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5 bifold door design ideas

Yvonne kneel product designer holding roman blindAuthor Yvonne KealProduct Management SpecialistWritten 31/08/2016
Tara Hall HeadshotEditor Tara HallContent Operations ManagerUpdated 28/08/2026
Sofa adorned with pillows and a blanket, sitting next to a side table with a lamp in a bright, modern living room. Large bifold doors open to a balcony with chairs.

Ready to make your bifolds beautiful? Explore our bifold doors ideas, and discover how the right blinds and curtains can complete the look. 

A beige chaise lounge adorned with colorful pillows sits beside a framed abstract artwork, set in a room with large windows and a small round table with vases on a round rug.

Styling idea 1: Sleek, slimline designs

When you don't have a lot of room around your doors, every bit of space counts. Our INTU Micro Pleat blinds are made especially for bifold doors. They're cleverly designed to take up as little room as possible so you don't need space at the sides or top of the doors to fit them. There's no drilling needed either.

The super slim style won't stop your doors folding back into their neat concertina style, and a simple tab makes them easy to operate with no cords or chains. 

By fitting a single blind to each panel of your bifold doors, you'll have the flexibility to adjust individual blinds to reduce the amount of light shining through into your room depending on the direction and height of the sun throughout the day. 

Grey Micro Pleat Pleated blinds dressed on bi-fold doors of dining room. Round table along with pink chairs have been placed in the room.

Styling idea 2: Create a cosy feel

Did you know, 18% of a typical home's heat is lost through its windows and doors? 

We've got a brilliant solution for reducing heat loss through your bifold doors. Our INTU Micro Pleat blinds have a honeycomb structure that traps the air, to help insulate your home in winter and cool it down in summer. 

To keep things extra snug, pair INTU blinds with thermal curtains. The extra layer at your doors will help stop any pesky draughts, and you'll get a really stylish look too. 

  • “The honeycomb design keeps out the heat in the summer and keeps it in over winter.” 

    Suzie Tipple, Interior designer and stylist

Children’s playroom featuring white shutters on French doors, a teepee draped with string lights, wooden storage, pouffes and scattered toys.

Styling idea 3: Choose a built-in look

By fitting a single blind to each of your bifold doors, you have the flexibility to adjust individual blinds to reduce glare, depending on the direction and height of the sun throughout the day. 

A Perfect Fit frame lets you do just that, sitting between the glazing and beading of uPVC windows becoming an integrated part of your doors, so there is no need to adjust them when you open and close your bifold doors. 

Our Roller, Pleated and metal Venetian blinds can all be fitted in a Perfect Fit frame. 

pink floral roman blind and curtain in kitchen/living area with floral patterned walls and furnishings

Styling idea 4: Enhance seasonal comfort

Curtains are another great way to beat the chill. They come fully lined for a naturally snug and cosy feel to keep you warm. 

You'll need to make sure there's enough room at the sides of your bifold doors for the curtains to sit neatly when they're fully open, so choose a header like wave or eyelet that is neat and compact, so the curtains don't take up too much space. 

Or you could go for a single curtain that pushes to one side. It'll look amazing and won't get in the way when you want to step in and out. 

Curtains can also help keep your home cooler in summer by reducing the amount of warm air transferred in, so they're a great solution to see you through the changing seasons. 

  • “I decided to have thick lined curtains installed in my living room to help tackle the drafts in the colder months and add some cosiness. I opted for blackout lining to help shield from the sun during the height of summer.” 

    Hayley Blythe, Interiors content creator

Styling idea 5: Perfectly practical designs

If there's enough space above your doors, Roller blinds are another fantastic choice for bifold doors. They can be made to measure to fit each individual door panel, so you can adjust the amount of light that comes into your room and maintain your privacy. 

They're sleek, streamlined and roll up out the way so you can admire the view and move easily through your doors. 

If you've bifold doors in your kitchen or dining area, Roller blinds are an ideal choice. You can choose a moisture-resistant finish for your Roller which means it's super easy to wipe them clean, so they'll look better for longer even in areas that you use a lot. 

  • “Like most families, our kitchen is one of the busiest rooms in the house, but I know our new Roller blind will look just as good in five years time. It’s so easy to look after too – just wipe it down with a damp cloth to get rid of those mucky handprints or food spills.” 

    Luke Newnes, The Pink Gardener

duette charcoal pleated blinds on french doors in living room

Window furnishing for bifold doors

  • INTU Micro Pleat blinds are designed specifically for bifold doors, with a slim, space-saving fit. 
  • Honeycomb blinds can help improve comfort all year round by adding an insulating layer at your doors. 
  • Perfect Fit blinds sit neatly within the frame, creating a streamlined look that moves with your bifold doors. 
  • Curtains bring softness, style and an extra layer of cosiness to your space. 
  • Roller blinds are a practical choice, offering a sleek finish and easy light control. 

Looking for more inspiration and advice?

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