How do day and night blinds work?
“How do day and night blinds work?” is a question we often get here at Angel Blinds & Shutters. Are you considering upgrading your window dressings but feeling overwhelmed by the enormous range of options available on the market? Among the wide array of choices, day and night blinds present a versatile and practical solution that works in a variety of different spaces. But how exactly do they work, and where are they best suited in your home? In today’s blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the mechanics and benefits of day and night blinds, and consider why they…
Continue readingChoosing the best blackout blinds for your home
When it comes to creating the perfect ambience in your home, the right window dressing plays a huge role. Blackout blinds are an excellent option if you are looking to enhance privacy and control light. There are however countless options available, so choosing the right blackout blinds for the different rooms in your home can often take a little more time and effort than expected. In this guide, we’ll explore different types of blackout blinds and help you make a decision on the best blackout blinds for your home based on your preferences and the requirements of each room. Roller blinds…
Continue readingWhy 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 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 readingWhy Roman Blinds Could Be The Best Choice For Your Home
If you’re looking to spruce up your home, then replacing your old and worn-out curtains with roman blinds is a brilliant place to start. However, many of us struggle to make the choice between the two. If you’re finding yourself in this position, it could be time to consider roman blinds. Providing a perfect compromise between blinds and curtains, roman blinds combine both the functionality of blinds with the fluidity and softness of curtains. So, seeing as though we’re such fans of roman blinds, we thought we would share with you exactly why they could be the perfect choice for your…
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