Soft duck-egg blue and green made to measure window blinds are set to be “bang on-trend” this season, it has been claimed.

Homeowners refitting their bedrooms have been advised by Ideal Home Magazine that this palette works well whether as part of a mix or match approach to interior design.

The colours have been recommended for fans of feminine florals, with the shades likely to be a great match for some new spring bedlinen.

Earlier this week, interior designer Adrienne Chinn explained that homeowners are becoming more adventurous with their colour choices in the home.

She explained that people are beginning to tend away from the beige and ‘hotel look’ styles that have been popular over the last decade.

“I think it is going in a really fresh, interesting, vibrant direction – which as an interior designer is great,” Ms Chinn added, suggesting that vintage items are proving particularly popular.

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Mr Filicia also added that he likes to put historical references and traditional elements into his designs, but in a modern way, which can also be achieved using wooden Venetian blinds in a modern home.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

A leading organisation has highlighted the importance of boosting energy efficiency, which can be achieved through the installation of window blinds.

Ratedpeople.com has found that energy bills are set to rise, which could see people prioritising this sort of project in the nearby future.

Andrew Skipwith, founder and chief executive of the organisation, claimed that the initial outlay can sometimes put people off but they are sure to recoup on this down the line.

He said: “If homeowners shop around they may be able to find the cheapest deals for energy on the market, but a sure fire way of reducing bills is to improve efficiency.”

Mr Skipwith added that alternative measures, such as installing double glazing, loft insulation or a replacement boiler are all extra steps that can be taken to lower bills.

Earlier this month, homeowner Henry Squire told the Times that Brits can also improve their privacy through the use of window blinds.

The 1930s was an overflowing with icons and using stylised wallpaper can be a great decoration tool, claims a designer, which may interest those seeking new window blinds.

There are different ways of successfully integrating window blinds into interior design and infuse various forms of artwork or photography could be key, a decorator claims.

Talking about the importance of bucking the trend with home decoration, interior designer Andrew Ginger reveals his admiration for Cecil Beaton and stated to the Telegraph: “Not everybody wants to decorate with florals.

“We have always loved the scenic effects of toile de jouy and so thought; why not make some textile designs from his drawings of people?”

Matching window blinds with carefully chosen pieces of artwork, such as photo prints, is something that homeowners often strive for to achieve the style they are after.

Cecil Beaton was a 1930s photographer whose career spanned decades. During his career, he took celebrated photos of the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Twiggy and Marlene Dietrich.

Made to measure Venetian blinds are a great way to conserve heat in the home, but they can also be used to raise the temperature on sunny days, it has been claimed.

Founder of Mahogany Builders Matt Lederer has offered a number of tips intended to improve home energy efficiency this spring.

Making sure that windows are properly sealed to prevent drafts – and also that they have appropriate window blinds or curtains to retain heat – is one of the most important considerations.

However, he also claims that on brighter days, homeowners should draw back their made to measure Venetian blinds and let some sunlight into their living rooms and kitchens.

This can help to heat the house, allowing for savings on heating bills during a period when the thermostat is usually particularly high.

His comments follow claims by Build It Magazine editor Duncan Hayes, who claimed last week that many homeowners find green energy technologies too expensive to implement in their property.

This could see more homeowners looking for cheaper ways to conserve energy and reduce their carbon footprint, such as by installing blinds that help to retain heat in a house.

Installing new Venetian blinds or furniture could be on the agenda for property owners in 2010 according to a recently released report.

Extending a property or making renovations might be the more attractive proposition than moving house for homeowners over the next 12 months, according to housing expert, Duncan Hayes of Build It magazine.

Commenting on anticipated trends across the housing market, Hayes stated: “I would imagine that you will continue to see the trend of people staying put and extending and renovating and doing work on their own.”

Property renovations can take on many different forms – from something as simple as installing new made to measure blinds to a complete overhaul of the kitchen or bedroom.

However, it is perhaps understandable that consumers have slight reservations about making grand changes in the current economic climate.

B&Q revealed sales were down 1.6 per cent in the 13 weeks up until the end of January 2010 compared to the figures from the previous year.

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.

Make an appointment today to find out more, but hurry our sale must end soon!

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

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!