Having just moved into a new home I have first-hand experience of the draughts that whistle into a room from an unadorned window! Even the best performing windows lose five times as much heat through them as the same area of wall.
A quick and easy way to remedy this is to hang a thermal blind at the window.
The special backing on the rear of energy saving blinds keeps warmth in and cold out. It’s a win, win situation. The blinds look fantastic, transform the look of a room, radiators work less hard and energy bills fall. All this from the purchase of a blind!
We have two fabrics, Insutex and Thermatex. The Insutex fabric is plainly woven while the Thermatex fabric has a top stitched detail. With over 15 different colours and available as both roller and vertical blinds there are plenty of choices for keeping your home warm and cosy.
Insutex Crystal Blue, Thermatex Silver Grey, Insutex Jacaranda
]]>Our new range of faux-wood blinds was launched a few weeks ago now but it’s already a firm favourite among our customers.
With the look of wood but with total practicality these blinds are great for hanging in hot and steamy rooms such as the kitchen or bathroom. The choice includes painted look slats (we can’t get enough of Smoke Whisper) and also slats with the look of natural wood. Available in 38mm and 50mm slats.
Smoke Whisper Faux Wood blind
Arctic White, Soft Cream & Dark Mahogany
]]>Is it too early to mention Valentine’s day? I wouldn’t suggest for a minute that a window blind would be an ideal gift for a loved one, it is however an ideal opportunity for us to feature red window blinds.
The colour red is fiery and passionate and not for the faint-hearted. It is however a great option for making a room feel warmer and will make a feature of any window area. The colour red will also lend itself well to a boy’s bedroom.
Remember we offer a free next day sample service, please take advantage of it and make sure that you get just the right shade of red. Enjoy your Valentine’s Day!
Valencia Roasted Red Vertical Blind, Parisian Rosso Red Roman Blind and Thermatex Deep Garnet Energy Saving Roller Blind
Sevilla Pepper Red Blackout Roller Blinds and Valencia Red Vertical Blind
Henley Fuschia Roller Blind, Pillar Box Red Venetian Blind and Solo Fiesta Red Blackout Blind for Fakro Windows
]]>Decorating with white needn’t ever be boring! White can be made to look any way you please. If you fancy clinical then it’s not a problem but add textures and plenty of off-whites and it’s easy to create magical freshness.
When it comes to dressing the window area here at Blinds 2go you’re spilt for choice, maybe a white roller blind, or what about voile, wooden, roman, venetian or vertical! We have a blind to match every style so simply click through and browse.
Remember we offer a free next day sample service so you can try before you buy!
Seen here :: Panama White roman blind and Aragon Macrame White Vertical Blind
Seen here :: Tranquility Plain White Blackout Roller Blind and Gloss white wooden blind
See here :: Puro Natural Roman Blind and Sevilla White Blackout Roller Blind
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blinds australia
As the longest established online blinds company in UK and one of the first in the world we seem to be mentioned on a lot of pages in the world wide web, emphasis on the world. As a result we do get quite a few inquiries from around the globe which we can’t help with. As is the Blinds 2go way we always try to help so today for our Antipodean blinds hunter we have a recommendation.
Blinds on the Net is our goto site whenever we get any questions from down under, they seem to have a great range of blinds targeted at the Australia market and offer a full coverage Australia delivery service. We like them a lot and part of the reason is that the owner used to be a supplier of ours many years ago when he was based in the UK. We were always very happy in our dealings with him and honestly if they can keep us happy you won’t have any problems at all!
So if you are searching for Blinds Australia then do yourself a favour and give Blinds on the Net a try. They also have a specialist site for curtains in Australia too.
Black and white schemes are timeless. This classic colour way will work particularly well in bathrooms, giving a clean uncluttered look and in bedrooms glamour can be played to the max.
Try these stylish ideas for jaw-dropping impact.
- Introduce warmth with throws and cushions
- Feminise a room with gentle lines and big bloom motifs
- Set a dramatic scene with highly polished or mirrored furniture
- Geometric wallpaper is always a winner in such a striking colour way
- Elegant lighting will introduce a delicate touch
- Add shimmer with black beading and jewels
- Texture and pattern play a big part in the success of a such a simply coloured scheme
- An accent colour can inject energy into the design, think zingy colours for drama and softer muted colours for easy romance
We mustn’t forget the windows and fortunately there is a great selection of mono blinds at Blinds 2go.
- In a bathroom our PVC roller blinds are unbeatable, they will last for years repelling all water and soapy products.
- For a sound night’s sleep a blackout blind is just the ticket.
- The warmth and tradition of a wooden blind will beautifully balance such a modern palette.
According to Metropolis magazine (a very serious and respected design magazine) there are ten elements to good design:
Sustainable, accessible, functional, well made, emotionally resonant, enduring, socially beneficial, beautiful, ergonomic and affordable
The Oops Design Award recognises designs that fly in the face of this wisdom. Have a look at all the nominations here and the winners here. The hairy furry ones give me the heebie jeebies! Thanks to Oddee for this.
NOMINATIONS : UGLIEST PRODUCT DESIGN 2009
NOMINATIONS : SILLIEST PRODUCT DESIGN 2009
NOMINATION : MOST USELESS PRODUCT DESIGN CONCEPT 2009
At Blinds 2go we think we tick all of the good design principles, particularly well made and affordable. Here’s three of our most popular window blinds. For the full range please click here.
MOST POPULAR BLINDS AT BLINDS 2GO
Autumn has most definitely arrived, the leaves are everywhere and heating is being switched on all over the country. We spend more time indoors during these colder months so it’s quite nice to give our homes a few new touches. I’ve been having a think and have come up with some easy and purse friendly ways to give your home a cosy autumnal update. Style and value, it’s the Blinds 2go way!
- Add blankets and throws to sofas and beds
- Change cushion covers to warmer textured fabrics
- Buy a new doormat to wipe all those muddy boots on
- Store hats, gloves and scarves in a bag hung off the banister or in a box on the hall floor
- Treat yourself to some new candles in this season’s trend colours
- Update windows with new blinds, perfect for keeping the warmth in and cold out
- Pick pine cones, conkers and acorns, throw them on top of mulch, scatter them in garden pots or throw them into a glass bowl to dress a kitchen table
- And you know what? Nothing beats a draught excluder for stopping the howling gale underneath your door!
If you are considering installing blinds in your home, at some point you will have to take the measurements. This can appear to be quite a daunting task, especially if you have never done this before. The truth of the matter is that it’s quite easy and there are a couple of tricks to ensure that your blinds are a perfect and professional fit.
There are two ways of taking the measurements depending upon where you would like the blind to sit or how you want the window to be covered, we refer to them as ‘Recess Fitting’ and ‘Exact Fitting’.
Firstly we will look at a blind to sit within a recessed window:-
As you can see here, the window is set into the wall, this is what is referred to as a recessed window. Because the sides of the recess have been plastered, it’s highly likely that the area isn’t quite square. For this reason, the measurements should be taken in a number of places. The width should be measured at the top of the recess, in the middle of the recess and again at the bottom of the recess. It’s the smallest of the three that we will need. The same procedure should be done when measuring the drop, measure this on the left hand side of the recess, in the middle and again on the right hand side. Again, it’s the smallest of the three that we need. The reason why we’re looking for the smallest measurement for both dimensions is so that the blind can be made without a risk of it catching or scraping the recess when it’s operated. Do not make any deductions from the measurements that you have taken, this is something we will do automatically when we come to make the blind.
‘Exact Fitting’; Ordering a blind at a specific size:-
This means of taking measurements has a number of uses as what you are supplying is the actual size that you need the blind to be. This could be a window that sits flush to the wall (i.e. a Victorian sash window or a conservatory window) or it could just be that you do not the blind to sit inside the recess. The thing to remember with this type of measuring is that you will need to account for the brackets and headrail. There are a couple of instances where this can make a big difference:
1) Roller Blinds – The brackets for a roller blind sit at either end of the pole by 35mm overall (approximately) and therefore the width of the fabric is smaller than the width of the blind. If you need a specific width of fabric for your roller blind, measure the width of the area that you want the fabric to cover and then add 35mm to allow for the brackets. This will give you the exact width that you would need to order.
2) Vertical Blinds – The width can be whatever you need but the drop should begin 50mm above the window area and stop 10mm above the window sill or floor. The last thing you want is a vertical blind that touches the surface at the bottom of the fabric, the blind simply doesn’t hang straight.
All other types of blind are straight forward, it’s typical to have the blind overlap the window area by 50mm on each side and at the top and come down to the window sill. However this is only typical and not a hard and fast rule. If you want a bigger blind or a smaller blind it’s absolutely fine, just make sure to allow for the brackets to fit above the window and this is normally 50mm, the exceptions being aluminium venetian blinds and roman blinds where the allowance for the brackets can be as small as 30mm if needed.
Hopefully this makes sense to you, remember that we are always available to advise you on more unusual windows or applications, just call our office or send us an email and we’ll help you as much as possible to ensure you order blinds that are perfect for your home.
]]>Much of the time our customers are looking for a more neutral coloured blind so we don’t often get to showcase our very brightest blinds. I’ve cunningly solved this conundrum by searching for the bestest and brightest light fixtures I could find, and as you’ve now come to expect, I’ve teamed each with one of our wonderful blinds.
To browse the complete selection of window blinds at Blinds 2go please click here. Feel free to use our second to none next day sample service, we promise you’ll be impressed!
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