Barlow Blinds Ltd

13/06/2026

The customer wanted curtains.

The patio doors needed blinds.

And they had a dog that constantly wanted to be in the garden.

A common problem.

Traditional curtains can get in the way.
Vertical blinds can feel a little office-like.

Allusion blinds sit somewhere in between.

They look soft like curtains but allow you to walk through them, making them ideal for busy patio doors and family homes.

Sometimes the best solution isn't choosing between curtains and blinds.

It's finding something that gives you a bit of both.

12/06/2026

Enjoy Your Outdoor Space Safely and Comfortably.

Pergolas and awnings protect furniture, decking, and outdoor areas from sun and rain. They also provide passive solar protection for the adjoining indoor space, reducing heat and glare while still letting in natural light.

Choosing the right design and placement is key. Whether fixed or retractable, systems can be integrated with ventilation or combined with adjustable blinds to improve comfort and energy efficiency.

Enjoy your garden, patio, or balcony in all seasons with the right shading solutions.

Learn more and find an expert BBSA member: https://vist.ly/57e9v

11/06/2026

What if you didn't have to choose between wood and faux wood?

Traditional wooden shutters are lightweight and elegant.

Faux wood shutters are incredibly durable.

Woodguard combines both.

A real wood core with a tough polymer coating designed to handle the knocks, bumps and moisture that family homes throw at them.

Particularly useful in:

kitchens
bathrooms
busy family homes

A newer addition to our shutter collection, but already proving popular.

09/06/2026

Not all roller blinds are made the same.

Most people see fabric.

We see what sits underneath it.

The tube size.
The bottom bar.
The brackets.
The way the fabric is cut.

Because these are the things that affect how the blind performs years later.

It's why we manufacture our roller blinds here in Leicester and select components based on the size of the window rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

The bits you don't see are often the bits that matter most.

07/06/2026

Three blind companies had already quoted for wooden Venetian blinds.

Then I asked one question:

"Has anyone mentioned how heavy the blind will be?"

Silence.

For a large window, the weight of a blind can make a huge difference—especially for older homeowners using it every day.

Sometimes the best blind for a window isn't the best blind for the person using it.

Read our latest article to see what happened next.
https://www.barlowblinds.com/Knowledge-centre/the-best-blinds-for-elderly-people-why-the-right-blind-isn-t-always-the-one-you-ask-for

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

Most people don’t realise there are blinds specifically designed to help rooms feel cooler in summer and warmer in winter.

And no we’re not talking about thick curtains from the 1980s.

Modern cellular blinds create insulating air pockets that can help reduce heat transfer through glass.

Particularly useful in:

south-facing rooms
bifold door areas
roof lanterns
and modern new builds with large glazed areas

Would overheating be the biggest issue in your home this summer?

03/06/2026

One of the reasons we created the UK’s only mobile shutter showroom was simple:

Too many people were making expensive decisions from tiny samples.

And shutters are not a small decision.

Seeing full-size shutters in natural light, inside your own home, changes the conversation completely.

Especially when you can compare:

light control
privacy
frame styles
colours
and panel configurations properly

Sometimes confidence matters just as much as the product itself.

01/06/2026

What keeps somebody working at the same company for 50 or 60 years?

Two old Leicester Mercury features celebrating Ron Hipwell and Tom Routledge tell a remarkable story about craftsmanship, loyalty, and manufacturing at Barlow Blinds.

As we approach 100 years of Coleman family ownership in 2027, these stories remind us that businesses are built by people and experience still matters.

Find out more here https://www.barlowblinds.com/Knowledge-centre/the-leicester-mercury-stories-that-say-everything-about-barlow-blinds

01/06/2026