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Could panel blinds help blend raw edges and finer details

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Blending raw edges with finer details can help create an exciting eclectic look, it has been claimed.

Blending the raw edges of made to measure panel blinds with finer details in a room is a great way to create an eclectic look in the home, it has been claimed.

Speaking to the Orlando Sentinel, reality TV interior designer Thom Filicia explained how this mixing of features is reflected in his own furniture designs.

He told the newspaper: “I like to blend refined details with raw edges, industrial with organic, Asian with African with American.”

Mr Filicia also added that he likes to put historical references and traditional elements into his designs, but in a modern way, which can also be achieved using wooden Venetian blinds in a modern home.

Last month, interior designer Debra Kacher of dk Interiors suggested that colours used in home refurbishments are being heavily influenced by fashion trends, which is expected to continue in 2010.

She added that there has been a marked move towards more use of colour in interior design for some time.

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Make it child safe with Hillarys Blinds

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Hillarys launched their ‘Make it Child Safe’ campaign back in November as part of their commitment to providing safe, quality products that customers can trust. Central to this campaign is the introduction of a new range of devices designed to keep blind controls taut and stop them moving from the wall providing maximum safety.

The media recently highlighted the unfortunate deaths of two small children who strangled themselves on blind cords. Hillarys wants to provide peace of mind to customers and are offering free child safety devices with any order made via one of our in-home advisors, or to anyone ordering from our sister site www.web-blinds.com. This means that customers are able to choose from our wide range of blinds, including those for children’s bedrooms, secure in the knowledge that the products are safe.

To claim your free child safety devices simply let your advisor know you would like these added when he attends your in-home appointment, or ring the web-blinds customer services team for devices you can fit yourself (step-by-step instructions can be found on our website) or by calling 0845 604 9611.

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Hillarys blinds are a steal!

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

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!

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

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

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

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Sell your home fast during a recession

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

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!

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Top tips for child safety around window blinds

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

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!

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Add shade to your garden with a Hillarys Awning

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

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

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

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!

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Hillarys end of season sale must end soon!

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

As the days get colder and shorter we know that winters fast approaching, which means everyone starts counting down to Christmas. It also means that our end of season sale is coming to an end – so if you want to take advantage of some great savings make sure you book an appointment with one of our advisors to see our full range of sale fabrics.

We have lots of fabrics to choose from across our ranges including Vertical blinds, Venetian blinds, Wood Venetian blinds, Roman blinds and Roller blinds.

Don’t forget as the UK’s number one for blinds we offer you:
- FREE phone number for enquiries and booking
- FREE advice
- FREE measuring
- FREE no obligation quote
- FREE fitting

The end of season sale must end 1st November - don’t miss out!

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Be energy efficient with blinds

Friday, October 10th, 2008

As we all constantly strive to become “greener” and more energy efficient, why not let your blinds work for you? Energy saving fabrics are being used to make blinds that will keep the heat out in summer and the heat in during our cold winters.

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?

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