English Blinds

English Blinds began in 1988 as a family business supplying window blinds to homes and trade customers, first in Birmingham, Solihull, and the wider West Midlands. From its Solihull workshop and factory, it now sells directly online to homes across the UK; the model combines in-house manufacturing, a broad catalog, and a store designed for measuring and ordering without visiting a showroom.

The range covers roller, real-wood and faux-wood, Roman, vertical, and aluminum Venetian blinds, along with blackout and thermal options. Collections include plain and patterned designs in many colors, as well as water-resistant fabrics for rooms such as kitchens and bathrooms. The practical aim is to let each room handle light, privacy, and everyday use differently.

A made-to-measure order starts with choosing the blind type, material, and finish, then measuring the window. The website offers fabric samples and measuring and fitting guides to help customers make decisions at home. For anyone who prefers a conversation, the team answers product questions and can take orders by phone.

The company says that, alongside its residential collections, it has developed its own components and systems for specialist blinds and trade supply. That work has helped it serve other blind companies, interior designers, and property developers, as well as individual customers looking for a less standard size or combination.

English Blinds connects its offer to UK manufacturing and careful component sourcing; it says it uses British suppliers where possible and obtains timber from sustainably managed sources. The company also says its manufacturing process follows industry principles and that it handles waste responsibly.

In practice, an order is made to the dimensions supplied by the customer, so accurate measuring is an essential part of the experience. The store publishes instructions and offers help before purchase; every blind includes an approved safety device fitted during manufacture, and the product comes with the guarantee the company advertises for its collection.

English Blinds’ history helps explain why Solihull remains more than a business address: it was the starting point for a company that grew from serving a regional market to selling online nationwide. Its model keeps the factory and support team directly involved while customers compare styles, request samples, and arrange installation at home.