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

Hillarys blinds might just have the answer to your energy saving blinds answers. You can choose between Roman blinds and Pleated blinds to help you save more energy. It is all because of the fabric has a performance backing that will help keep your rooms nice and cool in the warmer summer months.

These blinds will not only provide you with great window coverings but will in turn help reduce the amount of cash you spend on heating and cooling every year. Your living comfort will improve and at the same time you can also update the overall décor of the rooms you decide to install them in.

Pleated blinds are very handy in the winter when you can open your blinds easily to let as much light and heat in as possible and then when you close them, they start working at keeping all that heat in.

These blinds come in a wide range of colours and shades, so it won’t be difficult to find a match for your home. So why not try Hillarys blinds and see if you can find what you are looking for, I think you might just be astonished at their great selection. What do you have to lose?

Ms Conway in Kent recently sent us some photos of her vertical blinds in action she says ‘I have a large bay window at the front of my home and wanted blinds to block out the light however i didn’t want to loose the bay by having blinds that went across like curtains’ our expert local advisor went round and measured and fitted a curved bay for her which went round the bay window rather than covering it up.

Ms Conway says she was very pleased with the results and will be getting the rest of her house done. As you can see from the photo below the blinds really add to her home.

If you have a photo of your blinds you’d like to send in please send them to enquiries@hillarys.co.uk and ask for them to be sent to marketing.

So to make sure we have enough money to spend on other things Hillarys makes sure that its sales just get better – our Red hot sale this summer offers huge choice at great prices! Instead of spending money redecorating freshen up your home with the simple addition of a blind.

Our expert Advisors will come into your home and measure and fit for free so you don’t need to worry about splashing out on any extras. Book an appointment today!

At Hillarys we know how important it is for your little one (and you!) to get quality sleep, and when the sun is rising at 5am you’ll be glad this was one item you didn’t miss off your nursery shopping list!

We have a fantastic range of made-to-measure blinds in gorgeous colours and styles to really add that finishing touch to the Nursery. With an extensive range of blackout Roller blinds,  and blackout or lined Roman blinds, they are as practical as they are stunning. Ask your Advisor for advice on the best fabrics to block out the light.

For that unique look in the Nursery, why not upload your favourite baby photo to our sister site web-blinds.com and create your own personalised blind?

One of our friendly local Advisors will come round to your home at a time convinent to you and measure up and fit your blinds for you – so you don’t need to worry about making costly mistakes.

We have a great range of fabrics and styles to choose from, over 720, so you’re bound to find one to suit your needs. Choose from Venetian blinds, Vertical blinds, Roller blinds, Pleated blinds, Roman blinds, Wooden Venetian blinds, Honeycomb blinds ,Velux window blinds or Woodweave blinds.

Check out our blind of the month and room selector for more inspiration!

Or if you decide that you’d rather measure and fit yourself go to web-blinds.com our sister site where you can find our great range of blinds to in the same great styles and the same quality.

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Beware of bright winter sun

It’s easy to turn a blind eye when it comes to the winter sun, but it can be just as harmful as glorious summer sunshine, which is why it’s always a good idea to stop your carpets and interior furnishings from fading. Blinds are therefore a great solution. And by fitting verticals, you’ll easily be able to control the light round the sides of your conservatory.

Don’t let your conservatory cool down

During the chilly winter season, your conservatory might become rather cold and dreary. Pleated blinds are an ideal way to combat this as they are available in a wide range of specialist fabrics, which will help retain that much-needed heat. You can fit pleateds into your roof for maximum warmth and then choose any other blind style and colour for around the sides.

Never neglect the space

By integrating the conservatory into the rest of your home, it will have more of a purpose so you could ideally go into it every day. With Christmas and New Year’s Eve on the horizon, why not make it into a jazzy games room to celebrate and dance the night away. And when your friends have had one too many glasses of bubbly, you could offer up your new conservatory bedroom for them to sleep it off! Or if you’d just like somewhere to chill out, pull a cracker or even carve up the turkey, a lounge or dining room would make the perfect, easy choice, making the most of your valuable space.

Pleated blinds start at £76 (46cm wide x 91cm drop) measured, made and fitted.

Our dedicated advisors are full of knowledge and useful tips to improving your window furnishings and modernising your home. Many of our advisors have been working for Hillarys for over 10 years.

So if you want to experience a great quality service and view some great quality blinds simply browse our website for an idea of which blind types you are interested in (or see how you can transform your home with a made-to-measure awning or made-to-measure shutters) and arrange an appointment. While you’re waiting enter your postcode into our meet the team section and see some of the advisors in your area.

Alternatively you may think that the job of an advisor sounds perfect for you – why not browse our become an advisor section and apply for a rewarding job working your chosen hours.

Sarah Quillam head of product design at Hillarys gives her view: “Bold, striking schemes continue to be a key trend for autumn and winter, from the high constrast of black and white to the luxury and glamour of metallics and shiny fabrics through to racy russest and regal purples inspired by the vibrant shades of autumn.”

A good way to introduce these colours into your home, without overpowering all your other decoration, is to introduce just a shot of black and accessorise with reds, teals and golds.

Simple changes to your room, such as buying coloured blinds – like our popular Aluminium venetians means that you can transform your room without spending a fortune. 

Q: My kitchen windows are extremely tall and look out onto the street, what can of blind can you suggest that would suit my modern kitchen?

A: Rollers or aluminium Venetians would be perfect as they keep out prying eyes and allow you to filter the light, as for fitting in with your modern appliances, chrome or wood-effect Venetians would be ideal. 

Q: I have a period window and am reluctant to cover it up, as it is such a pretty feature, however would like some privacy from the outside street. How do I solve this problem?

A: Try accentuating period windows with simple roller blinds or pleated blinds, these can be fitted inside the frame and come in a range of translucent fabrics perfect for showing off your window whilst allowing some privacy.

Q: I want stylish blinds for my bathroom and kitchen but am worried that the humid conditions may be a problem if I choose wood Venetians, can you help?

A: Wood Venetians are one of our most popular choices as they are stylish and practical, however they will ‘move’ according to the temperature so if you do not mind this Wood Venetians are the ideal choice. However if you are still concerned Aluwood Venetians are perfect, they look like wood but are actually made of aluminium – which will easily withstand condensation and wipe clean, therefore combining practicality and style. 

Q: My daughter always splashes water around when she’s in the bath, are there any blinds that are waterproof?

A: PVC Vertical blinds are the solution to your bath time problems, as they are water resistant and easy to wipe down. They even have an anti-static finish, which prevents dust – making them perfect for any room of a family home. 

Q: I have a bay window in my living room, I want blinds to control the light however I do not want to loose the bay feature, is it possible to find blinds for awkward shaped windows such as mine?

A: Yes it is possible and in fact you have a few different options. Vertical blinds can be made with a perfectly fitted curved head rail allowing the blind to sit inside your bay window eliminating the need for separate blinds for each window pane. Alternatively pleated blinds can be fitted to almost any shaped window, even those on the roof of your conservatory. Shutters are also a good solution; they fit snugly into the bay and offer a stylish uncluttered look that would compliment your window.