Blinds fitted to each pane of a set of bi-fold doors

Blinds

Bi-fold & Door Blinds

Bi-fold, French and sliding patio doors need blinds that let the doors open and fold freely. We'll help you choose a system that works with your doors, your handles and the way you use the space. Our team measures and fits across Stockton, Middlesbrough and Teesside, from our Stockton-on-Tees showroom.

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The challenge with doors

Bi-fold and French doors are opened often, so the blinds need to move with them — or stay completely out of the way. A standard blind fixed above the door can get in the way of the opening or swing about when the door moves, which is why we'd usually suggest something different for doors.

Options that work

  • Door-mounted framed blinds: Perfect Fit® Venetian or pleated blinds are fixed to each panel, so they move with the door. This is often where we'd start for bi-folds.
  • Pleated blinds: slim and light, they fold with the bi-fold panels.
  • Vertical or panel blinds: for sliding doors, these draw clear of the opening — see vertical and panel blinds.
  • Tracked shutters: a premium alternative if you'd like shutters — see tracked shutters.

Things to consider

  • Handles and hinges: blinds must clear the door handles. We'll plan around these when we measure, so you won't find the blind catching.
  • Frame material: framed no-drill blinds need suitable uPVC beading (the strip that holds the glass in place). We'll check this for you.
  • Stack: blinds that draw aside need space to gather at the side when open, so it's worth thinking about where that space will be.

Measuring and fitting

We measure every door panel and fit the blinds ourselves. Our bi-fold doors guide explains the options in more detail if you'd like to read up first.

Styles & options

Choosing your bi-fold door blinds

  • Perfect Fit®

    Framed blinds fixed to each door panel, so they move with the door.

  • Pleated

    Slim blinds that fold neatly with the door.

  • Vertical

    They draw fully clear of sliding doors.

  • Panel

    Contemporary sliding panels that suit wide openings.

  • Roller

    On some doors, we can fit an individual blind to each one.

  • Shutters

    Tracked shutters, if you'd like a premium finish.

Close view of blinds fitted within door glazing

Colours, fabrics & finishes

Materials and finishes

Most bi-fold blinds use pleated fabrics or aluminium Venetian slats in slim frames. For sliding doors, vertical louvres (the long hanging slats) or fabric panels are the usual choice.

Best for

Where bi-fold door blinds work well

  • Bi-fold doors

    Blinds fixed to each door panel, so they fold with the doors.

  • French doors

    A separate blind on each door.

  • Sliding patio doors

    Vertical or panel blinds that draw clear of the opening.

  • Kitchen-diners

    Help control glare over the dining area.

  • Garden rooms

    Give you privacy once it gets dark.

  • Orangeries

    Coordinated with the blinds on your windows.

Features & options

Options to consider

  • Moves with the doorFramed systems are fixed to the glazing, so they move as the door does.
  • Clears handlesWe plan each blind around your handles and hinges.
  • Slim profileYour doors can still fold flat.
  • Privacy at nightWe'll help you choose the right fabric thickness.
  • Blackout optionsAvailable where you need a darker room.
  • Measured per panelWe measure each door individually.

Motorised & smart control

Motorisation options

Some door blinds can be motorised. Where they can, we use Somfy motors and controls — a remote, wall switch or timer, sun and wind sensors, the Somfy TaHoma app, or voice control with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. Ask us and we'll tell you what's possible for your doors.

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Why Premier

Why choose Premier Blinds

  • Free Home VisitsExpert advice at your home
  • Made to Measurefor a precise fit
  • Professional InstallationBy our experienced team
  • Manual & MotorisedOptions Available
  • Local Showroomin Stockton-on-Tees

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Ideas for bi-fold door blinds at home

  • Navy panel blinds across a patio door in a bedroom
  • Perfect Fit® pleated blinds on glazed doors
  • Blinds on bi-fold doors opening from a kitchen
  • Frame-fitted blinds on a wide run of glazed doors
  • Textured vertical blinds drawn back from a patio door

Questions & answers

Your questions about bi-fold door blinds

What are the best blinds for bi-fold doors?

We'd usually suggest blinds that attach to each door panel, such as Perfect Fit® Venetian or pleated blinds, because they fold with the doors. We'll check your frame is suitable when we measure.

Will a blind stop my doors folding flat?

Slim framed blinds are designed to sit close to the glass, so they shouldn't get in the way. We check the clearances when we measure, so you can be confident before anything is made.

What would you suggest for sliding patio doors?

Vertical and panel blinds work well, because they draw fully to one side and leave the opening clear. We'll show you both at your appointment.

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More about bi-fold door blinds

Premier Blinds fits blinds for bi-fold, French and patio doors across Stockton-on-Tees and Teesside. Read our guide to blinds for bi-fold doors.