Top Blinds Resources

To choose your ideal blind you don't even need to leave the house. Blinds now come in so many shades that you can't afford to be without them. Curtains are finished. Drab drapery is out. Dodgy coverings with expensive stain treatment are old hat.

Web-Blinds are part of the UK's largest made-to-measure blinds group, Hillarys and give you similar choices and options that you'd expect from your high street store - it's a lifestyle choice...

Always make sure that you measure your windows with a steel tape. Never use a cloth tape. Measure sizes to the nearest eighth of an inch to ensure accuracy. Windows are not usually perfectly square...so don't worry - you probably won't notice!

Pleated blinds are very versatile and can be used in any style of conservatory. Made to measure blinds are usually widely available.

Roller blinds are by far the simplest and quickest type of blind to fit yourself. All you require is a drill and a screwdriver to hand. The roller blind itself rests simply between two brackets that are screwed to the inside or outside of the recess in the window.

Why not add a touch of nature to your living room with a wooden Venetian blind? These types of blind are some of the most popular as they really are the best way to bring a flavour of the outside in! These blinds are the ideal compliment to wooden floors, which are very fashionable right now.

To make the most of your blind choose accessories to match the colour and fabric. For example, in your bedroom, try to co-ordinate the sheets on the bed and the vases on the bedside table.

Combining the softness of curtain fabric with the modern, contemporary feel of a blind, most Roman blinds come fully lined for maximum heat retention and light proofing. Whether you choose a classic print blind for a traditional setting or go for an up-to-the-minute minimalist look blind, a Roman blind could the just the finishing touch you''re looking for. Clean lines versus soft layers - it has to be Roman blinds.

Bay windows take up a great deal of space and so they make an ideal focal point. Why not get roller blinds that co-ordinate not only with the colour on the walls but also with one or two carefully chosen accessories to give it that contemporary look?

To clean aluminium blinds, always use ordinary soft clean dust cloths, chemically treated dust cloths, vacuum cleaner brush attachments, or other available ordinary household aids. The paint surface of these sorts of blinds slats is quite smooth so therefore dust is easily brushed off if they are cleaned at regular intervals.

Pleated blinds gently filter the light to bring a warm glow to your room. Two pleat widths are available, allowing you to create different feels for different rooms. For a traditional and classic look opt for the 25mm width. If you prefer a more contemporary style, the 20mm width is ideal.