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Blinds Direct Blog

Welcome to the Blinds Direct blog. Our excellent articles cover everything from stylish colour combinations and ideas for window blinds, through to interior design trends from around the globe! Whether you want to know more about blue tones, get tips and tricks for making the most of your window dressings, or even find some Italian interior design inspiration, pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy our insight into the world of interiors.

The Perfect Easter Pastel Colours

Tue 12 Apr 2022 Ana Zuravliova
When we think of Easter, we envision a pastel colour palette, chocolate eggs and of course the Easter Bunny! Pastel colours bring in a sense of joy and cheerfulness, however they do also have a strong connection to the resurrection of Jesus and the period of Lent. Read on to find out more. Symbolic aspects […]

Celebrating Bugs, Birds, And Beasts in Interior Design

Fri 8 Apr 2022 Ana Zuravliova
Interiors inspired by nature Nature documentaries are unsurprisingly one of the most watched categories of TV in our nation that’s clearly obsessed with animals. We love pets, we feed the ducks and donate millions of pounds per year to needy animals around the world. While there are many ways to enjoy animals, it’s very easy […]

Product Focus: Plantation Shutters

Thu 7 Apr 2022 Ana Zuravliova
Plantation shutters are a superb option for trendy decorators looking to curate a refined yet homely statement in their window scene. Full of character, plantation shutters bring the charm of traditional, chic décor into modern homes. Today, we’ll be exploring these high-quality window furnishings, and provide you with our top tips to enjoy them in […]

Colour Focus: Pink And Green

Tue 5 Apr 2022 Ana Zuravliova
Homes are places where we relax and find peace. While lovely soft sofas, chairs and beds are key to making a space comfortable, so too is colour. Today, we’ll be looking at pink and green and how these colours work together within interior design to add depth and peace of mind to a space! Read […]

Kitchen Blinds Ideas

Fri 1 Apr 2022 Ana Zuravliova
Kitchens are integral parts of the home that must adapt to many situations. From hosting dinner parties, to cooking and socialising with friends, they are spaces of the home where durability must be balanced against style and homeliness. Therefore, when it comes to picking kitchen blinds, how do we know which are best? An overview […]

Trend Focus: Style Anglais

Thu 31 Mar 2022 Ana Zuravliova
Across the UK, there is a clear yet peculiar power that nurtures creativity and flare. This is self-evident in the 90s with Cool Britannia, the 60s – centred on Carnaby Street – but even earlier through the earlier years of the 20th century, which were made popular throughout Europe and beyond. In today’s blog however, […]

The Silk Road: Indulgent Indian Designs

Mon 28 Mar 2022 Ana Zuravliova
Following our stop in Mongolia, we’re passing back through China, crossing the Himalayas, and entering India. India is a country known for its rich colours, intricate patterns, and elaborate embroideries; and their interiors embody vibrance, warmth and character! The use of wood is also predominant in carvings and furniture, and today we will be looking […]

Colour Focus: Saffron And Chambray

Fri 25 Mar 2022 Ana Zuravliova
In the realms of interior design, there are a few colour combinations that are simply forever stylish. Black and white, green and pink, and stone grey with cream will always be popular – but so too will today’s duet. Saffron and chambray in interior design is an instant hit and today, we’ll be looking at […]

Get The Linen Look

Wed 23 Mar 2022 Ana Zuravliova
Linen is one of those exceptional materials that looks chic and elegant. The material is used to clothe some of the most stylish people in warmer climates, it covers beds around the globe, and importantly, can be used to great effect improving the stylishness of interiors. Today we’ll be looking closely at this amazing fabric […]

Inspiration Blooms; Spring Blinds To Refresh Your Home!

Mon 21 Mar 2022 Ana Zuravliova
Spring is an exciting time of the year. For many, it is the time of year where we look to give our homes some TLC, whether that be a thorough spring clean, a new lick of paint, new spring blinds, or a complete re-fresh. There are almost endless ways to revitalise a space! Read on […]

Product Focus: What Are Blackout Blinds?

Wed 16 Mar 2022 Ana Zuravliova
In recent months we’ve explored how blinds – and other window furnishings – can improve the look of a room, or even keep it warmer during the winter, but what about their primary function? A blind’s main job is to control light, and none do as well as blackout blinds – but what are they? […]

Global Recycling Day 2022

Mon 14 Mar 2022 Ana Zuravliova
What is Global Recycling Day? March 18th marks Global Recycling Day 2022, a special day that celebrates a key component of the circular economy and its efforts to reduce waste. By reducing waste and recycling old products into new, high-quality items, we can benefit societies around the globe, and you can take part very easily. […]
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