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Our Inspiration Blogs

What Is Feng Shui?

Mon 6 Sep 2021 Ana Zuravliova
An introduction to the meaning of Feng Shui Roughly translated as “the way of wind and water”, Feng Shui is rooted in ancient Taoism – a Chinese philosophy that emphasises non-interference with natural events. As part of this way of living, that’s over 3,000 years old, we’re invited to position our home furnishings in particular […]

Top Tips for Using Anthracite Colour In Interior Design

Thu 2 Sep 2021 Ana Zuravliova
For decades, if not centuries, monochrome interiors have been exceptionally fashionable. Today, use of black and white is still popular however there is a new colour on the rise that presents a challenge to using traditional black tones, that colour is anthracite. In today’s blog we’ll be exploring anthracite grey and how you can use […]

Tips For Improving Your Student Accommodation Decor

Thu 26 Aug 2021 Ana Zuravliova
Inspiration for how to decorate your uni room This year, a record number of students will be making their way to university to begin their first year. They will be joining millions of others returning to their studies and for a significant number, they’ll be moving into student accommodation be that halls-of-residence or houses and […]

Colour Combinations For Interior Design

Fri 13 Aug 2021 Ana Zuravliova
Colour is an extremely important part of interior design. Whether you want your home to be the pinnacle of modern trendiness, themed around a particular decade from history, or if you just have a couple of colours you love, picking the right colour is very important. What’s more, finding the best colour combinations is also […]

Sonova Studio: Interview With Pattern Designer Eilidh Ferguson

Fri 6 Aug 2021 Andrew Peacock
In 2019, Blinds Direct established its own inhouse design team, Sonova Studio. Two years later, the studio continues to create cutting edge, on-trend and original textile designs which excite and inspire customers up and down the country. Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at the studio and – following a chat with Sonova Studio’s […]

A Social Snapshot: Our Favourite Posts

Fri 30 Jul 2021 Ana Zuravliova
Every day, after settling with a nice warming drink, we take a look at our Blinds Direct Instagram page and without fail we’re so, so impressed with the posts we’re tagged in. Lovely customers up and down the country continue to share amazing images ranging from explosions of colour to calm chic monochrome spaces and […]

Optimising Light In Interior Design

Thu 22 Jul 2021 Ana Zuravliova
It may seem obvious but almost everything we enjoy in interior design is dependent on light. Colour for example only works because white light is a combination of all the tones of the spectrum and objects only reflect the colour we then see. No light, no colour. On a day-to-day basis, we may see some […]

The Importance Of Texture And Pattern In Design

Mon 5 Jul 2021 Ana Zuravliova
Regular readers of our blog will know we dedicate a lot of time to colour and the best ways in which you can enjoy them in your home. Today however we’ll be doing something a little different. We won’t really be focusing on colours at all and instead focusing on texture and pattern in design. […]

Colour Of The Month: Lilac Interior Design

Wed 30 Jun 2021 Ana Zuravliova
Besides a few grey days from time to time, the weather is getting better, the birds are chirping, and colour has returned to the world. Summer is here! In today’s blog, we’ll be looking at a remarkable summer colour that’s growing in popularity and the good news is, it’s equally great during the other seasons. […]

The Benefits Of Perfect Fit Blinds

Fri 25 Jun 2021 Ana Zuravliova
Perfect Fit blinds offer an easy to fit solution for windows and doors, but many are still unsure as to what they are exactly. Today, we’ll be looking into these amazing blinds, what they are and the different styles available. What are Perfect Fit blinds? Perfect Fit blinds are easy to fit window coverings contained […]

Rome To Rio: The English Countryside

Tue 22 Jun 2021 Ana Zuravliova
We recently investigated how you can enjoy the beauty of the British seaside at home. Before jetting off from this sceptred isle however, we’re going to move inland and see how you can make the most of traditional English country interior design. Today we’ll be looking at inspiration from the twin elements of British country […]
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