BOOK YOUR ONLINE CONSULTATION ABOUT GRANTS SHOWROOMS BESPOKE SOLUTIONS PROJECTS PRODUCTS RESOURCES CONTACT US Blinds and Shutters for Bi-fold Doors & Large Windows Grants Blinds have been designing, manufacturing and installing blinds for bi-fold doors and large windows for many years, and have a wide range of products and solutions that are suitable for almost all installations. We specialise in challenges and have created installations that deliver function and style, turning rooms into amazing spaces. With fully integrated motorisation options using technologies from partners such as Lutron, and 100% blind concealment using Blindspace concealment boxes, Grants Blinds are unique in our ability to deliver a bespoke shading solution for every installation. With bi-fold doors, and large windows, your blinds will become a key feature of the room, so the fabric, styling and how they will operate are important factors to making your property a joy to be in. Our design consultants can work with you in the early stages of your new-build project or property refurbishment to make sure you get the right styles, fabrics and automation options for your lifestyle and situation. Book a design consultation today and let our experienced consultants help you choose the right solution for you Bifold Door Blinds Checklist When planning to install Bi-Folding doors or floor-to-ceiling glazing this is a checklist of points you will benefit from considering in view of the successful inclusion of blinds within your finished design project. Are your doors going to open outwards or inwards? With inward opening doors, the blind solutions available are much more limited as to what blinds can be installed Blinds can often be concealed so that they can’t be easily seen when not required is this is something you want to consider? Blinds Cassette – can be installed retrospectively, available with certain products such as roller blinds only Blinds Pelmet – built-in during construction, the size of this will depend on the product/supplier you choose Blinds Box/Recess – built-in during construction, the size of this will depend on the product/supplier you choose What density will you require the blinds material to be? Blackout 100% – not easily achieved – will require side channels, do these need to be built in during construction? Dimout – can be achieved using a blackout material and a solution with the least No.of blinds Privacy – easily achieved using an opaque material but not necessarily light reducing material Screen – easily achievable with 1% 3% and 5% visibility but do not give not privacy at night time Will you require the blinds to be motorized? Do you have the necessary power provision? Power provisions will vary depending on the size and product chosen Low voltage motor solutions will require transformers, these would be positioned where they can’t be seen Rechargeable battery solutions are improving all the time but are limited to certain products. For more information go to Motorization View fullsize View fullsize Bi-Fold Door Blinds Frequently Asked Questions + What are the main reasons for having blinds on bi-fold doors? Clever shading around glazed and bi-fold doors can help make the room warmer in the winter months and feel dressed at night and during the shorter days. They also help keep the room cooler during the summer and on sunny days. Reduced glare is also a big advantage, as well as the blinds’ ability to reduce exposure to UV rays. Finally, blinds on such large expanses of glass can provide additional privacy, security and conservation of heat. + Can you motorise blinds on bi-fold doors? Is it necessary? New child safety regulations have made window blinds more awkward to operate – hanging cords must be kept at a height away from the reach of young hands – and so motorisation is becoming more of a popular necessity than just a luxury. Motorised blinds can be supplied to work individually, but they are normally programmed in a number of window groups to suit your specific requirements. + Will blinds spoilt the look of our open space? Blinds from Grants – including motorised blinds – can be extremely discrete. Stacked blinds can often be housed within the ceiling or construction, meaning they are barely visible. Blinds can be supplied with or without a cassette to house the blind when not required. + Can the blinds fully retract when not in use? We fully hide blinds when not in use by using the Blindspace concealment solution. With early planning, the blinds will retract fully into the ceiling. + Can you fit blackout blinds to bifold and large windows? With early planning, we can use the Blindspace concealment solution to create blackout when the blinds are dropped. + How large concealment boxes are required to hide the bi-fold door blinds? The space required to hide the blackout blind will vary depending on the size and shape of the window as well as the blind product chosen. + Can bifold door blinds be retro-fitted? Yes. Grants specialise in solutions where even in a retro-fit situation blinds are concealed behind pelmets but appear when needed. + How wide can you make a blind? We regularly make single blinds up to 4.5m wide. Wider widths are possible with custom solutions. Case Studies More From Grants We work closely with architects. This often includes challenging requirements such as complex shapes, skylights, multiple blinds and curtains. Find out more about our specialist blind solutions. Most of our projects are for prime or ultra-prime residential clients. The same attention to detail is applied in every project. Read more about our bespoke blinds projects. For more than 35 years, Grants has provided a broad portfolio of products. Using only materials selected for their quality, durability & aesthetic suitability. See more of our blinds and shades product range. Get In Touch Contact us with no obligations for advice, initial design consultation, and cost proposal. We can arrange meetings at your office, the site, or our London showrooms. Include us as early as possible for maximum options to be available. We also offer CPD and training sessions for architects and designers. Please contact us using this form, by email to sales@grantsblinds.com, or call us as +44 800 652 2190. Grants Blinds Leigh House, Warren Business Park Single Street, Westerham, TN16 3AB United Kingdom 0800 652 2190 Copyright & Disclaimer Privacy Site created and maintained by Chris Court Associates