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 […]
Sep
17
Easy Cleaning! Tips for Window Blinds
September 17, 2007 | 12 Comments
As always, we are here to help. Here we have our step by step tips and tricks for cleaning your lovely window blinds.
Aluminium Venetian Blinds
There’s a couple of options with Aluminium Venetian blinds, firstly you can use a blind cleaner, a special type of duster designed to get in between the slats. This makes the […]
Aug
9
Perfect Puro!
August 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The most requested materials by our customers are simple, neutral and good quality and we uphold these principals when considering a new fabric. Every now and again we come across something that not only meets these criteria, it excels on all of them. We were looking to expand of Roman blinds range of materials and […]
Jun
21
Swivel Brackets Explained
June 21, 2007 | 2 Comments
One of the more technical types of bracket found with window blinds is the swivel bracket. This bracket type is provided with both Aluminium Venetian blinds and Roman blinds. Just to help you understand how the bracket works and how to install one of them, we have produced a installation guide. It’s even in PDF […]
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 […]
Jun
1
Jim Fixed It, But Was It Top, Side or Face Fixed?
June 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment
There are numerous methods of fitting a blind to a window so that no matter what type of window you have, you will be able to successfully install your blind. Most blinds come with universal brackets that allow at least two options for fitting, however with vertical blinds you need to establish the method of […]
May
17
Winter Warmth
May 17, 2007 | 4 Comments
Even though we are now in May and the temperature is rising, there’s never been a better time to get your home as energy efficient as possible (besides, the following ideas will help hide the current grey skies!). As everybody is aware, the utility companies keep increasing the cost of keeping your home warm and […]
May
1
Welcome to the Blinds Bar Blog
May 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Firstly lets give you a little history and an overview of the company.
We are a dedicated online retailer of window blinds, we only sell window blinds online, we don’t offer any other products nor do we sell through traditional retail stores.
The company as it is today originally developed from a traditional window blinds company, […]



