Category Archives: Blinds

Curtains vs. Blinds: Which one is best for you?

You have many options available to you when deciding on blinds or curtains. Key things to consider when making your decision: your budget, the purpose of your blinds or curtains, colour/size/style of your room, the setting of the room and the area of the window. If you are the sort
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New Year, New Look: For Your Home

by: Harry | January 7, 2010
Posted in Blinds Curtains Interiors and Ideas Tips and Hints

5 Fresh and innovative ideas to give your home a new look, without breaking the bank Invest in a stylish throw/rug. A simple way to upgrade tattered, out-of-date sofas or armchairs is to buy a stylish throw. This can instantly change the look of a whole room. Also, the options
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Naturally Beautiful: 5 reasons to decorate your home using natural products.

With environmental issues such as Global Warming, pollution and epidemics receiving such deservedly high profile in the British media, we, as a nation, are more focused than ever on finding ethical ways to live, even when it comes to decorating our homes. From exterior building materials to interior paints, fabrics
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Decorating On A Budget – How to save pennies and still achieve the look for you

Bored of your boudoir but can’t stump up the funds? Tired of your living space, but worried about saving pennies? Decorating your home doesn’t have to be a bank-breaking excerise. Below are a list of tips, hints and suggestions to help you plan your re-design on a budget, whatever your
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An Idiot’s Guide to Curtain Lingo

For all those out there who don’t know their eyelets from their pelmets, here’s a simple glossary to help you on your way to window-furnishing- guru status.

10 Tips for Saving Energy (& Money) in Your Home

With the semi-bleak outlook of today’s economy, we are all becoming increasingly concerned with cutting costs and saving money. But, not only is it important to save cents…We are looking for ways to “save cents” that also “make sense.” What better way can we save money than by similarly cutting
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DIY Roman Blinds- How to Make Roman Blinds

by: admin | May 11, 2009
Posted in Blinds Making your Own Curtains and Blinds

This interesting video on how to make Roman Blinds gives an excellent insight into how roman blings are made. To make a roman blind you will need to measure the inside width of your window frame, add 10 cm to this number and cut your fabric. Now measure the inside
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How to Measure for Curtains and Blinds

by: Harry | May 6, 2009
Posted in Blinds Curtains Measuring

To avoid mistakes, your curtain pole or track should be in place already. If you make calculations without a pole or track, you are more likely to get incorrect measurements. We advise you use a metal tape measure for accuracy. Measurements should be in cm to the nearest 1/2 cm.
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Blind Beauty From The Natural Curtain Company

by: admin | March 17, 2009
Posted in Blinds

Roman blinds have become an increasingly popular choice for windows in recent years.  They have a softer and more homely feel than roller or Venetian blinds, while at the same time offer an understated, contemporary look that is hard to achieve with curtains.  They are also a more affordable option
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The History of Roman Blinds

by: admin | March 6, 2009
Posted in Blinds

Rome, Italy, enjoys a warm, dry Mediterranean climate . Before roads were paved, people traveled on dirt roads or cobblestones. Horses and carts would kick up plenty of dust and dirt particles that made their way into homes, public meeting spaces and other important structures. This was only one problem
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