BRIGHTON SUNBLINDS LTD

What BRIGHTON SUNBLINDS LTD does

Brighton Sunblinds Ltd is a family-run manufacturer, supplier, and installer of made-to-measure window treatments headquartered in Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom. Founded in 1974 by David and Inge Hopson and now managed by their children Nina Beatty and Jon, the company designs, produces, and fits a comprehensive product range covering interior blinds (roller, Duette, Roman, Venetian, vertical, pleated, blackout, Perfect Fit, motorised, and Vision blinds), plantation shutters, made-to-measure curtains, and exterior shading products including cassette, open, and pergola awnings. Its core technical capability is bespoke manufacturing to customer-measured specifications, supported by OEM partnerships with Weinor (outdoor living), Somfy (motorisation and smart home automation), Silent Gliss (premium curtain track systems), Velux (skylight blinds), Louvolite, and Blindspace.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer and selective B2B go-to-market, serving residential homeowners as the primary segment and commercial customers (offices, schools, healthcare, hospitality, retail) as a secondary vertical across Brighton, Hove, and the wider Sussex region. Customer acquisition combines a physical showroom with free off-street parking, a free in-home measuring and consultation service, inside sales via phone and email, Google paid search, and content marketing through an educational blog and Mailchimp newsletter. Distribution is fully domestic and channel control is maintained end-to-end from measurement through manufacturing to installation and disposal of old treatments.

Revenue is generated through one-time project-based sales of made-to-measure products bundled with professional installation, priced via quote rather than published rate cards. Notable value-adds include removal and disposal of legacy window treatments, child-safe accredited products (BBSA and Make it Safe membership), Checkatrade verified trader status, and a 5% Blue Light Card discount. The company is privately held with no external institutional investment, no public listing, and no disclosed financial metrics.

Name

BRIGHTON SUNBLINDS LTD

Legal name

Brighton Sunblinds

Website

https://brightonsunblinds.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Brighton Sunblinds Ltd is a family-run, Brighton-based manufacturer and installer of made-to-measure blinds, shutters, curtains, and awnings, serving residential and commercial customers across Sussex since 1974.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Window Treatments and Interior Shading

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920), Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792), Curtain and Linen Mills (31412)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Window Coverings Manufacturing (Curtains/Drapes/Sheers/Valances) (IMAOAKAC), Window Shades Retail (Roller, Roman, Cellular/Honeycomb, Solar) (CRAIAKAB), Outdoor Window Shades & Awnings Retail (Exterior Shades, Retractable Awnings) (CRAIAKAH), Custom Drapery & Made-to-Measure Window Coverings Retail (CRAIAKAD), Skylights, Roof Windows & Daylighting (IMADAFAL)

Keywords

• Custom window blinds
• Made-to-measure shutters
• Window treatments supply
• Curtain and awning fitting
• Interior shading products

Headquarters

HQ city

Brighton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales and Installation: One-time sale of made-to-measure window treatments (blinds, shutters, curtains, awnings) with professional installation services. Products are manufactured to order based on precise window measurements taken during home consultations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BRIGHTON SUNBLINDS LTD manufactures and supplies made-to-measure window blinds, shutters, curtains and awnings, measuring customers' windows on-site and producing each order in its own workshop. The offering combines bespoke production, supply of finished shading products and a professional installation service for residential and commercial interiors in and around Brighton.

Product overview

Brighton Sunblinds is a family-run business established in 1974 that offers a comprehensive range of made-to-measure window treatments including Roller Blinds, Duette® Blinds, Roman Blinds, Perfect Fit Blinds, Venetian Blinds, Vertical Blinds, Vision Blinds, Pleated Blinds, Blackout Blinds, Conservatory Blinds, Bi-Folding Door Blinds, and Blindspace concealed systems. Their product portfolio extends to Plantation Shutters (in Full Height, Café Style, Tier-on-tier, and Shaped configurations) and made-to-measure Curtains (Pencil & Pinch Pleat and Wave styles). They also supply and install Garden Awnings including Cassette Awnings, Open Awnings, and Pergola Awnings, with brands such as Weinor. The company provides motorised and automated blind solutions using Somfy motorisation with smart home integration capabilities, and premium Silent Gliss curtain track systems. Commercial shading solutions are offered for offices, schools, healthcare, retail, and hospitality sectors. Services include free measuring and consultation, custom manufacturing, professional installation, and old product removal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Made-to-measure blinds Custom-sized window blinds (venetian, roller, vertical and similar) manufactured to the customer's window dimensions and supplied with measurement and fitting service for Brighton-area homes.
• Made-to-measure shutters Plantation-style interior shutters cut to the customer's window dimensions, supplied and installed for residential and light-commercial interiors.
• Curtains Curtains supplied and hung in customers' homes as part of the window-covering range, with made-to-measure sizing across the Brighton/Sussex service area.
• Awnings External awnings manufactured to size and fitted to residential and commercial buildings to provide sun shading.
• Measure, supply and fit service End-to-end service in which a fitter visits the customer on site, takes window measurements, and returns to install the finished made-to-measure product.

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WeinorcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium awning and outdoor living partner. Brighton Sunblinds is a proud Weinor partner offering Terrazza pergola systems, Topas II awnings, Artares louvred roofs, and associated outdoor shading products. Products feature smart automation via Weinor BiConnect app compatible with major smart home platforms.
• SomfycoreTechnology or IntegrationMotorisation and automation partner for window treatments. Somfy Expert partner providing motorised blinds and awnings with remote and smart home integration capabilities.
• Silent GlisscoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium curtain track and blind systems provider. Brighton Sunblinds stocks Silent Gliss components and provides installation, service, and support. Cordless and electric systems enhance child safety.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Weinor: Premium German manufacturer of awnings, pergolas, and outdoor shading products with BiConnect smart-home automation. Brighton Sunblinds is a Weinor partner/reseller, making Weinor an upstream supplier and ecosystem enabler rather than direct competitor — relevant for partnership/competitive dynamics in the awning category.

Direct peers

• Appeal Blinds: UK made-to-measure blinds, shutters, and awnings retailer offering home visits and installation across southern England. Closely comparable in service model (home consultation, measuring, fitting) and product portfolio, with overlapping regional reach in southern counties.
• 247 Blinds: UK online retailer of made-to-measure blinds, curtains, and shutters with competitive pricing and nationwide delivery. Competes on the same product categories but via a digital-direct channel rather than showroom/home-visit service model.
• Web-Blinds: UK online retailer of made-to-measure blinds, curtains, and shutters with strong e-commerce proposition and nationwide reach. Overlaps in product categories and target customer (homeowners) but competes on price and convenience rather than personalised service.
• Shutterly Fabulous: UK made-to-measure plantation shutters specialist with home consultation, measuring, and installation services. Comparable in bespoke service delivery and product focus, though narrower scope (shutters only).
• Blinds Direct: UK online made-to-measure blinds and shutters retailer offering DIY measurement and self-fit options. Comparable product range, but operates on a lower-touch digital model that competes for the entry tier of the market Brighton Sunblinds serves.
• Apollo Blinds: UK national blinds and shutters franchise network offering made-to-measure products with home consultation, measuring, and installation. Closely matched service model and product categories, with multi-regional franchise coverage versus Brighton Sunblinds' single-territory operation.

Broad incumbents

• Thomas Sanderson: UK national made-to-measure blinds, shutters, and conservatory shading specialist with in-home design consultation. Directly comparable in product mix (blinds, shutters, awnings) and bespoke service model; broader geographic reach and larger marketing budget distinguish it as an incumbent.
• Hillarys: The UK's largest made-to-measure blinds, shutters, and curtains retailer with national coverage and in-home consultation. Closely comparable product portfolio (blinds, shutters, curtains, awnings) and service model (free home visit, measuring, fitting), but operates at national scale rather than a single regional showroom.

Regional players

• Elite Blinds: Smaller UK regional blinds and shutters supplier/installer serving localised geographic markets with made-to-measure products. Comparable scale and operating model to Brighton Sunblinds but operating in different UK regions, making it a regional analogue rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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