Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Blinds & Shutters Specialist in Manchester
Established in 2005 by director Tom Mulgrew, Smiths Blinds is a family-owned manufacturer and retailer of premium window treatments in Manchester. Our expertise lies in crafting made-to-measure blinds, shutters, and curtains tailored to individual client specifications, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. With two showrooms in Salford and Stockport, we serve residential and commercial clients across the North West, offering expert design advice, precise measurements, and professional installation. Our partnerships with leading UK suppliers like Louvolite and Prestigious Textiles ensure access to high-quality components and designer fabrics.The company's growth from a small factory to one of the region's largest independent providers reflects our commitment to innovation, customer-centric service, and maintaining manufacturing excellence in-house. We prioritise transparency in operations, offering free consultations and guaranteed fitting services while adhering to British safety standards for child-safe window treatments.
Services
Blinds
Shutters
Curtains
Commercial Blinds
Perfect Fit Blinds
Roman Blinds
Vertical Blinds
Curtain Fittings
Shutter Installations
Thermal Curtains
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- Family-run expertise since 2005 with in-house manufacturing
- Free design consultations and precise measurement services
- Exclusive partnerships with premium fabric suppliers like Louvolite
- Guaranteed perfect fit with professional installation included
- Largest factory showroom in the North West with 6-day availability
What people say
Prompt and professional service
Excellent value for money
Polite and punctual fitters
Perfectly tailored solutions
Competitive pricing matched
Services
Blinds
We manufacture and install a comprehensive range of made-to-measure blinds including roller, vertical, and pleated options. Our products combine functionality with aesthetic appeal, offering precise light control and privacy solutions for both residential and commercial spaces. Each blind is custom-crafted using premium materials and components from trusted suppliers like Louvolite.
Shutters
Our bespoke shutters provide timeless elegance and practical functionality, available in real wood, MDF, and waterproof poly-vinyl options. Expertly measured and installed, these window treatments offer superior light control, energy efficiency, and enhanced property value for both traditional and contemporary interiors.
Curtains
Handmade in our Manchester factory, our curtains feature premium fabrics from designers like Prestigious Textiles. We offer various heading styles including pinch pleat, eyelet, and pencil pleat, with optional thermal or blackout linings for improved insulation and light control in residential settings.
Commercial Blinds
Tailored solutions for business environments with fire-retardant fabrics and specialist coatings. Our commercial range includes vertical, roller, and panel blinds compliant with British safety standards, designed for durability and functionality in offices, schools, and healthcare facilities.
Perfect Fit Blinds
Innovative frame-mounted blinds requiring no drilling, ideal for uPVC windows. Available in venetian, vision, and pleated styles, these space-saving solutions provide seamless installation and precise light control for modern homes and apartments.
People
Tom Mulgrew
Director
Founder of Smiths Blinds in 2005, Tom established the business with a vision to combine traditional craftsmanship with modern manufacturing techniques. Under his leadership, the company has grown into one of the North West's leading independent providers of window treatments.
Questions
Do you offer free consultations for window treatments?
Yes, we provide free design visits with expert advisors who will measure your windows and help select the best solutions for your space and budget.
Are your products made to measure?
All our blinds, shutters, and curtains are custom-made to exact specifications, ensuring perfect fit and seamless integration with your interior decor.
Do you have showrooms in Manchester?
We operate two showrooms: our head office in Salford and a second location in Stockport on the A6, both offering extensive product displays.
What child safety features do you implement?
We strictly follow British Blind and Shutter Association guidelines, including cord safety devices and breakaway components to ensure child-safe installations.
Can you supply commercial window solutions?
Yes, we specialise in contract installations for offices, schools, and healthcare facilities with fire-retardant fabrics and specialist coatings meeting commercial requirements.
Is financing available for purchases?
We offer flexible financing options to help customers spread costs while accessing premium window treatments with no upfront deposit required.
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