Roller blinds are just what they sound like – blinds that unroll to cover your window. The blind itself is a single piece of fabric that is wrapped around a casing installed across the top of your window frame. In some homes, that might be inside the window recess, while others might have the casing
Did you know that the average human being sleeps for one third of their entire life? That’s a long time to spend in bed by any standard and, unless you want to bumble around tired for the other two thirds of your life, you need to make sure that the quality of your sleep is
Most of us are in search of that holy grail – 8 hours of sleep every night but so many of us struggle to achieve it. Next time you lie awake in the middle of the night, struggling to get back to sleep and then worrying about not getting enough sleep for the day ahead,
The many benefits of blinds have seen them surge in popularity over the last few years with many homeowners choosing them over more traditional window dressings such as curtains. Blinds are great for keeping out sunlight, helping you get a better night’s sleep, providing style for your home and privacy blinds can protect your family and
January is most people’s least favourite month. The return to work, dark mornings and nights and the cold weather leaves many feeling down and out and wistfully thinking about warm summer evenings spent in the garden. In addition, with over half of Britons who consider themselves to be stressed, how can we help to solve
The New Year is the time for making New Year’s resolutions and we’ve all followed the mantra ‘New Year, New Me’, and this extends to our home decor too. After the busy Christmas period, many of us look to refresh tired or outdated decor in order to create spaces in our homes that allow us
As the New Year quickly approaches, it’s time to start thinking about updating your home decor. Once the festive madness has settled again, your home might be in need of a little tlc. Whether you’re moving house or just looking to give your decor a lick of paint or refresh in the way of furnishings,
If you’re thinking about refreshing your home for the New Year or you’re moving home and want to know which interior design trends you should be looking out for, we have predicted the top trends for 2018 and given you a few ideas to help you incorporate them into your own home decor. Don’t forget,
Have you ever wondered where the blinds you have hanging in your home originated from? Who first thought of the idea of controlling light and privacy? Early Blinds It is thought that the earliest forms of blinds would have consisted of a single piece of cloth hung over doorways and window opening and were used
As the nights draw in and the clocks go back, it seems that we have finally waved goodbye to the good weather. Now is the time to start preparing our homes for winter as we hunker down and avoid the cold weather. When it’s cold outside, there’s nothing better than getting snuggled up and cosy
Halloween is fast approaching, which means it’s time to start thinking about creative ways in which you can make your home look as spooky as possible. If you’re stuck for ideas on what to do, we’ve come up with 5 spooky ways to decorate your home for Halloween: Spooky Silhouettes To give your home a
Choosing blinds for our homes can be difficult, especially if it’s for the first time. There are certain questions that you need to answer before buying blinds in order to ensure that the blinds fulfill their purpose and are completely functional and practical for the room that they are being used in. What’s Their Purpose?
Sometimes, our homes can look tired and worn and be in need of some TLC. However, just after the summer holidays, money can be tight and it can be difficult to give your whole home a complete revamp. There are some small and inexpensive changes you can make to improve the look and feel of
Many of us know that, in order to function at our best and live a long and fulfilling life, we need to get at least 7 hours of sleep per night. However, many of our world leaders claim to get by on little or no sleep and put lack of sleep down to their success.
When decorating your child’s bedroom, every parent wants to make it warm, inviting, comfortable and, most importantly, safe. You want to sleep well at night knowing that, even though your child is unsupervised, they’re not going to come to any harm. When it comes to children’s bedrooms, blinds are crucial elements for a good night’s
It’s mid-summer but that can only mean one thing, Winter is Coming! The seventh season of Game of Thrones is in full swing and we’re all glued to our televisions, gripped by the battle for the Iron Throne and waiting for the Night King to arrive with the Army of the Dead. With influences stretching
Due to the infrequency of hot weather in the UK, when the sun eventually emerges, we all turn into puddles and complain of stickiness and sleepless nights. Recent weather has left many of us sleep deprived and looking forward to winter! Other countries are far better at dealing with the heat but are much more
Redecorating your home can be a massive task and one of the biggest decisions is which interior design style you’re going to go for. You might prefer to mix styles but some people like to have their whole home in sync and stick to one style. Some people also like to restore their home to
Wimbledon has now started and we’ve been so inspired by the green colours flashing up on our screen that we wanted to give you a few top tips for incorporating Greenery, Pantone’s colour of the year, into your home. Greenery is a fresh, yellow-green which has connotations of revival, restoration and renewal. Whether you
If you’re tired of walking into a dark room that feels tired and stale and you’re thinking about ripping the decor out and starting again, STOP! There could be another way to brighten up the room that doesn’t involve the hassle and upheaval of redecorating. Here are a few simple ways to brighten up a
Please take our sleep survey to help us find out more about our Nation’s sleeping habits and how we can improve sleep quantity and quality for more people. We want to know how well you sleep so that we can help you to feel more alert and switched on throughout the day. We’d appreciate it
Natural sunlight is good for our health, mood and general well-being so it’s important that as much natural light is allowed into our homes as possible. On a bright, sunny summer’s day, there’s nothing better than seeing light streaming into your home and on those dark, cold winter days, the house can feel dark and
Many people believe that sleep is the time for their body to switch off. However, studies have shown that our bodies and brain can actually be much more active when you’re asleep than during the day. Sleep is the time for our bodies to recover from the stresses and strains of the day and, during
Summer is almost upon us and, although that means long lazy days in the sun and time off work, for many of us, it can also spell sleepless nights. With the sun rising in the early hours of the morning and warmer weather, many of us struggle to find the perfect sleeping environment. A good
Natural sunlight is good for our health, mood and general well-being so it’s important that as much natural light is allowed into our homes as possible. On a bright, sunny summer’s day, there’s nothing better than seeing light streaming into your home and on those dark, cold winter days, the house can feel dark and
Many of us put off interior design for as long as we can and spend time buying fabric and paint samples in order to find the perfect, matching colours. We don’t want to make costly mistakes so we put the task off and keep the same beige decor we’ve always had because it feels safe
At Blinds Direct Online, we recently supplied the Statham Lodge Hotel in Warrington with a range of blinds for their Georgian restaurant, bridal suite and their function/conference suite. The team at Statham Lodge were keen to order from us due to the high-quality of our website and reasonable prices. “We chose the blinds to marry
As spring quickly approaches, many of us see this time of year as the perfect time to give your home a clean and dust off the cobwebs after a long winter. However, there are some tasks that are ignored that you might want to go back and have a look at! Studies have shown that
Blinds have quickly risen to popularity in recent years as an alternative to curtains or to be used in conjunction with decorative curtains for their practical uses such as blocking out light, saving energy or for more privacy. Long-lasting and durable, roller blinds are available in a range of colours to suit any decor styles
As the cold weather starts to clear and the world starts to turn green again, we’ve been looking at the top colour trends for this spring to help you make your home feel brighter and more refreshed for the new season. As you come out of hibernation after a long, cold winter, you might feel
Despite the cold weather that has fallen upon us in recent days, there are still plenty of indoor activities for you to entertain your children with throughout the holidays. If the weather refuses to brighten up in time for half-term and you’re unable to get outside, abide by this helpful list of indoor activities that will
