Made for wide glazing
On sliding doors to the garden or terrace, vertical blinds never get in the way. Stacked to the side, the opening is completely clear; closed, you tilt the slats to set the light. See how we use them on pool-side glass on our villa curtains page.
Slat fabrics
Vertical slats come in sheer, dim-out and blackout fabrics. In living rooms, textured or sheer-look slats soften the light and remove any “office” feeling. On a balcony door off a bedroom, blackout slats keep the morning sun out. In workplaces and shops and showrooms, plain calm colours give the facade a tidy look. We choose the colour together with your walls and window frames in mind.
Light control without opening
The big advantage of vertical blinds is that you can change the light without drawing them back. Half-turned, the slats let daylight filter in while the room stays private; fully closed, they overlap and block the sun. On west-facing glass that catches the afternoon sun, angling the slats against the light cuts heat and glare without plunging the room into darkness. We also decide at the visit which side the chain and cord should hang, so a sofa or cupboard does not end up in front of them.
Practical in offices
Along long glass facades they cut screen glare and give a tidy, uniform look. Because slats can be replaced individually, maintenance stays cheap. For meeting rooms and open-plan areas, see our page on office blinds.
Stacking direction and fitting
We make them to stack left, right or split to both sides – planned around the way your door opens, so the stack sits on the fixed side and never narrows the doorway. The track is fixed to the ceiling or the wall above the window; ceiling fitting makes floor-to-ceiling glazing look taller.
Vertical blinds or roller blinds?
Where the glass is wider than it is tall, vertical blinds are more practical because they stack sideways instead of rolling up. On narrow single windows a roller blind takes up less space, and on wide glass where you want to keep the view while filtering the sun, screen roller blinds are a good alternative. Vertical on the patio door and roller on the window is a combination we fit often.
Care
Fabric slats unclip one by one, which makes washing straightforward, and a damaged slat can be replaced on its own. In homes with pets or small children the bottom of the slats tends to wear first – replacing just those is enough. For fabric-specific advice, read our guide to curtain washing and care.
Best suited for
- Floor-to-ceiling glass and sliding doors
- Offices and shops
- Living rooms opening onto a terrace or garden
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