Keep your home safe this Christmas with simple blind safety checks. Learn how to secure cords, chains and furniture to protect little ones during the festive season.

Every December, the colour world gathers around like it’s the Eurovision grand finale to hear Pantone announce their Colour of the Year. Will it be a punchy coral? A moody teal? Not this year.

Explore the benefits of bottom-up blinds - perfect for privacy, light control, and bifold doors. Discover tensioned, free-hanging, and boxed systems to suit any home.

Discover safe, modern blind control options—from cordless and tensioned systems to motorised solutions. Stay child-safe and stylish with the right window coverings.

We’re officially four weeks from Christmas 2025, and most supplier cut-off dates have whizzed past faster than Santa on a sleigh. Any orders placed now come with absolutely no promise of arriving before Christmas.

Last year we told you how you could dress your lantern roof and improve insulation in the room below. The trend has continued, and we’ve now added a new range to our offer - the Duette blind.

As the days grow shorter and the nights turn colder, many of us look for ways to make our homes feel cosy without sending the heating bill through the roof. One of the most overlooked areas when it comes to winter warmth? Your windows.

We’re a little late to the party with this blog - but only because we’ve been busy helping people keep their homes cooler. Now that we’ve caught our breath, here’s what you need to know about managing heat gain in your home.

It’s no surprise, then, that many of us design our living spaces based on what feels good to the touch - wood, leather, fabric; we surround ourselves with materials that bring comfort and a sense of familiarity.

We try to inform and advise as much as possible. Previous blogs here , here, and here are packed full of relevant information. Having a family is hard work, and often tiring. As CAPT point out, when you’re tired and distracted, just take a moment to wind the blind cord out of the way.

At Bespoke Blinds & Poles, our job is to bridge the gap between expectation and reality. We provide clear, detailed information about each product’s characteristics, and help you choose what suits your needs - not just what sounds right.

One common issue with inward-opening windows is that traditional blinds fitted inside the recess can interfere with the window's movement. Fortunately, there’s a smart solution: tensioned blinds mounted directly onto the window or its frame. These blinds move seamlessly with the window glazing - simple, effective, and stylish.

Bay windows are a stunning feature in any home, bringing in floods of natural light and adding a sense of space...

Shutters aren’t just a stylish addition to your home - they’re practical, energy-efficient, and easy to maintain.

As Christmas draws closer, many children are already on their holiday break, and parents and guardians are busy juggling festive,,,

When it comes to window treatments, wood Venetian blinds are a timeless favourite. With their wide slats and versatility...

Colour has a profound impact on our emotions, spaces, and how we connect to the world around us. I often turn to a little book on colour...

Lantern roof lights (or skylights, or roof windows - many names, one result) have seen an exponential rise in popularity...

There’s lots of chat about how customers are being “lead astray” with promises of big discounts that aren’t as big as they seem....

Recently, Neil and I have become first time proud grandparents, lost a beloved mother/mother-in-law, and lost our little dog, Bill.