Our Guide to the Perfect Blinds for French & Patio Doors

Vertical blinds are a stylish and functional choice for patio doors, blending seamlessly with any decor while offering fantastic control over light and privacy. Here are some of our favourite patio door dressing ideas using vertical blinds:

Nice and simple: Keep it basic and elegant with a simple white vertical blind that allows you to get just the right balance of light and shade, without overwhelming your decor scheme!

Bright and bold: Opt for eye-catching colours, patterns, and textures to add something a little different to your favourite spot in the house!

Available in a wide range of colours and patterns, and allowing for complete privacy, roller blinds are another popular choice for patio doors. Here are some of our favourite roller blind styles for French doors & patio windows:

Blackout magic: Shop our range of blackout roller blinds to block out unwanted light, particularly practical when it comes to French doors in bedrooms!

Let the light in: Explore our light-filtering roller blinds to add some privacy to your patio doors without leaving your space looking gloomy. 

As we hinted at earlier, when it comes to how to dress patio doors, it's important not to just think about summertime. Thermal blinds will make sure you're able to stay cool in the summer, without losing valuable warmth during the winter. By minimising heat loss and blocking out intense sunlight, thermal patio blinds can help reduce your energy bills and create a more comfortable indoor environment year-round.

Luckily for you, we have plenty of thermal styles available in our range of roller and vertical blinds perfect for adding a touch of style, controlling sunlight, and helping to lower your energy bills. 

If you're looking to give your patio doors a stylish and practical upgrade minus the fuss of drilling, no drill blinds are the way to go. From classic Venetian styles to Pinterest-perfect shutters or energy-saving pleated shades, you're sure to find a style that suits your taste and needs in our range of no drill patio door blinds. And the best part? These no drill styles cover the glass itself rather than fixing to the wall, meaning they move with your doors AKA no need to adjust your blinds to go in and out!

If you're looking for a patio door covering that integrates into your space like a dream, Perfect Fit blinds are your go-to! These no drill blinds fit snugly over the glass and blend seamlessly into your patio doors thanks to an integrated flame. No tools or fuss required to install, simply insert the brackets under your window beading, clip on your blinds, and go!

The name says it all - precisely measuremed and availabe up to 150cm wide, these blinds are ideal for uPVC patio doors, all you need is compatible rubber beading (check out our measuring guide to see if your doors are suitable!).

If Venetian blinds are your style you can choose between sleek aluminium slats or real wooden blinds, both available within our Perfect Fit range. Or for added functionality, opt for our pleated styles, with multizone controls allowing you to let light in from the top and bottom of your door, as well as thermal and blackout options!

For picture-perfect patio doors that are both practical and pretty, Perfect Fit Shutters are the answer. With the same no-drill installation as Perfect Fit blinds, these 100% waterproof shutters are suitable for most uPVC doors (check out our measuring guide for the specifics). 

These no drill window wonders are similar to the Perfect Fit blinds we covered earlier, but come with white or anthracite adhesive side channels rather than a fully-formed frame, providing an extra option for uPVC doors. With a clip'n'fit installation and plenty of pleated and Venetian styles to choose from, there's a Clip Fit blind for every need and taste!

Compatible with all types of patio doors, our Stick Fit blinds are the versatile window coverings you never knew you needed! As the name suggests, these blinds attach by simple clipping onto adhesive side channels that are stuck directly onto your window using a super-strong condensation and heat-tested adhesive.

Our Stick Fit range of pleated and Venetian blinds is here to save the day if your patio doors aren't suitable for our other no drill options.