Blinds
French door blinds
Every french door blinds range below is made to the measurements we take at your window, then fitted by our own installer — no DIY, no cutting down on site. Order free samples to see the fabrics in your own light, or have an advisor bring the full range to you and price the job on the spot.
Buying guide: Measuring French doors, patio doors and bi-folds for blinds · 8 min read
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French door blinds, explained
French door blinds are made to fit glazed double doors without catching on the handle or hinge when the door opens. Most ranges on this filter are pleated fabrics fitted as Perfect Fit, which clips to the door frame and moves with the door, or Top Down Bottom Up, which sits within the recess and lets you drop the top pane or raise the bottom independently. Colours run through soft neutrals, greys and a few muted or patterned options, all in fine concertina pleats rather than flat panels. A handful of ranges bring in Day & Night stripes or metal venetian slats instead, so it's worth checking the mechanism and look before settling on a fabric.
Pleated honeycomb fabrics in soft neutrals, greys and the odd muted green or patterned option suit contemporary and traditional glazed doors alike, sitting flush without curtain-style bulk.
Best for
- Full-glazed French doors where the blind needs to sit clear of the handles
- Households wanting the door to stay usable without unclipping the blind first
- Rooms where you want light control without full blackout
- Doors that get direct sun for part of the day and need a fabric that copes with warmth
Worth knowing
- Most ranges here are pleated fabrics on Perfect Fit or Top Down Bottom Up mechanisms, both fitted within the door frame rather than as a standalone blind
- A few ranges (Firstlight, for instance) are Day & Night styles rather than pleated, so the look and operation differ from the rest of the page
- Cord safety devices are fitted as standard, but for doors used daily a cordless or motorised option is usually easier to live with
How to choose
- 1
Check the mechanism first
Perfect Fit blinds clip into the door frame with no drilling and move with the door; Top Down Bottom Up blinds fit within the recess and let you drop the top or raise the bottom independently.
- 2
Match light control to aspect
Pleated fabrics in cream or pale tones soften glare without blacking the room out; darker or Day & Night styles give more privacy for doors facing a path or neighbouring garden.
- 3
Think about daily handling
A door blind gets used more than a window one. Cordless wands or motorised control keep the mechanism away from door edges and small hands.
French door blinds: questions people ask
Will the blind get in the way of opening the door?
Perfect Fit blinds are fixed to the door itself so they open and close with it, and pleated Top Down Bottom Up blinds sit within the frame recess. Your advisor will check the door furniture and glazing bars on the day and confirm the best fit.
Can I have the same fabric on the door and the windows either side?
Many of these pleated ranges are offered across French door, patio door and bay window openings, so a matching set is usually possible. Your advisor brings the full sample range to hold against each opening in your own light.
Do French door blinds need to be motorised?
No, but motorisation is a common choice for doors that are used often, since it avoids a cord or wand near the handle. Battery or mains options are available and carry the same one-year guarantee as the blind itself.
Is Perfect Fit or Top Down Bottom Up better for a French door?
Perfect Fit clips onto the door frame with no drilling and travels with the door when it opens; Top Down Bottom Up sits within the recess and gives independent control of light from the top and bottom. Your advisor can compare both against your actual door.
Can the blind be taken off if I need to clean the glass?
Perfect Fit blinds are designed to unclip easily for cleaning behind them. Ask your advisor to show you the release mechanism when they fit it.
How it's made
How a roller blind works
Tap a number to see what each part does, and what you'll be choosing at your appointment.
1. Roller and brackets
The fabric winds onto a tube held by two small brackets, inside the recess or on the wall above it. Which one suits your window is settled when it's measured.
Your advisor brings samples of every option to your window, so you can see and feel them before you choose.
Buying guide · 8 min read
Measuring French doors, patio doors and bi-folds for blinds
A door is a window you walk through, and that changes the measuring. The blind has to clear the handle, let the door open fully and leave the way out clear, every day. Here is how to measure French doors, sliding patio doors and bi-folds, and what to check beyond the size.
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What reviewers mention most
- Outstanding service and quality consistently praised by customers.
- Quick installation and friendly, respectful staff enhance the customer experience.
- Wide range of materials available at competitive prices.
An automated summary of our Google reviews.
Why our french door blinds service is right for you
01
Cut to your window, not trimmed to fit
We measure each recess on site and allow for handles, tiles, sills and tilt-and-turn frames before anything is made.
02
Samples seen in your own light
A fabric that looks warm under showroom lighting can read grey at home. Your advisor brings the range to your rooms so you judge it against your walls.
03
Fitted by the people who sold it
Our own fitter installs, squares up and takes the packaging away. Nothing is subcontracted out and there is no surprise charge at the end.
04
One year of cover
Fabric, mechanism and fitting are covered by our 1-year guarantee. If a chain or a bracket fails, we come back out and put it right.
Finance options available. We offer flexible ways to pay so a whole-house refresh doesn't have to land in one go. Your advisor will talk you through what's available at your appointment.
Ask an advisorHow our service works
Three steps, and we handle all of them
01Book an appointment
Pick a day that suits you. It takes a minute, costs nothing, and there's never any pressure to buy.
02We come to you
Your advisor brings the full range, helps you choose for each window, measures precisely and quotes on the spot.
03We fit it for you
Once your order is made, our own fitter installs it, squares it up and takes the packaging away.
Book a free home appointment
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French door blinds: your questions answered
How this type behaves in a real room, plus how measuring, fitting and the guarantee work.
Is fitting included in the price?
Yes. The quote you are given covers the product, the fitting and the guarantee. Your fitter hangs everything, checks the operation with you and takes the packaging away.
Who measures the windows?
Your advisor does, on the appointment. That matters for more than convenience: because we take the measurements, the fit is our responsibility rather than yours. Every opening is measured on its own — we never size one window off the one next to it.
What guarantee do I get?
A 1-year guarantee on every blind, shutter and motor we supply and fit. If something goes wrong inside that period, ring the office and we come back out.
Which type of blind suits which room?
Rollers are the simplest and best value and take blackout or dimout fabrics for bedrooms. Romans give a soft, curtain-like fold in living rooms. Venetians and wooden slats let you tilt light rather than just block it, which suits kitchens and studies. Verticals handle wide spans and patio doors. Day & night blinds have alternating stripes so you can trade privacy against light through the day.
More answers in our full FAQ, or book a free measure and ask an advisor.
Where we fit blinds
Measuring and fitting are included everywhere we visit. Each county page lists its towns and the days our advisors are in the area.
Where to next
- All blindsEvery type and range in one place.
- CurtainsWarmth and dressing, on their own or over a blind.
- ShuttersFitted panels for period and street-facing windows.
- Measuring guideRecess or face fit, explained with photos.
- Free samplesSee the fabrics in your own light first.
- Areas we coverVisiting days by county and town.
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