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Decorative and Practical – Keep your house secure using blinds

Tuesday, July 24th, 2007

Many of us in the next few months will be looking forward to holidays in the sun (or snow) and worrying about whether we’ll get a tan, if we’ll forget our passport or have to pay for an overweight suitcase simply because we had to have 3 outfits for everyday of our holiday. But what about worrying about what you’re leaving behind?

If you’re not lucky enough to have a neighbour or relative who is willing to go into your house everyday to switch lights on and off, open and close curtains etc your house could be a target for burglars.  So how do you achieve a lived in look without having someone at your beck and call? Simply use blinds – Verticals, Venetians, Romans, Rollers, any type and style of blind could be used, simply install, or have us to install them for you in the front of your house, or wherever people can see in and leave at a slant or closed while away.

Not only will it look less obvious that you are away, you could just be keeping the sun out of the room, but it will leave you the envy of all your friends. Not a complete guarantee but good enough to give you peace of mind so you can concentrate on having a good time!

Which Room?

Friday, July 13th, 2007

Following on from the blind key facts a guide to which rooms suit which blind, of course Hillarys blinds can be used in any room to good effect, but some are specially designed for certain places. 

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Which Blind (Part two)

Monday, July 9th, 2007

More information on the different blind types  

Roman Blinds

Available in 127 different fabrics:

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Which blind? (Part one)

Thursday, July 5th, 2007

Choosing a blind for your house can be confusing with so many different blinds and fabrics to choose from so here’s a guide to the key facts about each blind type, so you can compare them side by side.

Vertical Blinds

Available in almost 200 colours.

Widths 89mm and 127mm available

Controls available on either side (left or right) alternatively they can open in the middle for a curtain effect.

Venetian Blinds

Aluminium blinds available in over 90 colours

Available in 4 different slat widths to choose from: 15mm, 25mm, 35mm and 50mm

Controls can be fitted to the left or right side

Wood Venetian Blinds

Available in 10 different shades of wood, (8 natural wood tones and 2 painted)

Available in 3 different slat widths to choose from: 25mm, 35mm and 50mm

Controls can be fitted to the left or right side

Add co-ordinating or contrasting tape for a modern finish

Roller Blinds

Available in almost 200 colours and 7 different shaped bottoms including straight edge or waved edge

Roller blinds also have many different choices of accessories – 7 different poles, 8 different pulls, 4 different eyelets and 26 different braids.

Controls can be either be installed on the left or right (standard), or alternatively in the middle of the blind (Luxury).