Pleated blinds across a wide bedroom window

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Pleated Blinds

If you have a conservatory, roof window, bi-fold door or an unusually shaped window, pleated blinds are often where we'd start. Their crisp, slim folds of fabric are neat and light, and they adapt to places many other blinds can't. Our team measures and fits across Stockton, Middlesbrough and Teesside, from our Stockton-on-Tees showroom.

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What are pleated blinds?

Pleated blinds are made from fabric folded into crisp, narrow pleats. They raise and lower on thin cords and fold up into a slim stack at the top. Because they're light and can be held in tension at the top and bottom, they fit places many other blinds can't, such as conservatory roofs, roof windows and doors.

Privacy and light control

You choose the fabric for the level of light you'd like, from sheer to blackout. Top-down/bottom-up blinds give you extra flexibility: you can lower the top of the blind to let daylight in while the lower half stays covered for privacy. They're a popular choice for bedrooms and rooms that face the street.

Things to consider

  • Tensioned or freehanging: on angled glass and doors, we'd fit a tensioned blind, which is held at the top and bottom so it stays in place.
  • Pleat retention: pleated fabrics are designed to hold their shape, but they're happiest kept away from direct steam and heavy handling.
  • Honeycomb fabrics: double-layer cellular fabrics can help a room feel more comfortable, but they won't replace proper insulation.

Measuring and fitting

Conservatories and roof windows often have lots of different sizes and angles, so accurate measuring really matters. We measure at a free home appointment and fit every blind ourselves, so you can leave the tricky parts to us. Our conservatory inspiration has some ideas to get you started.

Styles & options

Choosing your pleated blinds

  • Standard pleated

    A single layer of crisp pleated fabric, neat and simple.

  • Honeycomb / cellular

    Two layers of fabric that trap air in a honeycomb pocket.

  • Top-down / bottom-up

    Lower the top or raise the bottom, so you keep your privacy and the daylight.

  • Perfect Fit® pleated

    The frame fits into the window bead, so there's no drilling.

  • Roof pleated

    Held in tension, so it stays in place on conservatory roofs and roof windows.

  • Blackout pleated

    Helps darken bedrooms and rooms with roof windows.

Close view of a patterned pleated blind fabric

Colours, fabrics & finishes

Materials and finishes

Pleated fabrics range from sheer and light-filtering to blackout, in plains, textures and some printed designs. Honeycomb (cellular) fabrics have a double layer that traps air in a cell, which can add a little insulation. The cords also run hidden inside the cells rather than through visible holes, which gives a cleaner look. Some fabrics have a reflective backing that helps reflect sunlight, and we'll show you which ones suit conservatories.

Best for

Where pleated blinds work well

  • Conservatories

    For windows and roofs, with fabrics that coordinate across the room.

  • Bi-fold doors

    Slim blinds that move with each door panel.

  • Tilt-and-turn windows

    Fitted to the opening part of the window, so it still opens freely.

  • Roof windows

    Held in tension, so they stay in place at an angle.

  • Shaped windows

    Some shapes can be fitted with pleated blinds; we'll check yours when we measure.

  • Bedrooms

    Top-down/bottom-up privacy, with blackout options for better sleep.

Features & options

Options to consider

  • Tensioned or freehangingTensioned blinds stay in place on angled windows.
  • Top-down/bottom-upGives you flexible privacy through the day.
  • Compact stackFolds into a slim stack at the top when raised.
  • Cordless optionsMany systems are operated with a handle instead of cords.
  • Motorised optionsUseful for roofs and windows that are hard to reach.
  • Coordinated fabricsMatch your windows and roof for a consistent look.

Motorised & smart control

Motorisation options

Motorised pleated blinds are especially handy in conservatory roofs and on roof windows you can't easily reach. We use Somfy motors and controls, so you can choose a remote, wall switch, timer or sun and wind sensors, or use the Somfy TaHoma app and voice control with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. Just ask and we'll talk you through which systems suit your glazing.

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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 pleated blinds at home

  • Neutral pleated blind in a living room
  • Pistachio pleated blind in a kitchen
  • Honeycomb pleated blind at a window above a desk
  • Patterned pleated blinds closed in a living room
  • Slate pleated blind in a bathroom

Questions & answers

Your questions about pleated blinds

Are pleated blinds good for conservatories?

Yes, they're one of the most popular choices for conservatories. They fit neatly to both windows and roofs, and there are fabrics designed to help with glare and heat. We'll point those out when we bring samples.

What is a top-down/bottom-up pleated blind?

It's a blind you can lower from the top as well as raise from the bottom. That means you can keep the lower part of the window covered for privacy while daylight still comes in at the top.

Can pleated blinds be fitted without drilling?

Yes, in many cases. Perfect Fit® pleated blinds clip into the window beading on many uPVC windows without drilling. Whether they suit your windows depends on the frame, and we'll check this when we visit. You can find out more on our Perfect Fit® blinds page.

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