So...you're looking for blind skin war window star. Curtains are finished. Drab drapery is out. Dodgy coverings with expensive stain treatment are old hat. Blinds now come in so many shades that you can't afford to be without them.

To choose your ideal blind you don't even need to leave the house. Web-Blinds are part of the UK's largest made-to-measure blinds group, Hillarys and give you similar choices and options that you'd expect from your high street store – it's a lifestyle choice...

Velux roller blinds are practical and cost effective. There are many designs to choose from, and they are especially suited to day rooms, lofts, and home offices.

Always make sure that you measure your windows with a steel tape. Never use a cloth tape. Measure sizes to the nearest eighth of an inch to ensure accuracy. Windows are not usually perfectly square...so don't worry - you probably won't notice!

Combining the softness of curtain fabric with the modern, contemporary feel of a blind, most Roman blinds come fully lined for maximum heat retention and light proofing. Whether you choose a classic print blind for a traditional setting or go for an up-to-the-minute minimalist look blind, a Roman blind could the just the finishing touch you''re looking for. Clean lines versus soft layers - it has to be Roman blinds.

Roman blinds are the perfect solution for adding a touch of texture to your dining room. The right blinds can really contrast with finish of a glass tabletop and matching chairs, for example.

Conservatory blinds are not just 'for show', as they will also play a vital part making your conservatory function properly and maximise its use all year round. The decision to install blinds is therefore an easy one when you take weather conditions into account. The decision which type and colour of blind is much harder!

If you want to wash aluminium blinds, use a damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent or cleaner. Use warm or cold water - never use hot water. Make sure that you tilt the slats. Protect the floor or sill from excess water. The blind can also be taken down, placed in a bath tub of mild soapy water, then rinsed clean, wiped dry, or allowed to dry completely in the open air.

Wooden Venetian blinds, whilst minimalist and contemporary, also add warmth to any room.

To clean aluminium blinds, always use ordinary soft clean dust cloths, chemically treated dust cloths, vacuum cleaner brush attachments, or other available ordinary household aids. The paint surface of these sorts of blinds slats is quite smooth so therefore dust is easily brushed off if they are cleaned at regular intervals.

Aluminum blinds are ideal for bathrooms. These types of blinds will not be affected by any dampness in the bathroom. Not only that, aluminum bathroom blinds come in a wide choice of different colours that will blend in well with any design you may have.

In many respects curtains are a thing of the past as well - no more guessing what colour covering to use...or whether to have to give them a treatment against staining...so welcome to the world of the blinds.