One-inch aluminum or vinyl slats that give you direct control over light and privacy without taking up space or overcomplicating the window. Custom sized, professionally installed by your local Bloomin’ Blinds team.
Direct Answer
Mini blinds are horizontal slat window blinds with 1-inch wide slats — narrower than standard 2-inch wood or faux wood blinds. They’re typically made from aluminum or vinyl, available in a wide range of colors, and known for their slim profile, affordable price point, and dependable light control.
Expanded Detail
The 1-inch slat width means mini blinds stack more compactly than standard blinds, making them a natural fit for smaller windows, doors with glass panels, and multi-window rooms where a narrower look is preferred. Aluminum mini blinds are lightweight and rust-resistant; vinyl options add a degree of moisture tolerance. Both materials are available in dozens of colors — from clean whites and neutrals to bolder tones that treat the blind as a design element rather than a purely functional one.
Direct Answer:
Slat width — 1 inch vs. 2 inch.
Expanded Detail:
Mini blinds use 1-inch slats; standard blinds typically use 2- or 2.5-inch slats. Mini blinds have a tighter, more compact look and stack with less bulk when raised. Standard blinds are more
Direct Answer:
Yes.
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All Bloomin’ Blinds mini blinds are custom-sized to fit your specific windows. We don’t sell off-the-shelf blinds that you have to cut down — every product is ordered to the measured dimensions of your window.
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Dust regularly; wipe with a damp cloth for deeper cleaning
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For routine maintenance, close the slats and wipe with a dry microfiber cloth or duster. For a deeper clean, wipe with a lightly dampened cloth. Aluminum blinds can also be bathed in a tub if needed, but dry them completely before re-hanging.
Direct Answer:
Mostly, but not fully.
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When tilted fully closed, mini blinds block most light effectively. For complete blackout, the slat edges still admit some light from the sides of the window. For a room that requires true blackout, cellular shades or blackout roller shades are the stronger choice.
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Yes.
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Cordless mini blinds use a spring-tension lift that raises and lowers without hanging cords. This is the recommended option in homes with children or pets.
