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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.

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Expert Guide: Choosing The Best Patio Door Blinds

Fri 11 Mar 2022 Ana Zuravliova
Patio doors are both a practical and stylish feature within many homes. Allowing in natural light and the beauty of our gardens, they can be a great asset for creating a visually impactful space. However, with living in the UK, we suffer from long, cold, dark winters, meaning we need to think both function and […]
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A Brief Overview Of Different Types Of Blinds

Wed 9 Mar 2022 Ana Zuravliova
Windows are such an important part of the home. They let in light, provide us with a view upon the wider world and deliver a space for us to add a decorative edge to our interior design. More than mere panes of glass, they are the beating heart of a room. Finding the ideal window […]
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Trend Focus: Colourful Kitchen Ideas

Fri 4 Mar 2022 Ana Zuravliova
Kitchens are spaces where we spend much of our down time. From cooking tasty meals or having a cuppa, to helping our little ones complete their homework; kitchens are often the beating hearts of our homes. These spaces therefore should be fun, energetic and exciting. Curious to know how to enjoy a colourful kitchen? Read […]
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Trend Focus: Artist Inspired Interior Design

Tue 1 Mar 2022 Ana Zuravliova
A background to art in interior design Beyond mere decoration, interior design is a form of expression. Whether it’s to contrast against how we dress. or to be flamboyant and alternative, it’s a wonderful way to experiment and find out what we love. In the creative world artists may use paint, fashion designers use fabric; […]
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How To Use Shades Of Brown In Interior Design

Fri 25 Feb 2022 Ana Zuravliova
Brown is a colour that’s often overlooked in 21st century interior design – and that’s quite a sad thing. Brown has a warming seriousness to it that creates a feeling of comfort and warmth. These shades of brown make us feel protected and able to relax and as a result, it’s the perfect addition to […]
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What To Do With Old Blinds And Curtains

Tue 22 Feb 2022 Ana Zuravliova
Refreshing our space with new blinds and curtains is always an exciting decision as it instantly changes the dynamic of the space. But the question stands… ‘What do we do with our old ones?’. Whether we decide to upcycle them, donate them to charity or a new home, or reuse parts of them, we have […]
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Trend Focus: Equatorial Interior Design

Fri 18 Feb 2022 Ana Zuravliova
A natural twist on the well-known Boho Chic interior design, equatorial design is a fun way to incorporate pattern and colour into your home and reconnect with the environment. By using natural materials and plants alongside terracotta and green soft furnishings, equatorial design brings a jungle inspired feeling into our home. Creating an equatorial aesthetic […]
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Specialist Blinds: Add Function And Flare To Your Home

Tue 15 Feb 2022 Ana Zuravliova
When we think of blinds, we often think of what’s the most effective way to block out light, while adding a stylish element into our décor. With specialist blinds, you can enjoy both and even more. They obtain qualities that will make our homes a more efficient, healthier environment to live in. What are the […]
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The Silk Road: Embrace Mongolian Designs

Fri 11 Feb 2022 Ana Zuravliova
Mongolia has for years been seen as a place of mystery and adventure. While hundreds of thousands of Mongolians still live nomadically, it may seem a strange place to seek interior design inspiration, but this is far from the case. Today we’ll be looking at some of the amazing interior design attitudes inspired by Mongolia. […]
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Beat The Winter Blues With….Blue

Mon 7 Feb 2022 Ana Zuravliova
There is often an assumption – rooted in years of miscalculated thought – that blue is a cold, uninviting colour. We’ve all heard it before “don’t use blue, it makes a space chilly and unwelcoming”, but is this really true? While it is certainly correct that blue may not be as warm as oranges, browns, […]
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The Light Touch – Statement Lighting Ideas For The Home

Fri 4 Feb 2022 Ana Zuravliova
For many of us, creating our perfect home interior is a process that can take hours and hours of hard work. We can muse upon different colour combinations, which fabrics will work best, and whether we want joyful patterns or something more classic – however – without good light, it’s all for nothing. Today, we’ll […]
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The Silk Road: Chinese Interior Design

Mon 31 Jan 2022 Ana Zuravliova
Gung hay fat choy to all our readers celebrating the Chinese New Year! Following the start of our The Silk Road series in Japan, in today’s blog we’ll be doing a deep dive into the fascinating world of Chinese interior design, including the colours, materials and shapes used throughout this amazing diverse part of the […]
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