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Velux Blinds Guide

Danish window manufacturer Velux manufacturers some of the most popular roof windows and skylights in the country. Many modern homes feature these attractive windows, which allow massive amounts of natural light to flood a room, making it feel much more spacious. As opposed to being installed vertically like traditional windows, Velux windows sit at a …

Roman Blind Buying Guide

Blinds are a fantastic way to add more style to a room with very little effort. There’s many types available, all of which bring something different to the table. Roman blinds are a very stylish, offering a striking design that works great with contemporary décor. Consisting of soft fabrics, roman blinds are often viewed as …

Day & Night Blinds Buying Guide

Day and night blinds are a relatively new addition to the market, yet are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to curtains and traditional blinds. Combining aspects of both roller and venetian blinds, day and night blinds allow for complete control over the light in a room while providing various style options. With their ability to …

Day and Night Blinds – The New Option for Your Office

Blinds are an essential part of any office. They offer control over the amount of light allowed to pass through, while also offering privacy and insulation – everything you would hope to have in your office space! While the likes of vertical, roller, and venetian blinds have dominated the market for office use, a recent …

How Types of Blinds Get Their Name

As anyone that has looked for blinds can confirm, there is certainly a fair few options available to buy. This can make things rather confusing for people looking for a set of blinds that do not have much knowledge on the subject, especially when hearing the unique names for all the different types of blinds. …

Window Shutters Buying Guide

While not as common as most other window coverings, window shutters a sophisticated and stylish addition to any room. In fact, window shutters are increasing in popularity as they become more widely available, offering homeowners a chance to try something a little more unique than traditional blinds or curtains. They offer all the same benefits, …

Best Choice of Blind for Your Bay Window

Bay windows are a magnificent feature for any room. These windows are traditionally found on Victorian era architecture, although many modern homes feature now feature, and are characterised by their design that projects the windows outwards. Known for flooding a room with light, bay windows boast an attractive design that adds a great sense of …

Blind Safety for Children and Pets

Blinds are beautiful addition to any room, offering a sophisticated furnishing for a window that not only looks great but offers many benefits such as light control and privacy. However, an overlooked aspect regarding blinds is how they hazardous they can potentially be for young children and small pets. Blind cords can be incredibly dangerous …

What are Water Resistant Blinds and Where to Best Use Them?

With so many different types of blinds available, understanding the differences between each of them can cause a headache. Some are more popular than others so are easier to identify, such as roller or vertical blinds, which are rather self-explanatory. One type of blind that not everyone is aware of is water resistance blinds. So, …

Why Professional Blind Measuring and Fitting is Important

Blinds are one of the most popular types of window covers sold today. Offering the perfect balance between style and function, blinds come in many different styles, colours, materials, and textures that it is easy to find something for everyone. While it is certainly possible to measure and install blinds yourself, there can be some …

How to Choose the Perfect Blind for a Conservatory

A conservatory is a fantastic addition to the home, offering an extra room that can be enjoyed by the entire family. They come in many shapes and sizes, and there is no shortage of uses for a conservatory, from an exquisite dining room where you can eat in style with the family to a cosy …

How to Match Curtains with Blinds

While most households tend to have either curtains or blinds, many are opting to combine the two to create a very stylish addition to any room. Not only does matching blinds and curtains offer the opportunity to create an attractive feature at a window, it allows for even more light to be blocked from a …