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- The pet-friendliest curtains & blinds
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If you want to create a safe, pet-friendly home, here’s some advice on what to consider when it comes to curtains and blinds, including durability, ease of cleaning, and resistance to scratching or pet hair.
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- Natasha Dale
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- The pros and cons of eyelet curtains
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Eyelet curtains, also known as ring-top curtains or ring curtains, have been growing in popularity in recent years, but are they all they’re cracked up to be?
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- Jennifer Elliot
- Consultant
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- How often should you replace curtains or blinds?
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Wondering when to replace your curtains or blinds? Discover factors affecting their lifespan and signs indicating it's time for an upgrade. Get expert advice on choosing durable window furnishings that suit your needs
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- Aaron Page
- Consultant
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- Winter window tips: how to layer sheer curtains for the best of warmth and light
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Sheer curtains help bring in the light during shorter winter days, giving natural warmth to the home. Read our blog for how to use sheers for winter warmth
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- Kerrin Auld
- Consultant
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- 5 reasons we love the S-fold curtain trend
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S-fold curtains are becoming increasingly popular with interior designers. Here are 5 reasons why we love the S-fold curtain trend.
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- Aria Jansen
- Consultant
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- When to choose single, double, or triple pleat curtains
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Choosing a curtain heading style may seem a small thing, but it can impact how your curtains hang & how much they cost. Let's take a look at the options.
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- Jennifer Elliot
- Consultant
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- What to consider when using a ceiling mount for your curtains
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Ceiling mounted curtains create a beautiful effect and are worth considering when renovating. Read our blog for the benefits of ceiling mounted curtains.
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- Karina Dollman
- Consultant
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- Choosing a heading style: pencil pleat or inverted box pleat?
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The heading style of your curtains can change the look of a room & impact the fabric you choose. Two popular styles are pencil pleat & inverted pleat curtains.
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- Karina Dollman
- Consultant
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- The best ways to clean roman blinds
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Being made of fabric, roman blinds aren't as easy to clean as blinds made from harder materials. Check out our blog for tips on how to clean roman blinds.
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- Aaron Page
- Consultant
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- The easiest way to clean wood Venetian blinds
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Keeping Venetian blinds clean helps to extend their life and keep them looking their best. Here are our top tips for keeping your wood blinds clean & tidy.
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- Aaron Page
- Consultant
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- Choosing the right curtains for blue walls
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Blue is a popular wall colour but it can be hard to choose curtains that will bring your blue walls to light. Here are some tips on how to choose curtains for blue walls.
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- Aria Jansen
- Consultant
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- Winter bedroom inspiration
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On a dreary winter day, there is nothing better than tucking up in bed with a movie or a good book. Create a relaxing haven in your bedroom with piles of blankets, heavy curtains and stacks of pillows. Here is some of Russell's winter bedroom inspiration.
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- Aria Jansen
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