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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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Colour Of The Month: Obsessed With Orange

Thu 21 Oct 2021 Ana Zuravliova
We’re quickly coming to the time of year where there’s leaves on the ground, pumpkins everywhere and children dressed up as tigers and what do all of these have in common? That’s right, different shades of orange! Orange is a colour synonymous with October, and the autumn, and while we’ll see much more of it […]
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The Benefits Of Day & Night Blinds

Thu 14 Oct 2021 Ana Zuravliova
Day & Night blinds, often known as ‘zebra blinds’, are an extremely practical blind enjoyed by thousands across the country. They provide myriad benefits that are both functional and aesthetic which you can use throughout the home. So where do they work best, read on to find out more! What are Day and Night blinds […]
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Trend Focus: Chunky Décor

Mon 11 Oct 2021 Ana Zuravliova
Many contemporary interior design trends are built around slim, elegant lines but an equally fashionable alternative is making its way to the fore – the rounded edges and broad facades of chunky décor! With many of us looking to chunkier items of clothing with the temperature taking a downward spiral, similar shapes, and styles we […]
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Colour Of The Month: Going For Gold

Tue 5 Oct 2021 Ana Zuravliova
An introduction to the colour gold There is something special about gold. It’s a material that’s captivated us for centuries and has been used from gold colour decorative accessories to hard currency. This is for a couple of reasons, many elements are gases, too reactive or even radioactive, but gold can be easily melted, doesn’t […]
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How To Enjoy An Autumnal Colour Palette In Your Home

Thu 30 Sep 2021 Ana Zuravliova
As much as we may hate to admit it, the summer is coming to an end and on the horizon is autumn. That said, while the weather may be getting cooler, autumn is synonymous with some of the nicest seasonal colours. In today’s blog, we’ll be exploring the autumn colour palette and some other top […]
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Trend Focus: An Introduction To Village Green Décor

Thu 23 Sep 2021 Ana Zuravliova
While different trends and fashions come and go, something that has been an integral part of British life has been the village green. Dating back to the Middle Ages but becoming iconic British from the Victorian era to today, green spaces are at the heart of communities across the UK. Introducing Village Green décor Today, […]
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Be Bold! Using Accessories To Maximise Your Home

Tue 21 Sep 2021 Ana Zuravliova
Ideas for home accessories We’re all well-aware of the benefits available from large statement pieces in interior design, but what about accessories? Somewhat strangely, many of us find the larger pieces easier to use but find ourselves worried about our application of accessories. In today’s blog we’ll be exploring the easy steps you can take […]
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Welcome To The Machine: Industrial Chic Interior Design

Wed 15 Sep 2021 Ana Zuravliova
An introduction to industrial chic Most regions, cities and towns across the UK have heritages rooted in different industries and materials. Sheffield – for example – is known for its steel, Birmingham for its motorcars and our own corner of West Yorkshire is well known for its heritage in textiles and fabrics. The result is […]
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Trend Focus: Victorian Glasshouse Interior Design

Fri 10 Sep 2021 Ana Zuravliova
The history of Victorian glasshouses Historically, “glasshouses” were not only rare but awe-inspiring, and those created by the likes of Joseph Paxton were – and remain – wonders to behold. Today, the better availability of materials and lower costs have made glass structures places to be enjoyed by millions around the country, not just the […]
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What Is Feng Shui?

Mon 6 Sep 2021 Ana Zuravliova
An introduction to the meaning of Feng Shui Roughly translated as “the way of wind and water”, Feng Shui is rooted in ancient Taoism – a Chinese philosophy that emphasises non-interference with natural events. As part of this way of living, that’s over 3,000 years old, we’re invited to position our home furnishings in particular […]
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Top Tips for Using Anthracite Colour In Interior Design

Thu 2 Sep 2021 Ana Zuravliova
For decades, if not centuries, monochrome interiors have been exceptionally fashionable. Today, use of black and white is still popular however there is a new colour on the rise that presents a challenge to using traditional black tones, that colour is anthracite. In today’s blog we’ll be exploring anthracite grey and how you can use […]
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Tips For Improving Your Student Accommodation Decor

Thu 26 Aug 2021 Ana Zuravliova
Inspiration for decorating your uni room This year, a record number of students will be making their way to university to begin their first year. They will be joining millions of others returning to their studies and for a significant number, they’ll be moving into student accommodation be that halls-of-residence or houses and apartments. Often […]
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