So...you're looking for blind tenterden vertical abs. 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...

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!

Having blinds in your conservatory will reduce the glare and high temperatures. Reemeber - this is vital if you have conservatory plants. It will also help prevent sunlight fading your expensive carpets and pine furniture!

Blinds on your conservatory windows and doors will also give you privacy if you are overlooked, and will also finish off the look to your new stylish living space. There are many different designs available to choose from including Venetian style, pleated, roman, and roller blinds.

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.

Bay windows take up a great deal of space and so they make an ideal focal point. Why not get roller blinds that co-ordinate not only with the colour on the walls but also with one or two carefully chosen accessories to give it that contemporary look?

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.