Wooden vs Faux Wood Shutters
When you’re choosing shutters for your home, not only is it important to consider the aesthetics, carefully selecting the right colour and style to complement certain rooms, but it is also vital to consider other practicalities, so that you end up with a shutter that is right for you and your home. Wooden shutters are a fantastic and extremely popular choice for many homeowners, but with the choice of faux wood shutters now available (made from vinyl or other synthetic products but with the same wooden effect) it presents the deliberation; what is the difference and which would be better for me?…
Continue reading2015 Colour Design Trends: Blinds and Shutters
Colour enhances the world around us and can invigorate our senses and mood. Therefore, when we bring colour into the home, we need to know we are choosing the right one to not only complement the room but also suit our personalities. So, now that it’s the end of the year, let’s take a sneak peek at what the colour design trends are looking like for blinds and shutters next year! Muted pastels Pastel colours such as Tiffany Blue, are predicted to be very popular and stylish for 2015. As it is quite a bold colour, you could opt for a…
Continue readingTop Tips: Choosing the Perfect Bathroom Blinds
If you consider your bathroom a tranquil place you can retreat to for some peace and quiet, to escape from the fast pace of modern life, then you need an interior to encourage and support this. Choosing the perfect bathroom blinds can be tricky, and you don’t want to take a stab in the dark and end up having to replace them after only a few months. That’s why the team here at Angel Blinds and Shutters are going to share with you our expert opinion when it comes to selecting the ideal bathroom blinds. Although achieving the right look and…
Continue readingWhich Blinds are Suitable in Traditional Properties?
For property owners, it can be rather tricky sometimes deciding how best to decorate windows, and with many modern styles now available, there certainly is plenty to choose from. But for those of you who own traditional properties, you may want to choose soft furnishings that enhance and preserve their original features, and there are particular blind styles that do exactly this. So, the team here at Angel Blinds and Shutters have come up with some different styles that can complement your traditional property’s windows, whether it’s bay windows from the Victorian era, or side sash Edwardian-style windows. Warming Roman Blinds…
Continue readingBlinds for Bay Windows – What are the Options?
For some people, bay windows are the ultimate dream. Often leftover features of Victorian houses, bay windows are most commonly found in period properties, but can also now be found in more modern homes. Bay windows make a great feature for any room, whether in your bedroom or living area. They open up the space, letting in optimum daylight, increase the flow of natural light and their wide glass panes offer a beautifully clear view. Despite their attractions however, it can be rather tricky knowing how best to dress them. Classic curtains can beautifully complement the traditional appearance of a bay…
Continue readingAdvantages of Interior Plantation Shutters
Plantation shutters have become increasingly popular over the last few decades, offering a stylish and contemporary alternative to the traditional blind. But for those of you who are considering upgrading your house with new window dressings, there are a few things to know first about plantation shutter to help you make your mind up. What is a plantation shutter? A plantation shutter is a window dressing option, like a curtain or blind, that is built in to your windows to give an elegant appearance and improve the aesthetics of your property. The plantation shutter can be likened to blinds, but they…
Continue readingYour Guide to Buying Window Shutters
When it comes to dressing the windows in your home, there are so many options available on the market that it can be difficult to know which ones are the best to go for. More often than not, shutters are overlooked as being a creditable option, but that may be because people do not know what they have to offer. So the team here at Angel Blinds are going to reveal just exactly what the plantation shutter has to offer in our handy guide, so you can decide whether it’s the right choice for you. Shutters: A Basic Understanding When it…
Continue readingKeep your Home Warm with Window Shutters this Winter
With recent news forecasting that winter 2013/2014 is set to be the coldest one we’ve experienced in years, it’s time to get your home prepared and protected for the colder months ahead. A study taken out by The Edinburgh World Heritage Trust captured thermal images of houses demonstrating how much heat is lost from houses via windows. The results showed that those windows with shutters, blinds and curtains appeared in a blue colour, showing little heat loss compared to those that had curtains and shutters open (or none at all) that casted orange and red glows showing major heat and money…
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