So...you're looking for venetian 50mm slat wooden blind. 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...

Pleated blinds gently filter the light to bring a warm glow to your room. Two pleat widths are available, allowing you to create different feels for different rooms. For a traditional and classic look opt for the 25mm width. If you prefer a more contemporary style, the 20mm width is ideal.

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!

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.

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.

Pleated blinds are arguably the best looking conservatory blind. They are available in a huge range of fabrics and colours and look modern.

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

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.

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.