Modern blinds for living room in 2026 for East Rand home / apartment owners

Modern Made to measure blinds for your Living Rooms

For more than 30 years, I’ve guided East Rand homeowners toward modern living room blinds that look stunning and fit seamlessly into everyday life.

The fastest way to get a result you’ll love is to start with function.

This post will outline the best and most recent modern custom blinds made for your living rooms.

1. 50 mm eco‑wood venetians 

50 mm Eco‑Wooden Blinds: Why They’re a modern go to?

Ever wonder why homeowners keep coming back to 50 mm eco‑wood venetians?

It’s simple—they tick both the style and practicality boxes.

• Designed for everyday living: Perfect in living rooms, dining spaces, and home offices where you want a blend of elegance and function.
• Architectural appeal: The wider 50 mm slat creates clean, calm lines across tall windows, adding a subtle design detail that feels intentional.
• Timber warmth without the hassle: Eco‑wood gives you the cozy look of natural timber but resists warping and humidity, so your blinds stay beautiful longer.
• Practical comfort from day one: Enjoy precise light control, easy privacy, and low‑maintenance cleaning. Wider slats mean quicker dusting compared to fiddly narrow ones.
• Tailored to your style: Choose oak or walnut for timeless richness, or creams and ivories to open up the room with a lighter feel.
• Work‑from‑home friendly: Reduce glare and reflections on screens without making the space feel heavy or closed in.

Bottom line: eco‑wood venetians give you the warmth, control, and ease you want—while keeping your home looking polished and comfortable.

2. Roller blinds and motorized Premweave — simple, quiet, useful 

Roller Blinds: Sleek, Simple,Modern, and Smart

Roller blinds keep winning hearts as the modern living room blinds option because they disappear neatly when open—giving you a clean, uncluttered look that works in any room.

Minimal, flexible, and tailored to how you live, they’re the definition of effortless style.

Two fabrics stand out for 2026:

• Premweave 5% see‑through: Enjoy natural daylight and your view while cutting glare. Perfect for kitchens and casual living spaces where you want brightness without the squint.
• Blockout roller: Total darkness when you need it most. Ideal for bedrooms and media rooms—whether you’re catching up on weekend naps, sleeping in, or watching movies without distraction.

Bottom line: roller blinds give you control over light and privacy without sacrificing simplicity. They’re the easy choice when you want a home that feels both stylish and practical.

Motorization is no longer an indulgence – its the modern day option for living rooms.

Quiet Zen‑style motors allow timers, grouped control and no dangling chains — safer for children and pets.

Motorised rollers also make wide or high windows practical. 

Popular Roller Blinds Samples

From our vast range, the blockout Chicago range (Snow, Cream, Pewter, Tan, Walnut) shows why neutrals sell; Macau’s Champagne and Silver Pearl and Zurich’s Ivory and Champagne demonstrate the soft, dependable tones buyers favour.

 

3. Zebra blinds — layered light control without fuss 

Zebra (day‑night) blinds alternate sheer and opaque bands so you can fine‑tune daylight and privacy in steps.

They feel modern but simple to use at the same time. 

Zebras are a good compromise when you want the softness of a sheer with the option of privacy. 

Popular samples include Milan (Snow, Mink, Ash) for pared‑back rooms and Amsterdam or Boston varieties (White, Ivory, Gold, Duck Egg, Grey) for gentler palettes. 

Textured options such as Grizle and Athena give a richer effect for a statement window. 

Zebras work well with motors and keep a tidy silhouette whether lowered or raised.

Colour and fabric notes Neutrals dominate – Styles and textures

Your Creams, warm ivories, soft greys and beiges are your go to in 2025 and moving into 2026, these are fabrics that will stand the test of time. 

These backdrops let furniture and textiles stand out. 

Accent colours such as deep charcoal or muted metallics appear where a focal window is wanted. 

For rollers, look for polyester blends that are easy to wipe down. 

For eco‑wood, choose performance finishes that resist moisture and fading. 

Always order swatches and view them in your room at different times of day — light changes fabric tone more than you expect.

Budget and value Eco‑wood tends to sit midrange and offers long life and low upkeep. 

Rollers are cost‑effective at entry level and scale up with motorization. 

Zebras range in price depending on finish and control options.

Motorized systems add upfront cost but reduce wear from manual handling and improve daily convenience.

Practical Final checklist before you choose your modern custom living room blinds in the East of Johannesburg 

1. Define the function: blockout, filtered light, or variable privacy.
2. Measure carefully and note recess depth and obstructions (we do all this for you)
3. Order samples and view them at morning and afternoon light.
4. Consider motorization for large or hard‑to‑reach windows.
5. Match finishes with furniture undertones, not just wall paint.