Archive for the ‘Blinds’ Category

Blinds owners ‘may want to touch up interior paintwork’

Friday, July 30th, 2010

Blinds owners 'may want to touch up interior paintwork'By touching up the paintwork of their bedrooms, people might be able to improve the appearance of their home interiors, according to one expert.

Warren Evans, a bed and sleep specialist, believes that home improvements do not have to cost a great deal of money, which may interest those aiming to buy new blinds.

In fact, Mr Evans himself has outlined various ways in which consumers could enhance their bedrooms in a fairly cost-effective manner.

Among his guidance, he noted: “Give the room a lick of paint, get rid of any clutter or piles in the corner with under-bed storage boxes, [or] put a fluffy rug down on the floor.”

Nevertheless, the expert did say that beds are items that people should not be afraid of investing larger sums of money in.

Earlier in July, Verdict suggested that bedroom furniture and beds are among the items that householders are still willing to spend cash on.ADNFCR-3100-ID-800009177-ADNFCR

Longridge community centre set to benefit from new blinds

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Longridge community centre set to benefit from new blindsBlinds are among the features that are being added to Longridge’s Welcome Community Centre, it has been revealed.

The window coverings have been included in the facility’s seating area as part of an initiative designed to refurbish the centre, the Knutsford Guardian has reported.

Meanwhile, new computers are also due to be made available to those visiting the centre in the near future, with adult education sessions set to be supported with them.

A number of local companies have provided the centre with the funding it required to fulfil its refurbishment plans, which have also seen extensive paintwork carried out.

However, it is not just the Welcome Community Centre which could benefit from the use of blinds in the months ahead.

An article published by Art and Home recently suggested that mini blinds may turn out to be useful products for country homeowners looking to decorate their kitchens.ADNFCR-3100-ID-800008325-ADNFCR

Blinds: Children’s bedrooms ’should reflect their personalities’

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Blinds: Children's bedrooms 'should reflect their personalities'Children’s personalities need to be considered before any attempts are made to redecorate their rooms, according to one commentator, which may influence those considering the use of window blinds.

While noting the importance of consistency in the interiors of modern homes, David Ferguson has stated in an article published by yourhome.ca that the bedrooms of youngsters may differ in this regard.

He has written: “Children’s rooms are most often the exception to this rule and should be decorated to the personality of the occupant.”

Mr Ferguson, who was responding to a reader’s query about decorating a family home from scratch, also said in his article that durable furniture fabrics may be needed in properties where youngsters reside.

During the summer months, Andrew Leech, National Home Improvement Council director, recently suggested that property owners should not prioritise holidays over property improvements.

Home improvements should be viewed by people as being more essential than trips away, he remarked.ADNFCR-3100-ID-800007536-ADNFCR

Blinds ‘can help students to enjoy natural light’

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Blinds 'can help students to enjoy natural light'Blinds could help students to illuminate their dormitory bedrooms with natural light from the sun, one writer has pointed out.

Commenting in an article published by Earth911.com, Chloe Skye has suggested that it may prove useful for people to make the most of natural light if their rooms in halls are not very large.

She wrote: “Make the most of natural sunlight by opening your window blinds.

“This can also help regulate your internal clock and reduce the need for an alarm.”

Ms Skye also said in her article that storage containers may turn out to be a good option for those who do not have a great deal of space to play around with.

Such containers can simply be stored underneath people’s desks, she noted.

Meanwhile, window blinds could also help shed owners to conceal valuable items this summer, it was recently suggested by M&S Money. ADNFCR-3100-ID-800006784-ADNFCR

Use window blinds to ’shield homes from sun’

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Use window blinds to 'shield homes from sun'It could be a good idea for property owners to incorporate window blinds into their forthcoming decorating plans, a writer has asserted.

By giving their windows some attention during the warmer months of the year, people might be able to prevent hot rays from entering their homes, Christine Chacha has stated in a feature published by the Citizen.

The reflective qualities of products such as blinds have been discussed by the commentator.

Ms Chacha said: “The intensity of the sun is the single greatest source of heat on the planet … Install blinds [or] white curtains … to reflect heat back outside the house.”

Ceiling fans may also turn out to be effective heat reduction products for people to adopt, the writer added.

In a related development, Mary Hunt has also used an article in the Pasadena Star-News to outline how blinds can block out sunlight from homes.ADNFCR-3100-ID-800006780-ADNFCR

Blinds advice offered to owners of smaller properties

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Blinds advice offered to owners of smaller propertiesPeople’s blinds selection might help them in their efforts to make their homes appear larger than they actually are, it has been noted by one specialist.

Speaking to the Orlando Sentinel, Debbie Sheaf, an expert in interior design, discussed how window coverings can make a room seem more sizeable.

Ms Sheaf remarked: “The less you cover, the more light will flood in … Choose a sheer fabric, or blinds or shades that expose the entire window when drawn up.”

For those looking to improve the levels of lighting in their home interiors, the expert also suggested to the news provider that glass blocks and skylights might turn out to be quite useful in this regard.

Meanwhile, householders can use wooden materials for a number of different design purposes, Carolyn Park, head of design practice at Carolyn Park Interior Design recently stated, as they enable people “to do anything”.ADNFCR-3100-ID-19907081-ADNFCR

Blinds users alerted to current kitchen trends

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Blinds users alerted to current kitchen trendsWhen painting parts of their kitchens such as cabinets, people are making use of soft colours, one interior design expert has suggested, which may interest those aiming to complement window blinds.

Speaking in an article published by the Poughkeepsie Journal, kitchen and bath designer Kate Talbott commented that white is another colour that seems to be attractive to homeowners.

Discussing some of the other kitchen improvements that property owners are looking to make, Ms Talbott told the news provider: “Granite countertops are still super popular and we’re doing more unusual granites.

“Granite doesn’t have to look like what most people think of.”

Ms Talbott, who works for Millbrook Cabinetry and Design, added that a number of people also seem to be adopting soft floors in their kitchens.

When it comes to property enhancements, the National Home Improvement Council’s director Andrew Leech has suggested that it is more important that people spend money on DIY instead of summer holidays.ADNFCR-3100-ID-19907074-ADNFCR

Blinds users ’should consider accent colours in kitchens’

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Blinds users 'should consider accent colours in kitchens'People who are improving their kitchens could benefit from using bold coloured roller blinds as part of their new designs, it has been suggested.

According to Dallas News, the classic white kitchen remains a popular touchstone of inspiration for many people, but a number are choosing to bring out the best in the room with some bold accent colours.

Talking to the website, Brian Patrick Flynn, founder of Decordemon.com, said that accessories can help to ensure certain colour schemes can be changed over time.

“Fire-engine red in accents such as a pendant light over an island, a steel console table and vinyl stool cushions,” he outlined to the website.

“The small doses packed a ton of colour into the space.”

In a recent posting on DecoratingDiction.com, it was suggested that roller blinds are a “fantastic way” for windows in any room to be improved.

It added that window shades which suit a range of designs and colours are often available.ADNFCR-3100-ID-19906967-ADNFCR

Retractable awnings ‘make sense to many homeowners’

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Retractable awnings 'make sense to many homeowners'People looking to ensure their homes remain cool in the summer months should consider investing in retractable awnings, according to experts.

James and Morris Carey of the Associated Press have outlined in an article for Post-Gazette.com that awnings designed using either aluminium or canvas are a top way for homeowners to reduce the impact of direct sunlight in homes.

They added that retractable systems can be particularly useful in comparison to traditional products, as they can easily be raised when not needed in the winter months.

Such benefits mean that investing in the products often “makes sense” to many people, the experts concluded.

DecoratingDiction.com recently suggested that roller blinds are an ideal investment for those looking to add window treatments throughout the home.

The website said that the products are often “attractive, convenient and functional”, while the range of colours they are available in makes them useful for all kinds of themes.ADNFCR-3100-ID-19906964-ADNFCR

Homeowners ‘have endless blinds options’

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Homeowners 'have endless blinds options'People looking to use the likes of Roman blinds and other styles as part of home improvement projects have a number of options, it has been suggested.

Writing for SILive.com, Andrea Boyarsky said people can now choose from an array of window coverings, from wooden Venetian blinds to alternatives which make use of both vinyl and fabric.

She added that the number of options is in stark contrast to in the past, when people only had “simple utilitarian white shades”.

Blinds and shades today are available in a variety of styles, colours, patterns and materials and can even be equipped with motorised control systems,” she explained.

Ms Boyarsky added that advice could be useful for consumers, as the choice can be “dizzying”.

The comments have come after Kristin Abram, an interior designer who writes for Suite101.com, suggested that people should consider function when adding products like blinds to their living rooms.ADNFCR-3100-ID-19906959-ADNFCR