So...you're looking for roller blind roman pink. 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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Simple Vertical blinds are ideal for controlling the amount of light coming into a room. They provide privacy when closed, a clear view of the outside world when pulled back, and can be used to filter the light when tilted at an angle.

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.

Roller blinds are by far the simplest and quickest type of blind to fit yourself. All you require is a drill and a screwdriver to hand. The roller blind itself rests simply between two brackets that are screwed to the inside or outside of the recess in the window.