Although we often take them for granted, windows really are more important than we ever realise. They are, quite literally, our window on the world and provide us with natural light and sense of belonging to the environment around us. They show us our place in the world. How’s the view from your window? Are
With London reputedly hotter than Los Angeles this week, the mini heatwave that we’ve been enjoying throughout the British Isles looks set to continue. But why does hot weather take us all by surprise? Indeed, why does any bout of extreme weather seemingly catch us unawares in this country, where, as we all know, the
With warmer weather forecasted to dominate these fair isles for at least the next few weeks, it’s time for us to head out into the great outdoors, get the barbecue stoked up and enjoy ourselves (until the next low pressure system drifts in at least). However, summertime can be a funny old time for us
With England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland (but sadly not Scotland) all qualifying for the European Championships this summer, it’s time to sit back, relax, maybe crack open a beer or two and enjoy a real feast of football. Inevitably there will be tears, heartache and possibly a missed penalty or two,
In the spirit of summer, the dawn of a new season means it’s time for a change. So what better time to “roll out” our new range of roller blinds, whilst giving our website a fresh, new design. With our revamped website, we aim to make it much easier for you to find exactly what
When it comes to selecting colours for your home, there is quite literally a rainbow to choose from. But, with a broad spectrum of tones, shades and hues at your disposal, which colours will give you the most up-to-date and contemporary style? For colour trends, you need only look as far as the fashion industry,
So, you’ve pored over the choices, picked your blinds, got them delivered and installed them. There. Easy wasn’t it? Unlike curtains, blinds are a great choice for your windows as they allow you to filter the amount of light that enters your home. However, like anything in the home, the more you care for them,
With the olympic games in Brazil just months away, perhaps it’s no surprise that “cherished gold” has been named colour of the year 2016 by Dulux. A development on last year’s copper blush colour, more and more of us are turning to metallics when it comes to decorating our homes. Whilst this trend for everything
Over the past year, we’ve had it all haven’t we? Wind, rain, floods, snow…. Well, whisper it quietly, but I think spring is well and truly here. And with the promise of warmer weather to come, we can all start planning those decorating jobs we’ve been putting off whilst we’ve hunkered down in our homes.
Let’s not beat about the bush, grey is hardly the most inspiring of colours. More often than not it makes us think of wet, rainy days (and, let’s face it, here in the United Kingdom, we get more than our fair share), concrete buildings and gloomy moods. So how has this slightly mournful shade made
One of the most common colours in nature (and a combination of all the colours of the spectrum, as you’ll no doubt remember from your school science lessons), white is a paradox all of its own. Powerful yet subtle, but not particularly bold or particularly weak, white is certainly one of the most versatile colours
Stamping your mark on your bathroom can often mean looking for inspiration from other countries or time periods. In this blog post, we’ll be taking a look at three popular style trends when it comes to the bathroom. We’ll also explain how you can achieve the look easily, which is especially key when you’re working
Winter is the time of year that we hunker down in our homes, shut the blinds, and enjoy the warmth and comfort it provides. Despite the temptation to sit back and relax, the world of interior design certainly doesn’t hibernate during these colder months. In fact, this season brings a number of new and exciting
Window coverings are nothing new. As long as people have lived in dwellings, there has been a need to shut out the light when the sun is strong and to keep their home warm during colder months. The venetian blind is a development on the traditional cloth window covering, but the reason behind it being
