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Decorating with the Colour White

Many assume it is easy to decorate with the colour white. However, as anyone that has purchased white paint can say, it’s not as easy as you might think. There are white tones available to decorate with, and quite a few things to consider before you decorate with the colour. Here’s some tips for decorating …

Faux Wood Venetian Blinds – Alternative to Real Wood

Wood blinds are one of the most popular types sold. A variation of venetian blinds, they consist of horizontal wooden slats suspended by cords, which allows them to be rotated up to 180 degrees. Because of this, wood blinds offer great control over light levels and privacy. Better still, wood blinds are viewed as one …

Signs it is Time to Replace Your Window Blinds

Blinds are like any home furnishing, eventually they need replacing. Depending on what you buy and how you care for them, blinds can last for many years before they need to be changed. However, knowing it is time to replace blinds isn’t always obvious, especially if they have been there for so long you fail …

Top Tips to Cat Proof Your Blinds

Cats and blinds do not get along. It’s one of the odd things that most cat owners observe, as cats simply hate the fact that a set of blinds has the audacity to block their view of the outside world. As a result, cats don’t take kindly to the presence of blinds, typically clawing and …

Vintage Blind Options

Decorating with a vintage style has become increasingly popular in recent years. Window treatments with a vintage flair are a great option for recreating an authentic vintage aesthetic, which should always be a throwback to past eras of interior design. As prints and colours are some of the most effective ways to create a vintage …

White Wooden Venetian Blinds – Why They are Best Selling Blinds

White wooden venetian blinds are one the best-selling blinds in the country. Stylish, versatile, and durable, there are plenty of reasons why white wooden blinds remain so popular. Suitable for any room, you can create a timeless look with this style of blind, so it is little surprise that white wooden venetian blinds continue sell …

Using Window Blinds to Help Sell a Home

Whenever prospective buyers are looking at a new home, they want it to be perfect, otherwise it going to be a very hard sale to make. There are many ways to make a home look inviting and pleasant for buyers, from cleaning out clutter to make a space feel large and airy to improving the …

Best choice for a Kitchen Blind

So you’ve made the great decision to install blinds in your kitchen – Congratulations! Surely you won’t regret the combination of practicality and style, but what’s the best choice for a kitchen blind? Unfortunately, there is not one true best choice for a kitchen blind, but in reality there could be a few considerations first. …

Best colour of blind to match your walls

So you’ve made the (very) wise decision to fit blinds for your windows. However, the one thing you’re struggling with is what is the best colour of blind to match your walls? To help make your mind up for you, here’s three useful tips for you to consider. Think of the practicalities first Perhaps …

Make a statement in your living room

To many people, the living room is the most important room in the household. It’s where the family gathers, it’s where we spend the majority of our waking time, and it’s where we relax. Isn’t it criminal then that most living rooms tend to look the same, either bland or even shabby? Here’s a few …

Tips on how to get the warehouse look and feel

Ask any interior designer, home improvement specialist or stylist and they’ll tell one of the hottest trends today is the warehouse look and feel. Whether it be called industrial, shabby chic, retro, reclaimed or vintage, the warehouse look is most definitely sought after. So here’s a few tips how to get the warehouse look and …

Wooden Blinds Buying Guide

Wooden blinds a very popular type of venetian blind made using wooden materials. They offer a natural-looking style that is very versatile, with many designs, colours, patterns, and finishes available for wooden blinds. In terms of aesthetics, wooden blinds are up there with the best, offering a very attractive style of blind that looks incredible …