Blinds Buying Guide
Here you will find lots of helpful tips an advice on buying blinds, as well as a number of measuring and fitting guides. These cover the technical aspects of each blind type, including roller, roman, vertical, venetian and wooden blinds. There is also care and maintenance advice - to help you resolve most issues.
How to Shorten Venetian Blinds
Shortening Venetian Blinds is actually pretty simple and can be done yourself at home. By opting for made to measure blinds you’ll eliminate the need to make alterations however ready-made blinds usually offer a cheaper alternative.
Shortening Venetian Blinds is actually pretty simple and can be done yourself at home. By opting for made to measure blinds...
How to shorten vertical blinds
Our step by step guide on how best to shorten ready made or made to measure vertical blinds to ensure they fit properly within your window frame or french doorway.
Our step by step guide on how best to shorten ready made or made to measure vertical blinds to ensure they...
Fabric, venetian or wooden: which blind should you choose?
A quick guide explaining the differences between each of the blind types we offer and how the best way to install them to achieve a certain aesthetic and professional finish.
A quick guide explaining the differences between each of the blind types we offer and how the best way to install...
Curtains, blinds or both? Weighing up the benefits of each option
A short introduction on how to make use of either curtains, blinds or both based on practicality and covering how to combine both products to create a stylish look.
A short introduction on how to make use of either curtains, blinds or both based on practicality and covering how to...
How to fit vertical blinds
A quick four step guide on how to successfully install a vertical blind, covering the tools required and how to install the headrail and blind vanes.
A quick four step guide on how to successfully install a vertical blind, covering the tools required and how to install...
How to Make a Roller Blind
Expert advice on how to make a roller blind out of your own choice of material, covering measuring techniques, equipment required and a step by step tutorial.
Expert advice on how to make a roller blind out of your own choice of material, covering measuring techniques, equipment required...
How to fit venetian blinds
A three step guide on how to successfully fit a venetian blind, covering the tools required, drilling holes and installing the blind.
A three step guide on how to successfully fit a venetian blind, covering the tools required, drilling holes and installing the...
How to fit roller blinds
A three step guide on how to successfully install a roller blind covering basic tools required, allowances to consider and expert advice on how to install the blind.
A three step guide on how to successfully install a roller blind covering basic tools required, allowances to consider and expert...
How roman blinds work
A short but sweet article about roman blinds, with detailed information on how they work and whether they would be right for your window.
A short but sweet article about roman blinds, with detailed information on how they work and whether they would be right...
How to make roman blinds
An 11 step guide on how to achieve a bespoke made roman blind covering all measuring and sewing techniques and how to assemble the blind.
An 11 step guide on how to achieve a bespoke made roman blind covering all measuring and sewing techniques and how...
How to recover vertical blinds
A quick guide on how to brighten up your existing vertical blind, with a detailed step by step guide on how to replace your vanes with a fabric of your choice.
A quick guide on how to brighten up your existing vertical blind, with a detailed step by step guide on how...
How to fit roman blinds
Detailed guide on how to fit roman blinds based on interior and exterior mounting, with step by step instructions to suit your needs.
Detailed guide on how to fit roman blinds based on interior and exterior mounting, with step by step instructions to suit...
Everything you'll ever need to know about roman blinds
A detailed guide covering all possible questions about roman blinds, including areas such as how to make, how to operate and what rooms types they are more suited to.
A detailed guide covering all possible questions about roman blinds, including areas such as how to make, how to operate and...
How to clean roller blinds
Tips and tricks on how to successfully clean your roller blinds using the safest cleaning methods to ensure your blind looks as good as new.
Tips and tricks on how to successfully clean your roller blinds using the safest cleaning methods to ensure your blind looks...
Kitchen blind ideas
An easy to follow guide demonstrating the difference between different style blinds and how they would be better suited based on the location within the kitchen.
An easy to follow guide demonstrating the difference between different style blinds and how they would be better suited based on...
How to fix roman blinds
12 simple steps to fixing a roman blind covering the equipment required and special techniques to get your blind hanging correctly again.
12 simple steps to fixing a roman blind covering the equipment required and special techniques to get your blind hanging correctly again.
How to fix roller blinds
Easy to follow and do it yourself steps to fix your roller blind, saving you the cost of a professional repair service, and restoring your blind to its original functionality.
Easy to follow and do it yourself steps to fix your roller blind, saving you the cost of a professional repair service,...
How to Cut Roller Blinds
Easy to read instructions on how to trim a roller blind to achieve a bespoke fit, covering technique, top tips and the tools you will require!
Easy to read instructions on how to trim a roller blind to achieve a bespoke fit, covering technique, top tips and...
How to fix vertical blinds
Simple step by step instructions on how to fix your vertical blind, covering the purpose of each component and how each part can be repaired to restore your blind to its original functionality.
Simple step by step instructions on how to fix your vertical blind, covering the purpose of each component and how each...
How to use a corded roman blind kit
A detailed guide on how to use our corded roman blind kits, covering all areas from cutting the fabric to assembling the finished blind.
A detailed guide on how to use our corded roman blind kits, covering all areas from cutting the fabric to assembling...
Maximise natural light with these 5 blind ideas
Five ideas to help you maximise the amount of natural light in your room by using different blind types.
Five ideas to help you maximise the amount of natural light in your room by using different blind types.
Choosing floral patterned blinds to add a touch of nature to your home
This short guide will teach you how to use floral print in the most effective way to achieve the statement you are after, ranging from small and dainty to big and bold.
This short guide will teach you how to use floral print in the most effective way to achieve the statement you...
Getting the vintage cottage look, using quaint window blinds
A simple guide on how to create a traditional vintage, country inspired look in your window with minimal effort. Covering roman, wooden and other blind options.
A simple guide on how to create a traditional vintage, country inspired look in your window with minimal effort. Covering roman,...
Our guide to installing a blind to a skylight
A guide on how to fit a skylight blind, covering installation and instructions for velux, as well as other roof window blinds as well.
A guide on how to fit a skylight blind, covering installation and instructions for velux, as well as other roof window...
