Archive for 2008

Top blind tips

We’re often asked for our top tips for choosing blinds below is a bit of a guide to choosing the perfect blind for your needs.
Venetian blinds
Great for creating a modern look and filtering the light effectively. 25mm is the standard slat width, for larger windows try 35mm or 50mm. If you want to black out [...]

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Hillarys end of season sale must end soon!

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 [...]

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Awkwardly shaped windows fitted in a snap

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 [...]

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Be energy efficient with blinds

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 [...]

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Credit Crunch – transform the space in your home

As we all start to watch our finances a little more carefully, it seems a good idea to divulge some hints and tips on how to improve the living space in your home. There are so many things you can do to improve your home and they don’t have to be difficult or complicated, so [...]

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Summer at your windows (even in Autumn and Winter)

Summer has offically ended, but that doesn’t mean it has to start getting freezing in your home just yet! Why not brighten up your windows (and consequently the rooms they’re in) by installing some brighter, lighter coloured blinds?
Scientific studies have proved that people tend to be happier and cheerier when surrounded by “happy” colours that include:

Pink
White
Violet
Orange
Green
Yellow

These [...]

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Back to school – blinds for kids rooms and studies

Kids can be very hard to please, but luckily you still have the upper hand! Redecorating is a great way to treat your child and Hillarys blinds is just the place to start. Regardless of what style or design you are looking for, odds are you will find what you are looking for.
If there isn’t [...]

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