How Much Do Venetian Blinds Cost in NZ? (2026 Guide)

Indicative prices

Like the rest of our range, Venetians are priced per square metre, supplied and installed. Multiply the rate by the window area in m² (width in cm × height in cm, divided by 10,000):

Small window, 1.2 × 1.0 m (1.2 m²): from about $143
Standard window, 1.8 × 1.5 m (2.7 m²): from about $321
Large window, 2.4 × 2.1 m (5.0 m²): from about $595

Those are starting figures for aluminium — there is a calculator on our Venetian blinds page if you want to run your own dimensions. One honest caveat on per-m² maths: a very small window carries a proportionally higher rate, because a narrow bathroom window still needs a headrail, a tilt mechanism and slats cut to order. Wide windows are where a per-m² rate is most accurate.

For context against the rest of the range: roller blinds start from $55/m², honeycomb blinds from $159/m², made-to-measure curtains from $129/m² and plantation shutters from $450/m². Venetians sit in the middle — more than a plain roller, well under joinery.

What moves the price

Slat material. Aluminium is the entry point. Wooden-look slats cost more on the same window — wider slats, more material, a heavier headrail.
Slat width. Slim slats suit small windows and tight recesses; wider slats give a cleaner, more architectural look on big spans and let more light through when open.
Window size and shape. Very wide windows may need two blinds on one headrail, and out-of-square older Auckland frames need the blind built to the opening as it actually is.
Controls. A standard wand is included. Cordless or motorised operation adds to the price, and is worth it on hard-to-reach or high windows.
Room count. Per-window cost drops when the whole house is measured and made in one run, because the setup and the install trip are shared.

Aluminium or wooden-look?

This is the decision that sets both the price and whether you will be happy in five years.

Aluminium — slim, durable, moisture-resistant and the cheaper option. The right answer for kitchens, bathrooms and laundries, where steam and splashes would destroy a fabric blind and do nothing at all to metal. It wipes clean, which matters more in a kitchen than any other feature.
Wooden-look — wider, warmer slats that read as furniture rather than hardware. Suits living rooms, bedrooms and studies, particularly in villas and character homes where the timber tone picks up the existing joinery. Keep it out of steamy bathrooms.

A note from the testing rather than from us: Consumer NZ’s heat-loss work found Venetian blinds only help with warmth when the slats are fully closed, and that wooden slats hold heat in better than aluminium. If winter warmth is the main job, honeycomb blinds or lined curtains beat any Venetian — we cover that comparison in blinds or curtains, room by room.

The drawbacks, honestly

Three things people wish they had known:

They are not blackout. Closed slats block most light, but it still comes through the gaps between slats and around the edges. For a nursery or a west-facing bedroom, a blockout roller blind in side channels does darker for less.
Dust sits on every slat. A flat roller blind has one face; a Venetian has dozens of upper edges that collect dust. It is a few minutes with a cloth over closed slats, not a chore — but it is a real, recurring difference from a roller or a honeycomb.
Open slats still occupy the window. Raised fully, the stack sits at the top of the glass, and tilted open the slats remain in the view. If the window is there for an uninterrupted outlook, a roller that disappears into its headrail is the better fit.

Where Venetians are the right call

Kitchens, bathrooms and laundries in aluminium — moisture-proof and wipeable.
Street-facing rooms — tilt the slats and you get daylight without a view in from the footpath. This is the single strongest case for a Venetian.
Home offices — the tilt kills screen glare at the exact angle the sun is coming from, which a roller can only do by cutting all the light.
North and west-facing windows where the light changes through the day and you want to keep adjusting it.

And where they are not:

Bedrooms where blackout is the goal — see blockout rollers.
Rooms where warmth is the goal — honeycomb or lined curtains do more.
Very wide picture windows — the weight and stack start to work against you, and a roller or curtain is usually cleaner.

How to compare quotes

Is the price per m² or per window — and does it include installation and GST?
Is it aluminium or wooden-look, and what slat width? The two are often quoted side by side without being labelled.
Is the control a standard wand, cordless, or motorised? That difference alone can change the number substantially.
Is the child-safe option included or an extra?
What is the warranty, on the blind and on the installation?
Has anyone measured your windows, or is the price from a form? Older Auckland homes are rarely square, and a Venetian shows a bad fit more than most blinds.

When we mystery-shopped Auckland window-furnishing pricing, the headline number and the installed price were often different things. That is as true of Venetians as anything else in the category.

Get an exact price

A per-m² rate only takes you so far — the honest number depends on your windows, the slat you choose and the control that suits each room. Our in-home measure and quote is free and no-obligation across Auckland. We bring aluminium and wooden-look samples so you can hold them up in the actual room, and we will say plainly when a roller, honeycomb or curtain is the better fit — we fit all of them, so we have no reason to steer you. See our Venetian blinds, or book a free measure.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Venetian blinds cost in NZ?

At Kauri, made-to-measure Venetian blinds start from $119/m² supplied and installed. On a standard 1.8 × 1.5 m window (2.7 m²) that is about $321; a small 1.2 × 1.0 m window is around $143 and a large 2.4 × 2.1 m living-room window about $595. Slat type, window size and any cordless or motorised control move the figure, and prices stay indicative until we have measured your windows.

Should I choose aluminium or wooden-look Venetian blinds?

Aluminium slats are slim, durable and moisture-resistant, which makes them the practical choice for kitchens, bathrooms and laundries — and they are the cheaper of the two. Wooden-look slats are wider and warmer, and suit living rooms and bedrooms where the blind is part of the room's character rather than a utility. Expect to pay more for wooden-look on the same window. We bring both to the free in-home measure so you can compare them in your own light.

Do Venetian blinds block out all the light?

No, and this is the most common disappointment. Even with the slats fully closed, light comes through the gaps between slats and around the edges. For a nursery or a bedroom where true darkness is the goal, a blockout roller blind in side channels or heavy lined curtains will do a far better job. Venetians are for controlling light, not eliminating it.

Are Venetian blinds good for kitchens and bathrooms?

Aluminium Venetians are one of the best choices for wet areas. Humidity that would ruin a fabric blind does nothing to them, and the slats wipe clean with a damp cloth when cooking grease or splashes land on them. Wooden-look slats are better kept out of a steamy bathroom.

Are Venetian blinds hard to clean?

They need more attention than a flat fabric blind, because every slat collects dust on its upper face. In practice a regular pass with a duster or a damp cloth over closed slats keeps them fine, and it goes faster than people expect once the slats are tilted shut. If nobody in the house will ever do that, a roller blind is the more honest choice.

Are Venetian blinds child-safe, and what is the warranty?

We offer cordless and child-safe wand controls, and we default to the safest mechanism for any room a child uses, in line with current New Zealand safety guidance. Every blind is custom-made, professionally fitted across Auckland and carries a 3-year warranty from installation against manufacturing or material defects.