Global Blinds and Shades Market - 2022-2029

Global Blinds and Shades Market - 2022-2029

Market Overview

The global blinds and shades market size was worth US$ XX million in 2021 and is estimated to record significant growth by reaching up to US$ XX million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of XX% within the forecast period (2022-2029).

Blinds and shades are hard coverings that are typically used for windows. However, soft materials such as Roman shades/blinds or honeycomb slats are found in blinds and shades, classified as hard due to their practical applications. Blinds and shades are practical devices that filter light while also providing privacy.

Blinds are multi-part, with most horizontal panels operating on a string and pulley system held in a headrail that raises the blinds from the window's base to reveal the view. Some vertical slatted blinds that operate from side to side are available in the blinds and coverings market. On the other hand, Shades are solid window treatments made of softer materials. Instead of the traditional top-to-bottom operation, these shades are designed to attach to the bottom of the window frame and operate up.

Market Dynamics

Increased infrastructural development across the globe is boosting the demand for blinds and shades. Growing technological advancements in the construction industry create huge opportunities for blinds and shades.

Increased infrastructural development across the globe is boosting the demand for blinds and shades.

Rapid urbanization, rising residential construction and rising disposable income drive the blinds and shades industry, increasing house starts and a significant interest in home improvement projects. The blinds and shades market is expected to grow rapidly in the forecast period. During the forecast period, key factors projected to drive the blinds and shades market include the growth in popularity of smart homes and increased infrastructural development worldwide.

Additionally, residential building interior design changes are driving the blinds and shades market. As homeowners replace older blinds with newer goods that offer greater aesthetics or improved functionality, residential remodeling and replacement account for most blinds and shade demand.

Furthermore, the number of commercial spaces is growing and private locations tightly keep their ambiance preferences. Many offices maintain an office ambiance while implementing business practices involving employee health, performance and wellbeing. Because curtains are less expensive than blinds, the middle class chooses them to cover windows.

Growing technological advancements in the construction industry create huge opportunities for blinds and shades.

The window blinds market is witnessing an upsurge because of innovations and developments in technology, which attracts many users to these products. By incorporating manufacturing breakthroughs in technology and creating product lines, key players in the blinds and shades market emphasize bringing novel blinds to their product portfolios.

Using a remote control to lower or raise blinds is one of the technological developments accessible in the window blinds market. Furthermore, automated blinds are available in cordless blinds that are simple to operate. Smart blinds are the most up-to-date technology on the market. Mobile devices can be used to operate these blinds.

Furthermore, the global market for automatic and motor-operated blinds and shades is growing due to technological improvements. Automated blinds and shades are widely employed in business and residential areas in Europe and North America. Commercial environments, such as offices and warehouses, are ideal for automated blinds and shades.

In addition, home development and renovation are two significant changes that have molded APAC's growing economy. The necessity to create additional housing units in urban and rural regions to accommodate the growing population is projected to increase the demand for blinds and shades as the population grows.

The rising shift towards automated blinds and shades is expected to create a huge opportunity for the market

As convenience and personalization remain of paramount importance, market players must realign their strategies in product innovation. Leading companies are speeding up their transition to automated blinds and shades. For instance, IKEA has produced remote-controlled blinds with advanced technology such as smart lighting kits and speech recognition.

The automatic blinds offered by the company can be operated with a smartphone and give a more personalized experience. They're compatible with AI-enabled virtual assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant. Thus, more consumers opt for blinds and shades that can be operated automatically as automation in interior decoration-related items rises.

On the other hand, semi-automatic blinds and shades have a far higher market share than fully-automatic blinds and shades. Seven out of ten processes are for new fittings, with the remaining ones being for retrofitting. Although, People are increasingly interested in automated home technologies because they bring comfort, convenience, a higher quality of life and security.

Traditionally, blinds and shades have been operated manually to make them easier to adjust to individual needs. However, technical improvements have made it feasible to go one step further and incorporate automation into these items via electronic blinds, which is increasing the demand for automated blinds and shades across regions.

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc, for example, has been designing automatic blinds and shades that provide luxury, beauty and quality at a low cost. The Lutron App allows you to control these shades from anywhere globally. Such innovations by important industry players have played a key part in the growing demand for automatic blinds and shades throughout the years and will continue to do so.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The outbreak of COVID-19 has severely affected the construction industry and hampered the blinds and shades market during the 2019-2020 period. The disruption in the supply chain and global limits on trading operations have resulted in a decrease in material consumption by various firms globally.

Blinds and shades come under one of the majorly used materials in the construction industry and therefore have seen a significant downfall. Although following the pandemic, fresh varieties of trendy, fashionable, innovative, fashion-forward and energy-saving window processing solutions are expected to drive the market. Because of continual technological improvements to increase product functionality and performance, the smart, automated blinds and shades market is likely to be the most popular.

The growing expansion of the blinds and shades market would be dependent on the recovery of manufacturing activity and enhanced distribution. Customers favored personalized blinds and shades before the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the spread of technology expertise, consumers are more likely to adopt smart window solutions to replace electrical window blinds and shades in the forecast period.

Segment Analysis

The global blinds and shades market can be segmented on product, fabric, mode of operation, distribution channel, end-user and region.

The roman shades dominate the market due to their excellent window dressing solutions for kitchens, dining rooms and washrooms.

The global blinds and shades market based on product is segmented into roller shades, vertical shades and blinds, panel blinds, roman shades and blinds, pleated shades and others. Out of the mentioned products, the roman shades dominate the market due to their excellent window dressing solutions for kitchens, dining rooms and washrooms. Furthermore, roman blinds are an excellent investment for home décor and other usages. Although they are expensive, their benefits are surely worth the price.

Roman blinds are an excellent choice for small windows. A couple of awkward draperies could conceal a small window, but not a roman blind. The roman blinds will not take up space on either side of the window, allowing the customer to maximize their space to its maximum potential.

The customer may choose a striking motif without worrying about going overboard with roman blinds. In roman blinds less material overall; thus, it won't hide a window and a pair of curtains would. Roman Blinds come in a wide range of styles, so there's something for everyone that increases the target audience base and escalates the segment's market share.

Geographical Analysis

Growing infrastructural development and increasing adoption of smart infrastructure practice in Asia-Pacific is boosting the market share for blinds and shades in the region

Due to increased urbanization, Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing market, with a considerable growth rate during the projection period. The use of remote control to drop or raise blinds, automated blinds, smart blinds operated via mobile devices and convenient, durable, safe and attractive blinds are among the primary elements driving demand for window blinds in this region.

Furthermore, Samsung Electronics (South Korea), Panasonic (Japan), Haier Smart Home (China), LG Electronics (South Korea) and Sony (Japan) are all significant smart home manufacturers with a strong focus on technology advancements. China, Japan and South Korea are also high-growth markets for smart home products.

The changing lifestyles, rising disposable income, a growing geriatric population and a growing focus inclination toward smart building infrastructure in the region's developing economies. In addition, the presence of a large customer base and rapid technological advancements in smart home products are all creating opportunities for the market's growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

Competitive Landscape

The blinds and shades market is highly competitive with the presence of local and global companies. Some prime companies contributing to the market's growth are Ching Feng Home Fashions Co., Ltd., Springs Window Fashions, LLC., Hunter Douglas, Newell Rubbermaid, Blinds To Go Inc, Ching Feng Home Fashions Co, Advanced Window Products, Inc, Stevens Limited, Budget Blinds, Inc., Aluvert KZN and others.

The major companies are adopting several growth strategies such as acquisitions, product launches and collaborations, contributing to the market growth of blinds and shades globally.

For instance, In 2019 Schenker Storen AG redesigned its EC line. The new slats are embossed to extend the product's life and reinforce individual slats. When the blinds are closed, the product will be able to block sunlight.

Hunter Douglas

Overview: Hunter Douglas N.V. is a multinational firm headquartered in Netherlands. The company’s main line of business is window coverings, shades and blinds. The corporation is publicly traded and the CEO owns more than 80% of the stock. The company also has a management office in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Product Portfolio

Silhouette: Easily control both light and privacy at the same time. Silhouette Window Shadings include unique S-shaped vanes that float between two sheer panels to beautifully diffuse light into the space while allowing the user to obscure the outside world's view of the home when the vanes are tilted.

Key Development

On July 21, 2020, Hunter Douglas, the world's growing maker of custom window treatments, unveiled two new installation options for a premium automatic shade experience. PowerView+TM is a revolutionary low-voltage, hardwired shading control system for automated Hunter Douglas shades with new ultra-quiet motors and improved communication dependability.

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