Homeowners can make savings of up to £102 a year on fuel bills by selecting the right window dressing, according to research conducted by Nottingham University on behalf of Hillarys Blinds.
The study compared and evaluated various blind and fabric types, with lined roman blinds (http://www.hillarys.co.uk/
And even better news, Hillarys is adding a further 13 fresh, on trend fabrics to its current Roman blinds collection. These range from a gorgeous charcoal grey suede, two new monochrome fabrics, seventies inspired geometric designs metallic, opulent embroidered silks to ever-popular nautical stripes.
The Dark side:
Dark leather furniture teamed with the strokeability of soft suede is a seriously sexy combination. Add a splash of bold colour like orange for a touch more zest appeal! Blind featured is Bronco Charcoal from Hillarys Romans collection.
Opposites attract:
Create drama and high impact with a strong black and white theme. The beauty of this colour scheme is that you can change or add accent colours with the season to warm and update the look. Blind featured is Storm White from Hillarys Romans collection.
Sunny Delight:
Shiny fabrics and metallics are as big in interiors as they are in fashion this winter, with geometric designs adding an extra dimension. Orange is also a colour said to stimulate good conversation so where better to feature than in your sitting room! Jaffa Orange blind is from Hillarys Romans collection.
Orient Express:
Sophisticated embroidery detail on silky fabrics teams up with natural mid-tones for a subtle modern take on east meets west. Blinds (http://www.hillarys.co.uk/
Nautical but nice:
Seaside chic is another of those key trends that never really goes out of fashion. Narrow, wide, barcode, bold or muted, stripes always look shipshape and Bristol fashion and will give a burst of coastal freshness to any landlubbers home! Choose from Ethan Sunbeam, Shipshape or Sailor Blue from Hillarys Romans collection.
Au naturelle:
New fabrics and tape colours added to Hillarys Woodweave range. Also available in ‘on trend’ black and white
It takes more than a few well-placed cushions and a crash course in feng shui to create a harmonious and tranquil home but introducing a mix of natural textures and materials is a good starting point. Woodweave blinds made from renewable resources including jute, bamboo and poplar can help bring warmth and personality to even the most stark and modern of homes.
Reflecting a growing demand for this wonderfully rustic but coolly contemporary window dressing, Hillarys has increased its range of Woodweave blinds (http://www.hillarys.co.uk/
“We’ve seen quite a rise in popularity for this type of blind,” says Sarah Quilliam, head of product design. “Although essentially quite a rustic look, we’re finding that more people are mixing it in with quite minimalist schemes to add a more cosy and laid-back feel. The trend for monochrome colour schemes never seems to go away which is why we’ve updated our range to include black and white painted finishes in two of the fabrics.”
Made from poplar slats that have been cleverly woven together to create a structured look that blocks out the light, Sipora is one of the new fabrics in the range. Available in natural and white and black painted finishes, it gives greater privacy than other fabrics in the collection - making it an ideal choice for bedrooms and conservatories. The other new fabrics in the range are Sumatra white and black.
The new fabrics and tape options are available from January 2008 with prices starting at £46 (60cm wide x 75cm drop) measured, made and fitted and £71 with tape.
