Specialist Blinds: Add Function And Flare To Your Home
By Ana Zuravliova
When we think of blinds, we often think of what’s the most effective way to block out light, while adding a stylish element into our décor. With specialist blinds, you can enjoy both and even more. They obtain qualities that will make our homes a more efficient, healthier environment to live in.
What are the benefits of Specialist Blinds?
With the advancements in fabric technology, specialist blinds offer a range of practical qualities including flame retardant, germ proof, thermal and interlined, which all work together to create a calming environment to live in.
Our home should be sanctuaries and with the addition of specialist blinds you can create the ultimate relaxing space for you, guests, and your family. From a variety of different practical qualities, we will run through the benefits of them all and where they work best in your home.
Thermal & Interlined
Living in the UK, added extra insulation is nothing but beneficial, not only making your home a warmer environment to be in, but also a more cost-effective space. Thermal lined and interlined blinds will help reduce the heating costs by keeping the warmth in and the cold out!
Thermal lined roman blinds, and to a slightly lesser extent interlined Roman blinds, are ideal for bedrooms, living rooms and conservatories, keeping your main living quarters warm and cosy. Crafted from several layers of material, these blinds help to maintain a room’s warmth the same way as a winter coat. By creating dead-air space between you and the cold, spaces retain the heat, keeping you cosy while the world outside is grey and miserable.
Interlined Roman Blinds are also effective for absorbing sound, with the additional layers of fabric acting as a barrier. To achieve maximum sound proofing, pair the Roman Blinds with blackout curtains or thermal lined Curtains, for a stylish and functional look.
With a variety of linings available to choose from check out our lining buyers guide for further information. Because all of our Roman blinds are handmade, you can add a lining to any of our exciting styles from Florals and Bold prints, to Plains and Geometric!
Flame Retardant
Make your home a safer environment with the addition of flame retardant blinds. Flame retardant fabrics are popular in kitchens, family homes where there are children, and also for those who simply like to light candles to relax!
We offer a range of flame retardant fabrics in roller blinds, verticals and panel blinds. These are FR (flame retardant) treated with the individual fibres coated in a flame retardant solution before being woven together, keeping the fabric soft and flowing.
As with all of our specialist blinds, you don’t have to compromise on quality when selecting a flame retardant fabric. There is an excellent selection of colours to consider, perfect for any interior design theme you might enjoy.
Hygienic blinds
Hygienic fabric is a great solution in households with young children and pets, where spillages and muddy paws roam freely. Hygienic blinds are water resistant and wipe clean meaning they are easy to maintain and keep looking fresh. In rooms where moisture is high, such as bathrooms and kitchens, hygienic Vertical Blinds and roller blinds are highly recommended.
From a wide selection of colourways and patterns; from stripes to dots and pictured to themed, our hygienic Roller Blinds and Vertical Blinds are a wonderful addition into our homes. Providing us with a healthier home that’s easy to maintain.
While not built from specialist hygienic materials specifically, faux wooden blinds are easy to maintain, keeping your space clean and germ free. Moreover, unlike real wood, faux wooden blinds are moisture resistant making them the perfect choice for bathrooms and kitchens.
Blackout Blinds
Sleep is a vital part of our overall health. Helping reduce light pollution and the adverse effects of bad sleep, blackout blinds are a must not only in bedrooms, but other relaxation spaces including the living room.
There are also a range of excellent options when considering a blackout blind. Our exciting range of roller blinds includes several stylish blackout materials, and any Roman blind can be upgraded to include a free blackout lining too!You can learn more about the advantages of blackout blinds, and the improvements they can bring to your sleep with our recent Wake Up Well campaign!
Bringing extra benefits into your space couldn’t be easier than with specialist blinds. With different qualities available, every specialist blind from Blinds Direct is made to your exact specification, by our team of skilled experts at our UK based premises in the UK. Moreover, we don’t compromise on quality either and your brand-new specialist blinds will come with a five year guarantee.
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