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If you’re lucky enough to have bay windows in your home, finding the right window blind to cover them can make a drastic difference. Roller blinds, wooden blinds, shutters and more – there are a host of options available on the market. However, our favourite has to be the humble vertical blinds. Offering light control, privacy and endless style, we’re convinced that they should be a consideration when it comes to redesigning your bay windows.
While we may have left behind the bleakest year of many of our lives, 2021 is certainly not a year without restrictions. Over the past 12 – 14 months, we have spent more time inside our homes and interior renovations have become rife. Houzz has reported a 58% uplift in project leads for home professionals. Other reports note that an approximate £55 billion was spent on renovations since the lockdown restrictions began back in March 2020. We are a nation obsessed with improving the four walls around us. At Shop4Blinds, we’re passionate about the impact that window blinds can have on any room. From bedrooms through to offices and kitchens alike, blinds are a cost-effective and easily installed solution to help you build a home to love every single day.
At the end of 2020, Pantone announced their Colour of The Year for 2021. They surprised us all by choosing 2 colours for this unprecedented year – 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and 13-0647 Illuminating.. Pantone called them:
The right window blinds for your home will depend largely on personal preference. After all, any investment you make into your home should be one that you and your family love, every single day. So, when it comes to choosing the right window blind, we always advise taking into account practicality and style equally. Two of our most popular window covering styles are vertical blinds and roller blinds. And, while they have distinctively different looks, it can be challenging to pick the right one without all the right information. Which is why we’ve written this article to help you identify the perfect option for your home. Let’s take a look at each style independently.
The best way to keep your window blinds looking pristine is by proper care. While general rules apply to move types, there are some specific methods you can use for maintaining vertical blinds. Where once, these window dressings were reserved for office spaces, they are now finding their way into homes of all sizes. So we’ve pulled together this guide to help you keep your vertical blinds perfect for many years to come.
Traditionally, we’ve been told that smaller rooms are harder to style. Spaces that struggle to find natural light or accommodate the storage that we need can present problems to busy working families. To combat this, interior designers continue to tweak and adjust out homes to make even the boxiest of rooms feel large. And, here at Shop4Blinds, we believe that the right window blind can make your home feel much more spacious.
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When it comes to styling your home, there is so much to consider. Where will you place your favourite cabinet? Will the television be hung on the wall or stood on a unit? What type of window blinds will you choose – vertical blinds perhaps? Ok, so we think it’s pretty obvious that the last question peaks our interest a tad more than the first two. We are firm believers that the right window blinds make a room complete. And today, we’re here to talk about vertical window blinds.
So, if you’re looking for something that is both modern and classic to dress your windows, take a browse through our comprehensive Buyers guide right here.
If it’s a bathroom or kitchen renovation you have planned, waterproof window blinds could be the perfect option. These modern window dressings are the perfect option for busy families short on time but seeking that contemporary style. At Shop4Blinds, we are passionate about bringing you as much information as possible to ensure you make the most informed decision. That’s why, today, we’re discussing waterproof window blinds and how they could improve the way you look after your home.
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