Brief History of Roman Blinds
Dating back over two thousand years, the Roman blind had very humble beginnings. Originally a dampened cloth hung across windows to prevent dust from the street and mess from external Read More…
Sheer, translucent or block-out?
The materials that Roman Blinds and Roller (or Holland) Blinds are made from vary greatly, but generally fall into three main categories; sheer, translucent or block-out. What is the difference between Read More…
Where do Venetian Blinds come from?
Venetian blinds have a long history, originally made in Asia from hardwood and leather thongs. The idea was brought back to Europe by the early explorers. Over time, with modern Read More…
Shutters – from necessity to decoration
From the earliest times an opening or window provided light and ventilation, but in order to prevent the passage of unwanted weather and other intruders it was necessary to find Read More…