Jan

23

Simply Splashing!

January 23, 2008 | 1 Comment

There’s no doubt that bathroom windows need blinds but with so many different types of blind being available, which ones are ideal and which should be avoided?
Bathrooms are notoriously hard on blinds. The combinations of heat and moisture followed by cooler temperatures and the abrasive chemicals that are commonly used in cleaning mean that any […]

Dec

4

And now for something different

December 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Have you ever found yourself working in an office where you can’t see a window from your desk? Whilst surfing the internet in search of all things blinds related, we came across this great piece of Japanese innovation and think it could be a perfect solution to dark offices or fluorescent tube lighting.

Made of electroluminescent […]

Oct

3

Blinds for the Letting

October 3, 2007 | Leave a Comment

If you have a second home that you let out or if you let property as a profession, if the property is furnished then you will have to consider the type of window covering that you are going to provide. Certainly the most appealing to new tenants and the most practical for you would be […]

Jul

13

Secure your home, How blinds can help…

July 13, 2007 | 2 Comments

We all have concerns with our home security, the numbers are shocking, every 43 seconds a home is broken into. Last year alone, more than 733,000 homes in the country were targeted (based upon the British Crime Survey). That’s 2000 homes every day. Thieves know what to look for, when to hit, and what to […]

Jul

10

Perfect Projection!

July 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment

If you have invested in one of the new digital home cinema projectors, then you are probably wincing at the cost of getting decent screen to project onto. We have been contacted on numerous occasions by people asking about using blinds as solutions for home cinema’s.
There are a few things to consider, firstly is […]

Jun

19

The cutting edge of Roman Blinds!

June 19, 2007 | 2 Comments

There are two common means of finishing the edges of a Roman blind, a stitched hem and overlocked stitching. A stitched hem is simply where the fabric is folded over along the edges of the blind by about 50mm (2″) and is then stitched into place. A Roman blind with overlocked edges is not folded […]

May

24

Sun, Sand and Style!

May 24, 2007 | 2 Comments

Sometimes we are approached by a company that we believe offer something special. When this happens, I think it’s only fair to pass it on!
Ambience Home Design specialises in interior design for overseas clients. So imagine (or maybe you are lucky enough not to have to) that you have just purchased a lovely new second […]

May

21

Window Blinds For Your Garden Shed

May 21, 2007 | 2 Comments

Yes you read that right, blinds for sheds!
If the garden is the most important room of the house, and for many people it is, why not dress up your shed? Lots of possibilities, you can use the same blinds as you have in the house, this has the effect of bringing the outside in [or […]

May

18

Summer Sun and how to stop it!

May 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Summers here and I’m sure we are all preparing for endless summers days of brushing down the BBQ (or at least emptying it of rainwater), inviting family and friends round and enjoying the outdoors. Whilst the sunshine is greatly appreciated and I believe most would agree, should be enjoyed, there is a downside. Have you […]

May

18

The Hamster Shredder

May 18, 2007 | 1 Comment

It’s not all blinds, blinds, blinds here at BB Towers. Now and again we get to kick back and surf the web, looking for interesting things that can inspire us, especially on a Friday afternoon.
Todays FFF [Fun Friday Find] is the Hamster Shredder, enjoy.

By Tom Ballhatchet

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