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Curtains Are Back: How We’re Dressing Windows Differently in 2026

Posted: 9th September 2026

Curtains are firmly back in the interiors conversation for Autumn 2026. Pattern is popular again. Traditional prints are becoming a design feature in contemporary homes. And UK homeowners are looking beyond whether to choose curtains or blinds. But this isn’t simply another interiors trend. According to Matt Thomas, interiors expert at Apollo Blinds, the biggest […]

Blinds vs Curtains vs Shutters: Which Is Best for Your Home?

Posted: 20th August 2026

Blinds, curtains or shutters? It’s one of those decorating decisions that can completely change both the look and practicality of a room. While there’s no single option that’s best for every window, each has its strengths. Blinds offer versatility and precise control over light and privacy; curtains bring softness, warmth and colour; while shutters provide […]

The Best Blinds for Bedrooms: Why Better Sleep Starts at the Windows

Posted: 21st July 2026

For years, choosing bedroom blinds was mostly about picking a design you liked in a colour that matched your décor. But in 2026, that’s changing. Consumers are increasingly investing in wellness products that promote a good night’s sleep – from premium mattresses to sleep-tracking apps and sunrise alarm clocks. And they’re also coming to realise […]

How to Style Your Home for Summer: Light, Airy Window Dressing Ideas That Keep Rooms Feeling Cool

Posted: 11th June 2026

Summer has a way of exposing the spaces in the home that aren’t working quite as well as they should be. Maybe it’s a living room that feels gloomy despite having large windows. A kitchen that always flooded with blinding sunshine when you’re trying to wash the pots. Or a bedroom that’s too bright in […]

The 10 Best Patterned Blinds for Every Room in Your Home

Posted: 1st June 2026

Patterned blinds have come a long way. Once viewed purely as practical window coverings, today’s designs are every bit as stylish as wallpaper, artwork, and soft furnishings. Patterned window coverings – whether blinds or curtains – are a really easy way to introduce colour, texture, and a polished finishing touch that will help pull your […]

7 Ways to Create an Outdoor Living Space That Feels Like an Extension of Your Home

Posted: 29th May 2026

If you’re anything like us, you want to spend as much time as possible outside as soon as the warmer weather arrives. The outdoors often becomes our go-to during the summer months – but the most stylish outdoor spaces are so much more than somewhere to park the BBQ alongside a couple of folding chairs. […]

5 Best Blinds for Patio Doors & Indoor–Outdoor Living Spaces

Posted: 27th April 2026

Patio doors are a key feature of contemporary indoor–outdoor living, helping homes feel more open and allowing natural light to flood in. Sliding doors, bi-folds, French doors, and doors with wide glass panels are all brilliant for creating a seamless connection between your home and garden. But with all that glass comes a challenge; it […]

Spring Home Refresh: Bright & Fresh Window Styling Ideas for Every Room

Posted: 25th March 2026

The onset of spring is the perfect time for a home refresh. After months of cosy interiors, UK homeowners are often looking for ways to lighten and brighten their spaces. If you’re searching for spring interior ideas to give your home a seasonal update, your windows are a brilliant place to start Updating your window […]

Best Kitchen Blinds: Easy-Clean, Moisture-Resistant Styles that Actually Last

Posted: 24th February 2026

Kitchens are no longer purely functional spaces. The hub of the home has become the central gathering area for family-time and entertaining and the right blinds should enhance both practicality and design. Choosing the best kitchen blinds isn’t just about colour or style preference, though. Of course you want your blinds to look good, but […]