Are you looking for ways to make your home more energy efficient? Are blinds or curtains better for your home? Understanding the differences between blinds and curtains will determine what’s right for your light control, privacy needs and insulation as well as your decor and spending money. At Blinds Direct Online, we provide high quality
It’s important to decide where your blind is going to sit, either inside or outside your recess. This is also referred to as recess or exact blinds. Many people often struggle to determine whether to fit blinds in or outside of their recess or fail to understand the difference. At Blinds Direct Online, we can
Are you trying to find the perfect blinds to fit your large window but you are not sure which ones to choose? That’s ok! There are endless options available in the market that can make your head spin. At Blinds Direct Online, we are here to help you choose which blinds are right for you.
Give your bay window a stunning makeover with our beautiful Roller blinds. Here at Blinds Direct Online, you can choose from hundreds of fabulous colours, textures and fabric. Transform your windows in a stylish design. Take a look at these inspirational interiors and read our top tips for choosing roller blinds for your bay window.
Feeling blue in January is more common than you probably think. Around 2 million people in the UK are said to struggle with winter blues, with the problem becoming more acute once the festivities of December are out of the way and there seems to be less to look forward to. It’s no surprise that
It’s that time of year when staying indoors becomes more appealing than ever and we look for ways to make our living space even cosier than usual. Cosy interior ideas can make the long nights of the winter months pleasant, giving you a place to relax and unwind away from the icy winds and snow
Winter is definitely on the way and the nights have started drawing in. If you haven’t already flicked the switch on the heating, the moment won’t be far away, but it brings with it concerns of how to cut heating bills during winter. Keeping your home warm isn’t always easy, especially with energy bills being
Venetian blinds are one of the most popular types of blind available for contemporary homes, even though they have a long history of use in home and commercial premises of all styles. There’s something distinctive about Venetian window blinds that continues to make them both a popular choice and an attractive one. The structure of
With blinds becoming more popular in every room of the home, knowing the best way to clean them is vital to keep your property feeling clean and fresh. Thanks to their construction, some blinds collect more dust and grime than others, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t purchase them just because their care requires a
Best Blinds For Your Kitchen There is much to think about when deciding on the best blinds for your kitchen. A few questions come to mind. How much cooking do you do? Are your blinds over a sink? The size of your window, the size of your kitchen and how much privacy do you want.
Vertical blinds are vertical lengths of fabric that are clipped to a sliding track at the top and operated with a plastic wand or chain. These pieces of fabric (also known as louvres or slats) are joined together by weights to ensure the louvres are evenly weighted across the length of the track, no matter
Roller blinds are just what they sound like – blinds that unroll to cover your window. The blind itself is a single piece of fabric that is wrapped around a casing installed across the top of your window frame. In some homes, that might be inside the window recess, while others might have the casing
Did you know that the average human being sleeps for one third of their entire life? That’s a long time to spend in bed by any standard and, unless you want to bumble around tired for the other two thirds of your life, you need to make sure that the quality of your sleep is
Most of us are in search of that holy grail – 8 hours of sleep every night but so many of us struggle to achieve it. Next time you lie awake in the middle of the night, struggling to get back to sleep and then worrying about not getting enough sleep for the day ahead,
The many benefits of blinds have seen them surge in popularity over the last few years with many homeowners choosing them over more traditional window dressings such as curtains. Blinds are great for keeping out sunlight, helping you get a better night’s sleep, providing style for your home and privacy blinds can protect your family and
January is most people’s least favourite month. The return to work, dark mornings and nights and the cold weather leaves many feeling down and out and wistfully thinking about warm summer evenings spent in the garden. In addition, with over half of Britons who consider themselves to be stressed, how can we help to solve
The New Year is the time for making New Year’s resolutions and we’ve all followed the mantra ‘New Year, New Me’, and this extends to our home decor too. After the busy Christmas period, many of us look to refresh tired or outdated decor in order to create spaces in our homes that allow us
As the New Year quickly approaches, it’s time to start thinking about updating your home decor. Once the festive madness has settled again, your home might be in need of a little tlc. Whether you’re moving house or just looking to give your decor a lick of paint or refresh in the way of furnishings,
If you’re thinking about refreshing your home for the New Year or you’re moving home and want to know which interior design trends you should be looking out for, we have predicted the top trends for 2018 and given you a few ideas to help you incorporate them into your own home decor. Don’t forget,
Have you ever wondered where the blinds you have hanging in your home originated from? Who first thought of the idea of controlling light and privacy? Early Blinds It is thought that the earliest forms of blinds would have consisted of a single piece of cloth hung over doorways and window opening and were used
As the nights draw in and the clocks go back, it seems that we have finally waved goodbye to the good weather. Now is the time to start preparing our homes for winter as we hunker down and avoid the cold weather. When it’s cold outside, there’s nothing better than getting snuggled up and cosy
Halloween is fast approaching, which means it’s time to start thinking about creative ways in which you can make your home look as spooky as possible. If you’re stuck for ideas on what to do, we’ve come up with 5 spooky ways to decorate your home for Halloween: Spooky Silhouettes To give your home a
Choosing blinds for our homes can be difficult, especially if it’s for the first time. There are certain questions that you need to answer before buying blinds in order to ensure that the blinds fulfill their purpose and are completely functional and practical for the room that they are being used in. What’s Their Purpose?
Sometimes, our homes can look tired and worn and be in need of some TLC. However, just after the summer holidays, money can be tight and it can be difficult to give your whole home a complete revamp. There are some small and inexpensive changes you can make to improve the look and feel of
Many of us know that, in order to function at our best and live a long and fulfilling life, we need to get at least 7 hours of sleep per night. However, many of our world leaders claim to get by on little or no sleep and put lack of sleep down to their success.
When decorating your child’s bedroom, every parent wants to make it warm, inviting, comfortable and, most importantly, safe. You want to sleep well at night knowing that, even though your child is unsupervised, they’re not going to come to any harm. When it comes to children’s bedrooms, blinds are crucial elements for a good night’s
It’s mid-summer but that can only mean one thing, Winter is Coming! The seventh season of Game of Thrones is in full swing and we’re all glued to our televisions, gripped by the battle for the Iron Throne and waiting for the Night King to arrive with the Army of the Dead. With influences stretching
Due to the infrequency of hot weather in the UK, when the sun eventually emerges, we all turn into puddles and complain of stickiness and sleepless nights. Recent weather has left many of us sleep deprived and looking forward to winter! Other countries are far better at dealing with the heat but are much more
Redecorating your home can be a massive task and one of the biggest decisions is which interior design style you’re going to go for. You might prefer to mix styles but some people like to have their whole home in sync and stick to one style. Some people also like to restore their home to
Wimbledon has now started and we’ve been so inspired by the green colours flashing up on our screen that we wanted to give you a few top tips for incorporating Greenery, Pantone’s colour of the year, into your home. Greenery is a fresh, yellow-green which has connotations of revival, restoration and renewal. Whether you
If you’re tired of walking into a dark room that feels tired and stale and you’re thinking about ripping the decor out and starting again, STOP! There could be another way to brighten up the room that doesn’t involve the hassle and upheaval of redecorating. Here are a few simple ways to brighten up a
