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The discolouration of window blinds is a common issue, but one that often mystifies owners. Kingston Blinds Direct are here to tell you why your blinds are turning yellow and how you can prevent and rectify the problem. Continue reading →

If you’re a pet owner, you might well know the struggles of the battle between pets and blinds. Cats can disrupt and damage blinds when sitting on the windowsill, dogs can get tangled in the cords if they’re being boisterous… and so on and so forth. However, there’s a certain type of blind that is absolutely ideal for pet owners: the rigid PVC vertical blind. In this article, we’re going to look at this particular blind and why exactly it’s so suitable for pet owners. Continue reading →

When looking for new blinds for your office, there are a few principals to take into consideration. Installing new blinds into a work space can become long, arduous, and messy task, but with the right company and the right blinds, you can completely transform the way your office looks. Continue reading →

Venetian blinds are beautiful window fittings that complement almost every room, but unfortunately, they’re not invincible. From time to time, you might encounter an issue with your Venetian blind, and if that happens, knowing how to fix it can save you a lot of time, hassle and money. Here, the Kingston Blinds Direct team will run you through the methods of fixing different problems with Venetian blinds. Continue reading →

As 2019 gets into full swing, the year’s trends are starting to take hold of the nation’s homes, and Pantone’s colour experts have decided on this year’s Colour of The Year: Living Coral.

The sheer depth of research that goes into choosing the colour of the year is something to behold in itself; it’s not a case of arbitrarily picking a shade from a list and giving it a title; for 20 years, the company has analysed trends and patterns to see what colours are influencing the world. This year, Living Coral (PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral, to give it its full name) has been chosen and the team and Kingston Blinds are here to help you find a way to implement it into your home. Continue reading →

In these climate-conscious times, more and more homeowners are looking for ways to lead an environmentally friendly household. Recycling is one of the most prominent ways to do so - starting from packaging materials, beverage bottles, and paper products, there is more that can be done in recycling, even in upcycling blinds. Continue reading →

As the big day draws closer, our television screens and shops are adorned with all-things Christmas related. As you prepare to venture into the loft and uncover your hoard of decorations from Christmases gone by, why not consider how you can brighten up your windows this season with some festive trimmings? Continue reading →

Highly attractive window blinds can quickly lose their aesthetic appeal if maintenance and cleaning is ignored. Dirt, grime, hair and dead skin cells can all accumulate on blinds without proper care. Luckily, window blinds are relatively easy to clean, but with a vast array of styles and materials on the market different techniques will need to be applied to achieve the optimal results. This article is going to give you some tips on how to keep your blinds in tip-top condition.

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Designed to fit the exact measurements of your window, custom made blinds will instantly improve style and functionality in your home. Whether you live in a modern property, or your home is an older, traditional build, made to measure blinds are the ideal bespoke window dressing for your aperture. Continue reading →

Household pets are inquisitive creatures, always longing to see what’s happening outside and get involved. Whilst curiosity of the outdoors is only natural amongst cats and dogs, it does mean that your blinds can fall victim to their frustration to look outside, causing the blinds to become damaged or mangled to the point of no return. Continue reading →