Shading Specialists

Since being originally founded in 1955, Shading Specialists have become one of the go-to suppliers and installers of premium and luxury window treatments for both commercial and residential design projects in the United Kingdom & Internationally. We pride ourselves on being an efficient and effective one-stop shop, with a wealth of experience in measuring, specifying and fitting blinds, curtains, tracks and awnings. The internal blind market is extremely diverse. As a result, we work with a variety of manufacturers, across sub segments, to bring as much choice as possible to our customers.

External Blinds, Protection from light and heat are the attributes of the graceful vertical external blind. It offers plenty of solar protection from glaring light to glass areas up to 600 cm, all this with a subtle design. Tensioned pistons ensure perfect cover fit and ensure low noise extension and retraction of the blinds. The motorised version can be integrated in any house automation for comfortable operation.

Shading Specialists offer the best top quality Roman Blind System on the market, Silent Gliss. We offer Silent Gliss Roman Blind systems to customers as the very first option for them on their quest for the best and most reliable system. We do offer alternatives and when you contact us we will always put a second option from a more middle range manufacturer.

Shading Specialists Limited offer a couple of good quality and reputable options when it comes to Vertical Blind Systems. We offer Electric Vertical Blinds and Manual Vertical Blinds from our own collection and Silent Gliss's range.

Shading Specialists offer a full range of Conservatory Window and Roof Blinds for every application. These are just a small example of our full range of products and services when it comes to conservatories. Please contact us today for a quote or specification. The SilentGliss 8500 Pleated Blind is available as Cord Operated, Chain Operated, Handle Operated, Crank Operated or Electrically Operated. These can also be supplied for shaped windows and are therefore perfect for a conservatory.

There are various different fabrics to choose from with each manufacturer and we can also laminate your own fabric onto a roller blind. Either 64, 100, 100WIDR, 150, 150WIDR, 250, Triathlon Battery - each code represents a different barrel size. You would have Lutron blinds if you have a Lutron Homeworks or Graphic Eye system. Lutron Roller Blinds biggest selling points are the silent motors and Intelligent Alignment meaning that blinds in a line rise and fall at the same speed and level. Lutron offer a range of coupled blinds too, this mean one motor will drive the system but there will be two or three prices of fabric meaning the blind can be larger on the width.

At Shading Specialists, we offer both fabric supply only or full curtain makeup service options, depending on your requirements. We are also able to offer either machine or handmade curtains, made with care in our own large UK based workroom.

Shading Specialists offer a diverse range of Pleated Blind Systems. We use many different fabric ranges and they can be solar protection so to keep the room warm in the winter and cool in the summer. These blinds are suitable for vertical windows, sloping windows and skylights as well as conservatories. Lutron Serena cellular blinds offer incredible value at an affordable price backed by the quality of the Lutron brand. These blinds feature Triathlon power technology, which provides a 3-year battery life.

If you appreciate being outside as much as possible enjoying your patio, terrace or garden with family or friends, or simply as your own space, then a fully retractable fabric awning is a great addition to help control the sun, shade and rainfall. Create your perfect outdoor living space with any of our retractable awnings and take control of the very diverse weather we have to deal with in the UK. Not only our shading systems look incredible, they're also sleek, seamless and minimalistic. Their smooth extension and retraction, compact design means that your awning can be neatly tucked away when not in use thus making the most of your valuable space.

Shading Specialists was originally founded in 1955 to service London's commercial and residential window treatment requirement. As the business has grown, so has our level of knowledge and skill, as well as our reach which now finds us operating across the UK and Internationally. One thing that remains exactly the same now as it was the day the company was formed is our firm commitment to providing maximum value to our clients through our advice, manufacturer network and technical capability. You can rest assured that you are in hands of experts in their craft, who truly care about giving our customers the best service during and after every project.

We can supply and install a wide selection of awnings, with hundreds of customisation options and versatile features. This includes patio awnings, vertical awnings (sometimes called external blinds), conservatory awnings and awnings for open spaces.

Shading Specialists offer a bespoke and top quality range of Skylight and Rooflight shading systems for every possible application. Whether it is Electric or Manual, we have a solution to suit your requirements.

We have an integrated, functional set of motorised and remote-controlled rooflights and skylights from Diaz, SilentGliss and Lutron, which gives you an immediate idea of the look and feel for each. Over a dozen of the main types of roller blinds and curtains we supply along with several types of metropoles, tracks, you'll be able to see countless variations to match the one you're looking for. Our library contains hundreds of fabric samples from some of the top brands in the world - Diaz, James Hare, Svensson, Osborne & Little and many others for you to choose from.

Imagine a stylish, versatile and efficient way of living with the addition of interior shutters in your home. We can help realise your ambitions with the widest range of styles, colours and premium materials available. More than just a window covering, shutters add a personal touch to your home, also working well for wardrobes, patio doors and room dividers, helping you make the most of both space and light. You can opt for a visible tilt rod, providing a classic look, or you can choose to have a hidden tilt rod, giving your shutter a simple, sleeker look.