Business Details
39 Years
experience
Bespoke Blinds, Curtains & Room Dividers in Nottingham
Established in 1987, Highbury Design has built a reputation as a Nottingham-based specialist in handmade, bespoke room dividers, blinds, and curtains. Our team of artists and craftsmen combines traditional techniques with contemporary design to create unique products tailored to individual client needs. With over 37 years of experience, we have supplied solutions for prestigious projects including the Savoy Hotel in London and Malmaison Deansgate in Manchester. Our signature Shoji screens, crafted from lightweight obeche wood, have featured prominently on television and in films. We maintain a commitment to quality through made-to-measure production, offering a wide range of fabrics from leading suppliers like Harlequin and Design Forum.Our showroom attracts customers nationwide, from Oxford to Norwich, and we provide free fitting with competitive pricing. As featured in national magazines and on Sarah Beeny's 2019 TV programme, we continue to innovate while preserving artisanal craftsmanship. Our commercial clients benefit from practical yet stylish solutions for offices, hotels, and public spaces. We pride ourselves on direct customer engagement, offering home consultations and expert advice. With a heritage of creativity and technical expertise, we remain a trusted choice for both residential and commercial interior design projects.
Services
Japanese Shoji Blinds
Roman Blinds
Custom Curtains
Room Dividers
Commercial Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- Over 37 years of specialist experience in bespoke window treatments
- Handmade products with free fitting included
- Featured on TV and in national design publications
- Direct artist consultation for custom designs
- Nationwide service with international project experience
Services
Japanese Shoji Blinds
Our Shoji blinds feature lightweight obeche wood frames with wipeable polyester fabric options. These top-hung sliding screens require no bottom track, enabling smooth operation. Ideal for creating flexible spaces while maintaining natural light flow, they suit both traditional and contemporary interiors.
Roman Blinds
Custom-made Roman blinds combine elegance with practicality using premium fabrics from Harlequin and Design Forum. Available in thousands of patterns and textures, they offer precise light control and privacy while enhancing window aesthetics with neat, folded pleats.
Custom Curtains
Handcrafted curtains tailored to exact measurements using silks, linens, and premium polyester options. Designed to complement interior schemes, they feature quality finishes including blackout linings and decorative pelmets for both functional and ornamental purposes.
Room Dividers
Artistic room dividers crafted from timber and fabric panels create versatile living or working environments. Available with hand-painted designs, these freestanding screens allow reconfiguration of spaces without permanent structural changes.
Commercial Solutions
Durable, stylish window treatments and partition systems designed for business environments. Our commercial range includes easy-clean fabrics and robust mechanisms suitable for high-traffic areas like reception spaces, meeting rooms, and hospitality venues.
People
Nick
Director
Co-founder with over 37 years' experience in bespoke window treatments. Former Hillarys Blinds professional who pioneered Shoji screen adaptations. Combines technical expertise with artistic vision for innovative product design.
Stephanie
Director
Artist and co-director specialising in hand-painted fabric designs. Oversees creative direction while maintaining direct client consultation. Brings artistic heritage to both product development and customer service approaches.
Questions
What makes Highbury Design's Shoji blinds unique?
Our Shoji blinds use lightweight obeche wood with wipeable polyester fabric, featuring a track-mounted system that eliminates bottom guides for smoother operation.
Do you offer made-to-measure options?
All our products are made-to-measure, ensuring perfect fit for any window size or room configuration with your choice of fabrics and finishes.
Can I see products before ordering?
Visit our Nottingham showroom with 4,000 fabric samples and working displays. Open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, weekends by appointment.
Do you work with commercial clients?
Yes, we provide tailored solutions for offices, hotels, and public spaces including durable fabrics and large-scale partition systems.
How are your prices competitive?
Despite handmade quality, our prices often undercut online retailers. We include free fitting and offer nationwide delivery for all custom orders.
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Reviews (4)
Jacqui Wall
Jul 28, 2021
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Nick has been fantastic, lots of communication to get exactly what we wanted. This is the second screen we've had made and fitted by Highbury Design. Highly recommended!!!
Juliane Frank
Jun 04, 2021
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We love our new Shoji wardrobe doors, they have transformed our bedroom. So unique and great quality. Service was fantastic from both Nick and Andy. Came all the way up to Edinburgh to install our doors and couldn't have been more friendly. Would highly recommend.
Anne
Feb 14, 2021
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We have a small one bedroomed conversion flat that had a kitchen alcove opening into a lounge /diner area.Nick has created and fitted a simple but beautiful Japanese screen which fits perfectly, takes up very little space, and actually appears to make the room look bigger! We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome and would recommend Highbury Designs for a job well done.
Phyllis Brackenbury
Nov 18, 2018
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I am absolutely thrilled with my new blinds in my garden room , bedrooms and bathrooms. and would highly recommend Highbury blinds, they have been a pleasure to deal with.
