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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 […]

Allusion Blinds Explained: Why Light-Filtering Blinds Are Everywhere in 2026

Posted: 27th January 2026

Want window blinds that filter light without losing privacy? Allusion® blinds could be the answer. In 2026, UK homeowners are shifting away from heavy window dressings in favour of softer, more flexible solutions. And at the centre of this shift: Allusion® light-filtering blinds — a contemporary take on sheer blinds (or the net curtains that […]

2026 Home Décor Trends: Why Window Dressings Matter More Than Ever

Posted: 18th December 2025

Interior design in 2026 is set to become more thoughtful, tactile, and intentional than ever before. Fast trends are giving way to designs that prioritise wellbeing, longevity, and everyday comfort. And blinds, curtains, and shutters are playing a central role in this shift. From made-to-measure window blinds to expertly fitted shutters, window dressings are no […]

Interior Colour Trends for 2026 …Get the Look with Apollo Blinds

Posted: 24th November 2025

Colour can completely transform a space and for 2026 the trending home colours are all about warmth, depth, and a collective desire to feel more connected to nature. Forget the sharp shift in palettes that we’ve seen in previous years. The move from 2025 to 2026 home décor colour ideas feels seamlessly progressive and intentional. […]

5 Best Bedroom Window Dressing Ideas for Autumn / Winter

Posted: 29th October 2025

There’s no better time than autumn to give your bedroom a glow up – and the right blinds, curtains, and shutters will help make it warm, inviting and ready for the cooler months ahead. It’s all about soft textures, rich tones, and window dressings that not only look beautiful, but also transform the ambience, control […]

Get the Look: Window Dressings to Match Dulux’s Colours of the Year 2026

Posted: 11th September 2025

At Apollo we love seeing how a powerful colour palette can completely transform a space. And Dulux’s Colour of the Year always makes for a particularly exciting opportunity for switching up your home décor. This year, Dulux has broken from tradition by announcing a trio of colours, rather than just one hero shade, for 2026. […]

Apollo Loves Trends

Posted: 26th August 2025

Love trends? So do we. Here’s what’s trending on Pinterest and some top tips for what will be trending in interiors for 2026 (yes, we know it’s only September but it’s good to be in the know now!) Interiors in an Age of Intention Overall, TrendBible – in its Big Picture 2026 Macro Trends […]