So...you're looking for made blind custom 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...

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

To make the most of your blind choose accessories to match the colour and fabric. For example, in your bedroom, try to co-ordinate the sheets on the bed and the vases on the bedside table.

Roman blinds are the perfect alternative to curtains and add that feeling of warmth during the winter months.