DUFFY'S

What DUFFY'S does

Duffy's is a Dublin-based, family-run home furnishings retailer founded in 1918 by Thomas B Duffy, operating from its original flagship store at 27 North Earl Street, Dublin 1, and trading as DUFFY'S – Curtains, Blinds & Home. The company's core offering is custom-made curtains and blinds manufactured in Ireland, paired with a full measure, make and fit service across the greater Dublin area; specialized pleating techniques include 6" Triple French Pleat, Double Pinch Pleat, Wave, and Tailored Pleat. The business maintains a 2–3 thousand-fabric library in-store and a WooCommerce e-commerce site with Stripe payment processing for nationwide Irish delivery via An Post.

Beyond custom work, the company sells ready-made curtains (Victoria, OH Silver, Austin, Chesterfield, Mabel, Oxford products spanning eyelet, pencil pleat, blackout, and thermal styles), net curtains, bedding, cushions, curtain poles and tracks, and a broader home furnishings range (rugs, throws, kitchen, bathroom). Revenue mechanics combine B2C unit pricing (€2.50–€229.99 across SKUs), quote-based custom orders requiring a 50% deposit, free shipping above €50, and professional measuring/fitting services bundled into custom orders. The customer base is dominated by Dublin residential homeowners, with secondary segments in new-build/renovation projects, nationwide online shoppers, and a small commercial/office segment.

Name

DUFFY'S

Legal name

Duffy's Curtains

Website

https://duffyscurtains.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Duffy's is a Dublin-based family-run home furnishings retailer founded in 1918, selling custom-made and ready-made curtains, blinds, bedding, and décor via a North Earl Street flagship and an e-commerce site serving all of Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home Furnishings & Window Treatments

NAICS

Curtain and Linen Mills (31412), Curtain and Linen Mills (314120), Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Curtains & Drapery Retail (Panels, Drapes, Sheers, Valances) (CRAIAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Curtains & Drapery Panels Retail (Textile Window Coverings) (CRAIALAD), Custom Window Blinds Retail (Wood, Faux Wood, Aluminum, Vertical) (CRAIAKAA)

Keywords

• Custom curtains
• Made-to-measure blinds
• Window treatments
• Home furnishings
• Curtain fitting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin, Leinster

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Retail sales of ready-made curtains, blinds, net curtains, bedding, cushions, and other home furnishings through physical store and e-commerce website. Products range from budget-friendly options to premium custom-made items.
2. Custom Made Curtains & Blinds: Bespoke curtain and blind manufacturing with full measure, make and fit service. A 50% deposit is required to process made-to-measure orders with balance paid before installation.
3. Installation Services: Professional measuring and fitting service for custom curtains and blinds in the greater Dublin area, included as part of the custom order process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Duffy's is a Dublin-based family-run retailer that manufactures custom made curtains and blinds in Ireland, specializing in traditional pleating styles (6" Triple French Pleat, Double Pinch Pleat, Wave, and Tailored Pleat). The company sells ready-made curtains, net curtains, bedding, cushions, and curtain hardware through its North Earl Street flagship store and e-commerce website, offering a full measure, make and fit service for the greater Dublin area. All custom curtains are manufactured in Ireland using fabrics selected from a library of 1000s of options.

Product overview

DUFFY'S – Curtains, Blinds & Home is an Irish family-run home furnishings retailer established in 1918, operating both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar store at 27 North Earl Street, Dublin. The core product offering centers on custom made curtains and blinds with a full measure, make, and fit service, complemented by a range of ready-made curtains (Victoria, OH Silver, Austin, Chesterfield, Mabel, Oxford brands) in various styles including eyelet, pencil pleat, blackout, and thermal options. The company also offers net curtains, bedding products (duvets, pillows, pillowcases), cushions, and curtain hardware/accessories. All custom curtains are manufactured in Ireland, with thousands of fabrics available. The business operates on a WooCommerce e-commerce platform with Stripe payment processing and provides professional in-home measurement and installation services primarily in the greater Dublin area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Curtains & Blinds Made-to-measure curtains and blinds with full measure, make, and fit service for the greater Dublin area. All custom curtains are manufactured in Ireland, specializing in Triple French Pleat, Double Pinch Pleat, Wave, and Tailored Pleat styles. Customers can choose from thousands of fabrics available in-store.
• Ready Made Curtains Pre-made curtains available in standard sizes ranging from 66" to 90" width and 54" to 108" drop. Includes eyelet and pencil pleat styles, priced from €49.99 to €229.99.
• Victoria Thermal Blockout Eyelet Curtains Thermal woven curtains with blockout lining and eyelet finish. Available in Navy, Black, Blush, Cream, Duckegg, and Latte colors. Provides 70-80% blackout, thermal efficiency, energy saving, and noise reduction.
• OH Silver Eyelet Curtains Striking heavyweight chenille curtains featuring modern geometric circle design on silver grey backdrop. Made from 100% Polyester with eyelet/ringtop heading.
• Austin 100% Blackout Eyelet Curtains 100% blackout eyelet curtains available in Blue, Natural, and Pink colors. Provides complete light blocking for bedrooms and living spaces.
• Chesterfield 100% Blackout Eyelet Curtains Premium velvet blackout eyelet curtains available in Natural and Navy colors. Features 100% blackout lining for maximum light control.
• Mabel Thermal Interlined Eyelet Curtains Soft touch matte velour curtains with marble effect metallic detail and thick wadded thermal lining. Designed to keep heat in and cold out.
• Oxford 100% Blackout Pencil Pleat Curtains Velvet blackout pencil pleat curtains with all-over embroidered leaves design. Features 100% blackout lining with tape top heading suitable for tracks and poles.
• Net Curtains Net curtains including Manhattan White, Sue (Cream and White), Antalya White, Hawaii White, Montreal White, and Jayne White. Priced by the yard from €3.89 to €14.99 with slot top for net wire and tension rods.
• Bedding Bedding range including duvets (Best Value 13.5 Tog, Polycotton 13.5 Tog), pillows (Bedroom Couture Orthopaedic Support, Bedroom Couture So Soft Microfibre, Clusterball Pillow Pair), and pillowcases (Luna Silk-Touch Polyester). Priced from €7.99 to €39.99.
• Cushions Cushion collection including filled cushions, cushion covers (Chenille, Hampton Velour, Madison, Reflections, Tapestry designs), and cushion fillers in various sizes. Priced from €4.99 to €19.99.
• Curtain Poles & Tracks Curtain poles, tracks, tension rods, and accessories including white metal net curtain rods, Swish Deluxe track accessories (gliders, brackets, end stops, joiners), and pencil pleat curtain hooks. Priced from €2.50 to €13.99.
• Measurement & Fitting Service Professional measurement and fitting service offered for custom made curtains and blinds in the greater Dublin area. Includes in-home consultation, measurement, and professional installation as part of the custom order process.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.9/5.0 Google rating based on 171 reviews
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Wayfair: Global online home furnishings marketplace with extensive curtains, blinds, and home decor assortment. Comparable to Duffy's e-commerce ready-made line and competes on selection breadth and delivery convenience.
• Dunelm: UK's leading home furnishings retailer with broad curtains, blinds, bedding, and home decor range. Comparable to Duffy's as a multi-category home furnishings retailer but operating at much larger scale with a mass-market positioning.
• IKEA: Global home furnishings giant offering ready-made curtains, blinds, and home textiles at scale. Competes with Duffy's on the ready-made product line and Dublin-area customer base, though not in custom manufacturing.
• John Lewis & Partners: UK department store with significant home furnishings and made-to-measure curtain/blind services. Comparable in offering curated curtain and blind ranges plus a measure-and-fit service, though at broader scope and scale.

Direct peers

• Blinds 2go: Online specialist retailer of made-to-measure blinds and curtains with national UK delivery. Comparable to Duffy's in the made-to-measure blinds category and e-commerce fulfillment model.
• Thomas Sanderson: UK specialist in premium made-to-measure curtains, blinds, and shutters with a full measure-and-fit service. Closely comparable to Duffy's premium positioning and bespoke service offering.
• Hillarys: UK-based specialist in made-to-measure curtains, blinds, and shutters offering in-home measuring and fitting services. Directly comparable to Duffy's for the custom window coverings service model and product range.

Emerging players

• 247 Curtains: Online specialist in ready-made curtains with rapid delivery. Competes with Duffy's on the ready-made eyelet and pencil pleat lines with shorter lead times and broader online distribution.

Others

• Velux: Global manufacturer of roof windows and associated blinds/shutters. Comparable to Duffy's blind manufacturing expertise at the product category level, though Velux focuses on skylight-specific solutions rather than general window treatments.

Regional players

• The Curtain Shop: Ireland-based online retailer of ready-made curtains and home furnishings. Comparable to Duffy's e-commerce ready-made line and Irish customer base, though lacking the custom manufacturing capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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