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William Morris Said It Best
Few designers have left a lasting legacy quite like William Morris. More than 125 years after his designs first appeared, his iconic patterns continue to bring character, colour and timeless style to homes across the world.


Why Black Mesh Gives the Best View Through Insect and Roller Blind Screens
When choosing an insect screen or roller blind screen, most people focus on keeping bugs out or reducing glare. But there's another important factor that's often overlooked: how clearly you can see through the mesh.


Full Circle- Why Basswood Is Making a Comeback in Plantation Shutters
Like many products, plantation shutters have evolved over the years.
When shutters first became popular, basswood was widely regarded as the premium material of choice.


Creating a Healthy Home
You may need to control that increase in external noise - dampen the noise level. You may not wish to run to the expense of soundproofing a room, but you know you need to do something.


Making Your Home Summer-Ready Part 2: External Blinds
Modern homes can quickly become uncomfortable once that heat builds up - especially in rooms with large windows or bi-fold doors - find out how external shading can help!


Making Your Home Summer-Ready Part 1: Awnings
In England, 9 out of the last 10 years have recorded the hottest summers on record. That heat needs controlling if you want your home and garden to be a comfortable place to relax. This is where an awning comes into its own.


Who Turned ON The Light?
Extra daylight lifts our mood, it can also play havoc with our sleep-especially in the early weeks, when sunlight creeps into bedrooms long before alarm clocks are due to ring.


Where Has It Gone? The Rise of Recessed Window Coverings
The trend for concealing home accessories continues to grow. Hidden washing machines, pull-out shelving, clear work surfaces, recessed window coverings — the message is clear: less is more.


Love Your Blinds
As Valentine’s Day approaches, we thought we’d share what’s really on our minds - obviously its how to care for your window coverings. Knowing how to clean blinds, shutters and curtains properly helps them look great for years to come and saves money on replacements.


Keeping You Posted
As 2026 gets underway, we’re thinking about the simplest ways to stay in touch.
Alongside the blog and social media, we send a short monthly newsletter - written by us, the business owners. No marketing team, no fluff.


Our Annual Christmas Safety Message
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.


Colour of the Year 2026
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.


Bottoms UP!
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.


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


The Auntie Marge Conundrum
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.


Lighting the Way - Updated
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.


How to Keep Your Home Warm This Winter
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.


The Heat Is ON!
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.


The Haptic 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.


Child Safety Week 2025
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.
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