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Advice on blinds, curtains & shutters
Straight answers to the questions we get asked every week, so you know what you want before we visit.
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How Much Do Blinds, Curtains and Shutters Cost?
Real prices for made-to-measure blinds, curtains and shutters, including VAT, measuring and fitting, plus what pushes the price up or down.
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Are Perfect Fit Blinds Worth It? An Honest Guide for uPVC Windows
How perfect fit blinds clip into uPVC windows with no drilling, what they cost per pane, the styles available, and when they're not the right choice.
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The Best Blinds for Bathrooms and Kitchens
Steam, splashes and grease. Which blinds and shutters cope in bathrooms and kitchens, which to avoid, and why real wood is a no.
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Blackout for Bedrooms and Nurseries: What Actually Works
Why blackout blinds still let light in at the edges, and the options that really get a room dark, from blind screens to layering with curtains.
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Curtain Headings Explained: Pencil Pleat, Pinch Pleat, Wave and Eyelet
The four curtain headings side by side. How each one looks, whether it needs a pole or track, how much fabric it uses and what it costs.
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How to Dress a Bay Window: Shutters, Blinds or Curtains?
Bay windows are the trickiest windows in the house. Here are the options that work best, from made-to-measure shutters to curtains on a shaped track.
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Plantation Shutters vs Blinds: Which Is Right for You?
Shutters or blinds? An honest comparison of cost, light control, privacy, cleaning and lead times, and how to decide room by room.
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