Blind suppliers across Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty
Most blind decisions come down to one question nobody asks early enough: what is the blind actually for. Cutting afternoon glare, holding heat in on a winter evening and giving privacy after dark are three separate problems, and the fabric that solves one will disappoint at another. Answer that first and the range narrows fast, whoever you call.
1Sorrento Shutters
Sorrento Shutters supplies made-to-measure blinds across Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty, covering roller, Venetian, vertical and honeycomb styles, with motorised options that run from a remote or a home automation system. The business is owner-operated by Kane Burton-Brown and also makes custom plantation shutters, so a house can be finished in a mix of both from one supplier after a single free in-home consultation.
Services
- Roller blinds made to measure
- Venetian and vertical blinds
- Honeycomb blinds for insulation and light control
- Motorised and smart blinds that run from a remote or a home system
- Custom interior plantation shutters in timber and PVC
Highlights
- Locally owned and run from Tauranga by owner-operator Kane Burton-Brown
- Every blind made to measure rather than trimmed from a stock size
- Free in-home consultation, so measuring happens at the window
- Covers the Bay of Plenty and Waikato from a Tauranga base
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Location & Contact
Name: Sorrento Shutters
Address: Tauranga
Phone: 0800 577 0077
Website: www.sorrentoshutters.co.nz
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2All Blinds
All Blinds is run by Billy and Bev and covers Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Papamoa. The blind range runs from roller and Venetian through to honeycomb, all custom measured and installed, and the same business supplies medical tracks and curtains and shower tracks. A quote can be started by phone, text or email, or by sending photos and plans if the windows are straightforward, and the measure itself is free and done at the property.
Services
- Roller blinds made to measure
- Venetian and vertical blinds
- Honeycomb blinds
- Shutters
- Medical tracks, medical curtains and shower tracks
Highlights
- Run by Billy and Bev, who take the calls directly
- Covers Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Papamoa
- Free measure and quote at the property
- Quotes can be started by sending photos or plans
Location & Contact
Name: All Blinds
Address: Tauranga
Phone: 027 627 3434
Website: allblinds.co.nz
3Blinds on Location
Blinds on Location works from a fully equipped mobile showroom rather than a shop, bringing samples to the house so colours and fabrics can be judged against the actual light in the room. The range covers roller, Venetian, vertical, roman, honeycomb, UV sunscreen and light filtering blinds, plus shutters and automation. It suits anyone who would rather not spend a Saturday driving between showrooms.
Services
- Roller, Venetian and vertical blinds
- Roman and honeycomb blinds
- UV sunscreen and light filtering blinds
- Shutters
- Blind automation
Highlights
- Mobile showroom brings the full sample range to the house
- Free in-home consultation and measure across the Tauranga region
- Samples judged in the room’s own light rather than under showroom lighting
- Covers both the blind supply and the installation
Location & Contact
Name: Blinds on Location
Address: Tauranga
Phone: 0800 779 887
Website: blindsonlocation.co.nz
4A-One Blinds
A-One Blinds makes its blinds at 19a Portside Drive in Mount Maunganui and has been manufacturing in the Bay of Plenty since 1999. Because the factory and the showroom are the same address, a local customer can see the product being made rather than ordering from a catalogue. They ship made-to-order blinds nationwide, publish a measuring guide for anyone doing it themselves, and book free in-home consultations locally.
Services
- Roller blinds made to order
- Venetian blinds
- Timber shutters in 89mm and 100mm blade sizes
- Blind motorisation
- Free in-home measure and quote for Bay of Plenty customers
Highlights
- Factory and showroom together at 19a Portside Drive, Mt Maunganui
- Manufacturing in the Bay of Plenty since 1999
- Family owned and operated
- Blinds made in New Zealand and shipped nationwide
- Publishes a measuring guide for customers who want to measure themselves
Location & Contact
Name: A-One Blinds
Address: 19a Portside Drive, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3149
Phone: 07 575 3182
Website: aoneblinds.co.nz
5Betta Blinds
Betta Blinds was established in 1999 and runs a fully mobile team across Tauranga, Whakatane and Rotorua, with a separate local number for each. Everything is custom made indoors, and the same team that quotes the job installs it. The range covers roller, Venetian, sunscreen and vertical blinds, shutters, and a day and night system that pairs two fabrics on one window so a room can be shaded by day and closed off after dark.
Services
- Roller blinds
- Venetian and vertical blinds
- Sunscreen blinds
- Day and night dual-fabric blind system
- Shutters
Highlights
- Established in 1999
- Local numbers for Tauranga, Whakatane and Rotorua
- Fully mobile team, so the consultation happens at the window
- Blinds and shutters installed by the same team that supplies them
Location & Contact
Name: Betta Blinds
Address: Tauranga
Phone: 07 571 1115
Website: bettablinds.co.nz
Blinds in Tauranga at a Glance
| Business | Based in | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Sorrento Shutters | Tauranga | Locally owned and run from Tauranga by owner-operator Kane Burton-Brown |
| All Blinds | Tauranga | Run by Billy and Bev, who take the calls directly |
| Blinds on Location | Tauranga | Mobile showroom brings the full sample range to the house |
| A-One Blinds | Mt Maunganui | Factory and showroom together at 19a Portside Drive, Mt Maunganui |
| Betta Blinds | Tauranga | Established in 1999 |
How to Choose the Right Blinds in Tauranga
- Work out what the blind is for before you pick a fabric. Blocking afternoon glare, keeping heat in, and getting privacy after dark are three different jobs, and the fabric that solves one can fail at another. Say which matters most and let the supplier narrow the range.
- Understand what a sunscreen fabric does after dark. Sunscreen blinds cut glare and keep the view during the day, but once the lights are on inside the privacy works in reverse. Many people end up with sunscreen and a blockout on the same window for that reason.
- Ask about honeycomb if warmth is the point. Honeycomb blinds trap a layer of air in their cells, which is a different mechanism from simply covering the glass. If the goal is a warmer room rather than a darker one, that is the range to look at.
- Decide on the fit early. A blind mounted inside the recess sits neatly in the frame; one mounted outside covers the frame and blocks more light at the edges. It changes the measurement, so it needs deciding before anything is ordered.
- Ask what motorisation would cost and whether it can be added later. Some ranges can take a motor upgrade on an existing manual roller, others cannot. Worth knowing before you buy, particularly on high or hard-to-reach windows.
- See the sample in the room. Fabric colour shifts under different light, and a showroom’s lighting is not your lounge’s. Suppliers who bring samples to the house are solving a real problem, not just saving you a drive.
Frequently Asked Questions About Blinds in Tauranga
What is the difference between sunscreen, light filtering and blockout blinds?
Sunscreen fabric is woven with an open weave that cuts glare and heat while keeping the view out during daylight. Light filtering softens the light without letting you see through. Blockout stops light almost entirely and is the usual choice for bedrooms. The three are often combined on the same window using a dual system.
Do blinds actually help with heating costs?
Covering the glass slows heat loss, and honeycomb blinds are designed specifically for it by trapping air in their cells. They work alongside the window rather than replacing it, so if you are weighing up a bigger insulation job it is worth reading the Building Code H1 energy efficiency requirements for what the glazing itself needs to do.
Should blinds be fitted inside or outside the window recess?
Inside the recess looks tidier and keeps the frame visible, which suits a window with an attractive surround. Outside the recess covers more of the wall and blocks more light leaking around the edges, which suits bedrooms. Both are measured differently, so the decision has to come before the order.
Are corded blinds safe around young children?
Looped operating cords and inner cords are a recognised strangulation hazard, and there are product safety requirements covering window coverings in New Zealand. Consumer Protection runs a campaign on it, Could your cords kill?, which recommends cordless replacements and the correct use of tension devices. Cord-free, wand-operated and motorised options exist across most ranges, so raise it at quote stage.
What should a blind quote include?
A measurement per window, the fabric name and colour, whether the fit is inside or outside the recess, the control type, whether installation is included, and the lead time. Goods bought for personal use are covered by the Consumer Guarantees Act, but a made-to-measure blind cannot be resold, so the written scope agreed up front is what actually protects both sides.
How We Chose the Best Blinds in Tauranga
Every business in this guide was found by searching for blinds in Tauranga, then checked against its own website. Names, addresses and phone numbers are taken from the business’s own site rather than a directory feed, so what you see here is what they publish themselves. We also check that each one is actually based in or genuinely serving Tauranga, rather than a national operator running a local landing page. A business with no website of its own is not listed, because there is no primary source to verify it against.
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