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The Ultimate Guide to Blinds for Doors
Patio, French, Conservatory, Bi-Fold - - - whatever type of door you need blinds for, we have it covered, literally! We know there’s a lot to consider so we’ve created the Ultimate Guide to Blinds for Doors to help you make those all important decisions. Whichever blinds you choose, remember that safety is key. Take a look at our guide to keeping your blinds safe for more information. Designing your door blinds is the fun part, but get in touch with our team if you want to chat through your options.
There are a few things to consider when choosing blinds for your doors. Mostly it comes down to personal preference, but here are a few helpful tips to help you decide on the best blinds for your patio, French or conservatory doors. From made to measure roller blinds for privacy or blackout, to made to measure roman blinds for the more design-conscious home, we can help dress your doors to maximise temperature control, add some personality to a space, or simply help diffuse harsh summer sun.
1. Light
Whether you prefer pitch black or light and bright, we have a stunning range of fabrics to suit your space. From transparent made to measure roller blinds for privacy, to blackout roman blinds for total darkness on an evening, the choice is entirely up to you. Roman blinds offer more flexibility as you can choose from our full range of fabrics, but sometimes all that’s needed is a simple, discreet roller blind.
2. Heat
Depending on the time of year, keeping heat in or out is a huge factor when choosing blinds for doors. Opt for a snug fit and consider thermal lining to trap heat, keeping energy bills down in winter and comfort at a maximum. Tightly woven fabrics like our Wool are naturally thermal so you may not even need lining - - - perfect for cosy nights in.
Or for warmer summer nights in a conservatory, lined roman blinds can help deflect heat and keep things cool. Adding blinds to doors instead of curtains means you don’t need to worry about extra stackback space so your window apparel can do the hard work for you.
3. Privacy
If your doors are overlooked by neighbours at the back, or facing the main street in an office block, blinds that will give added privacy are super important. Transparent roller blinds like our Oceana range let light stream through the window at the same time as giving optimum privacy. In addition to being good for your home, this collection is also good for the planet, made from 100% recycled plastic collected from the Mediterranean Sea.
4. The Room
The made to measure blinds you choose for a conservatory are often quite different to those you’d choose for French doors in a bedroom. While conservatory doors will look great with a sheer roman or roller blind, the same blind would not work in a bedroom. In the same way, blackout blinds in a conservatory would be overpowering and take away the open, airy feel of such a space.
5. Style
Roman, roller, blackout or privacy? Once you have decided on the rest of the elements, it’s time to choose which style will look best on your doors. Keep in mind the style and material of the door, frame and surrounding windows. For example sleek aluminium bi-fold doors will usually look better with a slim fitting roller blind while a chunkier French door will be stunning with a luxurious silk roman blind. Don’t be afraid to mix and match curtains with your blinds. Perhaps you choose a privacy blind for your door, you can always add curtains to cover the adjacent, stationary windows.
Are blinds cheaper than curtains?
Made to measure curtains are generally more expensive than blinds due to the amount of fabric required, but the design options available can be worth the extra money. You can personalise your curtains with the heading, pooling and lining choices. Your choice of curtains or blinds depends on the size of your room and window, as well as any design elements you want in your home. We often recommend blinds for doors as they won’t get in the way of opening and closing as they can stack neatly away at the top. But at the end of the day, the choice is yours and you can create a space unique to you!
