Umbra

Who We Are

A family owned business since 1975, our forte is high quality blind and curtain systems. Thanks to our flexible product range we can provide the simplest solutions for the most complex challenges.

While we offer manual options, our main focus rests on motorisation and automation. A deep knowledge of both installation and integration has helped us traverse many a challenging project.

Why We're On The NBS

Blinds and Curtains used to be details best left for the interior designers or the end client.

But now there's a lot more to consider. Motorisation, Concealment, Integration and a plethora of other factors mean the best solutions can only be achieved with forethought.

The earlier we can get involved in projects the better, and talking to architects early is one of the best ways of doing this.

So what better way to fix this than by being on the NBS?

OUR PRODUCTS

Roller Blinds | Evolve

Easy integration and stylish aesthetics make Evolve a go-to option for commercial and residential projects.

Blackout Blinds | KuroLok

KuroLok's cassette, side channels and light blocking hembar make for one of the best full blackout blinds on the market.

A plethora of aesthetic factors make for a truly bespoke product:

• Slim Side Channels (24mm)
• RAL Powder Coating
• Multiple Hembar Types
• Countless Fabric Options

KuroLok being a zipped-edge blind greatly helps both overall quality and blackout efficiency. (to find out more, read here: Blog | A Guide To Zip-Retention)

Rooflight Blinds | KuroLok RL

Much the same as KuroLok, but horizontal. KuroLok RL uses tensioned spring boxes to keep the fabric stretched tight and in place.

Great at controlling glare, heat and light levels, rooflight blinds are a must have for anyone with overhead glazing.

Our standard rooflight blind can span up to 3m wide, 5.5m long, with a maximum area of 10m². For bigger projects our twin system is the way to go. By using two blind that meet in the middle the sizes jump to 3m wide, 6m long, and a spectacular 18m².

Motorised Curtains | Flow

Soft furnishings are the antithesis of luxury, suiting high end residential projects to a tee.

Flow bridges a gap between this luxury and the functionality of modern projects. While we don't product the curtain fabrics themselves, flow is an electric headrail that turns ordinary curtains motorised.

An array of control options like wall switches, pull to start, smart integration or a mix of any means that motorised curtains can suit nearly any project.

Roman Blinds | Cascade

A similar story to curtains, roman blinds are extremely popular in residential projects.

Again, our Cascade roman headrail system makes motorisation a possibility. Being able to integrate into most smart home systems is also a big point in Cascade's favour.

Concealment | Blindspace

Hiding your blinds is a major trend in the industry right now, and Blindspace is the best in the business at doing just that.

Blindspace's aluminum profiles mean you can completely hide the mechanism of your blinds and curtains, having them operate out of a barely noticeable shadow gap.

Being a certified Blindspace manufacturer, we can now supply the best concealment on the market at competitive prices and on low lead times.

SECTORS WE KNOW

Having been around for nearly 50 years, it's fair to say we come close to having seen it all:

• Smart Homes
• Offices
• High End Residential
• Hotels
• Apartments
• Education
• Healthcare
• Assisted Living

Controls

We work with a varied range of motors, with Somfy, Nice and Lutron options being among our most commonly used.

With this range, you can make use of hardwired or radio power and hardwired, radio, or digital controls.

This means that we can integrate with a lot of the major control systems, including but not limited to:

• KNX
• Rako
• Lutron
• Control4
• Crestron

With automation you can:

• Set routines.
• Utilize sun sensors, presence detection, and even weather tracking.
• Synchronize your blinds
• Use mockupation to make it look like you're at home when you aren't.
• Control the heat to save on energy and increase comfort.
• Create a complete virtual model of a skyrise and buildings around it to accurately predict shadows cast in relation to the position of the sun and therefore keep blinds that are shrouded by shadow open while blocking the sun where it hits the building with the appropriate blinds. (extreme? Yes. Possible? Also yes.)

In short, there are probably infinite ways you can use automation to achieve these benefits:

• Energy Efficiency
• Convenience
• Comfort

In Conclusion

You have hundreds if not thousands of different aspects to consider while we've been at this for 50 years, so we're more than happy to provide support.

Get in touch for a helping hand on your spec :)