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Our Inspiration Blogs

Black And Gold: An Award-Winning Colour Duo

Mon 8 Nov 2021 Ana Zuravliova
An introduction to the black and gold colour combination: Combining colours is nothing short of an art and in today’s blog, we’ll be showcasing one of the finest partnerships of tones you could hope to enjoy in your home. It is, of course, gold and black! When done correctly, this sleek, elegant combination can add […]

A Touch Of Class: Textures In Interior Design

Wed 3 Nov 2021 Ana Zuravliova
The word texture is used a lot in interior design, it can be literal and refer to the feel of a particular material, or it can be more metaphorical and describe the overall feel of a space. In today’s blog, we’ll be exploring the tactile world of texture and provide you with some top tips […]

Rome To Rio: American Ranch Style

Thu 28 Oct 2021 Ana Zuravliova
Over the past few months, our Rome to Rio series has covered different themes and trends from cultures and countries in Europe. Today however, we’re leaving these shores behind and traveling to the new world. First stop, the United States of America and their iconic ranch houses. In this blog, we’ll be exploring ranch house […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tips For Improving Your Student Accommodation Decor

Thu 26 Aug 2021 Ana Zuravliova
Inspiration for how to decorate 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 […]

Colour Combinations For Interior Design

Fri 13 Aug 2021 Ana Zuravliova
Colour is an extremely important part of interior design. Whether you want your home to be the pinnacle of modern trendiness, themed around a particular decade from history, or if you just have a couple of colours you love, picking the right colour is very important. What’s more, finding the best colour combinations is also […]

Sonova Studio: Interview With Pattern Designer Eilidh Ferguson

Fri 6 Aug 2021 Andrew Peacock
In 2019, Blinds Direct established its own inhouse design team, Sonova Studio. Two years later, the studio continues to create cutting edge, on-trend and original textile designs which excite and inspire customers up and down the country. Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at the studio and – following a chat with Sonova Studio’s […]

A Social Snapshot: Our Favourite Posts

Fri 30 Jul 2021 Ana Zuravliova
Every day, after settling with a nice warming drink, we take a look at our Blinds Direct Instagram page and without fail we’re so, so impressed with the posts we’re tagged in. Lovely customers up and down the country continue to share amazing images ranging from explosions of colour to calm chic monochrome spaces and […]

The Importance Of Texture And Pattern In Design

Mon 5 Jul 2021 Ana Zuravliova
Regular readers of our blog will know we dedicate a lot of time to colour and the best ways in which you can enjoy them in your home. Today however we’ll be doing something a little different. We won’t really be focusing on colours at all and instead focusing on texture and pattern in design. […]
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