Blinds are pretty awesome. Not only do they add a feeling of warmth and security to any room, but they also save you money on your cursed energy bills! In winter, when the sun goes down on an evening close them and they can help retain a huge amount of the heat. In summer, keep […]
Here at Wooden Blinds Direct, the clue’s in the name… As one of the UK’s most notable suppliers of custom wooden blinds, it’s safe to say that we’re big fans of wood! And that’s why we’re delighted that our material of choice is making a big comeback this spring. Wood has always been a reliable, […]
InterioLast time we brought you an infographic dedicated to spring cleaning, explaining some of the most interesting facts and figures about the topic, as well as providing a few tips and tricks for using household items as cleaning equipment. Today, we’ve still got springtime on the brain, and that’s why we’re going to share some of […]
Spring is just around the corner: the season of rebirth, rejuvenation and, of course, deep cleaning! Spring cleaning is a long standing tradition, dating back to a time before vacuums and chemical cleaning products. Adverse winter weather meant that people had to keep their homes on lock down in order to make it through the […]
This year Wooden Blinds Direct has commissioned and released the findings to our first every survey. We questioned homeowners from across the UK on their home-improvement spending in 2014 and projected spend in 2015. Our homeowners survey found that an overwhelming majority (94%) of UK homeowners would rather spend money improving their current home than sell […]
With Christmas on the way, the whole country is getting festive by decorating their houses and putting up their lights. Councils up and down the land are getting everyone in the Christmas spirit, but just how many of us splash out on decorations, and how much do we spend? We polled 1000 people across the […]
Christmas is a time for family, celebration and decoration. It’s just a shame that some of us are better at it than others. Some make a paltry effort to get into the Christmas spirit whereas others go too far over the top. We all know one house that every year just doesn’t get it, and […]
Our little angels sometimes get up to no good but the pictures we take make great memories. If your kids have been getting up to mischief, share your pictures with us to win a 3-night family break to take a little time off! Here’s how it works Tweet us your funniest pics @InteriorGoods with the […]
Privacy is an ever present topic of debate. Social and portable media have made it possible to broadcast every moment of your life as it happens. We’re making it easier than ever for people to spy on us, but we can always adjust our privacy settings and only let our friends see what we’re doing. […]
According to a YouGov survey released in May of this year, more than 76% of Britons would ideally like at least eight hours sleep, but only 26% actually get it. This appears to be a widespread problem as the majority of all age groups wanted eight hours or more, rather than just 18-24s who many […]
One of our favourite things about blinds and shutters is the endless control they grant you over a room’s light levels. Blinds can be a godsend, particularly during the summer months; as they can act like the shutters seen so frequently on the Continent that keep rooms cool, only to vanish when needed and let the outside in. With […]
With Spring now firmly upon us, we’ve lately been treated to a plethora of bank holidays; perfect for freshening up the house and garden in time for Summer. Each year the extended weekends see a spike in sales of tools and decorating materials, particularly when the British weather is living up to its reputation! What is worrying, though, […]
Make-A-Wish This month on the blog we’re taking a look back at a project we were privileged to be involved in, late last year, and wanted to share with our readers. One of the great things about wooden blinds is how they channel light into a room, and the same could be said of interior […]
It’s competition time at Wooden Blinds Direct and we’ve drawn on the local region for inspiration with our Yorkshire Landmark Challenge. Yorkshire has regularly been the centre of media attention recently, with Dewsbury’s Thornhill Community Academy as the setting for Channel 4’s ‘Educating Yorkshire’, Hull having been named the UK’s City of Culture for 2017, […]
Why do lines matter? When decorating or redecorating, composition is key to creating a homely feel or looking like a modern art masterpiece. The way you arrange items and the patterns you choose in your home can effect the atmosphere and the emotion a room creates. For example, patterns and arrangements with straight lines can […]
There haven’t been many weeks that have passed in the past few months where energy prices haven’t been front-page news. Back in October 2013, UK energy providers hiked up their prices yet again, with some suppliers increasing prices for their customers by as much as 10.6%. Naturally, there followed indignation from consumers already struggling with […]
We may have mentioned it before but, here at Wooden Blinds Direct, we’re very proud of our Yorkshire roots and are always on the lookout for ways to support good causes in the area. Recently we’ve been very pleased to have the chance to work with Roundabout, a youth housing charity that provides a range […]
National Home Security Month It’s October already; the days are getting colder, the nights are drawing in and (dare I say it?), there are only 78 days left till Christmas! This year, October marks National Home Security Month, raising awareness of how to keep your home and family safe during the darker evenings. And, to […]
There’s a French saying, ‘mise-en-scène’, used in the film industry to describe, as per its literal translation, what is ‘put in the scene’. Costume design, hairstyling, set design, and lighting are just some of the production aspects that contribute to a film’s mise-en-scène. But they all work towards a common goal; that of bolstering the […]
How much money are you throwing away each year? Every year households up and down the country are throwing away a small fortune by wasting energy and increasing their carbon footprint. To save money on your energy bills you can; purchase energy efficient blinds such as thermal window blinds, you can also turn appliances off […]
