As a nation, we are obsessed with the outdoors. And who can blame us? The English countryside is one of the most beautiful in the world. From our Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) through to our conservation areas , it seems only fair that we strive to bring this beauty into our home. Many opt for artwork or patterned wallpaper to achieve this. However one of the most popular ways of both increasing house value and bringing the outdoors in are conservatories.
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6 Reasons Why Blinds Beat Curtains
After moving to a new home or redecorating a room, many homeowners are faced with a tough yet common question when it comes to selecting new window coverings: blinds or curtains? While this is a decision that largely depends on personal preference, with so many different styles of both blinds and curtains available to choose from, knowing which would work best in your home can be tricky. However, here at Skylight Blinds Direct, when it comes to window coverings, we truly believe that blinds are the best option. Below, we’ve outlined just six reasons why we think blinds beat curtains hands down:
A Guide to Purchasing Skylight Windows
A skylight window is a great addition to any home; not only can it brighten up a dreary looking room but it can also make the room feel bigger, airier and often, more stylish. Additionally, homeowners with a skylight window directly above their bed can enjoy the novel activity of stargazing on clear evenings, while waking up to glorious sun rises in the morning (if they so wish). However, if you’re looking to install a skylight window in your home, there are several considerations you should make before purchasing one of these popular roof windows: Continue reading
6 Ways to Keep your Home Warm this Winter
The weather this winter has been particularly unpredictable; from snowfall and floods to rain and hail, no two days have been the same. However, one thing that has remained constant is how cold it is outside. With the drop in temperature outside making us layer up as much as possible, it is likely that you’re also doing the same when at home.
2018 Home Décor Trends to Look-Out For
The new year signifies time for a fresh start; whether you’re committed to making resolutions or are just planning on making a few, simple changes to your life, what better time to start than January! This 2018, redecorating your home may be on the cards. It may have been a while since you last gave your living space the care and attention it deserves, or you could simply be feeling uninspired by your current surroundings. Sometimes you may need a helping hand in deciding how you want to change the appearance of your home.
The Top 5 Big Trends in Home Improvement
As the housing market slump slowly begins to recover, home builders are finding that they have to become more innovative in their designs as the industry is pushing more for features, lower prices and eco-friendly building materials. Home buyers want a home that is comfortable, easy to maintain and that is energy efficient. These two factors have created some interested new home construction and renovation trends for 2018. Keep reading and let us share with you some of our favourites.
1. A More Natural Look
From flooring and walls, to roofs, windows and skylights, home designers are adding more natural touches to their newest designs. Bleached, limed and washed-wood finishes are the popular choice and manufacturers are supplying the demand.
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2. Clean Lines with More Open Space
Open floor plans and more contemporary designs are becoming more popular in new home designs. Builders are adding roof window blinds to every room in the house for more natural light and better ventilation and exteriors are getting cleaner designs with standing-seam roofs. An abundance of glass and lift-and-slide doors, designed to open and disappear, bring the outdoors in.
3. Let the Outdoors In
Why limit yourself to your indoor spaces when you have so much square footage outside? The backyard is more than just a patio and some foliage now days. Builders are incorporating pizza ovens, fire pits and outdoor kitchens that rival some of their most luxe indoor counterparts.
4. High Tech Game Rooms
Home entertainment is important to new home buyers and many are choosing to use their extra living space as a dedicated game room or media hub. Flat screen TV’s, home theatre systems, even a renewed focus on the wet bar, are the latest trends for new home building or renovation projects.
5. Eco-Friendly
From energy saving appliances and geothermal pumps, to clean-air filtration systems and skylights, new homes are being built to be more eco-friendly and healthier for the homeowners.
New home building trends for 2018 are adding more convenience features, eco-friendly touches and a more natural approach to home design that enables homeowners to have a custom-built home for less money.