What BLIND DESIGN (UK) LIMITED does

Blind Design (UK) Limited is a family-run, privately held manufacturer and retailer of made-to-measure window treatments, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Eastbourne, East Sussex, with a registered location in Hailsham. The company designs, manufactures, and installs bespoke blinds, shutters, curtains, and outdoor awnings for residential and commercial customers across Sussex, Surrey, and Kent in South East England. Approximately 90% of products are manufactured in-house at the company's 225 square metre Eastbourne factory using UK-sourced fabrics and components, and the business operates a 200 square metre showroom featuring full-sized conservatory displays alongside a free home-visit field sales service staffed by DBS-checked installers.

The product portfolio spans more than 25 SKUs across multiple categories, including Perfect Fit and Pleated blinds, Roller, Roman, Vertical, Velux, and Wooden Venetian blinds, Urban Shutters and Perfect Fit Shutter Lite shutters, in-house handmade curtains, and motorised awnings supplied through a partnership with German manufacturer Lewens. Proprietary installation methods include the no-drill Perfect Fit system for both blinds and shutters, and motorised operation is offered as a premium add-on across the range. The company is a member of the British Blind and Shutter Association and aligns installations to British Safety Standards under the Make It Safe Campaign.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market with no e-commerce checkout, quote-based per-unit pricing determined by measurements, materials, and specifications, and no disclosed subscription or recurring revenue streams. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales bundled with professional installation services. The company has no external investment, no parent company, no disclosed headcount, no public financials, and operates as a regionally scoped, founder-owned enterprise.

Name

BLIND DESIGN (UK) LIMITED

Legal name

Blind Design (UK) Ltd

Website

https://blind-design.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Blind Design (UK) Limited is a family-run Eastbourne-based manufacturer and installer of made-to-measure blinds, shutters, curtains, and awnings, serving residential and commercial customers across Sussex, Surrey, and Kent through its own factory, showroom, and free home-visit service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Window Coverings

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920)

akta.pro primary industry

Window Treatments & Shading Systems (Blinds, Shades, Awnings) (IMADAIAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motorized Shades, Blinds & Curtain Automation (HSAHADAD), Custom Window Blinds Retail (Wood, Faux Wood, Aluminum, Vertical) (CRAIAKAA)

Keywords

• Made-to-measure blinds
• Window shutters
• Custom curtains
• Conservatory blinds
• Commercial awnings

Headquarters

HQ city

Hailsham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Window Treatment Product Sales: One-time sale of made-to-measure blinds, shutters, curtains, and awnings. Products are custom-manufactured to customer specifications.
2. Professional Installation Services: Expert installation service provided by trained staff with enhanced DBS checks, included as part of the product offering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Blind Design (UK) Limited designs, manufactures, and installs made-to-measure blinds, shutters, curtains, and outdoor awnings for residential and commercial customers in South East England. Approximately 90% of products are manufactured in-house at the Eastbourne factory using UK-sourced fabrics and components, with installation bundled into the offering by trained fitters. The company also supplies motorised operation systems and participates in the BBSA Make It Safe Campaign for child-safe British Safety Standard compliant installations.

Product overview

Blind Design (UK) Limited is a made-to-measure window coverings company established in 1989, offering a comprehensive portfolio of blinds, shutters, curtains, and awnings. The company operates as a single unified product-and-service offering rather than a software platform. Their blind portfolio includes Conservatory Blinds, Perfect Fit Blinds, Pleated Blinds, Roller Blinds, Roman Blinds, Velux Blinds, Wooden and Aluminium Venetian Blinds, Vertical Blinds, Day & Night Vision Blinds, Allusion Blinds, Lantern Blinds, Commercial & School Blinds, Flyscreens, Blinds for Gable End & Apex Windows, Blind Screens, and Panel Blinds. Their shutter range encompasses Urban Shutters, Perfect Fit Shutter Lite, Wooden Shutters, Full Height Shutters, Tier-on-Tier Shutters, Café Style Shutters, Tracked Shutters, Solid Shutters, and Shaped Shutters. Additional offerings include Curtains, Awnings (in partnership with German supplier Lewens), Dutch Blinds, and Motorised operation systems. Products are manufactured at their Eastbourne factory with UK-sourced components, and many products can be specified with motorised operation. The company also offers a free home visit service and showroom consultations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Urban Shutters: Innovative collection of polysilk vinyl window shades that blend functional styling with contemporary elegance, available in full height, café style, or tier-on-tier configurations.
• Perfect Fit Shutter Lite
• Urban Shutter Lite

Products and services

• Conservatory Blinds Pleated, roller, or vertical blinds designed specifically for conservatories, available in Perfect Fit or Classic Fit systems with solar reflective fabrics for roof and windows. Made-to-measure for residential conservatory installations.
• Perfect Fit Blinds No-drill, clip-in window blinds that install directly into uPVC window frames without screws or drilling, available in translucent, opaque, and blackout fabrics. Made-to-measure for residential uPVC windows.
• Pleated Blinds Stylish pleated blinds available in solar reflective and Duette energy-saving fabrics, suitable for conservatories, sunrooms, and shaped windows. Made-to-measure for residential properties.
• Roller Blinds Traditional made-to-measure roller blinds available in contemporary and traditional fabrics with various style finishes, for residential windows.
• Roman Blinds Elegant soft window coverings combining the stylish lines of curtains, featuring chrome child-safe sidewinder control systems and available motorised. Made-to-measure for residential properties.
• Velux Blinds Made-to-measure blinds for Velux roof windows, available in blackout, roller, flying pleated, and venetian styles. For residential loft and roof window installations.
• Wooden Venetian Blinds Real wood venetian blinds made from superior wood for a natural look, also available in faux wood for bathrooms and kitchens. Made-to-measure for residential windows.
• Vertical Blinds Slimline headrail vertical blinds manufactured from powder coated aluminium for smooth operation on large residential windows. Made-to-measure.
• Day & Night Vision Blinds Motorised blinds featuring two layers of translucent and opaque horizontal striped fabric that move independently to create open or closed effects. Made-to-measure for residential windows.
• Aluminium Venetian Blinds Lightweight and hardwearing aluminium blinds with high degree of rotation for privacy and light control. Made-to-measure for residential windows.
• Allusion Blinds Innovative blinds combining the delicacy of voile fabric with rotating vertical louvres for multiple light and privacy options. Made-to-measure for residential properties.
• Lantern Blinds Roller blind systems designed for roof lanterns and skylights, reducing glare, heat build-up, and UV light, available with translucent fabric. Made-to-measure for residential roof lanterns.
• Commercial & School Blinds Range of made-to-measure blinds for commercial spaces including schools, universities, colleges, offices, and NHS hospitals, available in motorised options. Fitted in accordance with British Safety Standards.
• Flyscreens Insect screens for doors and windows that keep flies, mosquitoes, wasps, bees and other insects outside while allowing cooling breezes. Made-to-measure for residential properties.
• Blinds for Gable End & Apex Windows Custom blinds designed for unusual or awkward window shapes including gable ends and apex windows, available with motorised operation. Made-to-measure for residential properties.
• Blind Screens Screening solutions made-to-measure for winter gardens and similar residential spaces.
• Urban Shutters Innovative collection of polysilk vinyl window shades with contemporary styling, moisture and fire resistant, available in full height, café style, or tier-on-tier configurations. Made-to-measure for residential properties.
• Perfect Fit Shutter Lite Shutters that fix directly onto uPVC windows without screws or drilling, featuring no outer frame for maximum light. Made-to-measure for residential uPVC windows.
• Wooden Shutters Classic shutters manufactured from hardwood, MDF or composite materials, offering excellent insulation and timeless styling. Made-to-measure for residential properties.
• Full Height Shutters Classic shutters covering the full height of windows with tilting louvres and optional concealed handles. Made-to-measure for residential windows.
• Tier-on-Tier Shutters Shutters with two separate panels that operate independently, allowing different levels of light and privacy in top and bottom sections. Made-to-measure for residential windows.
• Café Style Shutters Shutter panels covering the lower section of windows, allowing additional light from above while maintaining privacy. Made-to-measure for residential windows, including bathrooms and kitchens.
• Tracked Shutters Wooden shutters that slide in a track and concertina back when opened, ideal for patio and bi-fold doors in residential properties. Made-to-measure.
• Solid Shutters Wooden shutters with solid panels instead of horizontal slats, providing high insulation and a cosy look. Made-to-measure for residential properties.
• Shaped Shutters Handmade shutters custom-designed for unusual or awkward window shapes including slanted, arched, hexagonal, or round windows. Made-to-measure for residential properties.
• Curtains Handmade made-to-measure curtains crafted by in-house curtain makers, available in a range of fabrics or customer-supplied materials. Fitted by expert team with a comprehensive range of poles and tracks. For residential customers.
• Awnings Quality motorised and manual awnings supplied in partnership with German manufacturer Lewens, available in a wide choice of fabrics. Made-to-measure for residential outdoor spaces.
• Dutch Blinds Awning-style blinds offering an alternative window covering solution. Made-to-measure for residential properties.
• Panel Blinds Wide fabric panels made-to-measure for large windows, patio doors, and bi-fold doors that sit neatly behind each other when not in use. For residential properties.
• Blind and Shutter Repair Service Repair service for existing blinds and shutters provided to residential customers across Sussex, Surrey, and Kent.
• Motorised Blinds Motorised blind operation systems offered as a standalone specification for made-to-measure blinds, controllable by remote control, wall switch, or smartphone, tablet, and PC apps. For residential and commercial customers.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• British Blind and Shutter Association (BBSA)coreOthersBlind Design is a member of BBSA and participates in the Make It Safe Campaign for British safety standards for internal blinds. All blinds are fitted in accordance with British Safety Standards in conjunction with BBSA guidelines.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Somfy: Global market leader in motorisation and smart-control systems for blinds, awnings and shutters; an ecosystem partner whose motors power Blind Design's motorised offerings and whose brand drives consumer demand for automated shading.
• Louvolite: UK fabric supplier for pleated, cellular and roller blinds; Blind Design sources Duette energy-saving fabrics and other ranges from Louvolite, making it a critical upstream partner rather than a competitor.
• VELUX: Manufacturer of roof windows and skylights for which Blind Design supplies made-to-measure Velux blinds; a complementary ecosystem participant whose product install base drives a recurring downstream demand stream for Blind Design's specialist shading solutions.

Emerging players

• 247 Blinds: Online UK blind, curtain and shutter retailer competing in the made-to-measure segment with rapid lead times and broad product range; overlaps with Blind Design's product catalogue but with very different distribution economics.
• Swift Direct Blinds: UK online made-to-measure blinds and curtains retailer offering a self-service configurator and rapid delivery; competing for the same end customers Blind Design serves, but via a low-touch digital model.
• Blinds2go: Large UK online made-to-measure blinds retailer competing on price and convenience; represents the digital channel Blind Design does not currently operate, making it a critical competitive benchmark for online customer acquisition trends.

Direct peers

• Thomas Sanderson: National UK made-to-measure shutters, blinds and conservatory shading specialist with in-home design service and professional installation — directly overlapping Blind Design's product mix, customer base, and consultation-led sales motion.
• Appeal Blinds: UK-based made-to-measure blinds and shutters manufacturer with own factory and in-home consultation service — a close regional specialist comparable to Blind Design in scale, manufacturing depth, and customer experience.
• Hillarys: The UK's largest made-to-measure blinds, shutters and curtains retailer, using an in-home consultation and professional installation model almost identical to Blind Design, but with national geographic coverage and significantly larger marketing spend.
• Shuttercraft: UK-wide bespoke shutter specialist offering made-to-measure plantation and tracked shutters with in-home consultation, directly competing for the shutter portion of Blind Design's product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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