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07Nov

Fashion 2017 for window dressing

When you’re looking at decorating or home improvements, it’s always worth taking time to consider fashion and trends too. Whilst it’s never recommended to forget practicality, fashion 2017 for window dressing suggests there’s many considerations that may just suit your style – and pocket too! Natural light is always ‘on point’ It’s not really […]

Posted by jthomas
On November 7, 2017
blackout, blinds, perfect fit, windows
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03Nov

Best colour of blind to match your walls

So you’ve made the (very) wise decision to fit blinds for your windows. However, the one thing you’re struggling with is what is the best colour of blind to match your walls? To help make your mind up for you, here’s three useful tips for you to consider. Think of the practicalities first Perhaps […]

Posted by jthomas
On November 3, 2017
blinds, walls, windows
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02Nov

Karen Murray – Valued Customer

A good friend of mine recently had new vertical blinds installed and they looked lovely, so I asked her what company she used and she told me it was Shades Blinds and that she would highly recommend them. I was in the process of buying blinds and I was getting quotes from some blind companies […]

Posted by jthomas
On November 2, 2017
Vertical blinds
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17Oct

Making a family home a cosy living space

We all know home is where the heart is, right? But how do we go about making a family home a cosy living space? Help the heart feel settled in your family home with these eight tips… Let a little light in Bright, natural light can’t be beaten for creating an inviting, cosy look […]

Posted by jthomas
On October 17, 2017
blinds, cosy, home, roller, space, venetian, wood
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10Oct

Make a statement in your living room

To many people, the living room is the most important room in the household. It’s where the family gathers, it’s where we spend the majority of our waking time, and it’s where we relax. Isn’t it criminal then that most living rooms tend to look the same, either bland or even shabby? Here’s a few […]

Posted by jthomas
On October 10, 2017
colours, living room, shades, styles, windows, wood
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03Oct

What are Perfect Fit blinds?

If you’ve ever been watching any of those ‘home improvement’ TV shows, you’ve probably heard the term ‘Perfect Fit Blinds’. But did you ever wonder what they really were? Whilst it may sound like a description or specification, the term actually describes a type of blinds. Perfect Fit blinds are made-to-measure blinds that clip snugly […]

Posted by jthomas
On October 3, 2017
blackout, blinds, perfect fit, uPVC
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18Sep

Why Green is the colour of the year 2017 and why you should use it

You may not be aware of this, but Pantone announced their Colour of the Year for 2017 is Green. Whilst this may not seem important, it’s vitally so for interior designers, homeowners, property developers and stylists. In this article you will see why Green is the colour of the Year 2017 and why you should […]

Posted by jthomas
On September 18, 2017
2017, colour, home, roller, style
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15Sep

Ann Waddel – Valued Customer

I couldn’t be more pleased with the service I received from Shades Blinds. The whole process was very straight forward from start to finish. Right from the day I made the appointment on the website up to the day my blinds were fitted, everything went perfectly. I think my Day & Night blinds are the […]

Posted by jthomas
On September 15, 2017
Customers, day and night
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11Sep

Best choice for a Kitchen Blind

So you’ve made the great decision to install blinds in your kitchen – Congratulations! Surely you won’t regret the combination of practicality and style, but what’s the best choice for a kitchen blind? Unfortunately, there is not one true best choice for a kitchen blind, but in reality there could be a few considerations first. […]

Posted by jthomas
On September 11, 2017
blinds, faux, kitchen, roller, wood
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31Aug

Working from home? Why light is important

In these modern days of freelancing, the ‘gig economy’ and mompreneurs, more of more of us are choosing to work from home. Whilst this sounds terrifically comfortable, it can be fraught with health hazards – as correct light is so important. Firstly, let’s look why light is important when working from home and then follow […]

Posted by jthomas
On August 31, 2017
blackout, day & Night, light, office, shutters
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