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Blogs From Blinds Direct

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.

A Social Snapshot: A Joyful January

Fri 27 Jan 2023 Ana Zuravliova
Christmas is over, the decorations are down, and while people have been busy filling their Instagram accounts with photos of paper hats, crackers and overflowing stockings, we’re back to seeing some lovely interiors. In the past four weeks we’ve been tagged in some truly awe-inspiring images from across the UK. As always, narrowing down these […]

Why Pick Curtains For Bi-Fold Doors?

Wed 25 Jan 2023 Ana Zuravliova
Curtains on bi-fold doors look stylish, block draughts and can improve the thermal efficiency of a home. Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at curtains for bi-fold doors, how they work, and the benefits they can bring to your home. Want to refresh your bi-fold doors? Read on… The benefits of using curtains on […]

Introducing Bamboo Blinds From Blinds Direct

Fri 20 Jan 2023 Ana Zuravliova
There is a new type of wooden blind available on the website, but guess what, it’s not wood… it’s technically grass! Bamboo is an evergreen perennial flowering plant with hollow stems, and while we’ve seen panda’s eating it, did you know it’s an amazing material which can be used to make home furnishings? We’ve recently […]

Style Inspiration – The Year Of Rabbit

Wed 18 Jan 2023 Ana Zuravliova
While many of us welcomed in the new year at the start of this month, millions around the world will be celebrating the Chinese New Year on the 22nd of January. Kung Hei Fat Choy! This new year is the symbol of the Rabbit, a sign of longevity, prosperity, and peace in Chinese culture. While […]

Top Tips To Make A Holistic Home

Mon 16 Jan 2023 Ana Zuravliova
In almost every breath when exploring interiors, we talk about how spaces look, but what about how they make us feel? Yes, homes are at their best when styled beautifully with well-chosen furnishings, colours and fixtures; but if they don’t make us feel happy or comfortable, they have in some way failed. Today, we’ll be […]

Timeless Tartan

Fri 13 Jan 2023 Ana Zuravliova
There won’t be many unfamiliar with the checks and stripes of tartans.  With a history that reaches back 1,500 years tartan is iconic, and a much loved style in both clothing and interiors.  And, yet again, this fabric style is experiencing a resurgence, with both modern and traditional tartans marching over the border to feature […]

The Enduring Appeal of Teal

Tue 10 Jan 2023 Ana Zuravliova
Teal is a versatile colour that evokes an array of emotions and opens myriad chic interior design styles. Sitting between blue and green, teal is perfectly adaptable to a range of interiors, from contemporary to traditional and everything in between. In today’s blog, we’ll explore this amazing and energising colour and provide our top tips […]

Blinds Direct’s Colour Of The Year 2023 – Hot Pink!

Fri 6 Jan 2023 Ana Zuravliova
After years of interiors being dominated by soft neutrals and greys, this year we’re making a big shift and naming hot pink as the Blinds Direct colour of the year 2023! A colour that’s fun, energising and at the cutting edge of modern design, hot pink is sure to make a bold statement over the […]

Refresh Your Interiors With The Latest Colour Trends

Tue 3 Jan 2023 Ana Zuravliova
January is here and we all hope you’ve enjoyed a perfect start to 2023! As different organisations start to unveil their colours of the year, we’re going to look at some of these shades and suggest some tips for using them! Ready for some 2023 colour of the year inspiration? Read on… Pantone’s colour of […]

Our 2023 Interior Design Trends Predictions

Wed 21 Dec 2022 Ana Zuravliova
2023 is almost here and we hope you’re ready for a peaceful start to the new year. Before the Christmas break however, we wanted to share with you our trend predictions for 2023 and which styles we can’t wait to see more of in the next 12 months. Let’s get into it!  A cascade of […]

A Social Snapshot: A Diverse December

Mon 19 Dec 2022 Ana Zuravliova
It’s our final social snapshot blog of 2022 and what a fabulous 12 months it has been for Instagram interiors! From rich shades blossoming over the summer, to more recent winter wonderlands, there has been an abundance of striking scenes this year; and we’ve enjoyed every single one! With next year looming we can’t wait […]

An Introduction To Micro Luxury

Fri 16 Dec 2022 Ana Zuravliova
A trend growing in popularity is micro luxury. Focusing on attention to the finer details, this trend will help you to enjoy a polished, professional looking interior without massive expense, it’s a win-win! Another fabulous factor about this trend is it is perfectly adaptable to any design theme or scheme, so you can keep your […]
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