchen window." Moisture suitability depends on the fabric or material. Faux wood blinds and moisture-suitable roller fabrics are often considered.
• "We'd like something lower-maintenance for the front room." Café-style shutters cover the lower part of a window for privacy while leaving the top clear.

How the survey works

You tell us what isn't working with your current windows, we bring samples to compare in your own light, and we measure precisely. There is no obligation to order. To see whether we can survey your Cherry Hinton address, send your postcode via the free home survey form.

Seeing samples beforehand

If you like to browse first, our showroom is in Soham at 7 Regal Lane, CB7 5BA. It is closed at weekends, so a weekday visit works best; ring 01223 756519 to check what is on display.

Choosing colours you won't tire of

Samples look different at home than in a showroom, so we bring them to you and hold them up at the window. A fabric that looks warm in the morning can look flat by late afternoon. If you're unsure, pick a neutral for the blind and bring colour in with cushions or curtains, which are easier to change. For rooms that face the street, remember the outside view too: a consistent lining colour on the front of the house tends to look tidier than a mix.

Other south Cambridge pages

You may also find Fulbourn, Teversham, Trumpington and Cambridge useful.