Kensington Blinds designs and installs external blinds that stop your home overheating by blocking the sun’s heat before it reaches the glass. Our blinds preserve daylight and views while maintaining privacy.
Ideal for Passivhaus and energy-efficient self builds, our made-to-measure systems can be fitted over windows of any size including curtain walling, sliding doors, rooflights and outdoor living areas. The blinds are made from aluminium frames and durable, high performance fabrics available in a range of colours. The blinds can be fully or semi-automated with wind/sun sensors to put you in control.
With four decades of specialist experience, Kensington Blinds provides practical guidance and technical advice from early design through to expert installation by our experienced teams.
Kensington Blinds helps self-builders create comfortable, energy-efficient homes by controlling solar heat at the point it enters your home. External blinds block a significant portion of the sun’s energy before it reaches the glass, which is far more effective than internal shading. The result is cooler rooms in summer, reduced glare for reading or screen use, and better privacy, while retaining natural light and outward views.
This approach fits naturally with Passivhaus and eco-friendly design. If you are investing in high levels of insulation and airtightness, limiting unwanted solar gain is the next step to keep spaces comfortable throughout the year. Many visitors come to us with south- or west-facing glazing, open-plan living areas, bedrooms, or roof lanterns. These are exactly the situations where external shading makes a noticeable difference to daily comfort.
We work across the UK and recommend engaging early in your project so the blinds can be integrated into the initial design. For new builds, we can advise on recesses, conduits and fixings so the boxes and side guides sit neatly and match your façade. For retrofits, we provide discreet surface-mounted options with careful cabling routes. Every installation is made to measure, and we can discuss all the details with you or your architect as required.
Our products are designed to complement and enhance the exterior of your home. We can colour match blind frames to almost any colour and finish; fabrics range from open-weave screens that maintain views to denser textiles for stronger heat and glare control; all are durable and come in a range of popular colours.
Controls can be as simple as wall switches, or as connected as remotes, timers and sensors that lower blinds automatically when sun or temperature thresholds are reached. This hands-off operation is popular with homeowners who want reliable comfort with minimal effort.
With four decades of specialist experience, we prioritise meticulous attention to detail, high quality installation and excellent communication throughout the project.
Bring your plans or window schedule to our stand. We can talk through elevations and orientations, suggest suitable systems and fabrics, and outline practical next steps so your self-build stays comfortable, efficient and enjoyable throughout the year.
