Advice, Ideas & Inspiration, Page 13

White faux wood blinds close up
Yes, faux-wood blinds are what most people would consider to be waterproof, and they are suitable for use in most environments where this might be relevant.
White faux wood blinds with tapes closeup
There are a range of factors to take into consideration before you buy, including whether faux-wood blinds are actually suitable for the window and task at hand.
Lime green roman blinds in modern kitchen
Can you put Roman blinds in the kitchen? This is generally a bad idea, with some exceptions. Only kitchens that fulfil several specific criteria are really a good fit for...
Vintage blue patterned blackout roller blinds in bedroom
Sorry! But “are blackout blinds really blackout” isn’t a simple yes or no question. A blind sold as a blackout blind will be made of a material that’s impermeable to...
Hand opening venetian blinds to reveal the sun
Yes, blinds protect from sun and even to an extent, heat, this latter being most true for thermally insulating blinds. If you find that things within certain rooms of your...
Willow patterned blackout roller blind in kitchen diner
Are roller blinds durable? Yes, assuming that you buy good quality made to measure ones; these can be expected to last for at least ten years in good working and...
Closed silver grey vertical blinds in living room
Do vertical blinds keep heat in? Yes, when your vertical blind is fully closed it will have a tangible impact on the temperature within the room, assuming that one of...
Black wood venetian blinds in bedroom at night
Can you see through Venetian blinds at night? No, assuming that your blind is fully closed and is a good fit for the window. When we say “Venetian blinds,” we’re usually...