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
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Natural sunlight is good for our health, mood and general well-being so it’s important that as much natural light is allowed into our homes as possible. On a bright, sunny summer’s day, there’s nothing better than seeing light streaming into your home and on those dark, cold winter days, the house can feel dark and
Many people believe that sleep is the time for their body to switch off. However, studies have shown that our bodies and brain can actually be much more active when you’re asleep than during the day. Sleep is the time for our bodies to recover from the stresses and strains of the day and, during
Summer is almost upon us and, although that means long lazy days in the sun and time off work, for many of us, it can also spell sleepless nights. With the sun rising in the early hours of the morning and warmer weather, many of us struggle to find the perfect sleeping environment. A good
Natural sunlight is good for our health, mood and general well-being so it’s important that as much natural light is allowed into our homes as possible. On a bright, sunny summer’s day, there’s nothing better than seeing light streaming into your home and on those dark, cold winter days, the house can feel dark and
Many of us put off interior design for as long as we can and spend time buying fabric and paint samples in order to find the perfect, matching colours. We don’t want to make costly mistakes so we put the task off and keep the same beige decor we’ve always had because it feels safe
At Blinds Direct Online, we recently supplied the Statham Lodge Hotel in Warrington with a range of blinds for their Georgian restaurant, bridal suite and their function/conference suite. The team at Statham Lodge were keen to order from us due to the high-quality of our website and reasonable prices. “We chose the blinds to marry
As spring quickly approaches, many of us see this time of year as the perfect time to give your home a clean and dust off the cobwebs after a long winter. However, there are some tasks that are ignored that you might want to go back and have a look at! Studies have shown that
Blinds have quickly risen to popularity in recent years as an alternative to curtains or to be used in conjunction with decorative curtains for their practical uses such as blocking out light, saving energy or for more privacy. Long-lasting and durable, roller blinds are available in a range of colours to suit any decor styles
As the cold weather starts to clear and the world starts to turn green again, we’ve been looking at the top colour trends for this spring to help you make your home feel brighter and more refreshed for the new season. As you come out of hibernation after a long, cold winter, you might feel
Despite the cold weather that has fallen upon us in recent days, there are still plenty of indoor activities for you to entertain your children with throughout the holidays. If the weather refuses to brighten up in time for half-term and you’re unable to get outside, abide by this helpful list of indoor activities that will
Colour has the ability to change perception, add light, create darkness, and alter mood. For these reasons, it is so important to choose the colour of your interiors wisely. We know, however, that choosing a colour scheme for your interiors can be incredibly difficult, especially when faced with many factors to consider such as the
Whether you’re furnishing a new home or simply wanting to freshen up your window design, you should consider Roller Blinds as your choice of window dressing. Roller Blinds are also a great option for office and work space windows; their simplistic design combined with operational ease earns their stripes as the nation’s most popular window
Are you tired of big, billowing curtains that add fussiness to the finish of your window setting? Why not create a look that exudes chic and stylish minimalism with a perfect fit Venetian blind? The perfect fit blinds designs clip straight into a uPVC window, sitting flush to the window frame. Perfect fit Venetian blinds
Whilst you may be fed up of the age-old mantra ‘New Year, New Me’, there is something to be said about making a change following the Earth’s completion of its lap around the Sun. Symbolising new beginnings, the start of a new year grants plentiful reasons to make a change, whether it be personal, in
White and neutral coloured blinds are a classic choice for all rooms of your house. In this day and age, with so many different shades of white and many neutral tones available, it is often difficult to decide between them all. We have compiled a checklist to lend a helping hand for choosing between magnolia,
Last week saw the announcement of Pantone’s colour of the year for 2017 which is green, a trend that we predicted way back in September with our blog post regarding the Green Generation, read it here. With 2017 just around the corner, we have predicted a trends forecast that will see you right through the
When it comes to decorating your house during the festive season, t’is the season to be stylish and chic! It is becoming exceedingly difficult to come up with unique Christmas ideas for your home, so whether you’re decorating your living room, kitchen, hallway or dining area, follow these simple tips to ensure your house is
This September, we saw thousands of students flocking back to their chosen city to begin another academic year and therefore a new rental agreement with a landlord. It’s not just students, however, who live in rental properties; plenty of young professionals and families with young children rely on the rental market for their housing, considering
Like a lick of paint or a new sofa, choosing curtains or blinds can make a leading change in a room, but the question is often overlooked and the decision left until the last minute. Maybe you’ve just built an extension on your home and are questioning whether to invest in a pair of blinds
“Remember, remember, the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot. We see no reason why Gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot.” Fireworks will light up the sky and lawns all around the UK will be ablaze with bonfires on the 5th of November this year. Whilst Bonfire Night is sure to be full of fun,
It’s that time of year again. It feels like yesterday when you were shipping your children back to school for the new academic year in September. So come rain or shine, you’ll need plenty of activities on hand to entertain the children to prevent the onset of boredom, because we all know what immediately follows
Autumn is my favourite time of year. This may seem crazy, given the potential for al fresco drinking and dining during the summer months, the wonderful potential that spring brings and even the crisp, cold and cosy evenings you only get during the winter, but for me it’s all about the crunch of the leaves
The botanical trend has been one of the biggest interior design trends to hit this summer, with paisley, floral and tropical prints being the theme of the season. The trend is set to continue well into 2017, allowing you to relive the warm summer months this autumn bringing a breath of fresh air into your
If like me, you’ve been gripped by the drama and opulence of the fabulous new ITV series “Victoria”, you won’t fail to have been captivated by all the stunning interiors on display. With period dramas such as Downton Abbey and even Poldark taking over our screens in recent times, the clamour for old world glamour
How to Clean Roller Blinds September swung around quicker than you can shout ‘school’s out!’, and your children are racing home from a hard days’ work grubbier than ever. Although you appreciate the peace and quiet of their absence throughout the day, as soon as the clock strikes three, you’re well aware that they pose
Can you believe that The X Factor is already in its 12th year on our screens? It seems only yesterday (in fact it was 2004) that Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne first took to the judging panel to preside over the best raw talent that Britain had to offer. Well, now they’re back,
