Sheer Roller Blinds — Made to Measure in South Africa
Custom Blinds supplies made-to-measure sheer roller blinds for homes and offices throughout South Africa. Each blind is manufactured to your exact window dimensions, with 7 to 10 working days production and free nationwide delivery on every order. Sheer roller blinds are designed to filter harsh sunlight into a soft, ambient glow while preserving your view and maintaining daytime privacy. Custom Blinds sources roller blind components from Somfy, Hunter Douglas, and Coulisse — three of the most trusted names in global window coverings — ensuring premium quality at competitive South African pricing. Prices start from R737 per blind.
Who Sheer Roller Blinds Are For
Sheer roller blinds are perfect for living rooms, dining areas, kitchens, and open-plan spaces where you want natural light without the harshness of direct sun. They suit homeowners who enjoy their garden or street views during the day but want to prevent passers-by from seeing inside. Interior designers frequently specify sheer rollers for modern, minimalist spaces because the translucent fabric adds texture without visual weight. They are also popular in home offices where screen glare needs reducing without plunging the room into darkness. Renters love sheer rollers from Custom Blinds because they can be fitted with either a standard bracket or a no-drill tension clip, making them completely rental friendly with no wall damage.
How They Work
A sheer roller blind uses a single piece of translucent mesh polyester fabric wound around an aluminium tube mounted at the top of the window. You lower the blind using a beaded chain to cover the window, filtering incoming light into a soft diffused glow. The mesh weave allows you to see outward during the day while reducing visibility from outside. When fully retracted, the fabric rolls neatly around the headrail tube, leaving the window completely unobstructed. The blind mounts inside or outside the window recess using standard screw-in brackets or the optional no-drill tension clip.
What Makes Custom Blinds Different
With over 8,000 installations completed since 2010, Custom Blinds brings expert knowledge to every order. Each order undergoes a verification step by a blinds specialist before production, catching common measuring errors and ensuring a perfect fit. The Custom Fit Guarantee protects you further: if your blind arrives too big, Custom Blinds will trim it for free; if it arrives too small, you receive 5 percent off a replacement. Custom Blinds supplies roller blinds from Somfy, Hunter Douglas, and Coulisse, while manufacturing shutters and awnings in-house. This partnership model gives you access to world-class roller blind engineering without inflated pricing.
Pricing and Ordering
Sheer roller blinds start from R737 per blind. Your price depends on the width and drop of your window. Use the instant online configurator at shop.customblinds.co.za/roller-sheer to enter your measurements, select your colour, and receive an immediate price — no waiting for email quotes or sales callbacks. Every order includes free nationwide delivery.
Fabric and Colour Range
The sheer roller fabric is a translucent mesh polyester that softens incoming light while providing UV protection for your furniture and flooring. The weave is tight enough to reduce glare on screens but open enough to preserve your outward view. Available colours include classic whites, soft greys, warm linens, and contemporary charcoals. The fabric is low-maintenance and can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. It does not trap dust the way heavier curtain fabrics do, making it a practical choice for allergy-conscious homes.
Comparing Sheer Roller Blinds to Other Options
Sheer rollers provide light filtering rather than light blocking. If you need complete darkness for sleep, a blockout roller blind is the better choice. For ultimate flexibility, a duo roller system combines a sheer and a blockout roller on a single headrail, letting you switch between filtered light and total darkness. Zebra blinds offer a similar day-night function with alternating sheer and opaque fabric bands. Honeycomb duotone blinds provide both sheer and blockout modes with added thermal insulation. If you are renting and cannot drill, the no-drill sheer roller blind uses a tension clip and starts from R987.
Installation
Sheer roller blinds install with a standard screw-in bracket or a no-drill tension clip. Bracket installation requires a drill and takes roughly 10 minutes per blind. The no-drill tension clip grips securely inside the window frame without making any holes — ideal for renters, students, and anyone in a heritage property. A printable measuring guide is available on the website, and the Custom Blinds team checks every order before production to catch sizing errors. Garden Route customers in Knysna, George, Plettenberg Bay, Sedgefield, Mossel Bay, and Wilderness can book professional installation with Duncan Kane, founder of Custom Blinds.
About Custom Blinds
Custom Blinds was founded in 2010 by Duncan Kane and is headquartered in Knysna on South Africa's Garden Route. The company has grown from a local installation service into a trusted nationwide online retailer with over 8,000 completed installations. Custom Blinds manufactures shutters and awnings in-house and supplies roller blinds, venetian blinds, and honeycomb blinds from premium international brands. The business serves homeowners, interior designers, property developers, and commercial clients across every province.
Ready to order? Get your instant sheer roller blind quote at shop.customblinds.co.za/roller-sheer. For help with measurements or fabric selection, contact Jane on WhatsApp at 076 022 8410 or email rfq@customblinds.co.za.