Hillarys blinds are a steal!

January 27th, 2010 by hillarys

You may have heard in the news recently that a burglar in Hartlepool was caught for breaking into an empty property to steal the window blinds. Luckily Hillarys customers don’t need to resort to such methods to get great quality blinds at their windows, with our biggest and best ever January sale now on you can have your blinds made, measured and fitted by one of our experts for a fraction of the usual price!

Make an appointment today to find out more, but hurry our sale must end soon!

Keep safe and warm despite the weather – Hillarys Blinds made-to-measure service means safer shopping in the sales

January 13th, 2010 by hillarys

People wanting to stay safe and warm in their homes can still make the most of the January sales thanks to the tenacious workforce of Hillarys Blinds, the UK’s leading made-to-measure blinds company.

Hillarys Blinds are running their biggest and best January sale ever and their friendly advisors are braving the weather so that their customers don’t have to. They take care of all the measuring and fitting, free of charge, so all customers have to do is to choose from their extensive range of blinds.

John Risman, Chief Executive, said: “At Hillarys, we pride ourselves on offering a tailored service in the comfort of people’s homes. The snow may be making life difficult across the country but our service remains as easy and reliable as always. We can help our customers save on their energy costs too as our Roman and Pleated blinds insulate heat by trapping air for maximum energy efficiency, which makes them effective for areas of the home that can be cold or draughty.”

Details of the Hillarys January Sale and their product range, including energy efficient blinds can be found at www.hillarys.co.uk/blinds

Hillarys January sale now on!

January 8th, 2010 by hillarys

Hillarys January sale is now on – it’s our biggest and best ever January sale with half price off selected blinds, shutters and awnings.

Plus unlike other blinds companies we haven’t put our prices up because of the VAT increase. Hurry this great offer won’t last forever! To see our full range of blinds make an appointment with a Hillarys advisor today!

Sell your home fast during a recession

December 16th, 2009 by hillarys

We may be starting to slowly come out of the recession but house prices are still down, so if you want to sell your house quickly during the recession we have a few tips!

* Have a good clean – you’d be surprised at how just a bit of cleaning can make your home look like new

* Remove clutter from your home – a tidy home will attract buyers

* Repaint any rooms that need a quick update – stick to neutral decor

* Replace old window blinds and curtains – Hillarys Blinds  has some great offers on window blinds so you can buy at a reasonable price and get professional measuring and fitting for free! Alternatively try our new sister site www.web-curtains.com for beautiful curtains.

 Just a few updates to your home can transform it into a great sale opportunity. Make an appointment today for a local advisor to show you the fabrics you can use to update your home!

Baby it’s cold outside – BLINDING IDEAS TO HELP CUT THE COST OF BILLS

November 26th, 2009 by hillarys

“As we brace ourselves for cold weather, keeping warm becomes big on our list of priorities,” says Sarah Quilliam, head of product design at Hillarys.

“While piling on leg warmers and layers is one way, there are some simple things you can do to turn your home from a draughty ice palace into a cosy hideaway.

“And according to research from Nottingham University on behalf of Hillarys, homeowners can make significant savings on fuel bills simply by selecting the right window dressing.”

The study compared and evaluated various blind and fabric types and Cascade Romans which fall in lovely soft waterfalls of fabric, topped the study as the most energy efficient blinds of all. They’re perfect for a cosy bedroom or living room, especially if the room is north facing or has several large windows.

Conservatories can almost become‘no go’ areas during the chillier winter months. Pleated blinds with an insulating backing can help to keep heat in so you stay snug and warm whilst saving on energy.

Radiators are often placed under windows and then covered up by heavy curtains that can stop the heat circulating properly. Roman blinds give the luxurious look of curtains but fit snugly into the window recess, keeping radiators free to do their job effectively.

New Roller Blind Collection

November 18th, 2009 by hillarys

With Winter just around the corner now is the perfect time to add warmth and style to your windows.

We have just launched our brand new collection of Roller blinds! We’ve listened to what you have to say and have put together a great range, offering more choice than ever before. Don’t just take our word for it, we have over 200 Roller fabrics to choose from, including new sheer fabrics, new pulls and more beaded options and a metal chain option in three shades, we are sure you’ll be impressed.

Our Blackout blinds collection is bigger and better than ever before!

Blackout blinds are a great way to block out the winter sun and are perfect for lazy lie-ins. We have increased the choice of our plain collection and back by popular demand are two old favourites – Dancing Bears and Night Sky – perfect for a baby’s bedroom, nursery or playroom. You will find smart contemporary prints that will look great in other rooms too, we have also introduced subtle designs that give a pearlised finish and a subtle shimmer at night when the lights are on.

For something a little special!

We have introduced three completely new ranges of sheer fabrics that gently filter the light and offer a stylish alternative to net curtains. These fabrics are great for allowing light to filter into a room and still provide privacy.

Make an appointment with a Hillarys advisor to view the complete range.

Top tips for child safety around window blinds

July 2nd, 2009 by hillarys

All parents will want to keep their children safe at home, and recent reports about children getting caught in window blind cords may put you off buying blinds, but Hillarys can help ensure that blinds can be safe with the help of product innovation and our top tips:

  • Use cordless blinds in children’s bedrooms, Hillarys suggest choosing pleated blinds with tab opening to ensure no cords at all
  • Alternatively try pull cords on roller blinds – a short cord that hangs from the middle of the roller, eliminating the need for sidewinder chains with loops
  • Move beds and cribs away from windows or any furniture that children can climb on
  • Only buy blinds manufactured after 2001 – when the new safety regulations came in, every single Hillarys blind is made-to-measure to your exact requirements
  • Keep all cords out of reach of children
  • Ask your advisor for the shortest cords possible for each blind you buy or tie them out of a child’s reach
  • All of Hillarys made-to-measure blinds come with a warning sign to highlight the dangers of cords on blinds
  • Opt for wands rather than cords on products like Venetian blinds
  • Use metal cleats that fix to the wall to tie loose cords around
  • For the conservatory we offer the option of remote controlled blinds so there’s no cords hanging down to worry about

If you have any top tips for safety at home – add some to our comments!

Add shade to your garden with a Hillarys Awning

June 23rd, 2009 by hillarys

This Summer is set to be a scorcher so you won’t want to be stuck in the house, instead why not make the most of your garden by investing in an Awning? Awnings are perfect for enjoying your garden as they provide much needed shade when the weather is at its hottest, so even small children can be allowed outside to play without the worry of them getting too sunburnt.

You can even enjoy your garden into the night when the weather turns cooler with the help of our clever lighting and heating accessories. Plus if you choose one of our practical awnings accessories we’ll increase our 3 year guarantee to 5 years. What are you waiting for? Book an appointment and make the most of your garden today!

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Update your home with summer style

June 3rd, 2009 by hillarys

Now summer is finally here decor from winter and spring can seem drab and unexciting. To match the beautiful summer weather don’t be afraid to try bold and bright prints. Traditional floral prints are making a comeback this season, so Hillarys have made sure we have a great range to choose from.

We recently updated our Romans range to include a variety of prints and brights to see you through the summer, plus a summer essential more blackout Romans. Blackout Romans help to keep out the sun and keep your home nice and cool.

What are you waiting for – get a Hillarys advisor round today!

Hillarys do their bit to give back to charity

April 3rd, 2009 by hillarys

Hillarys blinds, the UK’s number 1 for Blinds, Shutters and Awnings has pledged its continued support for charities throughout the year. Despite the credit crunch meaning many companies cutting back on contributions, Hillarys Blinds will continue to support a number of charities. They have a dedicated charity committee, which regularly organises fundraising events.

Just some of the charities benefiting from Hillarys fundraising this year have been NSPCC, Children in Need and Cancer Research – through various events including a Christmas raffle, charity football match, quiz and book sale. These events raised a total of over £2,200 for the charities.

Plus for Red Nose day Hillarys raised £212 by donating money for every order made on its sister site web-blinds.com