Half Year Round-Up: 8 interior design trends we’re loving in 2018

In a year where we celebrated another Royal Wedding, basked in one of the hottest, longest heat waves in British records and currently cheer on England through the World Cup, similarly, our love for interior design seems to be going nowhere fast. An ever-growing obsession with Pinterest and Instagram provides hours of inspiration, our houses become more and more unique with nods to styles from all over the world. We are happy to experiment with different colours, textures and furniture while continuing to focus on practicality and liveability in the buildings we call our homes. As we move into the second half of 2018, it’s time to take a look back at the trends and interior styles that have captured our heart so far.

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Solar Energy: How Thermal and Solar Reflective Blinds help to create a comfy home

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll have noticed that Summer seems to be on the horizon. In between torrential downpours and the odd grey sky, snippets of warmer weather keep appearing throughout the week. And, with the arrival of these warmer months comes another dilemma lots of homeowners face – how to keep their rooms cool at all times. Today, we look at the ways both thermal and solar reflective window blinds can help.

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A Guide to Spring Cleaning your Roller Blinds

Roller Blinds: A floral blind hung above a kitchen sink

Spring is the perfect time to freshen up your home both inside and out; however, while dusting and hoovering is at the top of most people’s lists during a spring clean, the less obvious jobs such as blind cleaning are often forgotten about. On the surface, cleaning your blinds may seem like a bit of a daunting task, especially with styles like roller shades that can be made from a variety of different fabrics. But with a little know-how, this job is not as not as complicated as it seems… below, we’ve provided a step-by-step guide on how to clean your roller blinds to ensure you carry out a truly thorough spring clean:

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