Blinds advice & guides
Practical answers to the questions we hear most. No jargon, no sales pressure.
Voile curtains: light, privacy, and elegance
Voile curtains occupy a unique position in window dressing. They are not designed to block light or provide insulation. Their purpose is to soften, diffuse, and screen, letting daylight flood a room while shielding the interior from outside view. In the right setting, they achieve something no blind or heavy curtain can.
Roman blinds: adding softness and style to any room
Roman blinds occupy a space between the crispness of a roller and the fullness of a curtain. When lowered, the fabric hangs flat against the window like a panel. When raised, it folds into neat horizontal pleats that stack softly at the top. This combination of clean lines and gentle texture is what makes Romans so versatile.
How to choose blinds for a new-build home
Moving into a new-build home means every window needs dressing from scratch. There are no inherited curtains to make do with, no existing fittings to work around. It is a blank canvas, which is both an opportunity and a source of decision fatigue when you are staring at fifteen or twenty bare windows.
Child safety and window blinds: what every parent should know
Loose cords and chains on window blinds pose a strangulation risk to young children. This is not a theoretical concern. Accidents have occurred in the UK, and regulations have tightened in response. Every parent and grandparent with children in the home should understand what safe options exist and how to eliminate the hazards from older blinds.
Curtains vs blinds: when to choose fabric over function
Blinds and curtains are not rivals. They solve different problems, suit different rooms, and can even work together. Understanding when to reach for one over the other helps you dress every window in your home appropriately.
The benefits of PVC plantation shutters over timber
Timber plantation shutters have long been considered the premium choice for window dressing. They look beautiful, feel solid, and last for decades. But PVC (sometimes called vinyl or faux wood) shutters have improved so much that for many rooms and budgets, they are the smarter option.
Bi-fold door blinds: solutions for wide openings
Bi-fold doors are one of the most popular features in modern UK homes, connecting kitchens and living rooms to gardens and patios. But dressing them with blinds is not straightforward. The doors fold, stack, and slide, so any window covering must work with that movement rather than against it.
Metal venetian blinds: modern, practical, and easy to clean
Metal venetian blinds are the workhorse of practical window dressing. Aluminium slats, typically 25mm wide, tilt to control light precisely, pull up into a compact stack, and wipe clean in seconds. They suit kitchens, bathrooms, home offices, and any room where durability and hygiene matter more than softness.
Skylight and roof window blinds: the complete buyer's guide
Roof windows bring exceptional natural light into loft conversions, top-floor bedrooms, and attic offices. But that same overhead glass creates problems that standard blinds cannot solve. Skylight blinds are engineered specifically for angled and overhead glazing, with tensioned systems that hold the fabric taut regardless of the window's pitch.
How conservatory blinds keep your space cool in summer
A conservatory without blinds in summer is essentially a greenhouse. Temperatures can exceed 40 degrees Celsius on a sunny afternoon, making the room unusable from late morning until early evening. The right blinds transform your conservatory from a seasonal novelty into a year-round living space.
Why made-to-measure beats off-the-shelf - the case for bespoke blinds
Off-the-shelf blinds are sold in fixed sizes - typically jumping in 15 cm increments. If your window falls between two sizes, you choose the next one up and accept the overhang, or go smaller and tolerate light gaps at the edges.
Roller blinds vs vertical blinds - choosing the right style
Roller blinds and vertical blinds are two of the most popular window coverings in UK homes. They sit at similar price points, so the decision often comes down to window shape, room function, and personal taste.
How to choose window coverings for period and character homes
Older properties - Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis, Georgian townhouses, thatched cottages - deserve window treatments that respect their character rather than fight it.
Perfect Fit blinds for conservatories - everything you need to know
Conservatories present a unique challenge. Multiple windows, uPVC frames, tilt-and-turn mechanisms, and intense solar gain all need addressing. Perfect Fit blinds handle every one of these issues cleanly.
The complete guide to electric and motorised blinds
Electric blinds use a small motor - either mains-powered or battery-operated - to raise, lower, or tilt the blind at the touch of a button. No cords, no chains, no manual effort.
Plantation shutters vs blinds - which is right for your home?
Plantation shutters and blinds both control light, provide privacy, and dress a window beautifully. The best choice depends on budget, room function, and the look you want to achieve.