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Bring the outside indoors with shutters

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Bring the outside indoors with shuttersWith warm weather on its way, it’s an ideal time to bring the outside indoors by seamlessly blending a garden with an adjoining room.

Sarah Warwick, an interior design expert writing for Channel4.com, said the move could open up a space and capitalise on the best of the weather.

Blinds which can be fully pulled back in daylight hours, such as roller blinds or shutters, are ideal for creating a blend between the inside space and the garden beyond, she revealed.

Carrying the theme of a room to the garden outside has the same impact, and Ms Warwick suggests matching interior furnishings with flowers and garden furniture to achieve that effect.

A versatile, durable floor that can be laid outside as well as in also builds the relationship between the two spaces.

Blinds are also an eco-friendly option for a conservatory, as they help to retain heat in the winter and reflect it in the summer.
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Create a cosy bedroom with blinds

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Create a cosy bedroom with blindsMost people want to be able to retreat to their bedrooms for peace, quiet and relaxation, and there are some simple steps to follow to aid a good night’s sleep.

An iVillage.com article first advises not to keep a television or computer in the room, and suggests a calm, soothing colour scheme.

Blinds can keep out natural light very effectively, but can also be adjusted to allow small amounts in if preferred. The interiors specialist advocates keeping a bedroom as dark as possible when going to sleep.

For further control over the lighting of a room at night, having a light fitting with a dimmer switch is a big help, the article said.

Air purifiers can ensure optimum air quality which helps to achieve a good night’s rest, and the white noise they often create can drown out distracting sounds.

A Style at Home magazine article said blackout blinds can make a bedroom more sleep-friendly.
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Create a cosy bedroom with blinds

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Create a cosy bedroom with blindsMost people want to be able to retreat to their bedrooms for peace, quiet and relaxation, and there are some simple steps to follow to aid a good night’s sleep.

An iVillage.com article first advises not to keep a television or computer in the room, and suggests a calm, soothing colour scheme.

Blinds can keep out natural light very effectively, but can also be adjusted to allow small amounts in if preferred. The interiors specialist advocates keeping a bedroom as dark as possible when going to sleep.

For further control over the lighting of a room at night, having a light fitting with a dimmer switch is a big help, the article said.

Air purifiers can ensure optimum air quality which helps to achieve a good night’s rest, and the white noise they often create can drown out distracting sounds.

A Style at Home magazine article said blackout blinds can make a bedroom more sleep-friendly.
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Create a cosy bedroom with blinds

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Create a cosy bedroom with blindsMost people want to be able to retreat to their bedrooms for peace, quiet and relaxation, and there are some simple steps to follow to aid a good night’s sleep.

An iVillage.com article first advises not to keep a television or computer in the room, and suggests a calm, soothing colour scheme.

Blinds can keep out natural light very effectively, but can also be adjusted to allow small amounts in if preferred. The interiors specialist advocates keeping a bedroom as dark as possible when going to sleep.

For further control over the lighting of a room at night, having a light fitting with a dimmer switch is a big help, the article said.

Air purifiers can ensure optimum air quality which helps to achieve a good night’s rest, and the white noise they often create can drown out distracting sounds.

A Style at Home magazine article said blackout blinds can make a bedroom more sleep-friendly.
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Hillarys January sale now on!

Friday, January 8th, 2010

Hillarys January sale is now on – it’s our biggest and best ever January sale with half price off selected blinds, shutters and awnings.

Plus unlike other blinds companies we haven’t put our prices up because of the VAT increase. Hurry this great offer won’t last forever! To see our full range of blinds make an appointment with a Hillarys advisor today!

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Awkwardly shaped windows fitted in a snap

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

If you have your heart set on a stylish set of shutters for your homes windows, then the words fan topped, circular, arched or triangular could cause a decorating nightmare. Windows come in all shapes and sizes, but not to worry, whatever your style, Hillarys made-to-measure blinds and shutters are sure to be the prefect fit, whatever the size or shape of your windows.

Beautiful wooden shutters add not only to the visual aesthetics of your home, but also give you complete control over how much light, air and noise is allowed into your home, enhancing the mood and atmosphere of a room. A wide range of colours and textiles also allow you to customise your shutters and vertical blinds to best suit your home’s décor and style.

Various shutter styles are also available for oddly shaped windows, including the flexible Tier on Tier, the classic Full Height, the continental Café Style, the adventurous Tracked shutter for larger spaces and the new Motorised shutter which allows the home owner to change the mood of a living space at the touch of a button.

Shutter frames can be made to fit inside the recess of a window, or on the outside, allowing for even greater versatility. Options are available for bay and sash windows and wider spaces such as French or Patio doors.

Hillarys shutters are available in four louvre widths: the standard central louvre tilt rod, one offset towards the side of the louvres, and a hidden louvre tilt rod, for your convenience. Whatever your style, and your window shape, there is a style to suit you.

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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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Hillarys made-to-measure Shutters are the UK's number one!

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

If you‘re looking for a stylish window dressing then why not consider Shutters – Hillarys has a range of Shutter styles - tier on tier, cafe style and full height all of which offer privacy and light control.

And if you do decide to Shutters who better to go to than the UK’s market leader in made-to-measure Shutters – something that Hillarys Blinds has achieved within just 18 months of launching the product.  

“Shutters are doing for windows what plasma is doing for television,” says John Risman, chief executive of the Hillarys group. “Widely regarded as the ultimate in window dressings, the market for shutters has grown by 40 per cent in 2007 and we’re delighted that Hillarys has gained the largest share of that in such a short space of time.”

Mr Risman attributes this to the company’s unique ability to bring a quality product to a mass market with speed and affordability. “We believe that our scale and unique service proposition of measuring and fitting means that we can bring a top-end product to a wider audience all over the UK at a reasonable price – no other company has the ability to do that within the lead times that we offer.”

He also believes that shutters are viewed as an investment and an opportunity to provide a greater level of security. “Shutters offer an additional set of benefits to other window treatments,” adds Mr Risman. “People are seeing them as a fashionable way of increasing the value of their homes, something that is becoming more and more important if the housing market is due to get a little tougher”.

“The product has proved so popular that we’re launching a wider range which will include a choice of custom matched colours and shaped shutters to fit arched or awkward shaped windows.”

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How to choose shutters

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

Shutters are a fabulous window dressing and can actually add to the value of your home. But as they are more expensive than other window treatments, it’s really worth doing your homework to make sure you get it right. So to make your choice a little easier, here are some handy pointers to help you get the perfect result.

  • Room – the room you’re thinking of fitting shutters into plays an important part in the type of shutter you go for.
  • Budget – decide how much you want to spend, as the wood ranges vary in price.
  • Use – you can fit shutters against sash or bay windows, French doors and even use them as room dividers, as well as the conventional window.
  • Shutter style – the amount of light and privacy you’d like depends on the room and where it is situated.
  • Wood range – when choosing a white painted finish or natural wood stain, consider the style of room, colour scheme, furnishings and budget.
  • Mid rail – you can have a mid rail fitted to a full-height shutter as an optional extra for more light control, but on certain heights you’ll need to have one.
  • Frame – these can be made to fit on the outside or inside of the recess of your window to complete the look.
  • Hinges – fittings are available in a choice of colours and finishes to match or contrast with your shutter, depending upon the look and feel you wish to create.
  • Installation – a perfect fit is essential so use an expert to measure and fit.

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Modernising your home on a budget

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

Thinking of modernising your home but have a strict budget? Why not try a solution that is both fashionable and practical?

You can easily and inexpensively update your home using blinds or shutters from Hillarys. All of the fabrics for our top quality blinds are specially picked with the latest fashion trends in mind, and theres something for everyone. If you want to make a statement why not choose bright colours and bold patterns – our Roman blinds are particularly suitable for adding sophisication and style.

Alternatively all of our blind types include muted tones and pastel shades suitable for any room of the house. Why not go for classic Wooden Venetian blinds or neutral Vertical blinds?

Shutters are also the perfect way to update your home - modern, fashionable and stylish, our shutters come in 10 great shades and 3 types of wood. So chuck away those old impractical curtains and replace them by making an appointment today.

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