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Do your windows look good naked?

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

Thanks to numerous style makeover shows, Sarah Quilliam, head of product design for Hillarys, believes that a large proportion of the nation’s female population are likely to know their body shape and how to dress it but wonders if the same is true when it comes to making the most of their home’s best asset.

“We’re learning how to dress our pear, apple or hourglass physique to best effect and maybe even how to relax and relish in looking good naked!” says Sarah.

“But are we as savvy when it comes to dressing and accessorising our homes? Many of the same principles of proportion, colour and style can be applied to one of our home’s greatest assets – the windows!

“Like bodies, it’s very unlikely that any two windows will be identical and even in the same house it’s very probable that they’ll be a variety of different styles, shapes and sizes. Before deciding on what window dressing to use, first consider the shape and proportions of your window in relation to the rest of the room and whether its position may pose any limitation on the type of treatment you can use.

“Here are some rules and tips for highlighting their assets and minimising their flaws -  and, if you are indeed tempted to practise how to look good naked then you really do need to make sure that your window at least is properly dressed!”

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Personalise your rented home with a blind

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

As costs for food and homes are rising its hard for people to afford to get on the housing ladder, meaning that many more people are choosing to rent a home for long periods while they save up to buy one. But when its a rented home can you really make it your own space?

You don’t want to spend a fortune on expensive items to decorate a home that isn’t yours but living with someone elses style is not ideal. Many landlords are happy to let you redecorate to some degree as long as you check with them first. Instead of changing whole rooms why not think about buying a few key items that will have a big impact on the style of your home.

Try accessories such as rugs, bedding, cushions and blinds to add colour to your home that you can move when you move out. Web-blinds.com has a great range of affordable and stylish blinds that can transform any room – you measure and fit yourself making it really easy to remove when you want to move out and take your blind with you. Try a Wooden Venetian blind or a bright roller blind for great style mixed with practicality.

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New Vertical blinds collection!

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Launched today our brand new collection of Vertical blinds includes contemporary fabrics featuring new patterns, textures and vibrant colours. For the ultimate custom blind try picking Vertical blinds from our mix and match range. You pick two different colours and styles of louvre and decide where you want them at your window. Go for contrasting textures or complimentary patterns, the choice is yours!

We have also increased the number of fabrics in our range with special features including flame retardant materials, washable materials, dim-outs, moisture resistant and wipe-clean fabrics. We’ve added 12 new PVC vertical blinds which also have the benefits of being flame retardant, water resistant and have blackout properties. These are available with standard or curved louvres. You’re bound to find a blind for your home that mixes style with practicality.

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Brand new range of stylish Shutters

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

Here at Hillarys Blinds we are always innovating to make sure that you recieve new exciting products at affordable prices so its no surprise that we have just launched new ranges of Shutters. Our Shutters come in 4 different high quality ranges – Knightsbridge, Richmond, Ascot and Hampton.  As the names suggest each collection is stylish and come in a range of different shades.

Shutters from our Knightsbridge range are made from stunning high-quality Western Red Cedar, widely acknowledged to be an excellent timber both technically and aesthetically.

Our Richmond Shutters are made from Yellow Poplar, a durable, high quality wood which shows the grain when stained yet gives a smooth finish when painted.

Ascot Shutters are made from a lightweight hardwood from the Parasol tree, which produces an attractive grain that shows through even when painted.

And last but by no means least our Hampton Shutters are made from low density fibreboard (LDF) and are durable but heavier than our traditional timber options. However, they are the most affordable route to Shutter style.

Which just goes to show whatever your taste and budget Hillarys Shutters had something to suit everyone!

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Digital roller blinds from web-blinds.com

Friday, April 4th, 2008

If you’re not sure if blinds are for you and prefer to have a more individual look in your home why not try designing your very own blind? Web-blinds.com our sister site offers a great new way of making your home different from everyone elses.

Simply upload a favourite photo (why not use one of the kids on holiday this Easter?) or browse our picture library for inspiration including shots of food, nature, animals and great scenes.

Your blind will be made to fit your window perfectly and will be delivered to you within only 10 working days.

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Don't miss out on the last few days of our biggest ever January blinds sale!

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

This year thousands of people have braved the high streets to get their hands on a bargain in the January sale. Here at Hillarys we want you to avoid the queues and hit the sales from the comfort of your sofa instead. Our Biggest ever January blinds sale is still on but hurry its the last few days to get your blinds – our sale must end Thursday 31st January!

There’s no better time to revamp your home quickly and easily with Hillarys Blinds. View our range including Venetian blinds, Wooden Venetian blinds, Roller blinds, Roman blinds, Vertical blinds,Woodweave blinds and Honeycomb blinds. There are eight great collections to choose from and hundreds of different materials.

Your Advisor will measure your windows and provide a no-obligation quote. You’ll be offered help and advice in finding the right blind for your room and budget.

Don’t forget all of our blinds come with a 12 month guarantee – nothing less than you’d expect from the UK’s leading made-to-measure blinds company.

Book an appointment today!

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New year, New look – A look ahead at new blind products for 2008

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008

New Verticals Collection

If you want a bit of pulling power in your home, you’ve got to get vertical… that’s the message from Sarah Quilliam, head of product design at Hillarys. She is of course talking about vertical blinds, the current bestseller at the UK’s leading supplier of blinds and shutters. And March sees the launch of a brand new collection, the highlight of which is a striking mix n’ match range that allows you to mix n’match the louvres to create your own bespoke blind. You can combine prints with plains or any number of co-ordinating or contrasting colourways within the selection.Other ranges in the collection include Shimmer, Retro and Textures. Prices start from £45 (50cm wide x 90cm drop) measured, made and fitted.

Sliding panels

Hillarys is adding sliding panel blinds to its product portfolio. A stunning modern alternative to curtains and blinds, a sliding panel will add an extra dash of contemporary style and function to windows. They’re an effective way of controlling the light and also work really well to screen off sections of a room to create a totally new space – with very little effort. The system is available in a wide range of beautiful fabrics to suit any style or taste from orange and aqua to charcoal, suede, a basket weave effect and a retro seventies style print. (more…)

Blinds for Velux windows

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

Hillarys sells a wide range of blinds for Velux windows, choose from Aluminium Venetian blinds, Roller blinds and Pleated blinds. With over 150 different fabrics and styles, you can select blinds that not only look good but are practical too.

Each blind type for Velux or skylight window comes with its own unique characteristics – there are over 90 Venetian blinds available in 15mm or 25mm slat widths, 18 different Pleated blinds in 20mm or 25mm pleats, and 50 different Roller blinds including blackout blinds.

Roller blinds are great for bedrooms and lounges, combating problems such as light flooding the room in the mornings and reflection on television screens. Pleated blinds are available in translucent fabrics to create a soft ambiance, or performance fabrics to reflect light in the summer and retain heat in the winter. And in humid rooms like kitchens or bathrooms, Venetian blinds are the ideal solution as they are made from heat resistant aluminium and available in an array of colours.

Our blinds for Velux windows range comes in the same great fabrics as our original ranges – therefore if you have a kitchen with Velux windows you can use our specially designed rollers in the skylights and our Roller blinds in the windows.

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Blinds for Christmas

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

The festive season is upon us already (seemingly starting earlier every year!) meaning that the shops are packed with people buying Christmas presents and household essentials for making sure that when the family come round their home looks absolutely perfect.

Instead of trailing round the shops looking for a way to improve your decor quickly why not let Hillarys do all the hard work for you? Simply book an appointment and one of our friendly Advisors will come round to your house to show you our huge range of blinds. Hillarys offer over 800 fabrics in 9 great collections so there is something for everyone. We will even measure and fit for free! Remember for blinds fitted in time for Christmas please order before the 14th of December. Hurry don’t miss out on our up to 50% Christmas dale!

Alternatively visit our sister site – web-blinds, order your blinds and fit them yourself – you can order up to the 16th of December for blinds guaranteed to reach you before Christmas.

Either way it beats braving the shopping centres in search of the perfect home decoration!

Let it snow!

Friday, November 16th, 2007

Remember when winter meant cold – rather than just wet – weather, snowy days filled with snowball fights, sledging and building snowmen (or should that be snowpeople?). Is it just us or is snow really getting much thinner on the ground these days and are we just as likely to be wearing flip flops in winter as we do wellies in summer! Well, let us help re-create the excitement of waking up and looking out of the window to see winter’s first snow with some good old fashioned scenes on your blinds!

Simply choose your picture, visit www.web-blinds.com and upload the image, enter your roller blind measurements and we’ll bring it to life in just ten working days! Alternatively, you could choose from one of the many fun, floral and tasty images we have on the website www.web-blinds.com.

Prices start at £143.50 (80cm wide x 120cm drop) made to measure.