School Blinds: Why Made to Measure is Best
When it comes to school, we all know it can be hard to concentrate at the best of times, but with the annoyance of sunlight, heat and glare, kids don’t stand a chance of being able to stay focused unless they’re in a comfortable and well maintained environment to learn. Having said this, many blinds companies offer school blinds as a standard size. This does not offer a controlled solution to the amount of light that enters the classroom, as ill-fitted blinds can still let in unwanted sunlight, even when they are fully closed! Contrary to this, made to measure blinds…
Continue readingChoosing Roman or Venetian Blinds
When it comes to choosing a blind style for certain rooms in your house, it largely comes down to personal preference. Different blinds have their own look and feel that can alter the appearance of your house, from both inside and outside, so it’s important to consider the different options. The team at Angel Blinds and Shutters are here to help you weigh up the benefits of both Roman and Venetian blinds, so you can decide whether either of these blinds are the right ones for you and your home. Roman blinds The fabric is usually lined to improve the light…
Continue readingTop 3 Blinds Suitable for a Child’s Bedroom or Playroom
A child’s bedroom means the world to them. It is the one place they can go to that is their space only. Not only do they sleep there, they play with their friends or on their own; build dens; go on exciting adventures; so it’s important to get the interior right so that it inspires their imagination and creativity. So, when it comes to choosing blinds for either your child’s bedroom or playroom, you want something colourful and fun but also practical too. Considering this, there are a few things to bear in mind when selecting the most suitable blinds for…
Continue readingWhat are the benefits of Twist Vision Roller Blinds?
A modern home needs a modern blind that can offer everything a traditional blind can, and more! The ideal blind can give you complete control over the amount of light that enters the room whilst giving you privacy when you need it as well as looking fantastic in your beautiful home. With this in mind, the team here at Angel Blinds and Shutters would like to introduce you to the contemporary Twist Vision Roller blinds. This versatile blind option is a modern spin on the old-style roller blind. As part of the roller blind family, the Vision blind has two separate…
Continue readingProtect your furniture from fading with conservatory blinds
Over recent years, public awareness of the damage the sun can cause our bodies has dramatically increased to the point where most of us now wouldn’t even consider leaving the house on a hot, sunny day without first protecting our skin from harmful UV rays. But it’s not just our skin that is vulnerable to the extreme heat and sunlight, the surfaces around your home are too. A conservatory is by far, the hottest and brightest room in the house, with surrounding glass windows which can let in up to 70% of the sun’s UV rays, having damaging consequences for your…
Continue readingCheap vs Quality Blinds
With so many styles of blinds available now on the market it can be rather daunting when it comes to knowing which ones will be right for you. For many, the decision ultimately comes down to the cost. Cheaper blinds can seem the best option at the time as we feel as though we’re getting a deal, but there are some important factors that need to be considered before you make a final decision, as for those of you looking to buy new blinds, you will want to know just exactly what you are paying the extra money for and how…
Continue readingAdvantages of Blackout Blinds in your Bedroom
With spring fast approaching, the mornings and evenings are now much noticeably lighter, offering a refreshing change from the darkness we have lived in throughout the winter months. Yet the only downside to this is the interrupted sleep we can experience due to the drawn out daylight that will continue as we move into the summer. But with blackout blinds, the majority, if not all of the light will be blocked out, keeping your room dark and allowing you to enjoy a peaceful uninterrupted sleep. There are also many other benefits to having blackout blinds in your house, and the team…
Continue readingBlind Safety: Make sure your blinds are family friendly
Your window blinds are primarily there to block out unwanted light, give you privacy when you need it and look great, complementing your surroundings and providing the ultimate finishing touches to your room. However, although they look pretty, they can pose unforeseen dangers to small children and animals in the home that can be serious if there are no safety measures in place to prevent this from occurring. Loose dangling cords or chains from blinds can be far too tempting for children and animals to resist playing with – especially cats who love to play with anything that hangs down like…
Continue readingWhat Blinds are Suitable for your Kitchen?
Some people regard their kitchen as the heart of their home. Where family and friends gather to eat, drink and socialise; you can easily end up spending more time here than in other rooms of the house. It goes without saying then that you want to have a nice, stylish and comfortable kitchen for you and your guests to feel relaxed in – clearly you don’t want to find yourself feeling embarrassed by your old and tatty blinds. But before you go and rush into buying the first pair of blinds you find, you need to carefully consider the requirements and…
Continue readingTop Tips for Cleaning Blinds
Permanent fixtures in the home, such as window blinds, can get easily overlooked and accepted as ‘part of the furniture’. But just like the rest of the furniture and other surfaces in the house, they collect dirt and dust so need to be cleaned on a fairly regularly basis. Their awkward shapes can sometimes make the job a bit tricky, so we’ve came up with some top tips for how you can clean the most popular types of blinds, without damaging them or calling on professional services for help. Guide to Cleaning Blinds Roman As Roman blinds are made from a…
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