Why You Should Opt for Blinds Over Curtains
When it comes to window dressings, blinds and curtains tend to stand out as the two most popular styles. Of course, some people like to opt for a combination of both in their homes, which can make for an incredibly cosy, luxurious and warm atmosphere. However, fitting your home out with blinds and curtains in every room can be incredibly costly, and is not a realistic choice for most people. So whilst you may opt for a combination of the two in some of your rooms, in others, you will likely have to choose from a toss-up. So the question stands,…
Continue readingChristmas Hours
Our team would like to say a huge thank you to all of our clients throughout 2022. It has been a pleasure to provide blinds and shutters to so many lovely homes across the North East. We would also like to take this time to wish everybody a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We will be closing on December 23rd and will reopen on January 3rd. This is to allow our team to relax over the festive period. We look forward to fitting many more window dressings in 2023 and looking after customers old and new.
Continue readingShutters or Blinds: Which One Should You Choose?
A snazzy new pair of shutters or blinds can make a real difference to your home. The trouble is, how do you choose between them? It’s no simple task to choose between the two, and naturally, you will want to make the right choice when it comes to this sort of investment in your home. Here at Angel Blinds & Shutters, we know our stuff when it comes to…well…blinds and shutters, of course! That’s why we’ve put together this nifty guide to help you understand the key differences between these two different types of window dressing so that you can make…
Continue readingThe Energy Saving Benefits of Duette Blinds
With energy prices still soaring and utility bills becoming ever more astronomical, we’re all desperately looking for ways to lower energy usage in our homes and businesses. However, you may not have considered the role that window coverings can play in cutting your energy costs. If so, it may come as a surprise to learn that installing Duette blinds could potentially be the most energy savvy choice you make this winter. That’s right, Duette blinds can actually help you to save money on your energy bills. Intrigued? Keep reading to find out just how these incredible window dressings work in your…
Continue readingCosy Up This Winter: The Art of Hygge
Whether we like it or not, winter always comes around eventually. So, rather than resist the colder, darker days, we think it’s better to embrace the season and make it your mission to get as cosy as possible. That’s where Hygge comes in. Not only are we experts in draft-busting, insulating window dressings for your home, but we also know a thing or two about this quintessentially Danish art form. By art form, we mean the art of living well, come rain or shine. And let’s face it, wintertime usually entails its fair share of rain… snow…and ice. Brrrr. So, what…
Continue readingBuying Blinds and Shutters: The Benefits of Shopping Local
Here at Angel Blinds & Shutters, we’re proud to provide residents of the local area with quality products and an excellent standard of customer service. As an established business operating in Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne with over 40 years of industry experience, we’re committed to providing our customers with the very best. We believe that, in a large part, this commitment is made possible through the fact that we operate on a face-to-face basis, rather than online. In light of this, we’d like to shine a light on some of the key benefits of buying your shutters and blinds locally,…
Continue readingHelp Reduce Your Energy Usage With Better Insulation
Well-fitted shutters and blinds are a great way to keep your home insulated and reduce your energy usage; which is better for both the earth and your pocket. With energy prices reaching record highs this winter many people are looking for ways to reduce their energy usage and save the pennies. Better insulation is one of the top ways to reduce your energy usage – keeping your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer – and windows can account for 10 to 20% of a home’s heat loss. A New Look While Conserving Energy Although windows are one…
Continue readingSay Goodbye To Horrible Heatwaves
Heatwaves are beginning to become the norm every summer. Thankfully, we’ve got the ideal blinds to keep the heat out and let your house cool down. With the rising temperatures of summer, everyday tasks around the house can become more difficult. The heat can also cause health issues, if it’s bad enough, for people of all ages, not just the elderly or very young. Helping In Heatwaves In times of amber weather warnings for heatwaves, it’s advised you stay in your home. The only problem with that of course is that your windows are likely to make it warmer as the…
Continue reading5 Reasons To Choose Angel Blinds For Your Windows
Say you’re starting to decorate your home and you realise you’d love a new set of blinds in your bedroom instead of the curtains you’ve had for years. With so much on offer, how do you choose where to buy such an important part of your home? Angel Blinds has a wide variety of blinds on offer to suit all tastes and budgets, and we cover the North East region, from Hexham to Chester-le-street. Our stock is suitable for home and commercial use, but if that’s not enough here are 5 more reasons to choose us… 1/ Save on energy costs…
Continue readingThe Brilliant Benefits of Blackout Blinds
When the clocks go forward and summer starts to roll around, you’ll start getting a brighter wake-up call every morning when you start your day. While great for some, it can really be detrimental to those of us with odd working shifts or different sleeping patterns. Thankfully, blackout blinds can offer you hours of uninterrupted sleep and let you wake up naturally when you need to. The team at Angel Blinds can help personalise and create a set of blackout blinds to fit your room perfectly, with a wide range of designs on offer. Who benefits from blackout blinds? These…
Continue readingWhy Choose Tension Pleated Blinds For Bi-Fold Doors
Ah, spring is ticking along and the warmer temperatures and long evenings of sunshine are coming ever closer. Bonus? You’ve just had a stellar set of bifold doors installed. Gorgeous. But, what about blinds for those beauties? Today, we want to tell you all about Tension Pleated Blinds, and why they’re an excellent choice for those swish new doors of yours. Now, we’re well aware that people splash out on their Bi-Fold doors as they are looking to let sunlight flood their homes, and are also maybe keen to make a feature of a show-stopping view beyond the glass, too. However,…
Continue readingWhat Makes Perfect Fit Blinds Perfect For Your Home?
Perfect Fit blinds offer an excellent solution for those looking to update their window dressings to something a little more seamless and technically sound. The benefits of Perfect Fit technology are endless, so today we are going to consider what makes Perfect Fit the perfect choice for your home. What are Perfect Fit blinds, exactly? Perfect Fit blinds are one of the most ingenious solutions available to meet your window dressing needs. As technology in window designs advances, more and more technically impressive options have become available for your home, such as bifold doors and tilt & turn windows. These…
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