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TOP TIPS FOR LIGHTER SUMMER LIVING
Spruce up your home for summer
"Sprucing up our homes has become a national pastime," says Sarah Quilliam, head of product design at Hillarys. "Some of us may have given our homes a face-lift earlier in the year with either full-blown makeovers or vigorous spring-cleaning. But if you've left the decorating till summertime you can take a more gentle approach with some small but significant changes!
"Windows are often the main focal point in a room and the choice of treatment can play a significant role in the atmosphere created. Whether the light in the room is natural, artificial, reflected, muted or diffused, it can have a major influence on our mood and feelings. And let's face it, there's no doubt that longer days and more light give us all a much brighter sunnier outlook."
"Changing your window dressings can be the finishing touch to a complete room
transformation or can be a quick and easy way to breathe a little freshness into your home.
NATURE TRAIL
"All things nature-inspired and natural are in vogue right now. The tropical leafy print on these roman blinds is an easy way to give a fresh summery twist to bringing the outdoors in!
Blinds featured are Palm Tropics. Prices start at £116 (65cm wide x 75cm drop) measured, made and fitted. Call 0800 916 6516 for more information.
NAUTICAL BUT NICE
"Shutters are widely regarded as the ultimate window dressing both from a style and security point of view and allow plenty of light and air to filter in for a perfect summer feel. They're also a great solution for allergy sufferers, as provided they're dusted and wiped down regularly they're a safe haven from dust mites which are more attracted to swathes of fabric "
Shutters featured are Ascot from Hillarys Shutters collection. Prices start at £335 per square metre, measured, made and fitted.
SUNNY DELIGHT
"Take down heavy curtains that can make a room look dark and wintry and replace them with blinds. This will increase the sense of space and help you to control and filter that all-important sunlight." Rollers are a modern day alternative to nets and these cheerful blinds from Hillarys give a lovely sunny outlook, whatever the weather!
Blinds featured are Suntime Tropics. Prices start at £41 (61cm x 76cm) measured, made and fitted.
NATURAL GOOD LOOKS
"Woodweave blinds are also a great choice for summer windows. Tactile natural materials including jute, bamboo and wood are carefully selected from renewable sources and woven together to give a wonderful rustic effect and allow light to softly penetrate into any room you choose. Some materials mellow with age enhancing the natural qualities of each totally unique blind.
Blind featured is Sumatra from Hillarys woodweave collection. Prices start at £54 (60cm w x 60cm d) measured, made and fitted.
BLINDED BY THE LIGHT?
"Summer brings longer days and shorter nights, so fitting a blind with a dim-out or black-out fabric is the perfect solution for a restful sleep, especially in children's rooms. You don't just have to stick to roller blinds as many fabrics have special sun reflecting features including pleated, verticals and romans.
Blinds featured is Rocas Blue from Hillarys romans collection. Prices start at 124 (65cm w x 75cm d) measured, made and fitted.
IT'S A COVER UP
"As numerous reports reveal that that many of us are choosing to holiday at home this year, a simple and effective way of creating an outdoor space that gives the Italian Riviera a run for its money is to install an awning. Originally intended to prevent strong sunlight from fading soft furnishings, they are really coming into their own as a way to help create an outdoor room and protect ourselves from the elements - be it the sun's rays or rain showers. Prices start from £1595.
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