European sales of Panel Blinds have always been high as they are a popular choice in both domestic and commercial installations, that said it’s a different story in the UK, since its launch 10 years ago sales could only be described as mediocre at most. Panel Blinds are the most undersold and misunderstood product in the UK and the reason for this is possibly down to marketing and a lack of general information.

In this article we are going to talk in detail about this product, its application and why you should consider using it, not just in the commercial market but also domestic especially with sales of bi-fold doors booming.

Did you know that nine times out of ten a vertical blind is offered as a solution for bi-fold doors? It’s cheap, easy to fit and offers what your customer thinks is the only solution. Did you know that a Panel Blind can be fitted quicker? It also offers a high-end designer finish in keeping with the overall finish of the room and reflects the investment your customer has made.

Your customers are more demanding than ever these days and when it comes to major investments such as bi-fold doors it is panel blinds that offer a designer finish, not only do they look fantastic but they will become a focal point in the room.

They are energy efficient and child safe too. Energy saving panel blinds reduce solar gain during the summer months and help insulate your home through winter which is something to point out to your customer with bi-fold doors having such an expanse of glass.

We all know that as children grow their curiosity does too, which is why we make child safety a priority. All blinds are designed to be inherently child safe and we recommend wand operation for panel blinds.

Panel blinds also look stunning as a room divider that can be used to great effect in creating new living spaces within a modern home.