So...you're looking for clean to how blinds venetian. 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...

Take great care when you clean real wood blinds. Washing the blind isn't recommended as they could get ruined. Remember that, although the wood is sealed, water or even excessive dampness may cause warpage or discoloration of the slats.

Why not add a touch of nature to your living room with a wooden Venetian blind? These types of blind are some of the most popular as they really are the best way to bring a flavour of the outside in! These blinds are the ideal compliment to wooden floors, which are very fashionable right now.

Recess: This is the measurement to use if you want the blind to fit inside a window recess. If you specify a recess measurement, most blinds companies will automatically make a tiny adjustment to ensure that your blind fits perfectly.

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.

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.

Practical Roller blinds are perfect for adding simple style to your home. Easy to operate, they are the ultimate functional blind, which can be personalised using braids and poles, plus a choice of different shaped bottoms for a truly individual look.

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!