So...you're looking for venetian silver 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...

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.

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?

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.

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.

When you measure the window opening for your blinds clearly indicate which measurement is the width and which is the height. It is easy mix these measurements up! Always measure the width first, then height.