delivery | lead times | returns

All our products are handmade to order to avoid fabric waste and ensure every piece receives the care it deserves. Because each item is crafted individually, your order may take a little longer but we promise it will be worth the wait.

Our lead time

  • BESPOKE BLINDS & CURTAINS 

    Our current lead time for bespoke blinds and curtains is 2–4 weeks. Delivery charges vary depending on product type, size, and weight.

  • FABRICS & SAMPLES

    Fabric by the metre and fabric swatches are dispatched within 1–3 working days.
    Fabric samples are shipped free of charge.

  • OTHER HANDMADE PRODUCTS

    All other products are made to order to minimise waste. These items are handmade and dispatched within 5–7 working days.

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Delivery 

  • Standard UK Mainland Delivery £2.99

    Most orders are shipped via Royal Mail Tracked 48. For larger or heavier parcels, we may use an alternative courier, including UPS, Parcelforce or Evri. 

    Please ensure your delivery address is entered correctly at checkout, as we cannot be held responsible for parcels that are delayed, lost or returned due to incorrect address information.

    While we aim to deliver all orders promptly, occasional delays may occur during busy seasonal periods or due to circumstances beyond our control.

    If your order has not arrived within a few days of the expected delivery date and you believe it may be lost, please contact us within 14 days of receiving your dispatch confirmation. We will investigate the matter with the courier.

    Please note that replacement or refund resolutions may be subject to the completion of the courier's investigation process.

Cancelation & Returns

  • We hope you will love your purchase. However, if something isn't quite right, we are happy to accept cancellations and returns on most items within 28 days of delivery. Please notify us of your intention to return an item within 14 days of receiving your order, and return it within a further 14 days.

    NON-RETURNABLE ITEMS

    Due to their bespoke or made-to-order nature, we are unable to accept returns or cancellations on the following:

    • Bespoke products made to your requested design, size or specification
    • Made-to-Measure blinds and curtains
    • Fabric by the metre and fabric samples
    • Linen bows 
    • Seasonal and limited-edition products (where stated in the product description)
    • Wall art
    • Candles

    Faulty items

    We take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. In the unlikely event that your order arrives damaged or develops a fault through normal use, please contact us as soon as possible.To help us resolve the issue quickly, faulty items should be reported within 5 days of delivery, together with photographs where possible.

    Fabric orders

    Please inspect all fabrics carefully before cutting, washing or using them. We are unable to accept returns or provide compensation for fabrics that have been cut or altered after delivery, including where a fault is discovered after cutting.

    Things to know

    • Items must be unused and returned in their original condition, with all packaging and tags intact.
    • We reserve the right to refuse a refund if a returned item does not meet our returns requirements.
    • Unless an item is faulty or has been sent in error, return postage costs are the responsibility of the customer.
    • We recommend obtaining proof of postage and appropriate transit cover, as we cannot be held responsible for items lost or damaged during return transit.

    Need to Return an Item?

    To arrange a return or report a fault, please contact us at info@avlen.co.uk and we will be happy to assist.