Advice
Practical advice on choosing blinds
Plain-English guides to windows, light, privacy and getting the right blind in the right room.
Will Perfect Fit blinds work with my windows?Frame-fitted blinds need no drilling but only suit certain windows. Use this yes, maybe and no checklist to see wheth...
Motorised blinds: the practical basicsHow motorised blinds are powered and controlled, where they make sense, and the questions to settle before you order.
What makes an awkward window tricky to measure?Bays, shallow reveals, handles and out-of-square frames all complicate blind measuring. Here is a checklist of what t...
Choosing blind colours that work in your roomHow light direction, room size and existing decor change how a blind colour looks, with a simple sampling routine.
What happens at a free home measure?A step by step walkthrough of the free home measure: what you tell us, what we measure and how the quotation works.
Getting ready for your blind fittingA practical checklist for fitting day: clearing windows, protecting furniture, pets, children and the questions to co...
Curtains or Roman blinds?A practical comparison of curtains and Roman blinds covering light, space, cleaning, safety and which rooms suit each.
A practical guide to conservatory blindsRoof and side blinds, glare, heat and measuring for conservatories, with a checklist to work through first.
Looking after vertical blindsDusting, spot cleaning and track care for vertical blinds, with friendly tips on looking after the vanes.
What to ask about blind child safetyCords and chains need a little care around young children. These questions about controls, safety devices and placeme...
A landlord's guide to practical blindsChoosing blinds for a rental? Think about durability, cord safety, drilling and consistency across windows. Here is a...
Reduce window glare in a home officeHow to cut glare on screens and video calls without turning your home office into a cave, and which blinds help most.
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