Concealed Blinds
Designed to
disappear.
Blinds hidden inside your walls and ceilings — no boxes, no brackets, no clutter. Just clean architecture and effortless light control.
What Are Concealed Blinds?
Blinds that live
inside your walls.
Concealed blinds — also known as recessed blinds or hidden blinds — are installed inside a specially built box within your wall or ceiling. When the blind is raised, it disappears completely from view. There's no visible headrail, no bulky cassette, no bracket. Just a clean, uninterrupted ceiling line and a perfectly dressed window.
As an authorised Blindspace dealer, James Albert are one of a small number of specialists in Lancashire qualified to specify and install the full Blindspace concealed blind system. We work closely with homeowners, architects, developers and interior designers to integrate concealed blinds at the right stage of a build or renovation — because the earlier they're planned, the better the result.
We're a small, local team. When you book a survey with us, you'll speak with someone who genuinely knows this system inside out — not a salesperson reading from a brochure. We'll walk you through every option, at your home, with no obligation.
The Blindspace System
How concealed
blinds work.
The Blindspace system uses precisely engineered boxes — built into the wall or ceiling during construction or renovation — that house the blind mechanism completely out of sight. A discreet slot is all that's visible; the blind drops through it when needed and retracts back inside when not.
During the build or renovation, a Blindspace concealment box is fitted inside the ceiling void or wall cavity above the window. It's plastered over and painted — completely invisible once finished.
The roller or cellular blind mechanism sits inside the concealment box. The cover plate clicks open for maintenance and snaps shut flush with the ceiling or wall surface.
When lowered, the blind drops through a slim slot — typically just a few millimetres wide. When raised, it retracts entirely from view. Manual or motorised operation available.
The Blindspace cover plate uses a unique click-in, click-out mechanism — no tools required. Blinds are fully accessible for servicing or replacement without any plastering or redecoration.
Window Solutions
Every window type
covered.
Blindspace has engineered patented solutions for every window configuration — from a simple standard window to complex corner glazing, skylights and eaves. As your local Blindspace dealer, we can specify and install the right solution for any window in your home.
The most common application. A concealment box sits above the window inside the ceiling or wall, housing the blind completely. Works for standard windows, bi-folds, sliding doors and large glazed panels. Free-hanging roller or cellular blinds drop through a slim slot when needed.
Most Popular · Roller & Cellular
Corner glazing requires specially mitred or butt-jointed boxes to follow the angle of the glass. Blindspace has patented corner solutions that allow blinds to meet cleanly at the corner without gaps — including double-height boxes for blinds that run close to the glass.
Specialist · Mitred · Seamless
Skylights present unique challenges — blinds must be tensioned to prevent sagging and side channels are essential to guide the blind across the opening. Boxes are installed on all four sides of the skylight, creating a clean four-sided frame that disappears into the ceiling.
Tensioned · Four-sided · Blackout
Eaves windows — where wall and roof glazing meet — require two tensioned blinds to meet in the middle. Blindspace boxes are installed on all sides, with head boxes at the top and bottom. A specialist solution that transforms tricky feature glazing into a clean, functional asset.
Specialist · Dual Blind · Feature
Triangular, pentagonal and other shaped windows are among the hardest to shade well. Blindspace provides bespoke solutions using cellular or shaped roller blinds, with boxes installed on all sides to conceal the mechanism whatever the window shape.
Bespoke · Triangular · Cellular
The Blindspace system also extends to curtain tracks — recessed flush into the ceiling so the track completely disappears. Compatible with Somfy, Silent Gliss, Lutron and other leading track systems. Works with any curtain heading and can be motorised.
Somfy · Silent Gliss · MotorisedBlind Options
Choose your
blind type.
Concealment boxes can house a range of blind types depending on your light control needs. We'll advise on the right option for each window at your survey — taking into account window size, orientation, and how the room is used.
The most common configuration. A roller blind mechanism sits inside a head box built into the ceiling or wall above the window. The blind drops freely when lowered and retracts completely when raised. Available in a huge range of fabrics — from light-filtering screens to full blackout. Suitable for windows up to 3.5m wide with standard box sizes.
Head Box Only · Manual or Motorised
Honeycomb cellular blinds offer exceptional thermal and acoustic insulation alongside excellent light control. Particularly well-suited to bedrooms and north-facing rooms where energy efficiency matters. The cellular stack requires slightly more depth in the concealment box than roller blinds — we'll confirm the exact sizing at your survey.
Thermal · Acoustic · Head Box
For complete room darkening, blackout blinds with zipped side channels eliminate all light gaps at the edges of the blind. The side channels are housed inside Blindspace side boxes, recessed flush into the wall alongside the window. Essential for bedrooms, nurseries and home cinema rooms where total darkness is needed.
Full Blackout · Head Box + Side Boxes
Two blinds in a single concealment box — typically a light-filtering screen blind and a blackout blind, independently controlled. Use the screen blind during the day for privacy and solar control, then drop the blackout blind at night. All hidden from view in the same head box. Stacked or side-by-side configurations available.
Day & Night · Screen + Blackout · Dual BracketRecessed Curtain Tracks
Tracks that
disappear too.
The Blindspace system isn't limited to blinds. Curtain tracks can also be recessed flush into the ceiling — completely hidden from view, with the curtain appearing to float directly from the ceiling itself. It's an architectural detail that makes a genuine difference to how a room feels.
As a Somfy Expert Partner and Blindspace dealer, we can specify and install recessed tracks compatible with the UK's leading track systems.
Future Proofing
Plan now.
Fit later.
One of the most compelling features of the Blindspace system is the ability to future-proof your windows — installing the concealment boxes during construction, with or without blinds, so that blinds can be fitted at any point in the future without disturbing the finished walls or ceilings.
Boxes are plastered and painted over during the build. A closed cover plate sits flush with the surface. When you're ready for blinds — whether that's at completion or years later — the plate clicks open, the blind is fitted, and the cover snaps back shut. No mess, no redecoration, no disruption.
Specify boxes at the build stage — even if blinds aren't in the immediate budget. The infrastructure is there when you need it.
Because the boxes are already in place, fitting blinds at a later date is clean and quick — no plastering, no painting, no mess.
By running power cables to the window heads during construction, electric blinds can be installed at any time — no battery-only compromise.
We're happy to liaise directly with your architect, builder or developer to ensure boxes are specified and positioned correctly at the right stage.
Who It's For
The right choice
for many projects.
Concealed blinds are specified across a wide range of projects — from individual homeowners renovating a kitchen extension to developers fitting out a whole new build.
Whether you're renovating, extending or building from scratch, concealed blinds are the cleanest possible window dressing solution. Particularly popular in open-plan kitchens, living rooms with large glazing, and principal bedrooms.
For architects and interior designers, concealed blinds are the specification that clients rarely know about until they see them — and then can't imagine living without. We work closely with design professionals across Lancashire to get the specification right from day one.
Concealed blinds are a high-value finishing detail that sets a development apart. Future-proofing with Blindspace boxes at construction stage adds minimal cost but significant perceived value — particularly in premium residential developments.
Hotels, restaurants, offices and commercial spaces all benefit from concealed blinds — a clean, professional shading solution that doesn't fight with the interior design. We handle commercial projects across Lancashire, the North West, and nationally for larger developments. We've also worked internationally on high-specification projects where the brief demands it.
How We Work
From survey
to seamless.
One of our team visits your home or site. We assess every window, discuss your requirements and specify the exact Blindspace box sizes, blind types and any motorisation needed. Full written quote provided — no obligation.
We liaise with your builder, architect or project manager to ensure boxes are installed at the right stage. We provide detailed drawings and specifications for the contractor — and we're on hand throughout if questions arise.
Blindspace concealment boxes are installed within the wall or ceiling void at first fix stage. Covered plates are fitted to keep the boxes clean during the build. Wiring is run to each window head if electric blinds are planned.
Once decoration is complete, we return to fit the blinds, connect any motorisation, and commission the full system. Cover plates click back into place — nothing to see, everything working perfectly.
Why James Albert
Lancashire's
Blindspace specialists.
We're a small, independent business from Preston — and one of a select number of authorised Blindspace dealers in the UK. That means we don't just sell the boxes; we understand the whole system, know how to specify it correctly for any window type, and have the experience to install it to the standard the product demands.
We work directly with homeowners and equally with architects, developers and builders. You'll deal with the same small team throughout — from the first survey call to the final fitting day.
One of a small number of approved UK dealers — fully trained to specify and install the complete Blindspace system.
Fully accredited for motorised blind and curtain systems — we handle the full smart integration, not just the box.
No call centres. The person who surveys your project is the person who fits it. We care about every job we take on.
We cover Preston, Chorley, Blackburn, Blackpool and the wider Lancashire and North West area. For larger commercial, hospitality and developer projects we travel nationally — and beyond the UK where the project warrants it.
Questions
Frequently
asked.
Concealed blinds are roller or cellular blinds housed inside a box built into your wall or ceiling. When raised, the blind disappears completely — there's no visible headrail, cassette or bracket. Only a slim slot in the ceiling or wall surface indicates where the blind sits.
Ideally, yes — concealed blinds are best installed when walls and ceilings are open. However, it is sometimes possible to retrofit them into existing buildings by creating a new ceiling void or extending a bulkhead. We'll assess what's possible at your survey.
Standard box sizes are 100x100mm for blinds up to 2.4m wide and 130x130mm for blinds up to 3.5m wide. Blackout blinds with side channels, cellular blinds and dual blind setups may require larger boxes. We confirm exact sizes at the specification stage.
Absolutely — and it's one of the most popular combinations. Electric blinds hidden in the ceiling, controlled by a Somfy remote, app or voice command. We run power cables to each window head during the build so the full system can be installed cleanly with no surface wiring.
Yes. The Blindspace cover plate uses a click-in, click-out mechanism — no tools required. The plate simply pops open to give full access to the blind mechanism for maintenance, fabric replacement or adjustment. Clicks shut flush when done.
Yes — though skylights require a specialist tensioned system with side channels to prevent the blind from sagging. We use four-sided Blindspace frames for skylight applications and will specify the right tensioning system for your particular skylight product.
This is a very popular combination. The blind sits inside its concealment box closest to the glass, and a recessed curtain track sits behind — both completely hidden in the ceiling. The two systems are fully independent and can each be motorised.
Yes — and we actively encourage it. The earlier concealed blinds are specified in a project, the better the result. We provide technical drawings, box specifications and site coordination to ensure everything is built correctly from the start.
We're based in Preston and cover the whole of Lancashire — including Chorley, Blackburn, Blackpool, Leyland, Clitheroe, Garstang, Longridge, Southport and the wider North West. For larger projects — commercial, hospitality and high-end residential developments — we travel nationally and have worked beyond the UK. Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call.
Book a free survey and one of our team will visit your home or site. We'll assess your windows, discuss what's possible and provide a full specification and quote. There's no obligation and no hard sell — just honest advice from people who know the product inside out.
✦ Authorised Blindspace Dealer · Lancashire
Ready to make your
blinds disappear?
Book a free home or site survey with our small, friendly team. We'll bring everything you need to specify the right concealed blind solution — no obligation, no pressure.