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 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 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 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 readingHow To Cut Your Energy Costs In 2022
We could give you a whole host of reasons as to why we believe that blinds truly top curtains. Top of our list, however, has to be cutting energy costs. It may sound simple – perhaps even too good to be true – but installing blinds or shutters can drastically reduce the amount of energy your home requires on a day-to-day basis. “But how…exactly?” Well, that’s exactly what we’re here to tell you… Reducing heat loss in colder months Opt for blinds fitted snuggly against your window frame. This way, you can drastically reduce the amount of heat that is lost…
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