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Yes it's a new year and already half way through January and what better time to take stock and get those DIY jobs done that didn’t quite get started or even finished before Christmas.  Why not give your ...

Channel 4 Homes has announced the newest trend to hit homes across the world - the "rough luxe" look, described as "a little bit rough, a lot of luxury" - and provides some easy tips on how to embrace the look in our own homes. Homes ...

This summer Osborne and Little launched a collection of wallpaper and fabrics which were designed by Quentin Blake (illustrator of the Roald Dahl books) and helped light the spark of interest that surrounds nostalgia. According to The Independent, nostalgia has been gaining popularity in the world ...

When decorating you should consider the home and not fashions. That's according to interior designer Celia Birtwell, who gave the advice during an interview with The Independent. "The difference between designing for the home and for fashion is enormous," Ms Birtwell explained. "Fashion moves ...

Vintage style has been fashionable for a few years, and it doesn't seem to be going anywhere. As if to further confirm its status as the style of the moment, The Guardian has published some advice on how to translate the vintage theme to ...

Homeowners are often quick to replace their sash windows for fear of draughts, dust and rattling and even because they can be difficult to open or close properly. Many homeowners and property developers think replacing a wooden sash window with a plastic windows is ...

Walk into most living rooms and many people will have centred their furniture around the TV. However if you aren't a TV lover, or want to push the focus elsewhere, why not make your curtains your centrepiece? It's easy to make curtains the focal point of ...

Decorating a child's room should be easy, but many parents find they go to start and struggle, unsure whether it should be a themed room or if they should stick to the traditional pink for girls and blue for boys. Experts advise parents to never make ...

Older people that struggle to get a good night's sleep should have an afternoon nap, experts have said. A recent study has discovered that an increasing number of pensioners fail to sleep properly at night, leaving them feeling exhausted during the day. However, few ...

Tartan patterns are a stylish, warm and timeless way to decorate your home, according to an interior design expert. Most homeowners dream of creating living spaces that are cosy, safe and and classically stylish. In an article for The Press and Journal, Susan Welsh says ...

This year fashion and interior design have been focused on the best of British, with union jacks, silhouettes of Big Ben and Cath Kidston florals cropping up everywhere. The Daily Mail has published some advice on how you can embrace the trend in your ...

Good use of lighting can transform a room into an uplifting place to spend time on even the gloomiest of days, according to The Manchester Evening News. The article's author says that voiles and sheer curtains can make a room feel much more light and airy, and are available in a range ...

Homeowners considering a touch of DIY in an effort to attract buyers should keep the property's decor neutral, one expert has said. According to Andrew Leech director of the National Home Improvement Council, it is important to be cautious when experimenting with new colour schemes or ...

There is no easier way to give an old room a new look than with a quick lick of paint. Whether you like a rich colour in high gloss, or prefer the relaxed look of off white, House Beautiful has tipped home owners with ...

Homeowners struggling to decide on a new colour scheme for rooms in their home, should consider turquoise the official colour of 2010. The colour which combines blue and green is also the trend for Christmas this year, according to the world's colour authority, Pantone. Turquoise ...

November is here, and that means one thing...Christmas will soon be upon us! We can sometimes feel pressure at Christmas to cook the perfect food, and present a stylish, well-kept house. The truth of the matter is that a lot of people don't have the ...

To avoid long periods of their property being void, landlords need to adopt the same strategies as a homeowner wanting to sell their home. Making the property as attractive as possible is likely to bring you business, so how do you go about making your ...

There are some simple ways to transform a dull bedroom into a smart, tidy one. In fact, all it takes is a few steps to turn a mess into a masterpiece, claims The Mirror. If the person inhabiting the room is a bit of ...

An increasing number of Britons are taking out personal loans so they can carry out home improvements. Research by Sainsbury's Finance revealed that one in five personal loans taken out during the first six months of the year were used to fund property maintenance ...

With the signs pointing to an Indian Summer, The Daily Mail has published some tips on how your decorating can be inspired by the late warm weather. Bollywood glamour has been popular for many years, although few people are daring enough to transform their ...

There is no easier way to give an old room a new look than with a quick lick of paint. Whether you like a rich colour in high gloss, or prefer the relaxed look of off white, House Beautiful has tipped home owners with this ...

Make unders are the trend of the moment, everywhere you look people are saying less is more. More celebrities are going make up free and the effortless and natural look is so influential it is now featuring in home design. In an effort to help ...

People carrying out DIY tasks should take more care to protect their eyes, a group of industry experts has advised. The College of Optometrists says that around 30,000 eye injuries are suffered every year in DIY accidents, with nine out of ten people failing to wear ...

The kitchen is the area of the home where you can go a little wild with the aesthetics, using bright colours and modern units to create a vibrant culinary space. For a bold look in your kitchen, use contrasting shades such as pink and ...

It may confuse those who love the summer months, but there are some people that love this time of year when there is a chill in the air. Those who truly enjoy the winter months and spend them cosied up at home know better than ...

In shops across the country, toys fill shelves in the seasonal isle, vying for a share of the Christmas budget. People are already setting money aside for presents and the never-ending Christmas dinner. What also needs planning and focus is the seasonal decorating, but ...

More than half of young people do not possess the DIY skills necessary to keep their homes well-maintained, according to a recent survey. Easier Property quote research by Halifax Home Insurance, which aimed to assess the DIY skills of people under the age of 35. It found that ...

There are a few tips that can help anyone achieve the perfect girl's room, which according to Ideal Home will help transform any room into a little princess' paradise. Firstly, the colour scheme of the room should be decided on. Avoid going for a favourite colour, because ...

It's been a growing trend in clothing, but now it seems that the fashion for Parisian-chic has extended to decorating too, as Homes and Gardens have published advice on how to get the classic Parisian-chic feel in your home. To create the colours and ...

More and more British women are carrying out DIY projects, experts at the National Home Improvement Show have said. According to a recent survey, nine out of 10 women now own power tools, with 67 per cent saying they are actively completing their own ...

The majority of Britons are still failing to make the necessary home improvements needed to cut back on their energy bills, new evidence suggests. Research conducted by the Fuel Poverty Advisory Group indicated that future energy bills could increase by a further 50 per cent, on ...

It may barely feel that summer has begun, but sadly it will eventually come to an end. With the darker evenings just around the corner, why not brighten up your living room to keep the feeling of summer sunshine in the heart of your home. If ...

Grey, the colour of cold steel, rainy skies and depression, has undergone a bit of a public image overhaul recently as its presence in the world of interior decorating continues to grow. Interior designer Andrew Raquet told House Beautiful how he transformed a New ...

The Independent has published some advice in its interiors column about how you can improve your home on any budget. Kate Watson-Smyth said that it can be tight but it isn't impossible to decorate with £50. You could buy a tin of paint; put ...

With the start of the academic year fast approaching, landlords are hurrying to get their student homes ready for their new batch of tenants. With the stereotypical image of parties and pranks, students often don't have the best reputation as clients. Nevertheless, to encourage ...

In Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire, lies a Victorian home that's been decked out in authentic 1940s style decor and furniture. As revealed by The Daily Mail, Ben Sansum is fascinated with the decade and has spent years transforming his home into a retro heaven. An authentic ...

Wooden venetian blinds are amongst some of the most popular designs for window coverings. Ever since the late 19th century they have been common in office buildings but increasingly they are being seen in the home too. A key part of their appeal ...

  Iconic television show 'Mad Men' has given avid viewers the opportunity to revisit 1960's fashion and style, prompting a revival of retro chic this season. From Goodwood's new Vintage festival, to the high street embracing of Sixties fashions, retro really is becoming en-vogue, offering people the opportunity ...

Home improvement projects are more important than summer holidays and should be a homeowners top priority, according to an industry expert. Andrew Leech, director of the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC), claims that many Britons are delaying important DIY projects and going on expensive summer ...

Archaeologists in Scotland have uncovered evidence which suggests that prehistoric man may have enjoyed the odd spot of DIY. Painted walls believed to be around 5,000 years old were discovered by experts at a Neolithic excavation in Orkney last year. The find, made by Dutch archaeologist Anniek Manshande, has ...

The bedroom is one of the easiest rooms of a house to decorate, according to interiors expert Joanie G. Friedman. Writing in her regular column in newspaper the Reading Eagle, Friedman states that the bedroom is very easy to decorate if you choose the right bedspread. ...

Lighting seriously influences the mood of a room, but many people don't fully understand how they can manipulate lighting to create a vibe in certain areas of the house. Ideal Home has published some tips to help decorators utilise ambient lighting to create a range ...

Wooden venetian blinds are amongst some of the most popular designs for window coverings. Ever since the late 19th century they have been common in office buildings but increasingly they are being seen in the home too. A key part of their appeal ...

A room often overlooked in a house is the bathroom, often considered a more functional room, some homeowners forget it can be an intimate environment in which they can relax. The main thing that influences a bathrooms decoration and style is the room you ...

New Government plans will see stamp duty increase for properties that are poorly insulated. In an effort to make Britain greener, ministers are considering introducing a penalty scheme for properties which waste energy because of bad insulation, draughts and old boilers. It is thought ...

Blinds offer the best of both worlds when it comes to controlling the privacy and light levels offered by your house's windows. However there are hundreds of different options when it comes to choosing a set of blinds for even just one set of ...

Everyone needs a retreat in the summer and if you can't make it to your favourite spot, why not transform your bedroom into a cool room of serenity. Firstly, consider your the colour on your walls. The colour of the walls can change the mood of any ...

The warm weather is finally here! It's time to kick back, relax and enjoy the sun. No-one wants to miss out on the warm weather, but unfortunately you cannot be outside the whole time. Below are some tips on how you can decorate your ...

The global crisis has left its mark on interior design and people are choosing a subtler, more understated style, according to Construction Week. Marie-Noelle Swiderski, managing director of an interior firm, said that her clients are increasingly choosing something that is more modest. "People ...

With the economic crisis still continuing, many newly weds are thinking outside the box when it comes to wedding lists and opting for more practical gifts such as curtain poles and home accessories.  According to a statement released by a homeware supplier, couples are increasingly ...

Embracing windows in your home will give it the wow factor, brighten up your home and "substantially raise its value", according to The Independent. Whilst it can be difficult to get past the planning department if you want to install massive panes of ...

Roller blinds The Irish Independent has published advice on how to small measures such as blackout roller blinds can help your baby sleep in the summer. The article explains that everyone needs to feel safe, secure and comfortable in order to ...

A poorly decorated home is just one factor that keeps a home sitting on the market for a long time, according to MSN news. A survey of 200 estate agents found that poor or personalised decor was one of a few factors that would make ...

The average cost of a two-year fixed rate mortgage is at its lowest level for nearly seven years, according to MSN news. The statement came from a financial information group, who said that it's the lowest rate since September 2003.  This will free up more ...

An increasing number of homeowners are choosing to decorate their home in a way that reflects their personality, opting for strong colours and bold prints on a range of material including wall papers, paint colours and roller blinds. According to The Independent, the Dulux ...

Research from the British Retail Consortium has shown that sales in the DIY sector are on the increase this summer, with revenue increasing by 0.8 per cent in May when compared to the same time period last year, as people seek to update their homes and ...

You'll spend a lot of time, energy and money decorating and furnishing your home, so it's important to make sure you pay attention to every detail. Finishing touches such as curtain rails, curtain fabric and blind colour can compliment the room perfectly and tie ...

There are a plethora of options when it comes to deciding on a colour for your curtains or fabric blinds. Colours evoke certain emotions and moods, so it's important to fully understand the subtle differences in what each colour means before you commit to ...

With numbers of visitors to National Trust properties on the rise, many decorating connoisseurs are looking to recreate that stately home look in their own abodes. After a collaboration with the National Trust, Ideal Home reports that paint specialists Fired Earth are set to bring ...

We have just added a new feature in the bathroom section of the Buying Guides – Forever Fresh. It’s about All White Bathrooms with a few suggestions for bathroom windows such as the Filtra White metal venetian blind The ...

It seems certain that anyone buying curtain poles will be interested in ways to make the most out of natural light in their efforts at redecorating. With that in mind, here are a few tips from the man formerly famous as the face of interior design ...

The latest studies at the UK European Consumer Centre show that UK consumers are becoming more confident about buying goods online using e-commerce sites such as PolesandBlinds.com - the internet having expanded the amount of choice available and also enabling consumers to compare prices ...

First-time buyers spend over £3,700 on home improvements, a survey has found. That's more than double the amount spent in the 1970s, which stood at £1,684. According to Rated People, Londoners spend the most on home improvements on items such as made to measure ...

Increasingly people are turning their attention to not merely giving their home a cursory facelift as moving is still very much on peoples “things not to do list”, but to really getting radical, such as knocking down walls, creating less rooms in the process, ...

There's no doubt that the 'green' is high on most peoples' agendas - from organic vegetable boxes to electric vehicles and home energy schemes, sustainability is being embraced in all areas. With interior design incorporating eco friendly methods and natural materials, now is ...

We have a special 30% discount offer on the Fineline aluminum curtain track which is running for a limited period only. This track is hand bendable in a forward or reverse bend which means that it can be fitted simply and quickly in bay ...

From elegantly modern to strikingly sophisticated, the Cameron Fuller Wooden curtain pole has it all – not only the most amazing range of 19 different colour options, but also being one of the few wooden curtain pole ranges that is available not only in ...

With summer finally upon us now is the time to don those overalls and start freshening up your home. Stark whites and country chic are the epitome of effortless cool this season, with floating fabrics, art and natural materials featuring heavily in interior design publications. With time of the ...

In shops across the country, toys fill shelves in the seasonal isle, vying for a share of the Christmas budget. People are already setting money aside for presents and the never-ending Christmas dinner. What also needs planning and focus is the seasonal decorating, but ...

Curtains have many uses inside the home. Most people think they are used to block light and sound, heat and cold, but they also add enormous personality to a room. When choosing curtains it is a good idea to coordinate the colour of ...

The bathroom is undoubtedly one of the most relaxing rooms in the house, an area where you can stamp your personality without having to spend a lot of money. Sure, luxury bespoke bathrooms can be purchased and designed to meet your every whim, but ...

Poles and Blinds are running a special 33% discount offer on the Rolls Neo range of metal curtain poles and related accessories – and you will only have to wait 2 working days before they will be delivered to your door. These metal curtain poles are available ...

For me the Chelsea flower show always heralds the start of the summer and we have had a few great days to confirm it. An increase for sales of blinds, particularly roller blinds in fun summer colours is another sure sign that we can ...

We have been focusing on setting up our bay window curtain pole section. Bay windows are notoriously problematic even with today’s easy fit curtain poles, which is why we have spent so much time creating special pre-packed bay window pole kits. It’s all very ...

The current climate has certainly brought out a creative side that people had no idea they possessed. The trend is still to improve rather than to move and the small amount of optimism people seem to be acquiring means that they ...

Good use of lighting can transform a room into an uplifting place to spend time on even the gloomiest of days, according to The Manchester Evening News. The article's author says that voiles and sheer curtains can make a room feel much more light and airy, and are available in a range ...

Bay windows are a terrific asset to any room and will turn an architecturally ordinary room into a living space that is not only welcoming but is also a very pleasant place to be. Bay windows will open the room out, being particularly outstanding if ...

It’s always exciting when a new and innovative product becomes available, and the Byron & Byron Polmet 50mm Deco Track Set has lived up to all expectations – boasting the assets of a curtain track ...

We are one of the few sites that pass the benefit of our knowledge in interior design to our customers. Take a look at our buying guides; they will help you with brilliant ideas on how to update ...

Tartan patterns are a stylish, warm and timeless way to decorate your home, according to an interior design expert. Most homeowners dream of creating living spaces that are cosy, safe and and classically stylish. In an article for The Press and Journal, Susan Welsh says that tartan is the ...

Good use of lighting can transform a room into an uplifting place to spend time on even the gloomiest of days, according to The Manchester Evening News. The article's author says that voiles and sheer curtains can make a room feel much more light and airy, and are available in a range ...

Good use of lighting can transform a room into an uplifting place to spend time on even the gloomiest of days, according to The Manchester Evening News. The article's author says that voiles and sheer curtains can make a room feel much more light and airy, and are available in a range ...

Good use of lighting can transform a room into an uplifting place to spend time on even the gloomiest of days, according to The Manchester Evening News. The article's author says that voiles and sheer curtains can make a room feel much more light and airy, and are available in a range ...

Good use of lighting can transform a room into an uplifting place to spend time on even the gloomiest of days, according to The Manchester Evening News. The article's author says that voiles and sheer curtains can make a room feel much more light and airy, and are available in a range ...

Embracing colour can transform your home and energise you, according to The Independent. With a plethora of vibrant colours being offered in paints, curtains and fabric blinds by home improvement stores across the country, people are still turning to safe, neutral colours. Interior designer Jill ...

Good use of lighting can transform a room into an uplifting place to spend time on even the gloomiest of days, according to The Manchester Evening News. The article's author says that voiles and sheer curtains can make a room feel much more light and airy, and are available in a range ...

If you are planning to have Christmas at home this year, then now is your last chance to give your living room and perhaps the guest bedroom a quick makeover. Rich Autumn colours will always give a warm welcome feel to a room, adding to ...

Your choice of curtain pole finials will define the mood of the room, so, if you are finding it hard to choose which one is your favourite, buy them both. For a small investment and the few seconds it ...

Are you a serial mover or a compulsive improver, then we are definitely the site to help you find the perfect curtain tracks, curtain poles and made to measure blinds whether it’s for your new home or just a revamp of an existing room. We have ...

We spent a while this month producing a few short videos for youtube. One features fitting guides for Venetian blinds and Eyelet curtain poles, as shown by Jonathan, the technical advisor for PolesandBlinds. He has many years experience in this particular field and so ...

  Sad to say it’s the end of the summer, but looking on the bright side - how about giving a bit of a lift to your life and change a few things around the house. A new Roller blind or ...

Offices, as well as homes, need as much natural daylight as possible, making a vertical blind an especially good choice for dismal north facing rooms or a room with small windows. The choice of vertical blinds is wide indeed ...

If you want to refresh the look of a room without the expense of completely changing the window treatment then it’s amazing the difference just fitting new curtain poles can make. Obviously your choice will need ...

The use of tie backs or curtain holdbacks will enrich a curtain or pair of curtains, as the way they are dressed will determine the overall finished form of the window treatment. For example: if your curtains are scooped ...

There are many situations in the home that will benefit from the installation of a Blackout Roller Blind. A home with a south facing aspect is well documented as being great for your general wellbeing, but, as with ...

Whatever colour you choose for your décor, there will be sure to be a Roman blind that will create a window treatment that will guarantee high impact styling. Roman blinds make a stylish alternative to curtains, as they can also offer an opulent window ...

Easter is nearly here. It is symbolized by Easter eggs for a new beginning and fertility by the Easter bunny. It’s also the time of year when traditionally thousands of people flock to the home improvement or DIY stores, taking advantage of the first ...

Spring cleaning is rather a thing of the past; the extra jobs just get sucked into the normal everyday chores. There are some areas however that could ...

Take a stylish, relaxing bath in your new look bathroom by breaking away from the convention of neutrals and browns – more the colours of the autumn and winter – and add a touch of freshness and fun with bathroom blinds in zesty lemons ...

If you have tired of the same old curtains in the same old colours then go for something completely different to the look you are used to and choose a window blind. They will literally brighten up your windows as they fold, stack or ...

Springtime is when nature wakes up and starts to grow or have babies, after the long drag of winter. Spring is a very colourful affair; everything seems so fresh and bright. A spring coloured home décor linked to nature with all its natural beauty will ...

For some of the family New Years Eve was cancelled. Having travelled abroad for a short break and very much looking forward to the hallowed firework displays, on the morning of the festivities everything was cancelled out of respect for the war in Gaza. Nevertheless ...

We hope that our site will inspire you with ideas for the coming year both with our unrivalled selection of curtain poles and window blinds as well as our regular features on how to make the most of where you live and how to achieve ...

What a shock, or maybe it wasn’t, that Copes and Timmins has shut down. It is the first major company in the curtain pole and curtain accessories industry to become a victim of this ghastly economic situation that we all find ourselves ...

At last we have done it. The new site has launched. We have all worked so hard keeping our web designers armed with the copy and images to enable them to create for us a market leading web site which still includes all the ...

The Poles and Blinds website was successfully launched in March 2007 and quickly became established as one of the leading websites for on-line purchasing of curtain poles, tracks and window blinds. We ...

Our aim at Poles and Blinds is to ensure that our customers are 100 % happy with our service. This is one of the reasons why we always try to ensure that we have qualified sales personnel available during office ...

Interior design is an ever changing aspect and we are constantly adding new companies to our range of products to ensure that we can offer you the most classic examples of traditional styles and the most modern and up-to-date in ...

Its official, we have had it confirmed by the BBC today on their news channel that we are revamping our homes rather than moving home. This may vary from changing a bathroom ...

Space can be altered cosmetically with careful planning. Pale coloured walls and floors will expand a room and if a ceiling is quite low, it can be heightened with a coat of light coloured paint. Glossy surfaces can be created ...

If you are starting from scratch with your home decorations, even if it is just for one particular room, it is always worth taking the time to make a colour board. First decide whether you are planning the colour scheme ...

Over the last 20 years the dramatic changes in attitude to our home interiors as well as our shopping habits have changed beyond recognition. Our home décor reflects so much about our lifestyle and living. The internet has broadened our horizons and ...

One of the major problems with choosing the interior décor of your dreams is finding the time to do the research to see what is currently in vogue, or indeed in stock, in your local home improvement store or department store. If you do ...

It is easy to be bewildered with the complexity of some on-line shopping sites, but at Poles and Blinds.com we have taken great care to ensure that our site is well presented and easy to use.   After a very successful launch late ...

We have added the fabulous Resina curtain pole range to our already extensive list of quality curtain accessory suppliers. They rank as one of the top manufacturers in the U.K., every item being finished to exacting standards.   The Resina wooden ...

Your home is the place you should to be the most comfortable with and consequently your home décor should be a reflection of your personality, so ensure that your choice of soft furnishings, wall coverings and window treatments are all ...

Getting ready for Christmas, then why not spruce up your living room or dining room windows with a new blind in warm winter colours, it will pep up your decor and brighten your aspect through ...

Traditionally in the Interior Design Industry there is always a build up to Christmas, closely followed at Easter when there is a scramble to get a room re-vamped in time for the celebrations. The quickest and easiest way for an instant face-lift to your home ...

 Internet shopping allows you to not only browse through stunning selections of products in the comfort of your home, but also enables you to involve the whole family if necessary in the selection of the home décor without trying to achieve the impossible task of ...

The Poles and Blinds site is up and running with great success. Our customer’s response has been very positive, particularly with regard to the ease of navigation on the site. The very visual styling of the site helps translate ...

After two years of design and development Poles and blinds are proud to introduce our online store. Every effort has been made to source the right suppliers of curtain poles, blinds, curtain tracks and accessories from all over the U.K, ensuring we deliver quality, beautiful, ...